Rare and Important Sheraton Painted Satinwood Cheveret

This exquisite desk, made by the celebrated partnership, is of the highest quality. The glazed upper section is perfect for the display of objet d'art, the cylinder top which is open...

Edwardian mahogany parfumeuse on stand with tapered legs joined by arched cross stretchers; the hinged lid lifts to reveal beveled mirror over slide...

This parquetry desk has the attributes one would expect when bearing the name to one of Paris leading retailers of objet deluxe. It is bombe...gently swelling and raised on cabriole legs. It is applied with oval porcelain panels which we have not dismounted but are to Sevres standard. It extensively mounted with bronze chutes sabots and moldings of various sorts. Including a bronze pierced plaque with the monogram of the owner. It is in a small way, highly evocative of 19th century Paris at its best. This company flourished between the consulate and 1867 when it closed. It enjoyed Royal patronage and was certainly a leading supplier of luxury goods of the highest quality. Maison Giroux, the famous curiosity and luxury goods shop, was situated at No. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré and in business from the time of the Consulate until the end of the Second Empire. The business was founded in 1799 by Francis Simon Alphonse Giroux, cabinetmaker and official restorer of Notre Dame. “Maison Alphonse Giroux” also known as “Giroux & Cie” specialized in producing ornate objects d’art and technically sophisticated furniture. Patronized by various members of the French Royal Family, including Louis XVIII, Charles X, Henri...

Although of kidney shape, this desk is more substantial than generally found in such a form. The top has a pierced brass gallery enclosing a fanning kingwood veneer. The leather slide-out writing surface is enclosed by a pair of tambour shutters which, when rolled back, reveal small drawers. The desk is flanked by three curved drawers...

19th Century Sheraton revival satinwood and inlaid writing desk / cabinet attributed to Edwards & Roberts, the inlaid shaped frieze having chequer line inlaid quarter round shelves below flanking the fall profusely inlaid including a pair of birds drinking from a fountain, the fall dropping down to reveal various compartment spaces with a lovely shaped frieze and two drawers with original brass lion mask ring handles, there is a further single oak lined drawer below the fall, the bottom section there is an incurved oak lined drawer at the centre with original brass turned handles...

Late 19th century Sheraton revival satinwood inlaid and painted cabinet circa 1895. Stunning 2 door serpentine fronted cabinet standing on 4 tapered legs. Hand painted 4 plaques to ...

Antique hand painted satinwood cabinet on stand. Of large proportions, glazed upper cabinet with two adjustable shelves, the base with single drawer. Rich satinwood colour with hand ...

19th Century French Satinwood Bonheur du Jour with Ormolu Mounts Item Code: 1051A A highly decorative 19th century French Bonheur du Jour in richly figured satinwood, enhanced with f...