ITEM SW00794: A French Empire and Ormolu Mirrored Dressing Table, c.1830

This dressing table is the very finest of its type. This fine period dresser employs the use of gilt mounts and contrasting figured mahogany for its decoration. The mounts are of superb quality throughout. Note the urns atop the columns which support the mirror, which also is magnificently embellished. The drawer front, sides, and base are also gilt mounted. Further, the main columns have all gilt capitals and collars. This piece is as good as it gets for the French empire style. The condition is superb and the quality for craftsmanship throughout is the very best. It retains its original veined white marble which has been conserved over the years with age cracks. Of interest, are the little side drawers directly under the mirror. Also, there is a large pull drawer beneath the marble top. Please take a moment to view all of the detailed images, as the fineness of these mounts can only be seen with close-ups.

For a related table shown in a finely decorated Boston townhouse, see the current issue of Antiques and Fine Art (Winter ’07) pg. 187 (see scan).

Also attached, is a label found on this piece that appears to be from a Baltimore importer.

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Height: 60 in. Width: 32 in. Depth: 18 3/4 in.