Gothic Mahogany Dressing Bureau, circa 1840

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About the Item

This monumental Gothic dressing bureau form is derived from a basic form designed by Thomas Sheraton, and is illustrated in The Cabinetmakers’ and Upholsterer’s Drawing Book. An early closely related derivative is illustrated in Furniture and Maryland 1740-1940, Gregory Weidman. What these forms have in common is the primary configuration of a bureau with mirror flanked by stylized cabinets, which are sometimes referred to as wig cabinets. Our dressing bureau has two Gothic arched cabinets with highly figured mahogany and large beading for accent all above convex drawers, (enjoy this detail). The arched cabinets support the central mirror with central carved pediment with scrolls and acanthus leafage (see detail). The base of this bureau has a kneehole configuration with flanking sets of drawers which, stylistically, are in concert with the arched cabinets above. The drawers display an unusual Rococo molding and retain their original wooden pulls (see this photograph for a clear illustration). This bureau also retains its original marble, all of which rest upon a traditional scrolled foot design with incised scroll embellishment reminiscent of the violin scroll form (see detail). Also of note, regarding construction is the use of solid mahogany sides, which denotes an earlier construction technique, which later gave way to the paneled inset. This casepiece is in superb museum condition and radiates with its vibrant mahogany. Needless to say, the home that this piece originally was destined for was of fine detail and good scale. Interestingly, the use of the stand-up dresser form, although very practical and a luxury in any dressing room/bedroom, is not something one sees much of in contemporary life. Nevertheless, the gentleman or woman who used this piece of furniture must surely have found it a convenient luxury.

Dimensions:
Height: 83.5 in (212.09 cm)Width: 52.75 in (133.99 cm)Depth: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)
Style:
Gothic (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Mahogany,Marble,Mirror
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1840
Condition:
Seller Location:
Providence, RI
Reference Number:
Seller: sw000311stDibs: LU9075825953

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