A "bombe" or convex shaped antique dressing table or vanity is magnificent quarter-matched walnut burl with rosewood and satinwood inlaid banding. The lustrous finish is excellent with wonderful deep rich patina on all four sides. Sometimes called "oyster" burl, there are minor mars and chips at the edges, there are also some warps in the top as shown.
Dating from about 1900, there is "smoke" from age on the original beveled flip-up mirror. Robust and very usable furniture, drawers have hand-cut dovetails and original bronze pulls.
Dimensions are 3' wide, 23" deep, and 30" tall. M-V175 |