Small Psyche Commode, Restoration Period - Early 19th Century

Beautiful chest of drawers in mahogany veneer from Cuba surmounted by an important psyche. This piece of furniture, combining the refinement of a dressing table and the storage capacity of an elegant chest of drawers from the Restoration period, is made up of a belt of a moving drawer, then three large identical drawers. Each facade has a mahogany burl veneer assembled in an open book, highlighting the veining and deep hues of this rare wood species. On each drawer, we find a carved wooden entrance and an original lock accompanied by its adjusted key. On each side, this chest of drawers has slightly rounded and recessed uprights. In the lower part, a projecting plinth, molded and accompanied by a groove and a square, rests on two feet turned in the front part. The top of this dresser features a miter cut solid mahogany frame. The perimeter is accompanied by an elongated half-round molding. In the center and in reserve, we find a white marble veined with gray. Finally, on each side and at the back, rests on top a wooden strip ending in a molding. The large psyche consists of an oval mirror whose solid mahogany rim is slightly rounded and the original mercury glass, bevelled. On each side, two elements cut in shape, the bottom of which consists of a large volute in the lower part, becoming more refined and profiled upwards in a swan's neck. Each with a bronze candle sconce. The mirror is articulated in the vertical direction and is blocked thanks to brass elements screwing on each side. Finally, the interior of this chest of drawers, restored by our workshop according to the rules of the art, has drawers whose sides and bottoms are in oak. Its fine workmanship and intense shades of color will delight connoisseurs looking for unique and charismatic furniture. ******** Period: Early 19th century Excellent condition after restoration in our workshop. Complete revision of the drawers and their running. Finish only waxed after stripping. Delivery and installation possible, in France and in Europe, by our partner specialized in the transport of furniture and works of art. Dimensions: Width: 117 cm Depth: 56 cm Height: 179 cm Ref: 359 R Bis