Antique French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Sewing Stand / Work Table

A handsome nearly 200 year old Louis Philippe period (1830-1848) French walnut travailleuse (work table – sewing thread stand – mirrored vanity)

Born in France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted of warm rich solid walnut and walnut veneer, having a rectangular hinged lid top with sculpted scalloped molded edge ornamentation, opening to interior flat mirror plate with undulating wood frame, lift-out removable tray with divided interior, over single compartment, affixed with patinated brass escutcheon, above sliding deep bin storage compartment, rising on architectural inspired trestle base, with baluster-form tapering turned and reeded column supports, joined by turned and reeded cross stretcher, terminating in ox joke feet. circa 1830s

Provenance:
From the magnificent estate of Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Suzanne LaFever, Beverly Hills, California

Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Fine Estates & Antiques Day 1 2021 catalog

Dimensions: (approx)
28.5″ High, 21″ Wide, 15″ Deep

Great original antique condition with nicely aged warm rustic patina. Wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered nicks and veneer losses mainly to right side of case and feet. Age spots and losses to silvering on mirror plate. Delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment!