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French Rosewood Box on Stand Lesage
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French Rosewood Box on Stand Lesage

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A beautifully made French early 19th century rosewood box on stand, with lift up lid opening to a lovely satinwood interior, all made to a very high standard. The top is finely initialled C. S. J., a small drawer beneath, standing on elegant legs with supporting cross stretcher, original brass toes and castors. Stamped to the base Lesage Paris.

A historic professional repair to one leg see photo otherwise all in excellent condition, made around 1820s, a fine rare box on stand

stamped Antoine-Nicolas Lesage Paris.

A.N. Lesage 1784-1841 founded the Union des Arts 2 rue de la Grange-Bateliere offering fine furniture and decorative furnishings, a must see establishment of the early 19th century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Millers Antiques has dated this Rosewood Box on Stand to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220843
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A beautifully made French early 19th century rosewood box on stand, with lift up lid opening to a lovely satinwood interior, all made to a very high standard. The top is finely initialled C. S. J.
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, a small drawer beneath, standing on elegant legs with supporting cross stretcher, original brass toes and castors.
Millers Antiques

Stamped to the base Lesage Paris.

fig 1. An antique French rosewood box with inlaid monogram resting on a matching stand with curved legs and brass castors.
fig 1. French Rosewood Box on Stand Lesage

A historic professional repair to one leg see photo otherwise all in excellent condition, made around 1820s, a fine rare box on stand

stamped Antoine-Nicolas Lesage Paris.

A.N. Lesage 1784-1841 founded the Union des Arts 2 rue de la Grange-Bateliere offering fine furniture and decorative furnishings, a must see establishment of the early 19th century.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Rosewood Box on Stand to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220843
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
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An antique French rosewood box with inlaid monogram resting on a matching stand with curved legs and brass castors.
French Rosewood Box on Stand Lesage
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An antique French rosewood box with inlaid monogram resting on a matching stand with curved legs and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBoxes & Caskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Restoration
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSweeping X-form legs, Inlaid monogram, Sarcophagus lid, Turned stretcher
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This Regency French Rosewood box on stand in the French Restoration style presents a warm brown timber finish with figured grain patterns and an inlaid monogram reading C. S. J. upon the sarcophagus lid. The piece stands 93 cm high, 70 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, incorporating sweeping X-form legs connected by a central turned stretcher, terminating in original brass toes and castors. Additional details visible include stepped mouldings on the lid and stand cornice, a small frieze drawer beneath the box body, and an exterior stamped signature to the base for Antoine-Nicolas Lesage Paris. The lift-up lid opens to reveal a satinwood interior, while one leg shows a historic professional repair. Suitable for placement in a fireplace alcove as an elegant display surface or container, this box on stand fits well into a French chateau interior scheme. The structured form provides practical storage within the compartment and drawer while maintaining a balanced profile supported by the curved leg assembly. The dark polished wood surfaces and metallic hardware details offer a functional antique accent piece for daily use in a reception room or study.

FAQs

Emerging in the seventeenth century and reaching peak popularity in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, boxes on stand served as dedicated elevated storage for valuables, textiles, or tea to prevent wear and allow easy access.

Cabinetmakers favoured dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and kingwood, often featuring fine veneers, marquetry inlay, and hand-cast brass hardware or castors.

Look for hand-cut dovetail joinery, original brass castors, period-appropriate lock mechanisms, maker stamps or signatures such as Lesage, and natural oxidation across the veneered surfaces.

Place this piece in a hallway or living room alcove as a functional accent, using its elevated top for subtle displays while highlighting the sweeping silhouette of its legs.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting, dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying beeswax annually.
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