A Rare and Unusual Corner Kestner What Not
Stand
I had never seen this piece before until a
few years ago. As an avid collector of Kestner and Boulle furniture, I
thought I had seen almost all the examples of these pieces. At first it
seems quite confusing to look at, so I have supplied a number of photos to
see it from all angles. First we can see by the placement of the mirror and
the way this piece was built, that it is a corner piece that would fit
nicely for most rooms. I like the curve of the marble table and how the
mirrors are framed and curved with graduated shelves above. Below the marble
table you see these incredible curved leg supports all mounted on a wooden
base. (Since I identified this piece, I have since found a piece that uses
the upper half of this piece as a hanging shelf!!) It is trimmed in worn
gold paper trims. (Note: The mirrors are fine- the upper right has some
scratching).
A marvelous piece for the dining room or
parlor for holding small porcelain objects!
Measurements: 7-1/2"h.x 3-1/2" at the widest
point
Circa: 19th Century
Price: SOLD
