Scarce Antique Balkans Empire Style Albanian Mahogany Cabinet

Description

A rare antique Balkans Empire style marble-top bedside cabinet. circa 1830

Born in Southeastern Europe in the first half of … more A rare antique Balkans Empire style marble-top bedside cabinet. circa 1830

Born in Southeastern Europe in the first half of the 19th century, most likely along the Mediterranean in present day Albania, hand-crafted of warm rich mahogany with attractive grain patterns, having a solid wood case fitted with a single drawer with dovetail joinery, chamfer carved pull, and ornate double eagle head escutcheon, over tambour door, above cupboard door, flanked by tapering squared pillars adorned with classical gilt metal female caryatid mounts and sculptural bronze feet, rising on shaped plinth base, topped with a "Noir Belge" Belgian black marble slab.

Marks/Signed:
The side of the drawer stamped in black, smudged/illegible but believed to read "Henrot Natre"

Dimensions: (approx)
33.75" Tall, 16.5" Wide, 12.25" Deep

Versatile:
As warm and handsome as it is useful, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a nightstand, tall end table, side cabinet, hall table, decorative arts pedestal, lamp stand, and more.

*Additional photos available upon request

Condition Report:
Very good original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged warm rich dark patina and luminous sheen. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Retaining original antique character marks, including scattered nicks, scratches and minor losses to the marble; wear consistent with age and indicative of use, nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated antique character and charm, elegant warmth, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time. less