18th Century and Earlier Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

A superb late 17th century Spanish tortoiseshell and ormolu mounted cabinet on stand. The central architectural door opens to reveal a mirrored theatre. The stand a 19th century one ...

A FINE REGENCÉ PERIOD WALNUT COMMODE WITH BIRD-FORM PULLS France, circa 1730-50 Item # 010PXZ21Q A rare and very fine 18th century commode of the Regencé period, this substantial c...

18th century Swedish late Baroque cabinet with original paint from Gumbodahed Skelleftea, Northern Sweden. A magnificent late Baroque cabinet that is divisible into 2 parts. Scrape...

Antique wardrobe in solid oak wood, hand-carved on the sides and in the doors (double door) with lozenge-shaped tiles, built and sculpted in the middle of the 18th century in Italy. ...

The top section of this secretary has three adjustable shelves and has two candlestick pullouts. The interior has a raised panel prospect door flanked by two carved fluted pilaster p...

18th Century George II Chippendale Period two-door mahogany Glazed bookcase, circa 1750 The concave cornice sits above a pair of glazed doors. The antique glass is divided by moul...

Renaissance cabinet with a quill-feather decor. ORIGIN: FRANCE PERIOD: 16th CENTURY Height : 162 cm Length : 134 cm Depth : 54.5 cm Blond w...

Elegant Louis XVI cherrywood secrétaire cabinet.

Louis XVI marble-top commode featuring Tulip wood, rose wood and King wood veneers throughout. Built using oak secondary woods. The highly polished granite marble top...

A beautiful and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. painted chest. The two drawer chest is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine gilt accents and lovely hand painted floral reserves at the corners. The remarkable scalloped shaped frieze and two drawers at the center display...

British 17th century bible box - early oak with beautiful carvings. Six solid wood slab sides. Bought in the north of England. #5329.

Cabinet Gustavian Swedish original paint greenish yellow 18th century Sweden. A cabinet made during the 18th century in Sweden. Glassed doors ...

Exceptional early French coffer chest having a single plank top faced with a moulded edge and with a later iron hasp. The front has a beautifully carved gadrooned frieze above three ...

Louis XV/XVI transitional period commode is satinwood and serpentine in form standing on elegant cabriole legs. The front and sides of the commode ar...

An Italian neoclassical period walnut demi-lune cabinet from the 18th century with yellow marble top. Created in Italy during the 18th century, this demi-lune cabinet features a semi...

18th century antique quality walnut chest on stand having a quality figured walnut crossbanded top with a moulded edge above three short and three long figured walnut quality oak lin...

Italian baroque chests of drawers in wood and metal, 1730-1740s Finely worked sideboard in light and dark wood. The sides and the front, where th...

This bleached oak armoire was made in the Netherlands, circa 1780. It features an ornamented crest, popular in eighteenth and nineteenth-century Dutch furniture, with a scallop shell...

French oak and elm commode, the elm top with beautiful grain and a nice faded patina; raised panel sides, the front corners are rounded and surrounded by a raised carved molding, the...

Very fine Georgian mahogany and satinwood stepped bow front sideboard, the richly figured top retaining original brass gallery and with ebony and holly string inlay over two deep and...

A William and Mary walnut floral marquetry chest, circa 1690. The rectangular ogee moulded top with a central banded oval inlaid with spring ...

The rectangular top with molded edge, over two short and two long drawers lined with 18th century blue tissue paper, and mounted with brass pulls; raised on bracket form feet.

This is a good example of a German serpentine-front inlaid walnut and Circassian walnut chest of drawers that dates to the first half of the 18th century. The smaller proportions of ...

An exceptional and most handsome Italian 18th century Venetian st. Walnut buffet credenza. The four door credenza is raised by elegant scrolled tapered legs with fine foliate feet below the beautiful double mottled serpentine shaped frieze. The doors each display a wonderful very decorative bombee shape and are decorated with bronze keyhole...

- Rare 17th century interpretation of a Gothic cupboard - Probably made for family living space due to unusual, small proportions with narrow size and height or made to store expensive, luxury, items - Lovely color and patina Top in two sections with a solid moulded edge. The front with an upper cupboard with door with linenfold panel...

With a serpentine top with shaped edge over three graduated drawers with original brass bail handles flanked by string inlaid chamfered corners, raised on bracket feet. Oak secondary...

Fantastic and Rare display cabinet double dome Of English provenance, made of oak wood and walnut burl. Original hardware. No replacement work in either front or back. Cabinet in ex...

17th century canted oak livery cupboard, with plain cup & cover supports with ionic capitals.

Rare 18th century Syran blanket chest, beautiful art work and nice proportion.

