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Charles X Cartonnier Chest Drawers French Antique Mahogany 1815
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Charles X Cartonnier Chest Drawers French Antique Mahogany 1815

18th century
Description

Gorgeous period Charles X - 1815 - French cartonnier chest

Features 16 drawers - eight to each side

Hand crafted from mahogany with ormolu fixtures which are well cast and original

Such a great looking piece, very on trend for interior designers

Drawers are lockable by long vertical hinged slat to side

Features tooled leather drawer fronts ormolu piping and original key

Bought from a dealer at Les Puces antiques market in Paris

An antique cartonnier is a piece of furniture used primarily in the 17th and 18th centuries, designed to hold cartons or storage boxes for documents and correspondence. Typically found in offices or libraries, these elegant pieces often featured intricate woodwork and sometimes gilding or marquetry. They were practical yet decorative, reflecting the craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of the period. Often part of a bureau or writing desk ensemble, cartonniers helped organize important papers stylishly.

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

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Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

39 (99) x 14.5 (36) x 62 (157)

Physical Dimensions
Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Charles X Mahogany Cartonnier to the 18th Century.

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SA1181513
Description
Gorgeous period Charles X - 1815 - French cartonnier chest

Features 16 drawers - eight to each side

Hand crafted from mahogany with ormolu fixtures which are well cast and original

Such a great looking piece, very on trend for interior designers

fig 1. A tall French Charles X mahogany cartonnier cabinet featuring twin vertical rows of green leather-fronted drawers with gilt tooling and brass handles.
fig 1. Charles X Cartonnier Chest Drawers French Antique Mahogany 1815

Drawers are lockable by long vertical hinged slat to side

Features tooled leather drawer fronts ormolu piping and original key

Bought from a dealer at Les Puces antiques market in Paris

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An antique cartonnier is a piece of furniture used primarily in the 17th and 18th centuries, designed to hold cartons or storage boxes for documents and correspondence.
Canonbury Antiques

Typically found in offices or libraries, these elegant pieces often featured intricate woodwork and sometimes gilding or marquetry. They were practical yet decorative, reflecting the craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of the period. Often part of a bureau or writing desk ensemble, cartonniers helped organize important papers stylishly.

fig 2. A tall French Charles X mahogany cartonnier cabinet featuring twin vertical rows of green leather-fronted drawers with gilt tooling and brass handles.
fig 2. Charles X Cartonnier Chest Drawers French Antique Mahogany 1815

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

39 (99) x 14.5 (36) x 62 (157)

Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Charles X Mahogany Cartonnier to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181513
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Archive I A tall French Charles X mahogany cartonnier cabinet featuring twin vertical rows of green leather-fronted drawers with gilt tooling and brass handles.

Charles X Cartonnier Chest Drawers French Antique Mahogany 1815

Archive II A tall French Charles X mahogany cartonnier cabinet featuring twin vertical rows of green leather-fronted drawers with gilt tooling and brass handles. View II
Archive III A tall French Charles X mahogany cartonnier cabinet featuring twin vertical rows of green leather-fronted drawers with gilt tooling and brass handles. View III
Archive IV A tall French Charles X mahogany cartonnier cabinet featuring twin vertical rows of green leather-fronted drawers with gilt tooling and brass handles. View IV
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Archive VII A tall French Charles X mahogany cartonnier cabinet featuring twin vertical rows of green leather-fronted drawers with gilt tooling and brass handles. View VII
Archive VIII A tall French Charles X mahogany cartonnier cabinet featuring twin vertical rows of green leather-fronted drawers with gilt tooling and brass handles. View VIII
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Archive X A tall French Charles X mahogany cartonnier cabinet featuring twin vertical rows of green leather-fronted drawers with gilt tooling and brass handles. View X
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A tall French Charles X mahogany cartonnier cabinet featuring twin vertical rows of green leather-fronted drawers with gilt tooling and brass handles.
Charles X Cartonnier Chest Drawers French Antique Mahogany 1815
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A tall French Charles X mahogany cartonnier cabinet featuring twin vertical rows of green leather-fronted drawers with gilt tooling and brass handles.
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A cartonnier is a specialised form of French office furniture developed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, featuring multiple small drawers or paper boxes designed to store documents, correspondence, and record sheets.

Furniture from the Charles X era frequently utilises rich mahogany, rosewood, or blonde native timbers, often trimmed with fine brass mouldings, fluted pilasters, and gilt-tooled leather surfaces.

Authentic pieces feature traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, original brass hardware, period-correct drawer linings of oak or pine, and genuine hand-tooled leather drawer facings showing natural age patination.

A tall cartonnier serves as a statement piece in a contemporary study, home office, or hallway, offering practical organisation for modern office supplies, stationery, or private collections.

Dust surfaces regularly with a clean lint-free cloth, apply specialist leather conditioner sparingly to maintain suppleness, and position the cabinet away from direct heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage and leather cracking.
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