1960s Henredon Swedish Gustavian Brass-Lattice Floating Commode - Newly Painted

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A masterclass in European decorative arts, this rare mid-century Henredon Fine Furniture commode has been masterfully elevated from its original … Read more A masterclass in European decorative arts, this rare mid-century Henredon Fine Furniture commode has been masterfully elevated from its original factory footprint into a singular work of functional art. This exclusive offering is brought to you by the Turtle and Crane Atelier, embodying our studio motto: “Taking the past and turning it into stunning decor for today.”Distinguished by its exceptionally rare Neoclassical tapered square legs and a fully finished back all around, this piece is structurally designed to seamlessly float anywhere in a room as a standalone focal point—a distinct scarcity among standard vintage case pieces.Henredon originally constructed this high-quality frame with a sophisticated blend of French Neoclassical architecture and clean geometric lines. By finishing this canvas in a bespoke Swedish Gustavian aesthetic, the atelier honors a deep historical lineage. In the late 18th century, King Gustav III of Sweden visited Versailles and adapted French court style for the Nordic lifestyle. Because Sweden lacked the gilded materials of France, craftsmen relied on painted finishes, pioneering the iconic palette seen here. The chalky gray-blues and pale, luminous alabaster creams were intentionally formulated to capture and maximize scarce daylight during long Scandinavian winters, reflecting ambient light beautifully throughout a space.The exterior showcases our signature, labor-intensive multi-layered glazing technique, built up with translucent hand-tinted glazes that create extraordinary optical depth. To anchor the finish with authentic historical gravity, a painstaking hand-applied fly-specking technique was executed. Micro-droplets of a specialized antiquing medium were organically flicked across the surface to mimic decades of natural soot settling into the grain recesses, resulting in a remarkably realistic 18th-century Scandinavian manor patina.Opening the upper drawer reveals an exquisite designer juxtaposition: the interior has been hand-fit and fully upholstered in a premium blush-pink and sage-green Chinoiserie botanical textile featuring delicate birds and peonies. The original cursive Henredon maker’s mark remains beautifully preserved inside as a guarantee of heritage and quality. The lower cabinet doors feature their original solid metal diamond fretwork grilles, providing sophisticated structural dimension and an airy feel.

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