{"product_id":"rare-french-19th-century-curved-balustrade-jardiniere","title":"Rare French 19th-Century Curved Balustrade Jardinière","description":"\u003cp\u003eCirca 1880 | France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exceptional and rare example of 19th-century French architectural furniture, this jardinière (plant trough) is masterfully crafted from solid French walnut. Originally designed for the grand conservatories or winter gardens of the late Victorian era, the piece features a sophisticated serpentine form that is increasingly difficult to source in the contemporary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe upper trough is characterized by exposed box-joint construction, a hallmark of high-level artisanal joinery that provides both structural integrity and a rhythmic visual detail. It is supported by a continuous gallery of hand-turned balusters, resting upon a conforming plinth base with a rich, hand-rubbed patina developed over a century of interior use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile historically intended for botanical displays, the piece’s elegant concave profile makes it a singular solution for the modern interior. It is perfectly scaled to serve as a sofa-back console for contemporary curved or \"bean\" shaped seating, bridging the gap between historical architectural salvage and high-concept modernism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003e * Origin: France\u003cbr\u003e * Period: 19th Century (Third Republic)\u003cbr\u003e * Material: Hand-carved French Walnut (Noyer)\u003cbr\u003e * Construction: Authentic box-jointed trough; turned spindle gallery; solid walnut plinth.\u003cbr\u003e * Condition: Excellent antique condition with original patina. Professional interior lining recommended for live botanical use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eichholtz Los Angeles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52519608615221,"sku":null,"price":8800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/6707\/7429\/files\/36B1290C-86E1-4A68-91AD-206917EED0EE.jpg?v=1774990821","url":"https:\/\/eichholtzlosangeles.com\/products\/rare-french-19th-century-curved-balustrade-jardiniere","provider":"Eichholtz Los Angeles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}