An early 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of solid oak. Hinged lid with tacked leather tabs. A simple hand crafted box with nice proportions and beautiful patina. This box was used to store salt and would have been hung on the kitchen wall. Circa 1800-1820. 15.5"H x 7"D x 8.25"W. Shipping: $50
#76315
A 19th century French Country miniature chest hand-crafted of solid walnut with eight small dovetailed drawers with brass button knobs. This may have been used for storing tea and spices or used as an apothecary chest. Nice craftsmanship with smooth rounded front corners. Waxed patina. Circa 1870-1890
Dimensions: 14.5"H x 13"W x 6.5"D. Shipping: $50
#77244
A fine early 19th century French Empire miniature sample commode crafted of solid and veneer of walnut with deep, striking grain patterns. Four dovetailed drawers (three lower exposed drawers and a concealed top drawer) with book matched veneer face, framed by elegant turned columns. Cast brass button knobs and shield shaped escutcheons with faux keyholes. French polish finish. Excellent quality. Often called an apprentice or "sample" piece (maîtrise), these high-quality miniatures were built by 19th century craftsmen to demonstrate mastery over complex veneer techniques or to showcase furniture designs to wealthy clients before committing to full-sized builds. Perfect for storing treasured objects or for use as a jewelry box or men's valet. Circa 1800-1820
Dimensions: 15"W x 9"D x 11.5"H. Shipping: $50
#72455
A 19th century English Edwardian vitrine constructed using rich, finely grained rosewood with contrasting satinwood marquetry. Inlaid Neo-Classical marquetry details of a decorative urn with floral swags and scrollwork on the upper panel and lower drawer. The lower tiered shelf rests on two beautifully turned mahogany support columns, adding architectural structure. Features a small inset beveled mirror back. Dovetailed drawer with brass pull. May be hung on the wall or rested on a table. Circa 1880-1900. Shipping: $100
Dimensions: 14"W x 9.25"D x 27"H
#83489
A French Louis XV style miniature commode, or sample chest. Hand-crafted of solid cherry with decorative mother of pearl and ebony inlay. Three dovetailed drawers with turned button knobs. Hand carved cabriole feet. French polish finish. Often called an apprentice or "sample" piece (maîtrise), these high-quality miniatures were built by 19th century craftsmen to demonstrate mastery over complex veneer techniques or to showcase furniture designs to wealthy clients before committing to full-sized builds. Perfect for storing treasured objects, for use as a jewelry box or men's watch box. Circa 1900-1910. Shipping; $50
Dimensions: 12.5"W x 8"D x 9.75"H
#68027
A 19th century French fariniere, made of walnut with nicely detailed hand-carved floral relief on front panel. Good craftsmanship with dovetailed construction. Waxed patina. Small restoration on right front of door. From Provence, a fariniere is a decorative sliding paneled box used for storing flour. Circa 1850-1860. Shipping: $50
Dimensions: 18"H x 9.25"W x 4.25"D
#83487
A 19th century French fariniere made of walnut with nicely detailed hand-carved decorative motifs: fishes on front panel, grape vines on the sides and musical instruments at the top. Good craftsmanship with dovetailed construction. Waxed patina. From Provence, a boîte à farinière is a decorative wall mounted sliding paneled box used for storing flour. Circa 1950s. Shipping: $50
Dimensions: 18.5"H x 10"W x 5.5"D
#81312A
A set of two French Provencal decorative boxes including a porte-couteaux, or knife rack, and a boite à sel, or salt box. Each made of walnut with fine hand-carved decoration. Waxed patina. These beautifully crafted household items were commonly given as a wedding gift and would be displayed on the wall and used in the kitchen. Circa 1950s. Shipping: $60
Porte couteaux: 20.5"H x 6.75"W x 5"D
Boite à sel: 19.25"H x 7.5"W x 5"D
#81312
A fine 19th century French Louis Philippe Period miniature commode, or sample chest. Hand-crafted of solid walnut with book matched veneer of walnut. Beautiful wood pattern. Four dovetailed drawers with brass button knobs. Turned feet in the front and block feet in back. French polish finish. Often called an apprentice or "sample" piece (maîtrise), these high-quality miniatures were built by 19th century craftsmen to demonstrate mastery over complex veneer techniques or to showcase furniture designs to wealthy clients before committing to full-sized builds. Perfect for storing treasured objects or for use as a jewelry box or men's watch box. Circa 1820-1840. Shipping: $80
Dimensions: 14.5"W x 7"D x 10.5"H
#68313
An early 19th century French Empire Period miniature semainier chest finished in rich matched flame walnut veneers. Designed with seven dovetailed drawers (one for each day of the week) with shield-shaped bronze lock escutcheons and simple circular pull knobs. The top frieze drawer is subtly integrated directly into the upper molding crown. Achitectural style defined by straight masculine lines, inspired by ancient Greek and Roman design elements. Detached turned tapered solid walnut columns with gilded bronze ormolu mounts featuring classical ring capitals and bases. Block plinth feet. No key and top drawer missing a lock. These miniature chests were historically crafted as a meuble de maîtrise by a guild apprentice to demonstrate technical proficiency, or used as a traveling salesman's sample. Perfect for storing treasured objects or for use as a jewelry box or men's valet. Circa 1800-1820. Shipping: $80
Dimensions: 19"H x 10.75"W x 7"D
#72105
An early 19th century French Louis XVI style miniature sampler commode, hand-crafted of solid cherry wood. Nice proportions and simple details with front framed by rounded fluted corners. Top has bullnose edge and rounded corners. Turned spool feet. Three drawers with brass diamond shaped escutcheons. Locks are present but are not in working order, and there are two small keys. Good craftsmanship using pegged construction. Often called an apprentice or "sample" piece (maîtrise), these high-quality miniatures were built by craftsmen to demonstrate mastery over complex veneer techniques or to showcase furniture designs to wealthy clients before committing to full-sized builds. Perfect for storing treasured objects or for use as a jewelry box or men's valet. Circa 1800-1820. Shipping: $50
Dimensions: 12"W x 8"D x 11.25"H
#68200