Bidspirit auction | American Empire Style Quartersawn Oak

American Empire Style Quartersawn Oak Vanity with Beveled Mirror - An American Empire style vanity or dressing table from the late Victorian period, constructed from quartersawn oak characterized by medullary ray grain patterns. The upper section features a shaped, beveled mirror within a frame supported by two turned posts. The top surface is fitted with a small backsplash featuring a central carved medallion. The lower section contains a recessed central kneehole flanked by four drawers, each with circular metal pulls. The piece is raised on four turned legs connected by a shaped stretcher and terminates in metal casters. 61 inches H x 42 inches W x 18 inches D.