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Antique Rustic Oak Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Antique Rustic Oak Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Antique Rustic Oak Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This charming antique rustic cabinet is crafted from solid oak and features a beautifully timeworn patina. The compact form, paneled sides, and hand-forged iron hinges reflect honest...

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19th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

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Wood

Antique French Wood Cabinet with Lift Top
Antique French Wood Cabinet with Lift Top

Antique French Wood Cabinet with Lift Top

Located in Fullerton, CA

A vintage wood cabinet from France with drawers and a lift top. The dresser seems to have been painted at some point, now only a bit of the chipped paint remains and exposes the beau...

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19th Century French French Antique Cabinets

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Metal

French 19th Century Cabinet Hutch
French 19th Century Cabinet Hutch

French 19th Century Cabinet Hutch

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This buffet Hutch is made of fruitwood. It has been built in one block. Ideal for a small space.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Cabinets

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Fruitwood

French 19th Century Painted Pinewood Cabinet
French 19th Century Painted Pinewood Cabinet

French 19th Century Painted Pinewood Cabinet

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Charming, painted pinewood vitrine/display cabinet in two sections. The top section has glass panes and the lower section, two doors with diamond detail.

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19th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Pine

French Buffet, Cabinet, Hosiery in Carved Wood - 19th - France
French Buffet, Cabinet, Hosiery in Carved Wood - 19th - France

French Buffet, Cabinet, Hosiery in Carved Wood - 19th - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Small cabinet, wooden hosiery from the 19th century. The four doors are carved with geometric patterns, the hinges and locks are hand-forged iron. very decorative and pratical

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19th Century French French Antique Cabinets

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Iron

19th French Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Linke
19th French Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Linke

19th French Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Linke

By François Linke

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare and important 19th century French kingwood and parquetry inlaid display or vitrine cabinet, signed by the renowned designer and cabinet maker François Linke.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Rustic Painted Cabinet, France, circa 1920s
Rustic Painted Cabinet, France, circa 1920s

Rustic Painted Cabinet, France, circa 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Charming pinewood cabinet, with peeling, glossy green paint. The two doors open onto shelving (rather deep). Small drawer beneath the top. Raised on short, slightly tapering feet.

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Early 20th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Vernacular Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Vernacular Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Vernacular Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This unique folk art cabinet is crafted from a solid chestnut tree trunk, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and authenticity from the 1800s. The piece features a hand-carved door w...

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19th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis Philippe French Pedestal Cabinet
19th Century Louis Philippe French Pedestal Cabinet

19th Century Louis Philippe French Pedestal Cabinet

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Louis Philippe style pedestal cabinet made of solid cherry wood.

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19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Brass

20th Century Vintage French Petite Wood Cabinet
20th Century Vintage French Petite Wood Cabinet

20th Century Vintage French Petite Wood Cabinet

Located in Fullerton, CA

A perfect little vintage wood cabinet from France. The simple design of this cabinet is charming and timeless, with a raw wood finish and a small door to shelves in the middle.

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Faux Bamboo Bird's Eye Maple Cabinet
French Faux Bamboo Bird's Eye Maple Cabinet

French Faux Bamboo Bird's Eye Maple Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

French Faux Bamboo Bird's Eye Maple Cabinet. Cabinet features a beautifully figured birds-eye-maple facade accented with carved bamboo moldings.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple

Directoire Vitrine French Display Cabinet 1910
Directoire Vitrine French Display Cabinet 1910

Directoire Vitrine French Display Cabinet 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A fine French Directoire style vitrine cabinet in mahogany, surmounted by a shaped white marble top above a glazed display compartment fitted with adjustable glass shelves The elegan...

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1910s French Antique Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th Century Desk, Antique Bonheur du Jour, Gamichon a Paris
19th Century Desk, Antique Bonheur du Jour, Gamichon a Paris

19th Century Desk, Antique Bonheur du Jour, Gamichon a Paris

By Jean-Baptiste Gamichon

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Jean-Baptiste Gamichon (1760-1835) was a French cabinet maker based in Paris, working right at the start and through the Revolution.

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Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Antique 19th century French marquetry inlaid cabinet
Antique 19th century French marquetry inlaid cabinet

Antique 19th century French marquetry inlaid cabinet

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique 19th century French marquetry inlaid cabinet, with beautiful marquetry inlay forming floral and scroll motifs with extensive ormolu mounts on the edges, around the panels and...

