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18th Century French Renaissance Cabinet with Carrara Marble
18th Century French Renaissance Cabinet with Carrara Marble

18th Century French Renaissance Cabinet with Carrara Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century French Renaissance Cabinet with Carrara Marble will make a great addition to any efficient floor plan!

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Antique Late 18th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Steel

French Renaissance Cabinet with Perspectives
French Renaissance Cabinet with Perspectives

French Renaissance Cabinet with Perspectives

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Renaissance Cabinet reveals the great mastery of the Lyon workshops which are at the origin of its realization.

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th century french renaissance  buffet/cabinet
19th century french renaissance  buffet/cabinet

19th century french renaissance buffet/cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice and elegant 19 th century French renaissance cabinet ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY

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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Renaissance Cabinet form Lyon 'France'
Renaissance Cabinet form Lyon 'France'

Renaissance Cabinet form Lyon 'France'

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Literature BOCCADOR Jacqueline, Le Mobilier français du Moyen Age à la Renaissance, Éditions d’art Monelle Hayot, 1988 THIRION Jacques, Le Mobilier du Moyen Age et de la Renais...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

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Walnut

Figural Renaissance cabinet, France, around 1870.
Figural Renaissance cabinet, France, around 1870.

Figural Renaissance cabinet, France, around 1870.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Figural Renaissance cabinet, France, around 1870. Very good condition.

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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

16th Century French Carved Renaissance Cabinet
16th Century French Carved Renaissance Cabinet

16th Century French Carved Renaissance Cabinet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare carved Renaissance cabinet Period : 2nd half 16th century, ca. 1570 Origin : France, Burgundy or Languedoc This cabinet embody the production of the French second Renaiss...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century, French Renaissance Walnut Cabinet
19th Century, French Renaissance Walnut Cabinet

19th Century, French Renaissance Walnut Cabinet

Located in Hixson, TN

An astounding French Renaissance walnut cabinet with superb detailed carvings.

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Antique 1840s French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Small Renaissance Cabinet
Small Renaissance Cabinet

Small Renaissance Cabinet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Small renaissance cabinet ORIGIN : FRANCE PERIOD : END OF THE 16th CENTURY Measures: height: 167 cm length: 123 cm depth: 58 cm This small two-part unit with harmoni...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

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Walnut

French Buffet / Cabinet / Credenza / Dresser - Gothic Renaissance - France 19th
French Buffet / Cabinet / Credenza / Dresser - Gothic Renaissance - France 19th

French Buffet / Cabinet / Credenza / Dresser - Gothic Renaissance - France 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Credenza, Drinks cabinet, Cabinet, Sideboard in beech carved on its 3 facades. The splashback is decorated with fine sculpted figures of fruit, fruit baskets, plants and birds, proba...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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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Antique 1810s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Marble

French 18th Century Renaissance Walnut Cabinet Vaisselier from Normandy
French 18th Century Renaissance Walnut Cabinet Vaisselier from Normandy

French 18th Century Renaissance Walnut Cabinet Vaisselier from Normandy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French 18th century Renaissance walnut two door cabinet vaisselier from Normandy.

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Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Display Cabinet with Cherubs
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Display Cabinet with Cherubs

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Display Cabinet with Cherubs

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

Impressive antique French display cabinet crafted in the Renaissance Revival style, dating to the late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Cabinet, Circa 1880
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Cabinet, Circa 1880

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Cabinet, Circa 1880

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

Carved Renaissance Revival oak sideboard cabinet, antique European buffet with figural medallion panels, late 19th century craftsmanship define this impressive and highly decorative ...

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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Victorian French Renaissance Ebonized Oak Buffet Cabinet Credenza Sideboard
Victorian French Renaissance Ebonized Oak Buffet Cabinet Credenza Sideboard

Victorian French Renaissance Ebonized Oak Buffet Cabinet Credenza Sideboard

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a late 19th century French heavily carved and ebonized credenza. The piece appears to be ebonized oak . During the Victorian era, these were statement pieces for wealthy fami...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Late 16th Century Renaissance Walnut Deux-Corps Cabinet
French Late 16th Century Renaissance Walnut Deux-Corps Cabinet

French Late 16th Century Renaissance Walnut Deux-Corps Cabinet

Located in Troy, NY

French Late 16th Century Renaissance Walnut Deux-Corps Cabinet in two parts.

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

French Buffet-Credence Cabinet Deux Corps Renaissance 16th Century France
French Buffet-Credence Cabinet Deux Corps Renaissance 16th Century France

French Buffet-Credence Cabinet Deux Corps Renaissance 16th Century France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Important Renaissance sideboard-credence. This piece of furniture, originally a very large chest from the 16th century chest from the 16th century has three panels carved with mascar...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Wood

Rare Renaissance Cabinet Richly Carved
Rare Renaissance Cabinet Richly Carved

Rare Renaissance Cabinet Richly Carved

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This rare Renaissance cabinet is richly decorated on the doors and drawers with carvings depicting the four seasons, and on the uprights and the entablature, alternating flower bouqu...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Renaissance Revival Cabinet with Griffin Supports, Carved Cupboar
Antique French Renaissance Revival Cabinet with Griffin Supports, Carved Cupboar

Antique French Renaissance Revival Cabinet with Griffin Supports, Carved Cupboar

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

Antique French Renaissance Revival cabinet with griffin supports, carved wooden cupboard define this highly sculptural and impressive piece.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique French Carved Oak Storage Cabinet Renaissance Roman Centurion c1890
Antique French Carved Oak Storage Cabinet Renaissance Roman Centurion c1890

Antique French Carved Oak Storage Cabinet Renaissance Roman Centurion c1890

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved oak storage cabinet Renaissance Roman Centurion 19th cent ~Direct from the Brittany region of France, an ornately hand carved antique French oak cabinet~ ~Thes...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Signed Hunt Cabinet
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Signed Hunt Cabinet

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Signed Hunt Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

Thus, nearly all antique French Hunt Cabinets feature a strong Renaissance Revival or Gothic taste.

