Meuble d'appui - Wood

Napoleon III display cabinet in veneered wood – two glazed doors – 19th century
Style / period: Napoleon III / 19th century, stylistic attribution to be presented with caution
Main material: Veneered wood, dark wood decorative elements, glass
Provenance: Documentation Dohm Antiquités / Amato & Dohm, Paris
Description
Elegant display cabinet / low bookcase in Napoleon III style, veneered wood, opening with two curved glazed doors. The front is slightly undulating, with carved decoration and dark-toned decorative elements.
The upper crosspiece is adorned with a central floral motif. The stiles are ornate and the glazed doors give access to several levels of storage. The piece can be used as a display cabinet, small library or presentation furniture.
An old document from Dohm Antiquités / Amato & Dohm in Paris is kept with it. A handwritten note refers to a Napoleon III walnut sideboard purchased from this house; however, the exact correspondence with this piece should be presented with caution in the absence of a more detailed description or an period photograph.
Condition
Good overall condition considering age. Patina, signs of wear and possible small old restorations or touch-ups visible in the photographs. The glazing, stiles, interior, sides and back are documented in images. The photographs are an integral part of the description.