French Art Deco Modernist Mahogany Cabinet by Fournier Frères, Paris, circa 1930

This French Art Deco modernist sideboard credenza or bar cabinet was produced by Fournier Frères Ameublements in Paris, France circa 1930. Handcrafted from solid wood and hardwood veneers including mahogany and walnut, the cabinet has a rich finish and clean geometric lines. The cabinet features a distinctive stepped architectural profile with a raised central section and two side doors flanking two center doors. All doors open on spacious storage with each compartment having two adjustable and removable shelves. The central section also features two upper drawers with dovetailed construction and semicircular cutout finger pulls. The center doors retain their original cylindrical metal handles, and all cabinet doors are lockable with two original working keys included. This versatile cabinet can serve as a sideboard, credenza, bar cabinet, storage cabinet, media console, etc. Original manufacturer’s metal plaque on door interior reads: “Fournier Frères Ameublements, Paris, 21 Faubourg St. Antoine.”

Fournier Frères
Fournier Frères was a Parisian furniture design and manufacturing firm active during the early 20th century, with premises at 21 Faubourg Saint-Antoine, in the city’s historic furniture-making district. The firm participated in the French Art Deco movement, producing fine furniture and collaborating with contemporary designers, including Jean-Huber Pellier.

CONDITION
Very good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use and a naturally aged appearance. The cabinet has an attractive patina with minor marks and variation to the finish and a few spots of minor veneer chipping. Two original working keys included.

DIMENSIONS
W 70.75” x D 20.25” x H 39.375”