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Rare Renaissance Revival Victorian maple faux bamboo dresser
signed by Pottier and Stymus, New York on the inside of the top drawer (see
photo). The top raises up to an unusual architectural platform. There are
five drawers. Four of the drawers have original rosewood turned bar pulls.
A key (lock doesn't work) is used to help open the top drawer. The top
drawer has wonderful Japanese style double inset painted panels with a bird
motif. The left panel had a separation that has been repaired. The drawer
fronts and side panels of this chest are made of birdseye maple. This is
typical of the later faux bamboo pieces made by R.J. Horner. What is
unusual about this, is the rest of the case is all made of vibrant tiger
maple. There is a rosewood faux bamboo molding that surrounds each drawer
front and panel and generally frames the chest. It rests on four inverted
bowl feet with the original castors.
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This style, inspired by Japanese
design of the time, was popularized with a line of faux bamboo by R.J.
Horner. This piece predates the Horner pieces. It is an extremely rare
piece made by one of the premier NYC makers of the time. We believe it is a
unique design - custom made. The combination of tiger and birdseye maple
with the rosewood is truly stunning! This is only the second piece we have
ever had that was signed by Pottier and Stymus!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 48"H x 40.5"W x 21.5"D
Finish: Excellent original finish with a rich patina
Price: $18,950.00 |
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