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Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790

$7,450
£5,632.33
€6,746.53
CA$10,602.24
A$10,835.33
CHF 6,187.39
MX$140,992.42
NOK 70,697.66
SEK 73,687.13
DKK 50,429.23

About the Item

A beautiful Empire commode in Cuban mahogany with marble columns flanking two drawers and resting on tapered square feet. Brass key plates and pulls were added in the late 1800s. French-polish finish. Comes with one key that operates both drawers which have the original working locks, Sweden, circa 1790. Measures: 32 1/4" wide x 18" deep x 29 3/4" high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Width: 32.25 in (81.92 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1790
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully restored and French polished in our workshop. Hardware is 19th century. (2) working locks, (1) key.
  • Seller Location:
    INTERLAKEN, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CHE001741stDibs: LU98812184052

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