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French Bedside Cabinet (Napoleon III) Circa 1865 - RARE
$2,800
Offered for sale is a fine French Bedside Cabinet in the traditional Henry II style & of the Napoleon III period. It was made in Paris around 1865.
It is a rare & most desirable cabinet that would satisfy the most discerning collector or decorator. It is absolutely original & complete with original hardware & marble.
It is made of select walnut with secondary framing & drawer structure in white oak. The top is fitted with an exceptional slab of finely coloured & richly figured rouge marble. The interior of the cabinet is fitted with white veined grey marble.
The quality of build is of the finest calibre. It is precision made in the strictest of Parisian tradition. The joinery shows mortise & tenon joints secured with French pins (goujon).
The degree of difficulty in producing turnings, cockbeaded fielded panels & detailed, compound mouldings is extremely high. The barley twist columns & pilasters are matching left & right hand spirals. The stretcher finial & delicate ebonised bun feet are 17th century inspired.
The drawer shows authentic asymmetrical French dovetails to both front & rear joints.
Fittings are hand forged iron. The handles (fitted with arabesque straps) & hinges are original & period correct.
The traditional steeple hinges allow the door to be easily removed from the cabinet if required.
The polish is original & it sparkles. It shows a very fine patina that is warm & mellow. The colour is a very desirable rich, natural walnut with highlights in ebony japanning.
The structure is sound & rigid with no movement or damage. The drawer operates perfectly & shows no wear. The door opens & closes neatly & the door knob turns to engage a lever lock.
Dimensions are traditional at 38 inches tall, 18 inches wide & 15 inches deep.
Please Note - This is a genuine & original 19th century Parisian cabinet - not a replica, reproduction, later made example or any other substitute for the original.
Collection is available at Mount Victoria in the Blue Mountains of NSW near to Katoomba.
Careful , personal delivery is available for areas Bathurst to Sydney at a cost.
It is a rare & most desirable cabinet that would satisfy the most discerning collector or decorator. It is absolutely original & complete with original hardware & marble.
It is made of select walnut with secondary framing & drawer structure in white oak. The top is fitted with an exceptional slab of finely coloured & richly figured rouge marble. The interior of the cabinet is fitted with white veined grey marble.
The quality of build is of the finest calibre. It is precision made in the strictest of Parisian tradition. The joinery shows mortise & tenon joints secured with French pins (goujon).
The degree of difficulty in producing turnings, cockbeaded fielded panels & detailed, compound mouldings is extremely high. The barley twist columns & pilasters are matching left & right hand spirals. The stretcher finial & delicate ebonised bun feet are 17th century inspired.
The drawer shows authentic asymmetrical French dovetails to both front & rear joints.
Fittings are hand forged iron. The handles (fitted with arabesque straps) & hinges are original & period correct.
The traditional steeple hinges allow the door to be easily removed from the cabinet if required.
The polish is original & it sparkles. It shows a very fine patina that is warm & mellow. The colour is a very desirable rich, natural walnut with highlights in ebony japanning.
The structure is sound & rigid with no movement or damage. The drawer operates perfectly & shows no wear. The door opens & closes neatly & the door knob turns to engage a lever lock.
Dimensions are traditional at 38 inches tall, 18 inches wide & 15 inches deep.
Please Note - This is a genuine & original 19th century Parisian cabinet - not a replica, reproduction, later made example or any other substitute for the original.
Collection is available at Mount Victoria in the Blue Mountains of NSW near to Katoomba.
Careful , personal delivery is available for areas Bathurst to Sydney at a cost.
- Date Listed:22/04/2024
- Last Edited:22/04/2024
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Pickup Only
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