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1880 French Vitrine

"Japonisme" Vitrine Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1880
"Japonisme" Vitrine Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1880

"Japonisme" Vitrine Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1880

By Maison Giroux

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare aesthetic movement showcase, opening in its upper part by two beveled glass doors framed by brass moldings, in its lower part by two door panels in carved walnut decorated with ...

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Vitrines

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Bronze

Antique French Gold Bronze Mounted Mahogany Vitrine, Circa 1880
Antique French Gold Bronze Mounted Mahogany Vitrine, Circa 1880

Antique French Gold Bronze Mounted Mahogany Vitrine, Circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French gold bronze mounted Mahogany Vitrine, Circa 1880.

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Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Vitrine circa 1880
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Vitrine circa 1880

Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Vitrine circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XVI gold leaf vitrine, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Antique French Art Nouveau Vitrine, Wood & Bronze, 1880
Antique French Art Nouveau Vitrine, Wood & Bronze, 1880

Antique French Art Nouveau Vitrine, Wood & Bronze, 1880

Located in Montreal, QC

This unusual cabinet, though plainly Art Nouveau, pays homage to Louis XV. It is bombe, with gently swelling sides and front. This ebeniste really knew his trade, the drawer fronts a...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Large Imposing Louis XVI Style Vitrine, circa 1880
Large Imposing Louis XVI Style Vitrine, circa 1880

Large Imposing Louis XVI Style Vitrine, circa 1880

$80,862Sale Price|20% Off

H 96.86 in W 53.94 in D 24.81 in

Large Imposing Louis XVI Style Vitrine, circa 1880

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality large and imposing 19th century French vitrine, in the style of Louis XVI. Having wonderful gilded ormolu plume and foliate mounts, serpentine glazed doors to the...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Louis XV Style Tulipwood Bome Vitrine by Maison Krieger, French, circa 1880
Rare Louis XV Style Tulipwood Bome Vitrine by Maison Krieger, French, circa 1880

Rare Louis XV Style Tulipwood Bome Vitrine by Maison Krieger, French, circa 1880

By Maison Krieger

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Maison Krieger is recorded as being a very active client of François Linke and occasionally the firm’s label can be found on Linke pieces. French, circa 1880.  Bibliography: ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine by Alfred Louis Beurdeley, circa 1880
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine by Alfred Louis Beurdeley, circa 1880

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine by Alfred Louis Beurdeley, circa 1880

By Maison Beurdeley

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany vitrine, by Alfred Louis Beurdeley. French, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Vitrines with Wedgwood Plaques by Zwiener, circa 1880
Pair of Louis XVI Style Vitrines with Wedgwood Plaques by Zwiener, circa 1880

Pair of Louis XVI Style Vitrines with Wedgwood Plaques by Zwiener, circa 1880

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

French, circa 1880. Stamped 'NZ', 'NZ.309' and 'ZJ' to the reverse of the bronze mounts.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Paul Sormani, Louis XV Style Vitrine
Paul Sormani, Louis XV Style Vitrine

Paul Sormani, Louis XV Style Vitrine

$12,803

H 53.5 in W 26.5 in D 14.5 in

Paul Sormani, Louis XV Style Vitrine

By Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality French Kingwood Louis XV style vitrine, having silver plated mounts, serpentine glass to the front and sides, adjustable shelves and raised on cabriole legs.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Kingwood

French Louis XV Style Giltwood Ornately Carved Two-Door Vitrine Display Cabinet
French Louis XV Style Giltwood Ornately Carved Two-Door Vitrine Display Cabinet

French Louis XV Style Giltwood Ornately Carved Two-Door Vitrine Display Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood ornately carved two-door vitrine display cabinet of serpentine form with foliate and shell carvings, surrounding ...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Antique display cabinet from around 1880, France.
Antique display cabinet from around 1880, France.

Antique display cabinet from around 1880, France.

