Side table - Drum - Walnut

Opens 11 May
Starting bid
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Anna Hue-Roques
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Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.

Estimate  € 280 - € 350
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Description from the seller

It is a piece that sits squarely within the refined elegance of the Napoleon III style, that French taste from the late 19th and early 20th centuries for blending luxury, artisanal precision, and a nearly museological air. This glass and brass display case belongs to that tradition: a small furniture-object designed to enhance what it contains as much as to show itself off.

The structure is formed by a finely worked brass frame, with a soft, slightly aged gold tone that adds warmth without being ostentatious. The edges are clean and geometric, yet carry that discreet ornamental touch characteristic of the Second Empire. The crystal panels, completely transparent, allow full view of the interior, as if it were a miniature display case intended for jewelry, small collectibles, or delicate mementos.

It rises on four small spherical feet, a very typical detail of Napoleon III, which gives visual lightness and makes the box into an almost architectural object. The top lid, also in crystal, integrates precisely with the frame, reinforcing the sense of a well-constructed, solid, and elegant piece.

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

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Seller's Story

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It is a piece that sits squarely within the refined elegance of the Napoleon III style, that French taste from the late 19th and early 20th centuries for blending luxury, artisanal precision, and a nearly museological air. This glass and brass display case belongs to that tradition: a small furniture-object designed to enhance what it contains as much as to show itself off.

The structure is formed by a finely worked brass frame, with a soft, slightly aged gold tone that adds warmth without being ostentatious. The edges are clean and geometric, yet carry that discreet ornamental touch characteristic of the Second Empire. The crystal panels, completely transparent, allow full view of the interior, as if it were a miniature display case intended for jewelry, small collectibles, or delicate mementos.

It rises on four small spherical feet, a very typical detail of Napoleon III, which gives visual lightness and makes the box into an almost architectural object. The top lid, also in crystal, integrates precisely with the frame, reinforcing the sense of a well-constructed, solid, and elegant piece.

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

Tracked shipping and careful packing.

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
3024
Objects sold
89.94%
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