Side table - Drum - Walnut

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Description from the seller

It is a piece that fits squarely within the refined elegance of the Napoleon III style, that French taste from the late 19th and early 20th centuries for combining luxury, artisanal precision, and an almost museological air. This crystal and brass display box belongs to that tradition: a small furniture-object designed to enhance what it contains as well as to showcase itself.

The structure is formed by a finely crafted brass framework, with a soft, slightly aged gold finish that adds warmth without being brash. The edges are clean, geometric, but with that discreet ornamental touch that characterizes the Second Empire. The crystal panels, completely transparent, allow a total view of the interior, as if it were a miniature vitrine intended for jewels, small collectibles, or delicate memories.

It rises on four small spherical feet, a detail very typical of Napoleon III, which provides visual lightness and makes the box an almost architectural object. The upper lid, also in crystal, fits precisely into the structure, reinforcing the sense of a well-built, solid, and elegant piece.

Overall, it is a display case that combines functionality and decorative presence, perfect for enhancing any special object. A piece from the early 20th century that remains intact the charm of the Napoleon III style, with its blend of restrained luxury and impeccable craftsmanship.

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Seller's Story

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It is a piece that fits squarely within the refined elegance of the Napoleon III style, that French taste from the late 19th and early 20th centuries for combining luxury, artisanal precision, and an almost museological air. This crystal and brass display box belongs to that tradition: a small furniture-object designed to enhance what it contains as well as to showcase itself.

The structure is formed by a finely crafted brass framework, with a soft, slightly aged gold finish that adds warmth without being brash. The edges are clean, geometric, but with that discreet ornamental touch that characterizes the Second Empire. The crystal panels, completely transparent, allow a total view of the interior, as if it were a miniature vitrine intended for jewels, small collectibles, or delicate memories.

It rises on four small spherical feet, a detail very typical of Napoleon III, which provides visual lightness and makes the box an almost architectural object. The upper lid, also in crystal, fits precisely into the structure, reinforcing the sense of a well-built, solid, and elegant piece.

Overall, it is a display case that combines functionality and decorative presence, perfect for enhancing any special object. A piece from the early 20th century that remains intact the charm of the Napoleon III style, with its blend of restrained luxury and impeccable craftsmanship.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

Seller's Story

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Regency Style
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Model
Drum
Material
Walnut
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
61 cm
Width
51 cm
Depth
51 cm
Estimated period
Early 20th Century
SpainVerified
2970
Objects sold
90.25%
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