This superb walnut server, dating from 1900, is a remarkable example of art nouveau. It opens in a belt with two drawers adorned with iron handles, decorated with leaf and fruit motifs. A central lock with simultaneous locking, accompanied by an iron art nouveau style entrance, ensures the security of the drawers. The two molded doors, dark with burr walnut panels and fitted with iron spandrels, open with an original lock at the top and bottom. Below, a closed shelf provides additional storage space. The uprights, generously molded with apple decorations and asymmetrical grooves, end in slightly flattened straight feet. The upper part of the piece of furniture is decorated with a mercury mirror, topped by a shelf resting on two openwork consoles. The whole is crowned by a pediment flanked by three burl walnut panels and an imposing molded element, decorated with fruit and leaf motifs. Part of a living room set, this brilliantly crafted piece is the perfect illustration of the art nouveau style. ******** Period: 1900 Excellent condition. Waxed finish Dimensions: Width: 150cm Depth: 50cm Height: 166cm