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Antique French Empire Somno Columns, Mahogany & Marble, 1820 Pair

$7,650per set
£5,761.27per set
€6,731.60per set
CA$10,838.77per set
A$10,886.89per set
CHF 6,312.53per set
MX$132,831.45per set
NOK 73,054per set
SEK 74,957.21per set
DKK 50,321.51per set

About the Item

Pair of columns or “somno” from the Empire period in France. These were originally used as nightstands. The period circular pair sit on a larger circular base and are crafted of bent mahogany wood. Each features a marble top. A curved door opens to interior shelving. They are in very nice antique condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The photos accurately depict the condition. The two vary slightly in diameter, with one measuring 14.25” and the other 14.5”.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Diameter: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This pair is in very nice antique condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The photos accurately depict the condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 25A541stDibs: LU859543884442

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