$4,732

H 66.93 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in

Antique display cabinet from around 1880, France.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique display cabinet from the end of the 19th century, France. Dimensions: height 170 cm / width 92 cm / depth 46 cm

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

J.-E. Zwiener & L. Messagé, Rare pair of Vitrines, France, circa 1885
J.-E. Zwiener & L. Messagé, Rare pair of Vitrines, France, circa 1885

J.-E. Zwiener & L. Messagé, Rare pair of Vitrines, France, circa 1885

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare pair of Louis XV style curved shape vitrines in wood and gilded bronze. Glazed on all sides, they open with two doors framed by gilded and chiseled Rocaille style foliated bronz...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Marble

Pair of Vitrines by Henry Dasson, Paris
Pair of Vitrines by Henry Dasson, Paris

Pair of Vitrines by Henry Dasson, Paris

$45,000

H 71 in W 53 in D 19 in

Pair of Vitrines by Henry Dasson, Paris

By Henry Dasson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of vitrines, by Henry Dasson, Paris, circa 1889. Acajou with patinated bronze upper sections, both respectively signed and dated Henry Dasson & Cie, 1889 to the right-hand si...

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Antique 1880s French Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Antique French Walnut Glass Display Cabinet, Hand-Carved, Circa 1880
Antique French Walnut Glass Display Cabinet, Hand-Carved, Circa 1880

Antique French Walnut Glass Display Cabinet, Hand-Carved, Circa 1880

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant antique display cabinet, crafted in walnut with glass panels on four sides, dates to the late 19th century, circa 1880. Compact yet refined, the piece features a single ...

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Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Pair Satinwood Pier Cabinets, circa 1880.
Pair Satinwood Pier Cabinets, circa 1880.

Pair Satinwood Pier Cabinets, circa 1880.

$16,172 / item

H 75.99 in W 31.5 in D 15.36 in

Pair Satinwood Pier Cabinets, circa 1880.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of late 19th-century Satinwood pier cabinets, with ormolu mounts and intricate design. Each cabinet features inset hand-painted Sevres-style porcelain plaques, b...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Display Showcase
French 19th Century Display Showcase

French 19th Century Display Showcase

$3,500

H 55 in W 55 in D 29.5 in

French 19th Century Display Showcase

Located in palm beach, FL

Hexagonal corner cabinet from a Parisian art gallery, this elegant vitrine is glazed on six sides on a wooden base. A practical and easy system allows adjusting the height of the two...

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Antique 1880s French Vitrines

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Brass

Antique display cabinet from the late 19th century, France.
Antique display cabinet from the late 19th century, France.

Antique display cabinet from the late 19th century, France.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique display cabinet from around 1880, France. Dimensions: height 178 cm / width 76 cm / depth 42 cm

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Antique 1880s French Empire Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Dining Table, Victorian Style, Handcrafted, England, 1880
Antique Oak Dining Table, Victorian Style, Handcrafted, England, 1880

Antique Oak Dining Table, Victorian Style, Handcrafted, England, 1880

Located in High Point, NC

20th Century French Industrial Metal Display Case. This sleek and functional display case features a minimalist rectangular form framed in patinated brass-toned metal with clear glas...

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20th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Antique Louis XV display cabinet Napoleon III, Paris, around 1880
Antique Louis XV display cabinet Napoleon III, Paris, around 1880

Antique Louis XV display cabinet Napoleon III, Paris, around 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique Louis XV display cabinet Napoleon III, Paris, around 1880 Fine veneer on solid oak, veneered and paneled with ebony inlays. Arched, single-door body (solid oak) with red-bei...

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Antique 1870s French Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Vitrine Display Cabinet Inlay 1880
French Empire Vitrine Display Cabinet Inlay 1880

French Empire Vitrine Display Cabinet Inlay 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous antique French vitrine - or china cabinet - in kingwood Features profuse inlay work and original ormolu fixtures Two doors open out to reveal material lined interior with sh...

