A 19th Century Venetian Mirrored Bureau Bookcase in Briar Wood

19th century

Sold by Tinker & Toad

Description

A Beautifully Crafted 19th Century Venetian Mirrored Bureau Bookcase in Briar Wood

This elegant piece features an upper section crowned with a handsome, architectural serpentine pediment. Below, the cabinet displays wonderful concave sides adorned with raised panel decoration. The interior is lined with aged velvet fabric and houses three shelves, all enclosed by mirrored doors framed with attractive moulding. Original working lock and key included.

The lower half continues the theme of elegant concave curves and fielded panels. The fall-front bureau opens to reveal a large central cubby hole, flanked by four generously sized drawers, all finished in stunning briar wood veneers with contrasting inlay.

Beneath the bureau section lies a discreet secret drawer, followed by three additional drawers, offering ample storage. All drawers retain their original working locks and key. The entire piece stands gracefully on petite, elegant legs.

A most attractive, beautifully crafted, and functional piece of antique furniture, made by the skilled craftsmen of this Italian region.

Physical Dimensions

Height

226cm (88.98")

Width

115cm (45.28")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Declaration

Tinker & Toad has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1152397

Description

A Beautifully Crafted 19th Century Venetian Mirrored Bureau Bookcase in Briar Wood

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This elegant piece features an upper section crowned with a handsome, architectural serpentine pediment.

Tinker & Toad

Below, the cabinet displays wonderful concave sides adorned with raised panel decoration. The interior is lined with aged velvet fabric and houses three shelves, all enclosed by mirrored doors framed with attractive moulding. Original working lock and key included.

fig 1. A 19Th Century Venetian Mirrored Bureau Bookcase In Briar Wood — fig 1. A 19th Century Venetian Mirrored Bureau Bookcase in Briar Wood

The lower half continues the theme of elegant concave curves and fielded panels. The fall-front bureau opens to reveal a large central cubby hole, flanked by four generously sized drawers, all finished in stunning briar wood veneers with contrasting inlay.

fig 2. A 19Th Century Venetian Mirrored Bureau Bookcase In Briar Wood — fig 2. A 19th Century Venetian Mirrored Bureau Bookcase in Briar Wood

Beneath the bureau section lies a discreet secret drawer, followed by three additional drawers, offering ample storage. All drawers retain their original working locks and key. The entire piece stands gracefully on petite, elegant legs.

A most attractive, beautifully crafted, and functional piece of antique furniture, made by the skilled craftsmen of this Italian region.