Somno / antique mahogany planter from the Empire period – 19th century

Somno / antique mahogany planter from the Empire period – 19th century. Elegant antique cache-pot in mahogany, cylindrical in shape, resting on an octagonal base, dating from the 19th century. This decorative piece features beautiful cabinet-making with flame mahogany, offering a lovely depth of grain. The interior is fitted with a removable zinc liner, allowing for the placement of a plant or shrub while protecting the wood from moisture. The simple and elegant shape allows for use in both classic and contemporary interiors. This type of cache-pot was often used in bourgeois salons to hold ornamental plants, orange trees, palms, or floral arrangements. Type: cache-pot / planter / plant holder. Period: 19th century. Material: mahogany. Interior: removable zinc liner. Shape: cylindrical. Base: octagonal foot. Height: 65 cm. Width: 35 cm. Depth: 35 cm. Overall good condition. Solid structure. Beautiful antique patina. Signs of use consistent with age. Old zinc liner with normal signs of oxidation. Antique cache-pot. Indoor planter. Decorative plant holder. Salon / entrance / veranda decoration. Antique furniture. High-quality mahogany. Original zinc interior liner. Beautiful elegant cylindrical shape. Decorative and useful object. Authentic antique furniture. Easy to place format. Very beautiful antique mahogany cache-pot from the Empire period, ideal for plants, palms, or decoration in a classic, antique, or character home.