A rare carved walnut wardrobe opening with four door-leaves and two drawers in the lower part. The doors bear architectural views in low reliefs, fluted pilasters and Ionic capitals. Upper Body Two door-leaves with carved architectural perspectives open the wardrobe framed by three fluted pilasters with Ionic capitals. Each door-leaf depict two semi-circular arcades whose cornice and base shows a central vanishing point. Likewise the pavement’s lines act for the artisan as a way to create depth. The vaulting instead leads us to think the vanishing point has to be situated where the handle is, between the two complementaries reliefs. The elegant moulded belt hides an internal secret space, accessible through a moveable plank in the upper body. Lower Body Two door-leaves identical to those of the upper body framed by three fluted pilasters with Doric capitals. The base of the wardrobe opens with two large drawers. The sides also bear panels depicting architectural perspectives. The external pilasters share their Ionic capital with the facade’s pilasters. Thus we can observe on the wardrobe’s sides the capital’s lateral parts with the elegant volute specific to the Ionic order. This palace wardrobe is topped by an overlapping cornice standing on three consoles for the facade and two consoles on each sides. Placed right above the pilasters each console are adorned by fully expanded leaves. During the 15th century a major interest for architecture and perspective studies arises and influences patrons tastes. The work of great theorists such as Leon Battista Alberti...

A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compartments, ...

A most impressive Italian 17th century dark patinated walnut Deux-Corps armoire. The armoire is raised by ball feet at the front, below the moulded straight apron. Above are 2 paneled doors...

This stipo, little Italian cabinet made of walnut and walnut burl, is a remarkable example of Mannerism applied to decorative arts during the late 16th century. While the Manneris...

An English georgian period oak dresser from the 18th century with open shelves, six drawers, two doors and bone-inlaid keyholes. Created in England during the 18th century, this Geor...

Incredible early 18th century Northern Italian 3-drawer walnut commode with ebony and parquetry inlay and bun feet. Wonderful color and patina.  

An impressive and unusually tall Venetian black walnut and burled walnut secretary. The mirrored top cabinet doors opening to reveal a multi dr...

A superb quality antique 18th Century painted pine overmantle in the style of William Kent, having a round opening in the centre for a mirror or more possibly and oil painting, with ...

An early antique Continental reliquary cabinet offers deeply carved oak construction with central foliate column having square display with acanthus ...

Antique 18th century Dutch Burled walnut secretary bookcase with fitted interior and antique mirror.

An excellent example of a traditional French Provincial cherry wood buffet with original key. In excellent antique condition and having a beautiful satin finish. This was most like...

A grand-scale, paneled, two door, single drawer, clipped corner, hand-carved and painted armoire with rustic finish. The piece in rich shades of green and indigo. The interior contai...

Mahogany and brass box, with a drawer in the front. The upper part opens and inside a group of glass bottles ( some with labels), placed in comp...

An Italian pair of small-sized bow-front wooden side cabinets from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique pair of commodini from Italy...

18th century Regency commode with marble top.

Louis XVI chest, Mahogany with 4 drawers. Carved dentil under top plate. Top drawer and sides with geometric molding work. Sides flanked by fluted quarter columns. This type is...

Beautiful rare large 17th century Italian Baroque Cabinet. In two parts with cabinet doors above and below and drawers in the middle. Carved with leaf design and cherubs or angels ar...

Pair of Venetian painted and gilt 18th century commodes. Bombe in Form. One is Circa 1750 the other a later copy made in exacting detail and decoration. Beautiful pair of chest of dr...

18th century Welsh oak dresser from England. The piece has lovely rich color and wonderful graining throughout. The crown sits atop gorgeous wide bac...

Fine 18th Century Italian commode in excellent condition. French polish is in excellent condition.

This English highboy is in its original condition including the brasses and finish. The drawers have thumb nail moldings. The lower section has a scall...

This stunning 18th century Gustavian commode from Sweden features beautiful fittings and applications. The interesting top adds addition...

A fine proportion mahogany rectangular partners desk with brown leather top with a crossbanded border with delicate carving, surmounting a frieze with two fitted and cockbeaded document drawers...

Small cabinet by L’ecole De Fontainebleau Incrusted with marble tablets Origin : VAL-DE-LOIRE, France Period : 16th century Measures: Height : 170...

An attractive antique late 18th century, George III period bleached oak with ebony inlay two stage English country house bureau cupboard or bookcase. Circa 1790. Having a moulded cornice with inlay, above two fielded and inlaid panelled doors, opening to reveal a white painted interior with adjustable shelves inside, the inlaid bureau fall opening to reveal a lovely fitted interior with various drawers, compartments and leather surface, with a straight apron running along the top, with two short oak lined drawers and three long oak lined graduated drawers below, with brass plate handles, standing on splayed bracket feet. Great quality. A good piece of Georgian antique furniture. Complete with working locks and key. The dimensions are: Height: 203cm (79.9in) Width: 112cm (44.1in) Depth: 51cm (20.1in) The antique oak bureau bookcase...

Sideboard with a semi-circular front. Supported by four truncated pyramid shaped uprights with vase-shaped feet, it has a narrow under the top drawer in the middle part, while there ...