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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Art Populaire Alpine Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Art Populaire Alpine Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Art Populaire Alpine Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

These French Brutalist dining chairs, crafted from solid oak, are rooted in the principles of mid-century design. Their bold yet restrained forms reflect the Brutalist movement’s foc...

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19th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19Th. Century French Bamboo & Lacquer Cabinet Etagere
19Th. Century French Bamboo & Lacquer Cabinet Etagere

19Th. Century French Bamboo & Lacquer Cabinet Etagere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just in this large and rare 19Th. Century French Bamboo & Lacquer Cabinet Etagere in the style of Perret et Vibert,.

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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer, Paper

French Art Deco Cabinet in Pomelle Sapelle
French Art Deco Cabinet in Pomelle Sapelle

French Art Deco Cabinet in Pomelle Sapelle

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

French Art Deco Cabinet A stunning French Art Deco cabinet with marble top, produced in France in the 1920’s in pomelos Sapele, the cabinet has two sliding glass doors at the top, a...

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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Cabinets

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Sapele Wood

Antique French Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinet
Antique French Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinet

Antique French Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique French walnut marble top bedside cabinet, dating from around the 1880-1900 period.

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1880s French Empire French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock
Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock

Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock

Located in London, GB

This chef d’œuvre of French cabinet making by Simon Oeben was originally made for the Duc du Choisel.

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Pine Apothecary Cabinet, 1920s
Vintage French Pine Apothecary Cabinet, 1920s

Vintage French Pine Apothecary Cabinet, 1920s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This vintage drawer cabinet originates from France. It is made from pine and features 8 large drawers.

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1920s French Industrial French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Pine

French Louis XVI Walnut Demi-Lune Side Cabinet
French Louis XVI Walnut Demi-Lune Side Cabinet

French Louis XVI Walnut Demi-Lune Side Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

This French Louis XVI walnut demi-lune side cabinet is an exquisite antique piece that exudes elegance and sophistication.

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19th Century French French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Cabinet With Painting - 17th Century, French Wooden
Cabinet With Painting - 17th Century, French Wooden

Cabinet With Painting - 17th Century, French Wooden

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Amazing 17th Century secretary or desk with imbedded painted panel. Unique and special piece. The cornice lifts to expose a hidden compartment. The lower case has 2 doors with an int...

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17th Century French French Provincial French Antique Cabinets

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Oak

Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic art populaire cabinet that embodies the rich heritage and timeless beauty of the 19th-century period. This cabinet showcases the unparalleled artistry of artisans who have per...

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19th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

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Wood

Exceptional French Art Deco Salon Cabinet France, circa 1930
Exceptional French Art Deco Salon Cabinet France, circa 1930

Exceptional French Art Deco Salon Cabinet France, circa 1930

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Exceptional French Art Deco Salon Cabinet France, circa 1930 A rare and highly prestigious piece of French Art Deco furniture with a semicircular, curved front and an impressive ar...

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1920s Art Deco French Antique Cabinets

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Rosewood

20th Century Vintage French Petit Wood Cabinet
20th Century Vintage French Petit Wood Cabinet

20th Century Vintage French Petit Wood Cabinet

Located in Fullerton, CA

A perfect little vintage wood cabinet. The cabinet has a simple design with one small door opening to shelves in the middle, making it both a charming and functional vintage piece. T...

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Rustic Oak Cabinet, France, Early 19th Century
Antique Rustic Oak Cabinet, France, Early 19th Century

Antique Rustic Oak Cabinet, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Crafted in France during the early 19th century, this rustic oak cabinet exemplifies the understated elegance of provincial furniture making.

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Early 19th Century French French Antique Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

Large French Pietra-Dura Cabinet, 19th Century
Large French Pietra-Dura Cabinet, 19th Century

Large French Pietra-Dura Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very imposing and good quality French ebonized ormolu-mounted two-door cabinet having five panels of hard-stone relief depicting flowers and birds and raised on ormolu-mounted brac...

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1860s French French Antique Cabinets

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Marble

French Art Deco Display cabinet in Rosewood
French Art Deco Display cabinet in Rosewood

French Art Deco Display cabinet in Rosewood

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

ART DECO DISPLAY CABINET A French Art Deco display cabinet ( vitrine ) in rosewood produced in c1925 and very much in the manner of Maison Dominique, the cabinet has a bronze framed...

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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Cabinets

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Rosewood

Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Minimalist; Rustic; Folk Art; Wabi Sabi; France; Monoxylite; Solid Wood; 19th Century; Organic; Cabinet; Storage; Wabi sabi rustic cabinet, a 19th century French folk art masterpi...

