Corneau De Charleville, Entrance Wardrobe With Cast Iron Umbrella Stand, Napoleon III

Seven double coat hooks, each with an oval, tilting mirror at the top, surmounted by a basket of sculpted flowers.
Charming colorful decoration on a patinated green background.
The lower section has a very useful umbrella stand.

Signed at the base by Alfred Corneau in Charleville.
A practical and compact piece.

Late 19th century.
As is.

Dimensions :
Height: 215 cm
Width: 63 cm
Depth: 32 cm.

Manufacturers of art cast iron in the second half of the 19th century. The Corneau brothers, Alfred and Émile, ironmasters, founded a foundry in 1846, working on commission. They specialized in ornamental cast iron, as well as the first household comfort items. Copied throughout the world, the talented Alfred Corneau designed creations that combined aesthetics and craftsmanship.