19th Century Syrian Hardwood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest of Drawers
SOLD
A 19th Century Syrian Hardwood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble Top.
This unusual chest is of small scale and has a combination of a moulded white marble top and the all-over mother of pearl inlaid decoration on the contrasting dark hardwood carcass. The body of the chest combines a serpentine form for the top, frieze and first drawer and a straight front below which is flanked by two columnar pilasters with inlaid simulated diagonal fluting and capitals. The piece stands on stylish bracket feet which are also inlaid. The mother of pearl inlay with silver metal wire takes the form of flowers and scrolling tendrils.
H 91cm x W 69cm x D 42cm
H 35¾” x W 27¼” x D 16½”
A 19th Century Syrian Hardwood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble Top.
This unusual chest is of small scale and has a combination of a moulded white marble top and the all-over mother of pearl inlaid decoration on the contrasting dark hardwood carcass. The body of the chest combines a serpentine form for the top, frieze and first drawer and a straight front below which is flanked by two columnar pilasters with inlaid simulated diagonal fluting and capitals. The piece stands on stylish bracket feet which are also inlaid. The mother of pearl inlay with silver metal wire takes the form of flowers and scrolling tendrils.
H 91cm x W 69cm x D 42cm
H 35¾” x W 27¼” x D 16½”
#3393
Further images
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 1
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 2
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 3
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 4
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 5
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 6
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 7
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 8
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 9
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 10
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 11
)
Be in the know...
* denotes required fields
We will process the personal data you have supplied to communicate with you in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe or change your preferences at any time by clicking the link in our emails.