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 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 Spanish Baroque style carved walnut marriage chest, or wedding coffer. Fine hand-carving with architectural elements typical of 18th century Baroque or Renaissance revival style. Featuring two floral rosettes inside framed recessed reserves. Flanking columns and pilasters add structural dimension and showcase intricate, historic geometric tracery. Ornamental mask detail underneath the escutcheon. The box sits on short turned bun feet and has a smooth solid overhanding lid with large cast iron hinges. Good craftsmanship with dovetailed joints. Working lock and key. Waxed patina. Circa 1800-1820. Shipping: $60
Dimensions: 17.5"W x 10.5"D x 9.5"H
#77303
A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry box, hand-crafted of walnut and thuya burl wood veneers with ebonized trim. Fine mother-of-pearl and brass inlay with center medallion on lid, perfect for monogramming. Small turned wood feet. The interior is lined in tufted blue silk. Working lock and small key. Good craftsmanship, similar to the fine quality boxes made by Tajan, Paris. In good condition with minor losses. Silk is slightly threadbare. Circa 1870-1890. Shipping: $30
Dimensions: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 4"H
#82170
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