Renaissance cabinet from Burgundy Or Lyon Region Origin : Burgundy Or Lyon, France Period : Second Half 16th Century, C. 1580 Height : 209cm Length : 184cm Depth : 71cm Good condition Walnut wood, original keys and keyholes Around the middle of the 16th century the conception and ornamentation of French furniture evolves. The start of major building projects, such as the castle of Fontainebleau, gives artists a new impulse. Inventive and rich formulas are developed there, before spreading to all of Europe thanks to engravings and printed leaflets. Furthermore, Italian artists working on such construction sites bring French artists and patrons a renewed taste for the Antique. Regarding the art of furnitures, the most complex scenes and figures are drawn from illustrated books, ornament and emblem compendiums and engraving compilations. Rather than copying those images the artisans feed their inspiration and decline the motifs in numerous variations. The ornamental grammar marks a return to the Antique : palm leaf, acanthus, egg-and-dart, greek, scroll, fluted pilaster… It is in Primaticcio’s and Il Rosso’s stuccos made around 1540-1550 that we have to look for the origin of leather cut-outs, masks, chimaeras, harpies, sheathed figures, fruit and flower garlands that soon enrich every pieces of French furniture. The structure of the pieces of furniture also evolve thanks to the re discovery of Antique architectures, rigorously used as a model. This cabinet presents an imposing structure and a rich and original decor exemplifying the production of the late 16th century, infused with Italian, Antique and Fontainebleau influences. It stands on a moulded base ornate with palm leaves. It opens with four door-leaves and two drawers in the belt. Six whimsical terms divide the facade. The lower body is horizontally divided by three sheathed female terms. The two standing on the lateral posts are topped with fruits while the body is covered by acanthus leaves carved with precision, belted at the waist. The term standing on the central door-jamb is crowned with laurel leaves and is draped in the Antique fashion. A wincing mask hides the key hole. The two door-leaves are centred by a beautiful mask carved in a strong relief. They wear stylised feathered headdress and are set on draperies. Straps, leather scrolls, acanthus leaves and a shell are spread around the masks. The recessed panels are secured in frames ornate with acanthus leaves. The belt is flanked by two large mouldings enriched with variations of acanthus leaves. The drawers are carved with choux bourguignons and palm leaf motifs minutely executed. The consoles between each drawer bear tormented wincing masks, showing horns as if they were fauns or imps. The upper body is framed by two male terms characterised by a strong and nervous musculature, their manhood hidden by drapes secured thanks to a winged lion head. The term on the left appears to be younger and is wincing while the one on the right has a beard. The central female term brings contrast with her youth and sensuality. As it is the case on the lower body, the key hole is hidden behind the mouth of a faun’s mask placed on the drapes barely covering the intimacy of the caryatid. The panels of the upper body present an idealised architecture comprising pilasters and sinuous broken pediments. The pilasters are flanked by two satyrs with goat legs. In the centre appears an important lion mask. The terms of the upper body support the cornice. The entablature carries palm leaves and roses alternating as well as an egg-and-dart frieze. The cornice is adorned with acanthus motifs. On the sides, the carving is executed flat. A central rose is surrounded by scrolls, flowers and choux bourguignons. We can admire the variety of the elements employed. The artist vary with great genius many different ornamental motifs : palm leaf, egg-and-dart, laurel leaf, roses, scrolls … But the artist went even further as each profile and each face is individualised and presents different features. You can take a look at the faces of the satyrs flanking the upper body’s panels. The talent of the artist is undeniable. It makes no doubt the patron who commissioned this cabinet was an aesthete looking for the greatest quality. The artist who authored this cabinet had a great mastery of composition both in the general design and in the individual panels. They probably drew inspiration from engravings and drawings made especially for the making of this piece of furniture or not. They seem to be familiar with the style of Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Indeed, we can find in Du Cerceau’s engravings the same juxtapositions of leather cut-outs, masks and fruits. The terms and caryatids used on the facade could very well be inspired by his work as well. The cabinet-maker was also undoubtedly observant of Hugues Sambin, the most famous cabinet-maker and sculptor in the Burgundy of the time. Like Du Cerceau, Sambin left an important ensemble of models particularly useful for the design of cabinets. His publication De l’Oeuvre de la diversité des termes dont on use en architecture (1572) was an essential book for every artisan. All the motifs testify of the artisan’s high knowledge of forms as well as the precision of their tools : super imposition of ornamental elements, foliages, architectural cut-outs, flat and high reliefs alternating, palm leaves inscribed in circular spaces, wincing faces. It is also a testimony of the artisan’s familiarity with Italian and Fontainebleau productions. Because of the proficiency of the cabinet-maker in so many different models, this cabinet truly is a master-piece authored by the hand of an authentic master. The generous carvings executed with great rigour and virtuosity evoke an origin close to Burgundy and Lyon workshops. This cabinet was made by a master of the region during the Second French Renaissance. Literature BOCCADOR Jacqueline, Le mobilier français du Moyen-Âge à la Renaissance, Édition d’art Morelle Mayot, 1996 BOS Agnès (dir.), Mobilier du Moyen âge et de la Renaissance, La collection du musée du Louvre, Louvre éditions...

George I cabinet with elevation English, in mahogany and partridge's eye 18th Century. Top with two interior doors with drawers, door and bins. Bottom with two drawers and two bi...

Circa 1780s. This antique trunk is made of oak wood, originates from France. Hand carved detailing along the bottom portion of the trunk.