antique french pair mahogany parquetry bedside chests by hugnet paris wj10/1.4

Superb Pair of French Parisian Mahogany Parquetry Bedside Chests by the esteemed House of Hugnet in Paris dating to around 1920. Famed for quality and craftsmanship this lovely pair of Hugnet chests have a raised serpentine shaped back and sides with quarter cut chevron parquetry to the top edged with ebony and fruitwood stringing. One cabinet has three drawers which are mahogany lined and with original knob handles and have chevron parquetry fronts with ebony & fruitwood stringing and the matching cabinet has a single drawer with open space for books etc. They stand on elegant long cabriole legs joined by a shaped frieze and the sides also are of parquetry with ebony and fruitwood stringing.

Each measures: 29.5" high x 10" deep x 12.5" wide
Biography
Founded by Cabinet Maker Francois Hugnet in 1849 in Rue St Antoine and later joined by his son Alexander they went on to establish the House of Hugnet winning medals at the Paris Exhibition of 1889 and became known for making fine furniture in the 18th century style using the finest quality materials and woods. The Company continues on today in the same establishment and the name of Hugnet is now one of Paris's best known furniture houses.A Superb pair of chests with the Hugnet badge on each chest and in very good condition with a lovely deep colour and patination to the quality Mahogany oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.FREE DELIVERY WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND SMALL CHARGE FOR SCOTLAND AND WALES WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME TO VIEW STOCK AT OUR 4000.SQ.FT WAREHOUSE AND WE WELCOME ALL ENQUIRIES VIA EMAIL/TELEPHONE 01423561334/07884377373
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Materials:

MAHOGANY

Width (cm):

12.5

Height (cm):

29.5

Depth (cm):

10

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