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19th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French 17th Century Arte Populaire Cabinet
French 17th Century Arte Populaire Cabinet

French 17th Century Arte Populaire Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

A wonderful early 17th century Arte Populaire - Folk Art Cabinet from the Massif Central in France. Soundly constructed from sturdy oak with 2 doors and open shelving.

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17th Century French French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Rustic Travail Populaire Cabinet, France, 18th Century
Rustic Travail Populaire Cabinet, France, 18th Century

Rustic Travail Populaire Cabinet, France, 18th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic travail populaire cabinet made from solid wood in France, circa 1800.

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Late 18th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Genuine, lined -French Pine Bakers Cabinet
Genuine, lined -French Pine Bakers Cabinet

Genuine, lined -French Pine Bakers Cabinet

Located in Pomona, CA

A "rare" Original 2 part French Pine Bakers Cabinet. Glass doors to the top and solid to the base.

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1910s French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This 19th-century cabinet is a masterpiece of rural craftsmanship, defined by its bold geometric paneling and rich, weathered patina. At its center, a hand-carved symbolic detail add...

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19th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Napoleon III Sideboard Cabinet
French Napoleon III Sideboard Cabinet

French Napoleon III Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Napoleon III Sideboard Cabinet in Blackened Wood Decorated with Gilded and Chiseled Bronzes with Silver Medallion and Bronze Plated Details.

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Late 19th Century French French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This cabinet offers ample storage space with two spacious shelves concealed behind its doors, making it as practical as it is beautiful. Its refined design is enhanced by carved deta...

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19th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Exceptional French Kingwood Serpentine Corner Display Cabinet
Antique Exceptional French Kingwood Serpentine Corner Display Cabinet

Antique Exceptional French Kingwood Serpentine Corner Display Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine quality French kingwood corner display cabinet with elegant serpentine form and exceptional decorative detail.

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19th Century French French Antique Cabinets

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Kingwood

Rustic Travail Populaire Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Rustic Travail Populaire Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Rustic Travail Populaire Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art populaire cabinet, a stunning example of skilled craftsmanship, embodying the rich heritage and timeless beauty of the 19th-century period. Constructed from the finest wood, this...

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19th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

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Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Oak Cabinets
Pair of French 19th Century Oak Cabinets

Pair of French 19th Century Oak Cabinets

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive and large scale pair of French 19th century oak cabinets. The banded lower part with a moulded edge has two paneled doors on a plinth base.

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19th Century French French Antique Cabinets

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Oak

Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet
Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet

Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unearth the charm of a vintage file cabinet hailing from the early 20th century, an intriguing creation by an unknown French manufacturer.

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Metal

French 18th Century Régence Period Chinoiserie Cabinet
French 18th Century Régence Period Chinoiserie Cabinet

French 18th Century Régence Period Chinoiserie Cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beautiful and decorative cabinet from the French Régence period. Elegantly adorned with well-preserved chinoiserie designs depicting landscapes, people, birds, and houses in gold lea...

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Late 18th Century French Regency French Antique Cabinets

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Oak, Pine

19th Century Rustic Country French Raised Cabinet
19th Century Rustic Country French Raised Cabinet

19th Century Rustic Country French Raised Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

A remarkable example of 19th-century Country French craftsmanship, this raised cabinet was created from solid old-growth oak using traditional pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery.

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Late 19th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Rare and Unique Cabinet
French 19th Century Rare and Unique Cabinet

French 19th Century Rare and Unique Cabinet

$14,000Sale Price / set|37% Off

French 19th Century Rare and Unique Cabinet

Located in Southampton, NY

French 19th century late Directoire cabinet painted black with gold classical motives Top selection having two small cabinets and centre shelves over the base of three drawers ove...

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19th Century French French Antique Cabinets

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Ebony, Paint, Wood

Empire Style Cabinet 19th Century France
Empire Style Cabinet 19th Century France

Empire Style Cabinet 19th Century France

Located in Madrid, ES

Empire style cabinet 19th century France two-section carved, painted and gilded wooden cabinet.

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19th Century French Empire French Antique Cabinets

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Wood

Brutalist Naive Cabinet, France, Early 19th Century
Brutalist Naive Cabinet, France, Early 19th Century

Brutalist Naive Cabinet, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic travail populaire Alpine cabinet made from solid wood in the early 19th century. This organic travail populaire cabinet provides sufficient space to store and display various ...

