Small 19th Century Retour d’Égypte Birch Cabinet

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Small Semainier Retour d'Égypte, mainly in Cherry wood, opening by definition by seven drawers aligned vertically. Their fronts are in … Read more Small Semainier Retour d'Égypte, mainly in Cherry wood, opening by definition by seven drawers aligned vertically. Their fronts are in Pearwood and the assembly in Dovetails. The first, shallower, which could therefore be attributed to Sunday, overhangs the six others. The latter are provided for each of them with a pair of current, round handles, held in the mouth of Lions.
The front uprights of this piece of furniture are Pilasters sheathed in both directions, i.e. from the side and from the front. They are surmounted by period patinated bronzes, representations of Egyptian busts with Nemes headdresses. In the lower part, dark green mouldings recall these ornaments.
The top of this Semainier is a predominantly Grey marble with a fine White veining.
The whole rests on four straight legs.
The inside of the drawers and the back of the Semainier are in Oak.
This relatively narrow storage cabinet offers interesting dimensions. Moreover, one can only appreciate it's pretty Warm colour, which it owes to the harmonious blend of the two fruit trees that compose it.

Period: Early 19th century

Perfect condition after restoration. Waxed finish only. See less