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What is a cave a liqueur?
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A cave a liqueur is a case or box designed to hold decanters and glasses specifically for serving after-dinner drinks. It was typically crafted from wood and was most popular between the 1850s to the 1900s. Shop an array of cave a liqueurs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Baccarat Cave à Liqueur
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking and rare Napoleon III-period cave à liqueur is masterfully modeled to represent the Cirque d'Hiver, or Winter Circus.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Barware
Materials
Crystal
$24,850
Baccarat Ormolu Cave à Liqueur
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming and rare 19th-century cave à liqueur by the renowned cristallerie Baccarat gets a unique twist thanks to its oriental design.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Barware
Materials
Bronze
Antique French liquer cellar, cabinet “Cave a liqueur”
Located in Delft, NL
Antique French liquer cellar, cabinet “Cave a liqueur”
An antique French book-shaped lidded liquer cellar cabinet, also called “Cave a liqueur”.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Barware
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French Late 19th Century Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Napoleon III period Cave À Liqueur cabinet with burl wood case, inlaid brass and mother of pearl details.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French André-Charles Boulle Style Cave à Liqueur
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
A cave à liqueur is an ornate box that opens to reveal decanters of liquor and aperitif glasses; they were very popular during the reign of Napoleon III when our cave was crafted (ci...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass
