Antique French kingwood bedside cabinets and tables

Kingwood, native to South America, is primarily found in Brazil and Uruguay. It is a type of hardwood that is known for its distinctive colour and beautiful grain patterns. The heartwood of the tree is a deep, rich purple-brown colour, while the sapwood is a pale yellow or cream colour. The wood often has dramatic striping or veining patterns, which can range from fine and delicate to bold and striking. It is a dense, heavy wood that is known for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. It is native to South America, and is primarily found in more... Brazil and Uruguay.

Because of its beauty and durability, kingwood has been highly prized for centuries. It was particularly popular during the Baroque and Rococo periods in Europe, when it was used extensively in the decoration of luxury furniture and other decorative objects. It is also used for decorative objects such as musical instruments and jewellery boxes.

Small cupboards, usually square or rectangular though sometimes round, designed to stand one on either side of a bed. They have been made since the 18th century, but true pairs are very difficult to find. In a genuine pair, the doors should be hinged on different sides, so that the cupboard opened away from the bedside. Small chests of drawers were also made as bedside pieces. Pairs of French bedside cupboards are much more common than English or Australian pairs, which even when part of a bedroom suite, were only made as singles. Most Victorian or Edwardian pairs of bedside more... cupboards that come on to the market, have been made up from the pedestals of pedestal dressing tables of the period, but due to demand the fact that they are not original does not diminish their value. less...