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Stunning French Mahogany and Brass Dressing Table
The Vintage Interiors
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Stunning French Mahogany and Brass Dressing Table

19th century
Description

This stunning french dressing table is offered in very good condition.

The dressing table is adorned in high quality brass embellishments.

The dressing table has a hexagonal mirror supported by two mahogany and brass columns.

The columns have brass cappings and ornate candle holders.

The marble top is framed in a mahogany top, and has a mahogany shaped back.

The base has three top drawers, with cupboards either side of the kneehole.

The sides have lower shelves and the feet have brass cappings.

The dressing table is of the highest quality mahogany.

The dimensions are

1390 mm overall height

820 mm height of marble top

1080 mm overall width

490 mm overall depth

670 mm height of kneehole

530 mm width of kneehole

Physical Dimensions
Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

The Vintage Interiors has dated this French Mahogany Dressing Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1123556
Dealers Internal Reference
VI 1225
Description
This stunning french dressing table is offered in very good condition.

The dressing table is adorned in high quality brass embellishments.

The dressing table has a hexagonal mirror supported by two mahogany and brass columns.

fig 1. A French mahogany dressing table featuring a grey marble surface, an octagonal mirror flanked by twin brass candle holders, and intricate brass mounts.
fig 1. Stunning French Mahogany and Brass Dressing Table

The columns have brass cappings and ornate candle holders.

The marble top is framed in a mahogany top, and has a mahogany shaped back.

The base has three top drawers, with cupboards either side of the kneehole.

fig 2. A French mahogany dressing table featuring a grey marble surface, an octagonal mirror flanked by twin brass candle holders, and intricate brass mounts.
fig 2. Stunning French Mahogany and Brass Dressing Table

The sides have lower shelves and the feet have brass cappings.

The dressing table is of the highest quality mahogany.

The dimensions are

1390 mm overall height

820 mm height of marble top

1080 mm overall width

490 mm overall depth

670 mm height of kneehole

530 mm width of kneehole

Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Interiors has dated this French Mahogany Dressing Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123556
Dealers Internal Ref
VI 1225
The Vintage Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013
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A French mahogany dressing table featuring a grey marble surface, an octagonal mirror flanked by twin brass candle holders, and intricate brass mounts.
STUNNING FRENCH MAHOGANY AND BRASS DRESSING TABLE
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A French dressing table, or coiffeuse, typically combines functional storage drawers with a fitted mirror and specialized surfaces such as polished marble. Emerging in the eighteenth century, these pieces were designed for personal grooming and incorporated elegant cabinetmaking details including cast brass mounts and decorative veneers.

High-grade dressing tables were constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, frequently accented with brass or bronze chiseled mounts (ormolu). Surface tops were often fitted with durable marble slabs to prevent moisture damage from perfume bottles and toiletries.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand construction, such as hand-cut dovetail joints inside drawer boxes, original wood contraction lines, and cast brass fittings secured with early screw threads. The weight of solid mahogany and genuine marble tops also distinguishes original craftsmanship from later mass-produced reproductions.

Positioning a French vanity desk in a modern master bedroom or dressing room creates a refined focal point. Balancing the elaborate mahogany grain and brass detail with neutral wall finishes and minimalist contemporary lighting allows historical craftsmanship to complement modern aesthetics.

Clean marble surfaces using pH-neutral stone cleaners and wipe spills immediately to prevent etching. Mahogany wood surfaces should be dusted with a soft microfiber cloth and waxed sparingly with natural beeswax, avoiding abrasive polishes near delicate brass mounts.
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