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Antique 1880s Cabinets

Materials

Kingwood

Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century
Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century

Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century

By Vernis Martin

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique French wood and Vernis Martin vitrine cabinet, in the Louis XV manner, Circa 1880 in date, with exquisite hand painted decoration and exquisite ormolu moun...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Cabinets

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Ormolu

Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century
Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century

Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique French louis XV Revival Vernis Martin display cabinet, circa 1880 in date. The cabinet feature a shaped top with impressive ornate ormolu mounts, the b...

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Antique 1880s French Cabinets

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Ormolu

Antique French Oval Free Standing Vernis Martin Cabinet Vitrine 19th Century
Antique French Oval Free Standing Vernis Martin Cabinet Vitrine 19th Century

Antique French Oval Free Standing Vernis Martin Cabinet Vitrine 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning and rare antique French Vernis Martin free standing display cabinet in the Louis XV manner, circa 1880 in date. The cabinet has a rouge marble top with an ormo...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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French Kingwood and Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1880
French Kingwood and Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1880

French Kingwood and Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1880

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H 73.63 in W 31.89 in D 17.33 in

French Kingwood and Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1880

Located in Edinburgh, GB

French kingwood and vernis martin vitrine cabinet, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French Vitrines

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Kingwood

Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Vitrine, France, 1880
Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Vitrine, France, 1880

Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Vitrine, France, 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Vitrine with glass shelves and mirrored back panel. Three-part rectangular flamed mahogany Neoclassical shaped body...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

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Bronze

Rococo Bombé Vitrine Bookcase with Gilt Bronze Mounts, France 1880
Rococo Bombé Vitrine Bookcase with Gilt Bronze Mounts, France 1880

Rococo Bombé Vitrine Bookcase with Gilt Bronze Mounts, France 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

French Rococo Bombé Vitrine or Bookcase with an outstanding curvaceous shape which epitomizes the fine craftsmanship of the Rococo style. Bois De Violette “Kingwood” herringbone patt...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

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Bronze

French Bronze Dore Mahogany and Parquetry Vitrine on Stand
French Bronze Dore Mahogany and Parquetry Vitrine on Stand

French Bronze Dore Mahogany and Parquetry Vitrine on Stand

By Andre Sornay

Located in London, GB

A fine quality piece with superbly cast ormolu mounts against dark mahogany wood. Of rectangular form, the vitrine with oak leaf cresting, above a conforming frieze centred with a b...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Vitrines

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Wood

Presentation Vitrine by Gabriel Viardot
Presentation Vitrine by Gabriel Viardot

Presentation Vitrine by Gabriel Viardot

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H 63.78 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in

Presentation Vitrine by Gabriel Viardot

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in Jonquerettes, FR

Japanese style presentation showcase in maple sycomore. The front opens with a large glass door, and both sides are on glass. At the top a carved grid cornice decor from which comes ...

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Vitrines

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Bronze

Antique French Display Cabinet
Antique French Display Cabinet

Antique French Display Cabinet

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H 65.35 in W 35.04 in D 37 in

Antique French Display Cabinet

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4193 A XIXth century tulipwood and rosewood vitrine, having glazed door with parquetry inlaid panel enclosing 3 shelves and flanked by concave glass sides, all with fine quality or...

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Antique 1880s French Vitrines

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Kingwood

Long Antique Napoleon 111 Display Cabinet, Credenza
Long Antique Napoleon 111 Display Cabinet, Credenza

Long Antique Napoleon 111 Display Cabinet, Credenza

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H 47.25 in W 90.56 in D 15.75 in

Long Antique Napoleon 111 Display Cabinet, Credenza

By Henry Dasson

Located in Antrim, GB

A magnificent long Napoleon 111 plum pudding mahogany display cabinet,Credenza ,the breakfront with four glazed doors enclosing a mirrored interior applied with ormolu garlands and m...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Vitrines

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Mahogany

Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Display Cabinet Vitreen
Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Display Cabinet Vitreen

Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Display Cabinet Vitreen

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H 59.5 in W 25 in D 12.5 in

Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Display Cabinet Vitreen

Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire

Excellent quality mahogany display vitreen with brass inlaid door panel and brass mouldings to sides and front, gilt metal mounts and brass gallery with a rouge marble top, relined i...

