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Large French Dressing Table in Plummet Grey with Brass Embellishments
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Large French Dressing Table in Plummet Grey with Brass Embellishments

1900 - 1920
Description

This lovely french dressing table is offered in very good condition.

The dressing table has been painted in a plummet grey and given a clear wax finish.

The dressing table has three bevelled mirrors with two trinket drawers and a glass insert top.

The base has two drawers either side with a central drawer, the dressing table stands on turned legs with a bottom shelf.

The dressing table has brass embellishments to the mirrors, base and feet.

The mirrors detach from the base for ease of transportation and delivery.

The dimensions are

1880 mm overall height

800 mm height of the base

1250 mm overall width

520 mm overall depth

650 mm height of the kneehole

Physical Dimensions
Height
188cm (74.02")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

The Vintage Interiors has dated this French Painted Dressing Table to the 1910s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA892200
Dealers Internal Reference
VI 1045
Description
This lovely french dressing table is offered in very good condition.

The dressing table has been painted in a plummet grey and given a clear wax finish.

The dressing table has three bevelled mirrors with two trinket drawers and a glass insert top.

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The base has two drawers either side with a central drawer, the dressing table stands on turned legs with a bottom shelf.
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fig 1. A plummet grey painted French dressing table featuring a central tri-fold mirror, brass embellishments, a glass top, multiple drawers, and turned legs.
fig 1. Large French Dressing Table in Plummet Grey with Brass Embellishments

The dressing table has brass embellishments to the mirrors, base and feet.

The mirrors detach from the base for ease of transportation and delivery.

The dimensions are

1880 mm overall height

800 mm height of the base

1250 mm overall width

520 mm overall depth

650 mm height of the kneehole

Height
188cm (74.02")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Interiors has dated this French Painted Dressing Table to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA892200
Dealers Internal Ref
VI 1045
The Vintage Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013
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Archive I A plummet grey painted French dressing table featuring a central tri-fold mirror, brass embellishments, a glass top, multiple drawers, and turned legs.

Large French Dressing Table in Plummet Grey with Brass Embellishments

Archive II A plummet grey painted French dressing table featuring a central tri-fold mirror, brass embellishments, a glass top, multiple drawers, and turned legs. View II
Archive III A plummet grey painted French dressing table featuring a central tri-fold mirror, brass embellishments, a glass top, multiple drawers, and turned legs. View III
Archive IV A plummet grey painted French dressing table featuring a central tri-fold mirror, brass embellishments, a glass top, multiple drawers, and turned legs. View IV
Archive V A plummet grey painted French dressing table featuring a central tri-fold mirror, brass embellishments, a glass top, multiple drawers, and turned legs. View V
Archive VI A plummet grey painted French dressing table featuring a central tri-fold mirror, brass embellishments, a glass top, multiple drawers, and turned legs. View VI
Archive VII A plummet grey painted French dressing table featuring a central tri-fold mirror, brass embellishments, a glass top, multiple drawers, and turned legs. View VII
Archive VIII A plummet grey painted French dressing table featuring a central tri-fold mirror, brass embellishments, a glass top, multiple drawers, and turned legs. View VIII
Archive IX A plummet grey painted French dressing table featuring a central tri-fold mirror, brass embellishments, a glass top, multiple drawers, and turned legs. View IX
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St Peters Way
Warrington
WA2 7BT
United Kingdom
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A plummet grey painted French dressing table featuring a central tri-fold mirror, brass embellishments, a glass top, multiple drawers, and turned legs.
LARGE FRENCH DRESSING TABLE IN PLUMMET GREY WITH BRASS EMBELLISHMENTS
Ref: SA892200
A plummet grey painted French dressing table featuring a central tri-fold mirror, brass embellishments, a glass top, multiple drawers, and turned legs.
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Originating in the 17th century and reaching peak popularity during the 18th century in France, the coiffeuse was designed specifically for personal grooming, dressing, and applying cosmetics. These pieces evolved through Louis XV and Louis XVI periods, incorporating specialized compartments, folding mirrors, and decorative metal mounts.

Traditional French dressing tables were constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, beech, or walnut, frequently featuring decorative cast brass or gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts. The surfaces were often finished with gesso and hand-applied paint, topped with mirrored glass and occasionally glass or marble protection panels.

Authenticity can be evaluated by inspecting drawer construction for hand-cut dovetail joints, examining secondary woods used for drawer linings, checking for age-related silvering loss on glass mirrors, and verifying cast metal embellishments attached with period-appropriate hardware.

A painted French dressing table works effectively as a focal point in a master bedroom or dressing room when positioned against a neutral wall. Pairing the painted frame with subtle linen upholstery, contemporary lighting, or understated brass accessories creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Maintain painted wooden surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and keeping the item away from direct heat sources or damp environments. Mirror glass should be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth, taking care to prevent liquid from seeping behind the frame edge or onto decorative brass mounts.
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