Stamped KOLB - Trouser Cabinet in Boulle marquetry Late 19th century

Rare Trouser cabinet in Boulle marquetry

19th century

wide and deep piece of furniture!!

stamped with KOLB

<<<< Kolb Jeune had a furniture factory and store located at 38, rue de Tourtille, in Belleville between 1853 and 1860. He made furniture in the style of Boulle, rosewood and fantasy. He made old and modern cuttings, like mosaics in copper and wood. >>>article p390 from the Dictionary of 19th century cabinetmakers.



2 doors opening on 3 drawers and 1 large system drawer

Fine marquetry work with 2 tones of marquetry (red and black)

Important caryatids "Pilaster "in gilded bronze and marquetry.

Working locks and key.



lower part :
- 3 drawers with sycamore and ebony fronts, decorated with brass inlay



Upper part :
- 1 drawer with secret opening, this drawer is divided into 3 spaces for shirts.



Top is Royal Black marble in perfect condition



Rich ornamentation of gilded bronzes:

Central panels with large masks.

Front feet decorated with flowers

Central bronze on the high apron

Typical bronze from cabinetmaker KOLB

Very functional furniture where the drawers slide perfectly.

Cabinet is in very good condition; sides marked with some line

dimensions: height: 98 cm depth: 69 cm width: 155 cm