R. J. Horner Victorian Faux Bamboo and Bird's Eye Maple Vanity

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American Victorian Faux Bamboo and Bird's Eye Maple vanity, circa 1890, by R. J. Horner & Co, New York. R. … Read more American Victorian Faux Bamboo and Bird's Eye Maple vanity, circa 1890, by R. J. Horner & Co, New York. R. J. Horner was one of America's most celebrated furniture manufacturers of the time and his workshops produced many designs inspired by Japanese, Chinese, and Anglo-Japanese decorative traditions. Vanity features a rectangular swivel mirror with meticulously carved faux bamboo turnings and crowned with a row or finial ornaments. Flanking the mirror are charming spindle galleries and elevated display shelves. Below, the spacious dressing surface rests above a three-drawer case comprising a long central drawer flanked by two smaller drawers. The drawers retain their original T-form pulls and are framed by bamboo moldings that continue throughout the piece. The case is supported by out swept faux bamboo legs joined by a spindle stretcher, lending both stability and visual lightness. The warm honey-toned bird's eye maple displays remarkable figuring throughout. The combination of exotic styling, fine materials, and functional design make this vanity a particularly desirable example of late Victorian furniture. R J Horner brass label affixed to reverse side of vanity.
In modern homes, this vanity functions wonderfully as a dressing table in a bedroom or boutique-style walk-in closet. It is also ideal as a statement console in an entry hall or as a writing desk in a traditional, eclectic, or grandmillennial interior. It's sculptural silhouette, warm maple coloration, and intricate faux bamboo detailing allow it to pair equally well with antique furnishings, coastal interiors, Palm Beach style decor, and sophisticated modern spaces. See less