Antique wooden dental cabinet/storage unit, designed for a dentist in the early 20th century and bearing its original plaque from the Comptoir Dentaire du Nord (CDN), 2 rue de la Chambre des Comptes in Lille. This compact unit comprises numerous small drawers with flat fronts, several medium-sized drawers, and two open side compartments, offering an organization typical of antique medical and dental furniture. Its metal and leather handle and removable front panel make it portable for home visits. The cabinet displays an authentic patina, signs of use consistent with its function, and retains its original hardware, including handles, screws, and locking mechanism. An emblematic piece of antique medical furniture, it is now sought after for decorative purposes or as a display cabinet.
✦ Origin: France, Lille ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1940/1960 ✦ Dimensions: 37 x 22.5 x 28 cm ✦ Material: Wood, metal ✦ Condition: Used, aged condition, marked patina, visible traces, scuffs and marks, sound and functional structure
An antique piece of furniture ideal for decorating a cabinet of curiosities, an interior with a workshop feel, or for decorative storage steeped in history.
