Description: Rare Renaissance Revival Victorian maple faux bamboo dresser signed by Pottier and Stymus, New York on the inside of the top drawer (see photo). The top raises up to an unusual architectural platform. There are five drawers. Four of the drawers have original rosewood turned bar pulls. A key (lock doesn't work) is used to help open the top drawer. The top drawer has wonderful Japanese style double inset painted panels with a bird motif. The left panel had a separation that has been repaired. The drawer fronts and side panels of this chest are made of birdseye maple. This is typical of the later faux bamboo pieces made by R.J. Horner. What is unusual about this, is the rest of the case is all made of vibrant tiger maple. There is a rosewood faux bamboo molding that surrounds each drawer front and panel and generally frames the chest. It rests on four inverted bowl feet with the original castors. This style, inspired by Japanese design of the time, was popularized with a line of faux bamboo by R.J. Horner. This piece predates the Horner pieces. It is an extremely rare piece made by one of the premier NYC makers of the time. We believe it is a unique design - custom made. The combination of tiger and birdseye maple with the rosewood is truly stunning! This is only the second piece we have ever had that was signed by Pottier and Stymus! Circa: 1870 Dimensions: 48"H x 40.5"W x 21.5"D Finish: Excellent original finish with a rich patina Price: $18,950.00 ON SALE: $12,950.00

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