Chest of drawers - Mahogany, Gilt brass - Very wide / shallow model
05
days
04
hours
08
minutes
01
second
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Paul Wullems
He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.
Estimate € 1,600 - € 1,800
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 122115 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Mahogany Directoire four-drawer commode dating to ca. 1790–1805 in antique Directoire style with gilded brass hardware; height 100 cm, width 152 cm, depth 43–53 cm, each drawer with a working lock and key; made in the Netherlands.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Mahogany Directoire style four-drawer chest or commode with full pillars, cast brass fittings.
Gilded brass fittings on the pillars and capitals.
Each drawer with a working lock and its own key.
Cuba flower mahogany veneered on oak. Full oak back and interior drawers. In nice and ready-to-use condition. But could use some restoration.
Unique dimensions, it has always been a chest of drawers or commode. Not a shortened cabinet! Few pieces of furniture in this size.
The Netherlands around 1795-1805
Afm:
H = 100 cm.
B = 152 cm.
D = 43-53 cm.
Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of the construction and veneer.
Woodworm control: No live woodworms detected on 12/05/2025.
comm-2617~
Photos are part of the description, so be sure to look at the photos carefully to avoid inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions through the auction master before you bid.
Within Europe, there are no additional customs costs for this furniture.
The latest photos show the packaging method for international transport: Euro pallet with rack, stretch film, and sturdy thick cardboard or wall covering, secured with at least two straps.
Delivery of the 1-man lift on a pallet will be made to the door. Please contact us immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have specific delivery requests (such as 2-man delivery, insurance, etc.).
Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport.
Mahogany Directoire style four-drawer chest or commode with full pillars, cast brass fittings.
Gilded brass fittings on the pillars and capitals.
Each drawer with a working lock and its own key.
Cuba flower mahogany veneered on oak. Full oak back and interior drawers. In nice and ready-to-use condition. But could use some restoration.
Unique dimensions, it has always been a chest of drawers or commode. Not a shortened cabinet! Few pieces of furniture in this size.
The Netherlands around 1795-1805
Afm:
H = 100 cm.
B = 152 cm.
D = 43-53 cm.
Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of the construction and veneer.
Woodworm control: No live woodworms detected on 12/05/2025.
comm-2617~
Photos are part of the description, so be sure to look at the photos carefully to avoid inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions through the auction master before you bid.
Within Europe, there are no additional customs costs for this furniture.
The latest photos show the packaging method for international transport: Euro pallet with rack, stretch film, and sturdy thick cardboard or wall covering, secured with at least two straps.
Delivery of the 1-man lift on a pallet will be made to the door. Please contact us immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have specific delivery requests (such as 2-man delivery, insurance, etc.).
Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Directoire
Brass type
Gilt brass
Wood type
Mahogany
Over 200 years old
Yes
Title additional information
Very wide / shallow model
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Brass, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
100 cm
Width
152 cm
Depth
43 cm
Estimated period
1790-1805
Can Be Locked
Yes
Sold by
