An emergency power supply device for an electromotive furniture drive of a piece of furniture, said emergency power supply device comprising:
- a housing configured in the form of an envelope housing having fastening sections and an internal compartment;
- at least one energy store arranged in the internal compartment of the housing;
- a connection cable having at least two power lines and at least one auxiliary line for connection to the electromotive furniture drive;
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- at least one operating element arranged in the internal compartment of the housing.