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Antique 1880s French Vitrines

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Brass

Outstanding Kingwood 19th Century Floral Marquetry Display Vitreen
Outstanding Kingwood 19th Century Floral Marquetry Display Vitreen

Outstanding Kingwood 19th Century Floral Marquetry Display Vitreen

Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire

A very good double serpentine fronted kingwood vitreen with floral marquetry panels to the base, bowed glass sides, four shaped plate glass shelves, gilt metal mounts, relined and re...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Kingwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrine
19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrine

19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrine

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H 79.14 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in

19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrine

Located in London, GB

A 19th century French Louis XVI style mahogany and brass-mounted vitrine with enclosed lower section and glazed upper containing two brass trimmed shelves.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Vitrine, France, circa 1880
Antique Vitrine, France, circa 1880

Antique Vitrine, France, circa 1880

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H 61.42 in W 30.71 in D 18.51 in

Antique Vitrine, France, circa 1880

Located in Chorzów, PL

An antique French mahogany showcase from circa 1880. Dimensions: height 156 cm, width 78 cm, depth 47 cm.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Antique Louis Style Vitrine, France, circa 1880.
Antique Louis Style Vitrine, France, circa 1880.

Antique Louis Style Vitrine, France, circa 1880.

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H 81.11 in W 28.75 in D 18.9 in

Antique Louis Style Vitrine, France, circa 1880.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A historic display vitrine from the late 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after renovation. Made in France in late 19th century. Made of walnut wood Dimensions: hei...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vitrines

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Walnut

Antique Louis Style Vitrine, France, circa 1880
Antique Louis Style Vitrine, France, circa 1880

Antique Louis Style Vitrine, France, circa 1880

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H 65.75 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in

Antique Louis Style Vitrine, France, circa 1880

Located in Chorzów, PL

An antique French walnut display cabinet from circa 1890. Currently under renovation. Very good condition. Dimensions: height 167 cm, width 92 cm, depth 50 cm.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vitrines

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Walnut

French Brass and Glass Vitrine Cabinet, Circa 1880
French Brass and Glass Vitrine Cabinet, Circa 1880

French Brass and Glass Vitrine Cabinet, Circa 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vitrine, display cabinet or curio, in brass with 6 shelves.

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Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Antique French Kingwood Vernis Martin Vitrine, circa 1880
Antique French Kingwood Vernis Martin Vitrine, circa 1880

Antique French Kingwood Vernis Martin Vitrine, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

This is an impressive antique French Vernis Martin vitrine in the Louis XV style, circa 1900. The cabinet is made from kingwood and features beautiful hand painted decoration with ex...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Vitrines

Fine Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Ormolu Bombe Shaped Marquetry Vitrine 1880
Fine Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Ormolu Bombe Shaped Marquetry Vitrine 1880

Fine Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Ormolu Bombe Shaped Marquetry Vitrine 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine quality antique French Louis XV kingwood, marquetry & ormolu serpentine/bombe shaped vitrine cabinet, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines

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Ormolu

Exquisite Quality French Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Commode Cabinet, C. 1880
Exquisite Quality French Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Commode Cabinet, C. 1880

Exquisite Quality French Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Commode Cabinet, C. 1880

By Paul Sormani

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exquisite quality French Ormolu-mounted vitrine commode cabinet, C. 1880, attributed to Paul Sormani.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

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Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Vitrine, France, circa 1890
Antique Vitrine, France, circa 1890

Antique Vitrine, France, circa 1890

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H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 14.18 in

Antique Vitrine, France, circa 1890

Located in Chorzów, PL

French vitrine/ display cabinet from circa 1880. Antique Origin France Wood: Walnut Dimensions: Height 200 cm width 100 cm depth 36 cm.

