Edwardian Inlaid Book Commode

Demi-lune shape, figured satin wood veneers, the centered cabinet doors faced with leather book spines, flanked by convex doors enclosing a shelved interior.

34 x 38.5 x 18.5 in.

Private collection, Richmond, VA

Center doors shut fine; left door has warpage and does not shut well; right door has some warpage but does not shut; there is veneer patching to cuffs of feet; later brace on underside of bottom; veneer shrinkage to left and right doors which has created vertical cracks.

$1,000 - 1,500