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Antique miniature oak/warm-toned hardwood five-drawer chest, dating from about 1850–1900, made in France in a classic 19th‑century style and not lockable, in good condition with minor signs of aging and stains.
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an antique miniature chest of drawers, also known as an apprentice piece (gezelstuk) or salesman's sample (vertegenwoordigersmodel).
The furniture is executed in a classic 19th-century style (such as the Biedermeier or early Victorian style).
Features of this object
Function in the past:
This type of detailed miniatures was made by cabinetmakers in the 19th century to prove their craftsmanship, or by salesmen used to show the design to customers without having to haul a heavy, full-sized cabinet.
Later they were often used as chic jewelry boxes or storage on a desk.
Design: The cabinet has five functional drawers with turned wooden knobs and decorative pilasters on the sides.
The construction mimics a full chiffonière or Wellington chest.
Wood type: Made from a warm, patinated hardwood, most likely mahogany or walnut.
an antique miniature chest of drawers, also known as an apprentice piece (gezelstuk) or salesman's sample (vertegenwoordigersmodel).
The furniture is executed in a classic 19th-century style (such as the Biedermeier or early Victorian style).
Features of this object
Function in the past:
This type of detailed miniatures was made by cabinetmakers in the 19th century to prove their craftsmanship, or by salesmen used to show the design to customers without having to haul a heavy, full-sized cabinet.
Later they were often used as chic jewelry boxes or storage on a desk.
Design: The cabinet has five functional drawers with turned wooden knobs and decorative pilasters on the sides.
The construction mimics a full chiffonière or Wellington chest.
Wood type: Made from a warm, patinated hardwood, most likely mahogany or walnut.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
3722 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
40 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Can Be Locked
No
