Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Buffet

Description

This piece of furniture, made in Paris, opens in the waist with a large drawer in burr amboyna underlined by … more This piece of furniture, made in Paris, opens in the waist with a large drawer in burr amboyna underlined by a grooved rod and a rosewood strip.
The drawer is fitted with an original lock with a later key and a foliage-decorated entry motif.
The maple flecked interior is compartmentalized and features drawer blocks to protect against accidental falls.
The lower section features a double door in ambony veneer, with central panels, also highlighted by a rosewood band, molded baguettes and rosettes.
The door is fitted with an original, functional top and bottom lock with key and escutcheon.
The interior features three maple flecked English-style drawers with rosewood fronts.
The plinth also conceals a final drawer.
The uprights feature turned, ringed and fluted columns with acanthus leaf motifs.
The carrara marble is semi-recessed, with raised edges.
The frame, parquet under marble and back are in oak.
A decorative and highly functional piece of furniture, this chest of drawers will appeal to lovers of attractive furnishings.

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Period: 2nd half 19th century

Excellent condition.
Waxed finish on hard ground.

Dimensions :
Width : 134 cm
Depth : 57 cm
Height : 95 cm less