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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Table, C. 1880
French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Table, C. 1880

French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Table, C. 1880

Located in Long Island City, NY

A French Louis XVI style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Table, C. 1880, attributed to Paul Sormani.  

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XIV Style Rosewood Marquetry and Ormolu Vitrine, circa 1880
French Louis XIV Style Rosewood Marquetry and Ormolu Vitrine, circa 1880

French Louis XIV Style Rosewood Marquetry and Ormolu Vitrine, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

French Louis XIV rosewood vitrine features satinwood rinceaux marquetry, serpentine front and sides, foliate ormolu, and opens to reveal lined display area with two glass shelves, ci...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Antique Napoleon III Mahogany Demilune Vitrine, circa 1880
Antique Napoleon III Mahogany Demilune Vitrine, circa 1880

Antique Napoleon III Mahogany Demilune Vitrine, circa 1880

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Antique Napoleon III mahogany demilune vitrine with brass trim, topped with contrasting light-coloured marble that’s surrounded by a delicate brass gallery. Versatile size makes it i...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

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Marble, Brass

Petite French Louis XV Style Vitrine with Ormolu Trim and Gallery, circa 1880
Petite French Louis XV Style Vitrine with Ormolu Trim and Gallery, circa 1880

Petite French Louis XV Style Vitrine with Ormolu Trim and Gallery, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique petite French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine features delicate square form with foliate carved skirt and set on cabriole legs, decorated with cast foliate ormolu, pierced br...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

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Bronze

19th Century French Kingwood and Ormolu Vitrine
19th Century French Kingwood and Ormolu Vitrine

19th Century French Kingwood and Ormolu Vitrine

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H 76.5 in W 47.5 in D 18.5 in

19th Century French Kingwood and Ormolu Vitrine

Located in Martlesham, GB

A fabulous quality French Kingwood and ormolu-mounted display cabinet / vitrine in the Louis XV style, the shaped top having at the centre a fabulous ormolu mount, shaped glazed pane...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Kingwood

Napoleon III French Store Vitrine Display Showcase
Napoleon III French Store Vitrine Display Showcase

Napoleon III French Store Vitrine Display Showcase

Located in palm beach, FL

Large mahogany shop window in Louis XVI style, Napoleon III period, six glass and bronze equary shelves. Two sliding glass panels for opening, four closet doors underneath. Showcase ...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Antique Vitrine, France, circa 1890
Antique Vitrine, France, circa 1890

Antique Vitrine, France, circa 1890

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H 74.81 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in

Antique Vitrine, France, circa 1890

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique display cabinet/vitrine from circa 1890 Very good condition. Wood: walnut Measures: Height 190 cm, width 85 cm.

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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Porcelain Display Case, France, Around 1880
Porcelain Display Case, France, Around 1880

Porcelain Display Case, France, Around 1880

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H 96.86 in W 55.12 in D 18.51 in

Porcelain Display Case, France, Around 1880

Located in Chorzów, PL

Porcelain display case, France, around 1880. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions height 246 cm width 140 cm depth 47 cm.

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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

French Display Cabinet, France, 1880
French Display Cabinet, France, 1880

French Display Cabinet, France, 1880

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H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in

French Display Cabinet, France, 1880

Located in Chorzów, PL

Display cabinet, France, 1930. Very good condition. Origin: France Material: Walnut Year: 1880 Dimensions: height 182 cm, width 100 cm, depth 40 cm.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

A unique showcase, France, circa 1880.
A unique showcase, France, circa 1880.

A unique showcase, France, circa 1880.

