Notary's Cabinet—a Ten-compartment, Leather-bound Filing Cabinet From The Napoleon III Era

Original wooden storage cabinet, featuring an ornate front composed of ten compartments arranged in two columns of five.

Each front is elegantly upholstered in cognac-brown leather, accented with a gilded frieze featuring fine engraving and fitted with a brass handle.

The compartments open via a flip-down mechanism, revealing a light-colored interior designed as storage space.

The mahogany frame features a beautiful, warm patina.

The overhanging top with a molded edge and the plinth base give the piece a simple yet sturdy look.

This piece evokes vintage filing cabinets, office furniture, or workbenches, while offering a wide range of uses today: storage for documents, linens, collections, or miscellaneous items.

A beautiful, decorative, and functional piece, particularly striking for its combination of wood, leather, and small gilded accents.

Dimensions:
Height: 92 cm
Width: 100 cm
Depth: 45 cm

In good overall condition with signs of use and age, visible in the photographs.