Cylinder Desk in Mahogany – Daubet & Dumarest, Lyon – 19th Century

Cylinder Secretary in Mahogany – Daubet & Dumarest, Lyon – 19th Century. Very beautiful cylinder secretary from the Napoleonic III period, second half of the 19th century, bearing the manufacturer's plaque Daubet & Dumarest, licensed cabinetmakers in Lyon. This remarkable piece features an elegant mahogany facade with stunning flamed and symmetrical grain, offering superb warm brown hues. The upper part is topped with an elegant gallery with a curved railing, adorned with a volute pediment and a central turned vase. Two fine turned columns frame an open niche, the back of which is lined with a mirror. Below this gallery are two small drawers placed on either side of a central lock entry. The middle section presents a wide curved cylinder, revealing an interior fitted with small side drawers and storage compartments for documents and writing accessories. The interior retains a manufacturer's plaque inscribed: DAUBET & DUMAREST LICENSED CABINETMAKERS Members of the National Academy. Rue d'Algérie, 2 – Lyon. This plaque is also adorned with two medallions bearing the date of 1848, constituting an interesting testimony to the activity of this Lyonnaise house. The lower part forms a chest of drawers and opens with three large stacked drawers, offering significant storage capacity. The whole rests on a molded base with small straight feet. Particular attention should be drawn to the richness of the wood, the symmetrical designs, the finesse of the moldings, and the overall elegance of this 19th-century bourgeois furniture. Period: Napoleonic III, second half of the 19th century. Manufacturer: Daubet & Dumarest, licensed cabinetmakers, Lyon. Dimensions: Height: 150 cm. Width: 95 cm. Depth: 55 cm. Condition: in beautiful presentation condition, with signs of use and patina related to its age.