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H 83.86 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in

A unique showcase, France, circa 1880.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A unique showcase, France, circa 1880. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: oak dimensions: height 213 cm width 90 cm depth 34 cm

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Oak

Walnut Display Case, France, Around 1880
Walnut Display Case, France, Around 1880

Walnut Display Case, France, Around 1880

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H 73.23 in W 38.19 in D 18.12 in

Walnut Display Case, France, Around 1880

Located in Chorzów, PL

An unusual display case made of walnut wood with beautiful ornaments. Produced in France in around 1880. Very good condition. Dimensions: height: 186 cm, width: 97 cm, depth: 4...

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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Vitrines

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Walnut

Antique Vernis Martin Louis XIV GiltWood Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1880
Antique Vernis Martin Louis XIV GiltWood Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1880

Antique Vernis Martin Louis XIV GiltWood Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Louis XIV Vernis Martin vitrine features hand-painted scenes including countryside scene with lady and cherub central on apron with flanking landscape scenes, floral borderin...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Louis Philippe 20th Century French Wall Walnut Vitrine, 1880s
Louis Philippe 20th Century French Wall Walnut Vitrine, 1880s

Louis Philippe 20th Century French Wall Walnut Vitrine, 1880s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice 20th century French small wall walnut vitrine from the 1880s. Used to be on a wall. Blue fabric on the inside. Two shelves. A glass door and a small drawer on the bott...

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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Louis, XIV Style Vernis Martin Mahogany Demilune Vitrine, circa 1880
Antique Louis, XIV Style Vernis Martin Mahogany Demilune Vitrine, circa 1880

Antique Louis, XIV Style Vernis Martin Mahogany Demilune Vitrine, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French, Louis XIV style mahogany Vernis Martin demilune vitrine cabinet features traditional ormolu, floral inlay, cabriole legs and glass shelving, circa 1880.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet
19th Century French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet

19th Century French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique French Vernis Martin mahogany vitrine, in the Louis XV manner, circa 1880 in date, with exquisite hand-painted decoration and exquisite ormolu mounts.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 19th Century French Mahogany and Gilded Brass Vitrine
Antique 19th Century French Mahogany and Gilded Brass Vitrine

Antique 19th Century French Mahogany and Gilded Brass Vitrine

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique 19th century French mahogany and gilded brass vitrine which has a beautiful pierced brass gilded gallery and inset marble. The bowed glazed shaped ends has very attractive gi...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Vitrine Display Cabinet Case, circa 1880
Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Vitrine Display Cabinet Case, circa 1880

Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Vitrine Display Cabinet Case, circa 1880

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A work of simply outstanding quality and craftsmanship, this gorgeous vitrine is of the Belle E'poque period circa the last quarter of the 19th century, clearly executed by a highly ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Walnut antique mirrored display case, France, around 1880.
Walnut antique mirrored display case, France, around 1880.

Walnut antique mirrored display case, France, around 1880.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Large display case with mirrored back Made in France in around 1880. Very good condition, no damage. Wood: walnut dimensions: width 102 cm x height 200 cm x depth 50 cm

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique French  Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Cabinet, 19th Century
Antique French  Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Cabinet, 19th Century

Antique French Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Louis Revival walnut, marquetry and ormolu mounted vitrine, circa 1880 in date.

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Antique 1880s French Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

Pair 19thC French Ebonised Oak Glazed Vitrine Cabinets
Pair 19thC French Ebonised Oak Glazed Vitrine Cabinets

Pair 19thC French Ebonised Oak Glazed Vitrine Cabinets

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H 78.75 in W 50.01 in D 22.84 in

Pair 19thC French Ebonised Oak Glazed Vitrine Cabinets

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 Pair 19thC French Ebonised Oak Glazed Vitrine Cabinets with Adjustable Shelves Both of the glazed doors on each cabinet lock with the keys, one set of the cabinet drawer...

