Somno In Mahogany And Mahogany Veneer, Jacob Frères In Paris Around 1800 (attributed)

Mahogany and mahogany veneer sleeper, Jacob Frères in Paris around 1800 (attributed) Superb and rare mahogany and mahogany veneer sleeper in rectangular shape, opening with a door and a drawer. The front side decorated with an ornamentation of finely chiseled and gilded bronzes including an Athenian and a perfume vase. Sienna yellow marble top embedded in a gilt bronze mold. Original wheels. Good state of preservation. Parisian work around 1800 attributable to Jacob Frères around 1800 after a drawing by Percier and Fontaine. Dimensions: Height: 84.5cm, Width: 37cm, Depth: 34.5cm The name somno (sleep in Latin) which is attributed to a certain type of bedside table comes from this piece of furniture, delivered for the First Consul in 1800. The object, placed in the middle of the room near the bed, presents its back on which is placed a decorative motif, here a tripod and a perfume vase. It is usually presented in Napoleon I's bathroom at the Grand Trianon. Note: Notice to collectors, this piece of furniture is very rare and difficult to find on the market. It will receive your magnificent objects from the same period. (restoration of use)