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French Walnut and Leather Cartonniere
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
for sale €1,281     $1,391
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French Walnut and Leather Cartonniere

19th century
Description

A French sixteen compartment walnut and tooled leather cartonniere circa later 19th century.

A great office storage piece.

Width 92cm (36.25")

Depth 34cm (13.5")

Height 156cm (61.5")

*Price includes VAT (If you are buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628. If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

Physical Dimensions
Height
156cm (61.42")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Declaration

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Walnut Leather Cartonniere to the 19th Century.

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SA1116147
Description
A French sixteen compartment walnut and tooled leather cartonniere circa later 19th century.

A great office storage piece.

Width 92cm (36.25")

Depth 34cm (13.5")

Height 156cm (61.5")

Price includes VAT (If you are buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

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If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628.
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.

If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

fig 1. A tall French walnut cabinet featuring sixteen leather-fronted drawers with gilded tooling arranged in two vertical columns.
fig 1. French Walnut and Leather Cartonniere

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

Height
156cm (61.42")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Walnut Leather Cartonniere to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1116147
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024
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Archive I A tall French walnut cabinet featuring sixteen leather-fronted drawers with gilded tooling arranged in two vertical columns.

French Walnut and Leather Cartonniere

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Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07834 728628
Location
Near Heathfield
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/grahampriceantiques
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Items For Sale 150
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A tall French walnut cabinet featuring sixteen leather-fronted drawers with gilded tooling arranged in two vertical columns.
French Walnut and Leather Cartonniere
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A tall French walnut cabinet featuring sixteen leather-fronted drawers with gilded tooling arranged in two vertical columns.
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FAQs

A cartonniere is a specialised French filing cabinet designed historically for storing loose papers, correspondence, and administrative documents. Developed in the eighteenth century and refined through the nineteenth century, these pieces feature rows of small compartments holding structured, leather-fronted boxes or drawers.

Traditional cartonnieres are constructed from solid and veneered hardwoods, such as walnut, mahogany, or oak. The internal document boxes are typically formed from stiffened millboard or light wood, faced with gold-tooled leather and fitted with brass knobs or pulls.

Authentic pieces feature hand-tooled leather inserts on the drawer fronts, often showing natural patination and hand-applied gilt detailing. Examination of the timber frame reveals hand-cut joinery, square-headed iron screws, and aged brass hardware consistent with period manufacturing techniques.

A cartonniere functions effectively as a focal point in a home office, study, or hallway. Its structured vertical layout provides organized storage for modern paperwork and small items while adding warm timber tones and leather textures to contemporary spaces.

Maintain the walnut framework by dusting with a soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically. The leather drawer fronts should be cleaned with a dry lint-free cloth and conditioned with a specialist leather dressing to prevent drying and cracking.
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