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Antique 1880s French Vitrines

Materials

Oak

Walnut Display Case with Intarsia, France, circa 1880
Walnut Display Case with Intarsia, France, circa 1880

Walnut Display Case with Intarsia, France, circa 1880

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H 66.15 in W 34.26 in D 17.72 in

Walnut Display Case with Intarsia, France, circa 1880

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique display, France, circa 1880. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The interior has been covered with a new fabric. Wood: walnut Di...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Inlaid Antique Display Cabinet, France, circa 1880, After Renovation
Inlaid Antique Display Cabinet, France, circa 1880, After Renovation

Inlaid Antique Display Cabinet, France, circa 1880, After Renovation

Located in Chorzów, PL

A historic vitrine from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, polished to high gloss. Dimensions: Height 159 cm, width 80 c...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vitrines

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Wooden Vitrine
Early 19th Century French Wooden Vitrine

Early 19th Century French Wooden Vitrine

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H 95.3 in W 67.7 in D 27.6 in

Early 19th Century French Wooden Vitrine

Located in High Point, NC

Made circa 1880 in France, this wooden vitrine allures with a ?

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines

Materials

Brass

An extraordinary Louis XVI style display cabinet, France, around 1880.
An extraordinary Louis XVI style display cabinet, France, around 1880.

An extraordinary Louis XVI style display cabinet, France, around 1880.

Located in Chorzów, PL

An extraordinary Louis XVI style display cabinet, France, around 1880. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 214 cm width 132 cm dept...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

An unusual showcase, France, circa 1880.
An unusual showcase, France, circa 1880.

An unusual showcase, France, circa 1880.

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H 74.81 in W 45.28 in D 19.3 in

An unusual showcase, France, circa 1880.

Located in Chorzów, PL

An unusual showcase, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. wood: walnut dimensions: height 190 cm x width 115 cm x depth 48 cm

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Walnut, Glass

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Vitrine
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Vitrine

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Vitrine

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XV marble top vitrine is a study in the style, with graceful French scrolls adorned with hand carved naturalistic shell, floral and foliate motifs. With gla...

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Antique 1880s French Régence Vitrines

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XVI Three-Door Bookcase Vitrine with Bronze Banding
19th Century French Louis XVI Three-Door Bookcase Vitrine with Bronze Banding

19th Century French Louis XVI Three-Door Bookcase Vitrine with Bronze Banding

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This incredibly finely detailed Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque has been created by hand to the highest level of craftsmanship with bronze inlay and banding carried up its fo...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vitrines

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Bronze

Louis XVI Carrara Marble Top Vitrine
Louis XVI Carrara Marble Top Vitrine

Louis XVI Carrara Marble Top Vitrine

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H 67.25 in W 64.75 in D 16.125 in

Louis XVI Carrara Marble Top Vitrine

Located in Austin, TX

French antique Louis XVI mahogany vitrine, hand-painted and patinated in a Trianon grey with dove white accents. Gilt brass trim and finely cast bronze hardware and feet. Marble is a...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vitrines

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Mahogany

Antique French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet c.1880
Antique French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet c.1880

Antique French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet c.1880

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H 73.63 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in

Antique French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet c.1880

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique French Vernis Marten display cabinet in the Louis XV manner, Circa 1880 in date, with exquisite hand painted decoration and exquisite ormolu mounts. The centre pan...

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Hand Carved Oak Vitrine, Chiffonier
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Hand Carved Oak Vitrine, Chiffonier

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Hand Carved Oak Vitrine, Chiffonier

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century charming Country French Louis XVI Vitrine, chiffonier was hand-crafted in the provinces by talented rural artisans in the neoclassic style so adored by Louis XVI and Mar...

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Vitrines

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Glass, Oak

Exceptional Kingwood 19th Century Parquetry Concave Shaped Vitrine
Exceptional Kingwood 19th Century Parquetry Concave Shaped Vitrine

Exceptional Kingwood 19th Century Parquetry Concave Shaped Vitrine

Located in Benington, Herts

An extremely fine kingwood and parquetry marble topped shaped Vitrine display cabinet, circa 1880. The marble top above a frieze being banded with gilt ormolu of scrolling rosett...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

Superb Pair Of Glass Bookcases From France, Circa 1880
Superb Pair Of Glass Bookcases From France, Circa 1880

Superb Pair Of Glass Bookcases From France, Circa 1880

Located in Nashville, TN

Superb Pair Of Glass Bookcases From France, Circa 1880. Very rare model with original ebonized black paint with metal detail on doors. Light wear and use.

