Ironies “Breton” Wide Faux Shagreen Three-Drawer Bedside Table / Commode

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Ironies “Breton” Wide Faux Shagreen Three-Drawer Bedside Table / Commode

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Maker: Ironies
Design: Breton Bedside Table – Wide
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Details
Maker: Ironies
Design: Breton Bedside Table – Wide
Model: 421-01
Style: Contemporary / Transitional
Materials: Faux shagreen finish with sand-cast brass base and hardware
Configuration: Three drawers
Dimensions: 28" H × 28.5" W × 20.5" D


Description
A sophisticated “Breton” Wide bedside table by Ironies, model 421-01, distinguished by its beautifully executed faux shagreen surfaces, clean architectural proportions, and slender sand-cast brass base.The design exemplifies the refined, material-driven aesthetic associated with Ironies furniture, combining the exotic appearance and tactile character of shagreen with understated contemporary geometry. Although conceived as a bedside table, its generous proportions and three-drawer configuration make it equally successful as a small commode, living-room side chest, or elegant accent cabinet.
Faux Shagreen Cabinet
The rectangular cabinet is clad in a finely textured faux shagreen finish in a subtle olive-gray coloration, with softly mottled tonal variations that recreate the distinctive granular appearance traditionally associated with stingray skin.Particularly attractive is the careful arrangement of the faux shagreen panels across the facade. The naturalistic patterning converges toward the center of each drawer, creating a subtle diamond-shaped geometric composition that adds visual depth without overwhelming the restrained design.The same richly textured finish continues across the top and sides, allowing the cabinet to present beautifully from multiple angles.

Three-Drawer Configuration
Three full-width drawers provide substantial concealed storage while maintaining the clean, uninterrupted geometry of the case.Each drawer is punctuated by a single small circular metal pull, centrally positioned and finished in a dark patina that complements the base below. The minimal hardware allows the texture and pattern of the faux shagreen to remain the primary decorative element.

Sand-Cast Brass Base
The cabinet is elevated upon an open sand-cast brass base with a dark, aged patinated finish.Rather than conventional furniture legs, the Breton features four exceptionally slender supports joined by an architectural framework beneath the cabinet. The subtly irregular, hand-worked character of the cast metal creates an appealing contrast with the precise rectangular geometry of the upper case.The elevated construction also gives the substantial three-drawer cabinet a lighter visual presence, creating an almost floating effect while emphasizing the elegant proportions of the design.

Design & Versatility
The restrained combination of olive-gray faux shagreen and dark patinated brass gives the Breton a sophisticated neutral palette that works particularly well in contemporary, transitional, and eclectic interiors.At approximately 28 inches high, the piece is ideally proportioned as a substantial bedside table, providing ample surface area for a lamp, books, flowers, or decorative objects while offering significantly more storage than a conventional nightstand.Its finished sides and handsome proportions also make it particularly versatile outside the bedroom. It can function beautifully as a living-room side table or end chest, entryway commode, occasional cabinet, or decorative storage piece.The juxtaposition of luxurious texture, understated hardware, slender metalwork, and disciplined geometry gives the piece an elegant designer presence without appearing overly formal.A handsome and highly versatile Ironies Breton bedside table, combining the visual richness of faux shagreen with sculptural metalwork and exceptionally clean proportions—a sophisticated accent piece equally suited to the bedroom or living room. See less