What is a French chevet bedside cabinet?

A chevet, commonly known as a pot cupboard, is a small bedside cabinet featuring a single door and often a top drawer, traditionally designed in France for bedside storage.

What materials are traditionally used in French bedside cabinets?

These cabinets are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like walnut, oak, or fruitwood, often featuring inset marble surfaces to protect the timber top.

How can you identify authentic 20th-century French walnut furniture?

Authentic pieces feature carved cabriole legs, hand-cut dovetail joinery, original wood or metal handles, and natural grain variations within the solid walnut construction.

How do you style a French walnut cabinet in a modern interior?

Position the piece as a nightstand beside a bed or set it in a hallway or living space as an accent side table topped with contemporary lighting.

How should you clean and preserve antique walnut furniture?

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically while avoiding harsh chemical solvents that strip the wax finish.

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Antique 20th Century French Marble Top Cabinet in Walnut

Name: Antique 20th Century French Marble Top Cabinet in Walnut
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1232846
Price: 325 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by ActFurniture LTD

Description

Antique 20th century French marble top cabinet in walnut, a beautifully elegant piece with a refined shape and plenty of decorative appeal. Well made and of good quality, it offers useful storage while making a striking addition to any home. The cabinet stands on four graceful cabriole legs with carved knees, giving it a classic French appearance.

A drawer to the upper section and a lower cupboard door, both fitted with knob handles, provide practical storage for smaller items and household essentials. The walnut features a beautiful natural grain and rich warm colour, enhanced by the decorative pattern of the wood.

The marble top has an attractive pattern of its own, creating a lovely contrast with the warmth of the walnut and providing a particularly impressive finish. Presented in good condition, this elegant cabinet would make a wonderful feature in a hallway, bedroom, dining room or reception room, adding French elegance and antique character to the space.

Product Reference : AF - 6359

Measurements : 39cm Width x 38cm Depth x 82.5cm Height

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland -

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Physical Dimensions

Height

82.5cm (32.48")

Width

39cm (15.35")

Depth

38cm (14.96")

Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this French Walnut Bedside Cabinet to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1232846

Dealers Internal Reference

AF-6359

Description

Antique 20th century French marble top cabinet in walnut, a beautifully elegant piece with a refined shape and plenty of decorative appeal.

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Well made and of good quality, it offers useful storage while making a striking addition to any home.

ActFurniture LTD

 The cabinet stands on four graceful cabriole legs with carved knees, giving it a classic French appearance.

fig 1. An antique French walnut bedside cabinet featuring high slender cabriole legs, a single drawer, and a carved wooden door with a marquetry panel. — fig 1. Antique 20th Century French Marble Top Cabinet in Walnut

A drawer to the upper section and a lower cupboard door, both fitted with knob handles, provide practical storage for smaller items and household essentials. The walnut features a beautiful natural grain and rich warm colour, enhanced by the decorative pattern of the wood.

fig 2. An antique French walnut bedside cabinet featuring high slender cabriole legs, a single drawer, and a carved wooden door with a marquetry panel. — fig 2. Antique 20th Century French Marble Top Cabinet in Walnut

The marble top has an attractive pattern of its own, creating a lovely contrast with the warmth of the walnut and providing a particularly impressive finish. Presented in good condition, this elegant cabinet would make a wonderful feature in a hallway, bedroom, dining room or reception room, adding French elegance and antique character to the space.

fig 3. An antique French walnut bedside cabinet featuring high slender cabriole legs, a single drawer, and a carved wooden door with a marquetry panel. — fig 3. Antique 20th Century French Marble Top Cabinet in Walnut

Product Reference : AF - 6359

Measurements : 39cm Width x 38cm Depth x 82.5cm Height

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 4. An antique French walnut bedside cabinet featuring high slender cabriole legs, a single drawer, and a carved wooden door with a marquetry panel. — fig 4. Antique 20th Century French Marble Top Cabinet in Walnut

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

fig 5. An antique French walnut bedside cabinet featuring high slender cabriole legs, a single drawer, and a carved wooden door with a marquetry panel. — fig 5. Antique 20th Century French Marble Top Cabinet in Walnut

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

fig 6. An antique French walnut bedside cabinet featuring high slender cabriole legs, a single drawer, and a carved wooden door with a marquetry panel. — fig 6. Antique 20th Century French Marble Top Cabinet in Walnut

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland -

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.