{"product_id":"19th-century-french-miniature-commode-coffre-a-bijoux-with-ormolu-mounts","title":"19th-Century French Miniature Commode | Coffre à Bijoux with Ormolu Mounts, Four Drawers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th-Century French Miniature Commode | Coffre à Bijoux with Ormolu Mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors often ask whether a piece like this is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esalesman’s sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and because of its scale, it’s easy to see why. While miniature furniture of this size is often collected alongside salesman’s samples, this exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th-century French \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoffre à bijoux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is more accurately described as a luxurious miniature jewelry chest or commode, designed for a lady’s dressing room or boudoir. Standing just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15½ inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yet weighing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore than 23 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it is an extraordinary example of French craftsmanship, featuring breathtaking marquetry, richly cast ormolu mounts, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eworking locks on every drawer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(the original key is no longer present)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15½ inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yet weighing an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23+ pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this piece possesses the substance and craftsmanship of its full-sized counterparts. Rich bookmatched veneer, elegant ormolu mounts, shaped feet, and beautifully proportioned drawers showcase the artistry expected of fine 19th-century French furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn especially noteworthy feature is that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeach drawer retains its original working lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. While the original key is no longer present, surviving functional locks on a miniature cabinet of this quality are an exceptional and increasingly uncommon detail appreciated by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs expected of a piece that has been cherished for well over a century, it exhibits age-appropriate wear, including minor veneer losses and finish wear consistent with its history. These imperfections are reflected in the photographs and do not diminish its remarkable beauty or desirability. Rather, they speak to a lifetime of careful use and authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed on a writing desk, dressing table, library, or atop a larger commode, this miniature masterpiece brings instant warmth, sophistication, and history to any collected interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th-century French miniature commode \/ coffre à bijoux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich bookmatched wood veneer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal ormolu mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking locks on all 4 drawers (key not included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 15½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Over 23 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge-appropriate wear consistent with its age, including minor veneer losses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces of this caliber seldom come to market. For collectors of fine French furniture, this is the definition of a unicorn find—small in scale, monumental in craftsmanship, and nearly impossible to replace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt measures 15.5” tall x 19” wide at the back x almost 13” deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe love bringing you pieces like this—things that aren’t just beautiful, but truly heirloom-worthy. Because a collected home is built one exceptional piece at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$1497 \u003cspan\u003eINCLUDES INSURED SHIPPING in the continental US OR available for pick up at our Liberty Hill, TX collected cottage just outside of Austin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s ready to ship from the site, or it’s available for pickup at our Collected Cottage of Antique \u0026amp; Vintage Home and Garden Décor in Liberty Hill, Texas, just outside of Austin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🩷Vintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use which only adds to their overall charm. Please see all the pics as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚚Hawaii and Alaska residents, please contact me for a shipping quote🚚\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🛍️All Sales As-Is and Final. 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