Fernandino dressing table. Spain, ca. 1820

Fernandino dressing table. Spain, ca. 1820.
Mahogany with marquetry and mirror.
In good overall condition. Shows old wood-boring insect holes on the back.
Measurements: 68 x 45 x 35 cm.

This dressing table is a fine example of Spanish furniture from the Fernandino period, characterized by the continuation of the neoclassical style and a preference for fine woods enhanced by subtle ornamental hallmarks. The composition is arranged in a strictly symmetrical manner, with the rectangular mirror flanked by turned columns and topped by a projecting cornice with small urn-shaped pinnacles.

The lower section features a drawer with a slightly curved front, decorated with marquetry of geometric and floral motifs in light wood. The combination of mahogany, fillet work, and turned elements adds visual richness without disrupting the architectural sobriety of the piece—a characteristic feature of Fernandino furniture from the early decades of the 19th century.