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Antique 1880s Vitrines

Materials

Oak

19th Century Napoleon III Antique Vitrine with Marble Top
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Vitrine with Marble Top

19th Century Napoleon III Antique Vitrine with Marble Top

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Elegant Napoleon III vitrine characterized by finely rosewood. Enriched with precious golden bronzes. Refined and rare marble top. Internally three shelves. The glasses are on the fr...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marquetry Vitrine with Glass Sides and Door
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marquetry Vitrine with Glass Sides and Door

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marquetry Vitrine with Glass Sides and Door

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique fruitwood display cabinet was crafted in France, circa 1880. The tall vitrine stands on bun feet decorated with bronze mounts; the top features a crest, which i...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Showcase with Inlaid Panels, attributed to Perret and Vibert, Japonisme, 1880
Showcase with Inlaid Panels, attributed to Perret and Vibert, Japonisme, 1880

Showcase with Inlaid Panels, attributed to Perret and Vibert, Japonisme, 1880

By Perret et Vibert

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Art Nouveau Japonism, France, around 1880. Attributed to Perret & Vibert / La Maison des Bambous.

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Mahogany Display Table with Bronze Trim, circa 1870-1880
Antique French Mahogany Display Table with Bronze Trim, circa 1870-1880

Antique French Mahogany Display Table with Bronze Trim, circa 1870-1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French unusual small size mahogany display table with bronze trim, circa 1870-1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Vitrines

Antique Display Cabinet, France, Late 19th Century
Antique Display Cabinet, France, Late 19th Century

Antique Display Cabinet, France, Late 19th Century

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H 94.49 in W 44.1 in D 27.56 in

Antique Display Cabinet, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique French vitrine - display case. Made of walnut wood.

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Antique 1880s French Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

19th Century French Kingwood Vernis Martin Display Cabinet
19th Century French Kingwood Vernis Martin Display Cabinet

19th Century French Kingwood Vernis Martin Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique French kingwood Vernis Martin vitrine in the Louis XV manner, circa 1880 in date.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Kingwood

19th Century French Kingwood Vernis Martin Display Cabinet
19th Century French Kingwood Vernis Martin Display Cabinet

19th Century French Kingwood Vernis Martin Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique French kingwood Vernis Martin vitrine in the Louis XV manner, circa 1880 in date.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

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$10,714 / set

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Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1895 Pair 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Cabinets , Georgian Style with Brass Grilled Doors and glass shelves With keys   Measures: W67 x D41 x H190cm.

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Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

$128,032 / set

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Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Located in London, GB

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19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair

Located in Charleston, SC

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Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany 1900

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Located in Potters Bar, GB

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Standing at 58 inches in height, this small scale late nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding and a red marble top w...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

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Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet

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$2,767Sale Price|28% Off

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Located in Kvidinge, SE

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Located in Devon, England

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

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Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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English antique wood and original glass display cabinet, with shelves, 1800s

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Rare 19th Century Italian Walnut Pair of Antique Bookcases or Vitrines RESTORED

Rare 19th Century Italian Walnut Pair of Antique Bookcases or Vitrines RESTORED

$9,771Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 85.63 in W 46.07 in D 19.3 in

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Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

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Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Display Cabinet

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$1,850

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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1880 French Vitrine For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1880 French vitrine for your home. A 1880 French vitrine — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1880 French vitrine — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1880 French vitrine, those designed in Louis XVI, louis xv and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made 1880 French vitrine has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by François Linke, Maison Kriéger and Paul Sormani are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1880 French Vitrine?

The average selling price for a 1880 French vitrine at 1stDibs is $5,179, while they’re typically $715 on the low end and $398,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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