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Early 19th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

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Wood

Antique French Stripped Pine Architect’s Map ~ Blueprint Cabinet
Antique French Stripped Pine Architect’s Map ~ Blueprint Cabinet

Antique French Stripped Pine Architect’s Map ~ Blueprint Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Stripped Pine Architect’s Map ~ Blueprint Cabinet was originally designed for the careful storage of drawings, maps, and architectural plans.

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Early 20th Century French Rustic French Antique Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Bronze Mounted French Empire Cabinet
19th Century Bronze Mounted French Empire Cabinet

19th Century Bronze Mounted French Empire Cabinet

Located in Richmond, VA

19th century French Empire cabinet with bronze mounts and leather top. 2 drawers over 2 door cabinet.

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19th Century French Empire French Antique Cabinets

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Bronze

19th century French empire revival mahogany cabinet
19th century French empire revival mahogany cabinet

19th century French empire revival mahogany cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century French empire influenced mahogany cabinet circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century French Empire French Antique Cabinets

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Ormolu

Tall French Barristers Filing Cabinet, Notaire’s Bookcase
Tall French Barristers Filing Cabinet, Notaire’s Bookcase

Tall French Barristers Filing Cabinet, Notaire’s Bookcase

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a traditional French Cartonniere, the top section holds 10 removable brass fitted box files.

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Early 20th Century French International Style French Antique Cabinets

Materials

Pine

French Bedside Cabinet End Table Walnut & Marble
French Bedside Cabinet End Table Walnut & Marble

French Bedside Cabinet End Table Walnut & Marble

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Antique French Bedside Cabinet End Table in Walnut with Marquetry & Carved Marble Top Approximate Measu...

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Early 20th Century French Provincial French Antique Cabinets

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Marble

BOULLE CABINET 19th Century French Napoleon III
BOULLE CABINET 19th Century French Napoleon III

BOULLE CABINET 19th Century French Napoleon III

Located in Madrid, ES

BOULLE CABINET 19th Century French Napoleon III, Marquetry in ebonized wood, tortoiseshell and brass.

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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Cabinets

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Bronze

French Empire 19th Century Walnut Bookcase-Cabinet
French Empire 19th Century Walnut Bookcase-Cabinet

French Empire 19th Century Walnut Bookcase-Cabinet

Located in Troy, NY

Small French Empire bookcase/cabinet with framed glazed sides, featuring a molded wooden elongated X on the inside, one wire-mesh-inset door, the corners embellished by sculpted colu...

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19th Century French Empire French Antique Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century French Walnut Two-Part Cabinet
18th Century French Walnut Two-Part Cabinet

18th Century French Walnut Two-Part Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th century French walnut two-part cabinet. The cabinet is finely carved with two drawers and four doors.

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18th Century and Earlier French French Antique Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany Cabinet
French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany Cabinet

French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and extremely elegant French 19th century Transitional st. Mahogany, ormolu and Brocatelle Violette marble cabinet circa 1860.

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19th Century French French Antique Cabinets

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet
Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet

Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet

Located in Portland, OR

Imported from Belgium this French display cabinet with secretary desk is as enchanting as it is functional.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial French Antique Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Display Cabinet
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Display Cabinet

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Display Cabinet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Early 19th century French renaissance revival hand carved walnut with marble inserted reserve display wall cabinet.

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1810s French Renaissance Revival French Antique Cabinets

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Marble

French 19th Century Cabinet Signed Deny, Paris
French 19th Century Cabinet Signed Deny, Paris

French 19th Century Cabinet Signed Deny, Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality and most elegant French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble cabinet, signed Deny, Paris.

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Cabinets

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Ormolu

18th Century French Baroque Cabinet Or Deux Corps
18th Century French Baroque Cabinet Or Deux Corps

18th Century French Baroque Cabinet Or Deux Corps

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century French Baroque Cabinet Or Deux Corps This handsome antique French Baroque cabinet has plenty of storage. with two door above three drawers and two doors below.

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18th Century French Baroque French Antique Cabinets

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Walnut

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French Antique Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of French antique cabinets is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct French antique cabinets — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of French antique cabinets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. French antique cabinets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XV, Louis XVI and Empire styles are often sought at 1stDibs. François Linke, Paul Sormani and Louis Majorelle each produced beautiful French antique cabinets that are worth considering.

How Much are French Antique Cabinets?

Prices for French antique cabinets start at $1 and top out at $1,250,000 with the average selling for $5,460.

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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