{"title":"Cabinets, Desks and Beds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCase furniture and beds: a signed Giroux writing cabinet, a vernis Martin cabinet on stand, a faux malachite side cabinet, and a pair of lacquered Louis XVI-manner beds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pair-of-italian-cream-lacquered-single-beds-in-the-louis-xvi-manner","title":"Pair of Italian Cream-Lacquered Single Beds in the Louis XVI Manner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of Italian single beds lacquered in ivory, in the Louis XVI manner. Each tall headboard is framed by fluted pilasters beneath a moderated cornice and holds an arched upholstered panel, the frames carved throughout with foliate and floral motifs and the footboards centred by a ribbon-tied love knot. Made by Bussandri, whose mark they bear. Handsome and practical beds for a guest room, twin room or a child's bedroom of some ambition. Offered as found with minor defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Luca Casa d'Aste, lot 1221, May 2025; acquired by Urnica.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some chips and wear to the lacquer; upholstered panels would benefit from recovering. Bussandri mark present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e To be measured on arrival in Meda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacquered wood, Fabric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bussandri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping quoted on request; collection from Meda welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urnica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53680930816336,"sku":"URN-EBD4F8","price":360.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/0716\/3216\/files\/pair-of-italian-cream-lacquered-single-beds-in-the-louis-xvi-urnica-01.jpg?v=1790091484"},{"product_id":"20th-century-louis-xv-style-vernis-martin-mahogany-and-carved-giltwood-cabinet-on-stand","title":"20th Century Louis XV-Style Vernis Martin Mahogany and Carved Giltwood Cabinet on Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tall cabinet on stand in the Louis XV taste, the mahogany case enriched with carved giltwood mounts. The pediment is surmounted by urn finials and a central cartouche, above a hinged door painted in the vernis Martin manner with a classical figural landscape, flanked by reeded and gilded columns. The stand has a frieze drawer and spiral-turned legs joined by a stretcher centred by an urn. A decorative and useful piece for a hall or dining room, offering enclosed storage behind a painted door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hutchinson Scott Limited, lot 1246, April 2025; acquired by Urnica.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted panel and gilding in good order; minor wear consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 217 × 95 × 50 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany, Giltwood, Painted panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping quoted on request; collection from Meda welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urnica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53680970006864,"sku":"URN-B9A4FC","price":990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/0716\/3216\/files\/louis-xv-style-vernis-martin-cabinet-on-stand-urnica-01.jpg?v=1790091750"},{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-writing-cabinet-maison-alphonse-giroux","title":"Napoleon III Ebonised, Ormolu and Faux Lapis Lazuli Writing Cabinet by Maison Alphonse Giroux","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Napoleon III ebonised writing cabinet by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris, the celebrated supplier of luxury goods to the French court. The shaped pediment surmounts a two-tier étagère with mirrored back, above four small drawers and a pull-out writing surface. Below, a frieze drawer and a panelled door centred by an oval ormolu medallion cast in relief with a mythological scene, the whole mounted throughout with gilt bronze and faux lapis lazuli. Signed to the lock and retaining its original key. A jewel of a piece for a bedroom, boudoir or study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sloane Street Auctions, lot 223, September 2024; acquired by Urnica.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebonised surfaces and mounts in very good order; signed lock with original key.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 157.5 × 61 × 43 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebonised wood, Gilt bronze, Faux lapis lazuli, Mirror glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris, signed to the lock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping quoted on request; collection from Meda welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urnica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53680982589776,"sku":"URN-A464D9","price":3030.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/0716\/3216\/files\/napoleon-iii-writing-cabinet-giroux-urnica-01.jpg?v=1790091816"},{"product_id":"louis-xvi-style-faux-malachite-faux-lapis-and-ormolu-side-cabinet","title":"Louis XVI-Style Faux Malachite, Faux Lapis and Ormolu Side Cabinet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking side cabinet in the Louis XVI taste, decorated overall in imitation of malachite with panels of faux lapis lazuli, and mounted with ormolu. The breakfront top sits above a frieze applied with gilt foliate mounts; the central panelled door is centred by a ribbon-tied trophy hung with laurel swags, flanked by conforming panels. It stands on turned, tapering legs with gilt collars. 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