Art Nouveau Oak Armoire Wardrobe and Nightstand by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy

GUSTAVE SERRURIER-BOVY
Belgium, 1858-1910

Armoire and Nightstand Set
Circa 1900

Stamped serrurier / LIEGE to reverse
Quartered oak, mirrored glass

90 1/2" H x 25 7/8" D x 81 1/8" W [armoire]
33 13/16" H x 14 3/4" D x 19 1/2" W [nightstand]

Constructed in quarter-sawn oak with cast brass hardware designed by Serrurier-Bovy for the set, this Belgian Art Nouveau bedroom suite includes a large armoire and a matching nightstand. The armoire features an asymmetrical composition with a beveled mirror door to the left and a glazed display cabinet and inset drawer over four hand-dovetailed drawers on the right. The left side encloses a full-length armoire-style interior without shelving behind a large beveled-mirror door over a single full-width drawer. Conveniently the armoire largely breaks down for ease of transport: the top, door, entire left side along with its back detach, leaving the upright cabinet as a standalone unit. The matching nightstand features a single drawer over an open compartment with shaped apron and feet.

Condition: Age appropriate wear and rubbing throughout. Early surface, bright and attractive. Working key for drawers, no working keys for doors. Interior hanging bar is replaced and somewhat warped - we can have a new one installed upon request. Many replaced screws.

ref. 506CIQ26