Portuguese Oak Paper Chest of Drawers, 1890s

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Paper chest of drawers with elevation, in oak. The upper part has a cupboard with two glazed doors and straight … Read more Paper chest of drawers with elevation, in oak. The upper part has a cupboard with two glazed doors and straight mouldings, housing internal shelves for books or other objects, crowned with a pronounced cornice and a frieze carved in a vertical pattern.
The lower part is made up of a tilting top that functions as a writing desk, revealing an internal compartment with vertical dividers and a small central drawer with a metal handle. At the base, there are three large drawers with geometric relief mouldings and cast metal handles, resting on flat ball feet. The construction is solid, with traditional fittings, metal hinges and key locks. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer See less