Pair of Neoclassical Style Bedside Cabinets Retailed by Au Gros Chêne
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Description
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bedside Cabinets Retailed by Au Gros Chêne
French, late 19th Century
Height 83cm, width 50cm, depth 35cm
Designed in the refined Neoclassical style, this pair of bedside cabinets are crafted from hardwood and mounted with glass and gilt bronze details. They stand on four cabriole legs, which have scrolled foliate gilt bronze mounts to the shoulders and feet. Each body features chevron parquetry on the front cabinet door, which opens to a grey velvet lined cupboard. Above this door is a frieze drawer on each cabinet, with flanking gilt bronze mounts and gilt bronze ring handle. The top of each cabinet has a chevron veneer, topped with a protective glass cover. The cabinets include plaques which read 'AMEUBLEMENTS DE STYLE / Meubles, Sieges, Tentures / AU GROS CHENE / 12, Rue Drouot / PARIS', for the Parisian furniture retailer Au Gros Chêne.
Artist/maker: (retailed by) Au Gros Chêne (French, est. 19th Century) -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: France Period: 19th Century Materials: Glass, marquetry, ormolu. Creation Date: Late 19th Century Styles / Movements: Neoclassical Dealer Reference #: 10373 Incollect Reference #: 465273 -
Dimensions
W. 19.69 in; H. 32.68 in; D. 13.78 in; W. 50 cm; H. 83 cm; D. 35 cm;
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