Antique French Dresser

France, 20th Century

$1,295

Antique One-Of-A-Kind Wood

Small commodes like this got the same carving as the grand ones, every drawer front shaped and cut by hand into curling cartouches. Found in Amiens and dating to the 19th century, it holds three deep drawers hung with brass rococo pulls, over a scalloped apron on cabriole legs that curl at the foot. The shaped fronts and curved legs are provincial Louis XV, a country cabinetmaker's take on the court style of the 1700s, done a century later and all the more charming for it. Sylvie uses it as a bedside table or in an entry, small and carved and grand for its size, the drawers deep enough to earn their keep.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Age:: 20th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood with metal hardware
Dimensions:: 30.0" H x 30.0" W x 16.0" D

Notes from Sylvie:

Dear collector, as with many antiques, this piece may show signs of its age, including subtle repairs, a bit of movement, cracks, scratches, small holes, and surface variation from years of use. The semi-matte wood finish shows scuffs and areas of wear, with more noticeable chipping along one corner of the tabletop and legs. There is some paint splatter underneath the top. The drawer handles are in good condition, though the drawer does not lock. The interior shelf is made from segmented panels of raw wood.

All items are final sale.