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French Mahogany Demilune Marble Top Enfilade

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Spectacular French enfilade of circa 1850 in a bold combination of materials; the contrasting woods, marble and gilt bronze textures energize this grand buffet of demilune-desserte shape. The case is topped with a blue-gray marble slab shaped to contour the case below and finished with a smooth, ogee edge. Each paneled door and drawer is defined by the high-contrast positioning of blonde maple and dark, flamed mahogany woods, all trimmed with thin heart-ray ormolu, and fitted with brass hardware. A single drawer is found in the frieze with original gilt brass ring pull fittings and decorative escutcheon. Rings to the left and right are purely decorative, keeping the symmetrical rhythm essential to the overall design. In the main storage compartment–falling directly below the drawer–is a wide cabinet offering a fixed shelf, 45” W x 12 ⅝” D. The quarter-round sides each open to reveal two small shelves. Three keys are present. Four turned wood, toupie feet seem to float the piece off the floor. Cleaned, tightened, polished with a French paste wax to restore the lustre – ready to join your interior. Please view the detailed images of all the exceptional features and current condition of this unique enfilade.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass, Bronze, Mahogany, Marble, Gilt bronze, Maple, Veneer
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI
Dealer Reference #:	4187-4
Incollect Reference #:	779925

Dimensions

W.	78.75 in;	H.	44.13 in;	D.	17.38 in;
W.	200.03 cm;	H.	112.09 cm;	D.	44.15 cm;

Message from Seller:

Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.