Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Chest Of Drawers / Wash Stand

Description

A scarce period Louis Philippe (1830-1848) wash stand in stunning exotic burled amboyna.
Hand-crafted in France in the mid 19th … more A scarce period Louis Philippe (1830-1848) wash stand in stunning exotic burled amboyna.
Hand-crafted in France in the mid 19th century, fine quality craftsmanship and solid wood construction, finished in rich amboyna burlwood, having a hinged top opening to reveal the original mirror plate bordered by contrasting birdseye maple veneer, white marble-lined work top and splash, over case fitted with four drawers, the top drawer with divided interior, flanked by canted corners, over scalloped apron, rising on bracket feet with casters.

Dimensions: (approx)
37.75" High, 31.75" Wide, 19.5" Deep

This exceptionally rare antique, circa 1830s, is as warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a gentleman's dressing table or vanity, bedroom dresser or chest of drawers commode, hall console, buffet server, and more.

Detailed Condition Report:
Great original antique condition with beautifully aged warm rich patina. Strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound. Presents very well. Wear consistent with age and use, including marble intact with minor fine hairlines, age appropriate loss of silver to mirror plate.

Delivered deep cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use! less