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French Mahogany & Ormolu Bedside Cabinet.
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French Mahogany & Ormolu Bedside Cabinet.

19th century
Description

A late 19th century, French, solid mahogany and ormolu mounted bedside table/cabinet of the finest quality. The rectangular top with moulded edge, above a single oak lined frieze drawer, a small cupboard under lined with marble to the base. The four panelled sides each with waterleaf ormolu mouldings and rounded corners with fluted detail inset with ormolu drops. The four turned legs united by a platform stretcher with small moulded gallery edge, standing on porcelain castors. Fine condition with minimal signs of wear. Ormolu retaining the original gilding.

Height 30 1/2" (77.5cm)

Width 17 1/4" (45cm)

Depth 16" (40.5cm)

French.

Circa 1880

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Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Bedside Cabinet to the 1880s.

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SA1163421
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4646
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Description
A late 19th century, French, solid mahogany and ormolu mounted bedside table/cabinet of the finest quality.
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The rectangular top with moulded edge, above a single oak lined frieze drawer, a small cupboard under lined with marble to the base.
Tim Saltwell Antiques

The four panelled sides each with waterleaf ormolu mouldings and rounded corners with fluted detail inset with ormolu drops. The four turned legs united by a platform stretcher with small moulded gallery edge, standing on porcelain castors. Fine condition with minimal signs of wear. Ormolu retaining the original gilding.

Height 30 1/2" (77.5cm)

Width 17 1/4" (45cm)

Depth 16" (40.5cm)

French.

Circa 1880

Please email or phone for details regarding delivery/postage quotes.

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Bedside Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163421
Dealers Internal Ref
4646
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018

Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture

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French Mahogany & Ormolu bedside cabinet.

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A French mahogany bedside cabinet featuring two drawers trimmed with beaded ormolu mounts, fluted turned legs, a lower tier shelf, and brass castors.
French Mahogany & Ormolu bedside cabinet.
Ref: SA1163421
A French mahogany bedside cabinet featuring two drawers trimmed with beaded ormolu mounts, fluted turned legs, a lower tier shelf, and brass castors.
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Louis XVI style French bedside cabinets, known as tables de chevet, feature neoclassical design elements such as straight geometric lines, fluted turned legs, and symmetrical proportions. They are frequently constructed from mahogany and accented with chased ormolu or brass mounts.

These cabinets typically feature solid or veneered mahogany over hardwood frames, joined with traditional dovetail drawer construction. Ormolu mountsgilded bronze accentsare individually cast and secured using small pin fasteners or recessed channels.

Authentic ormolu, or gilt bronze, exhibits fine hand-chasing and carving with subtle surface variations rather than uniform modern machine castings. The original mercury gilding often displays a soft patina or mild oxidisation in lower crevices.

Integrate the cabinet as an accent nightstand alongside contemporary upholstered bedding to add warm wood tones and texture. Pairing it with simple linen textiles and a streamlined table lamp allows the dark timber and gilt metal detail to stand out.

Dust the mahogany surfaces regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a beeswax polish periodically in the direction of the wood grain. Dust ormolu mounts gently with a soft brush to prevent dust build-up, avoiding chemical metal cleaners that can compromise adjacent wood finishes.
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