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Renaissance Revival Ornate Carved Walnut Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s
Antique French Renaissance Revival Ornate Carved Walnut Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s

Antique French Renaissance Revival Ornate Carved Walnut Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Renaissance Revival, Baroque, or Gothic Revival sideboard hutch or bar cabinet France, Circa Late 19th Century Carved solid walnut, with hand-painted scen...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Renaissance Grand Cabinet with Crystal Vitrines
19th Century French Walnut Renaissance Grand Cabinet with Crystal Vitrines

19th Century French Walnut Renaissance Grand Cabinet with Crystal Vitrines

Located in Sofia, BG

This magnificent and rare 19th century Renaissance grand cabinet with vitrines features intricate decorations heavily carved into the solid walnut wood.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

16th Century Renaissance Two-Bodied Cabinet
16th Century Renaissance Two-Bodied Cabinet

16th Century Renaissance Two-Bodied Cabinet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

High-relief carving becomes more scarce and compositions lighter. To that end cabinet-makers draw inspiration from Fontainebleau motifs filtering them and adapting them to French tas...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Cabinet with Figural Panels
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Cabinet with Figural Panels

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Cabinet with Figural Panels

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

Antique French Renaissance Revival carved oak cabinet with figural panels, late 19th century craftsmanship define this richly detailed and characterful piece.

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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique French Renaissance Revival Sideboard, Carved Walnut Buffet Cabinet
Antique French Renaissance Revival Sideboard, Carved Walnut Buffet Cabinet

Antique French Renaissance Revival Sideboard, Carved Walnut Buffet Cabinet

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

This antique French sideboard is an impressive example of the Renaissance Revival style, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Renaissance Style Wooden Cabinet Attributed to H.A. Fourdinois, France, 1893
Renaissance Style Wooden Cabinet Attributed to H.A. Fourdinois, France, 1893

Renaissance Style Wooden Cabinet Attributed to H.A. Fourdinois, France, 1893

Located in PARIS, FR

The 1862-1880 period marks truly the peak for the Fourdinois house, which remains for many cabinet-makers, whether French, English or American, an example to follow.

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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Renaissance Henry II Late 16th Century Walnut Deux-Corps Cabinet
French Renaissance Henry II Late 16th Century Walnut Deux-Corps Cabinet

French Renaissance Henry II Late 16th Century Walnut Deux-Corps Cabinet

Located in Troy, NY

French Henry II Deux-Corps cabinet, in two parts. Of linear design and interesting, unusual proportions, the top part with two-doors over two drawers, bottom with two larger drawers ...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

French Renaissance Walnut Cloth Cabinet or Wardrobe late 16th Century
French Renaissance Walnut Cloth Cabinet or Wardrobe late 16th Century

French Renaissance Walnut Cloth Cabinet or Wardrobe late 16th Century

Located in London, GB

RENAISSANCE CABINET in walnut molded with pyramidal frames. The front opens with four leaves and four drawers in the waistband. The cornice and drawer frames are adorned with carved ...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Double Cabinet in Walnut, 19th Century.
Renaissance Double Cabinet in Walnut, 19th Century.

Renaissance Double Cabinet in Walnut, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Renaissance Double Cabinet in Walnut, 19th Century. 19th-century Renaissance-style cabinet, walnut wood, fine woodcarving. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availabilit...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Style "Four Seasons" Cabinet by M. Lerolle, France, Circa 1890
Renaissance Style "Four Seasons" Cabinet by M. Lerolle, France, Circa 1890

Renaissance Style "Four Seasons" Cabinet by M. Lerolle, France, Circa 1890

By Lerolle

Located in PARIS, FR

Paris " Remarkable carved wood cabinet, richly sculpted in the Neo-Renaissance style, and inlaid with vert de mer marble cabochons and cartouches.

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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Antique French Renaissance Revival Richly Carved Wall Cabinet 19th Century Brass
Antique French Renaissance Revival Richly Carved Wall Cabinet 19th Century Brass

Antique French Renaissance Revival Richly Carved Wall Cabinet 19th Century Brass

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Luxurious & romantic French Renaissance revival Wall cabinet / small cabinet , richly carved & decorated with brass.

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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Brass

Antique French Renaissance Ornate Carved Walnut Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Antique French Renaissance Ornate Carved Walnut Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900

Antique French Renaissance Ornate Carved Walnut Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional monumental antique French Renaissance bookcase cabinet In the manner of R.J.

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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Burgundian Renaissance Cabinet Depicting the Four Evangelists
Burgundian Renaissance Cabinet Depicting the Four Evangelists

Burgundian Renaissance Cabinet Depicting the Four Evangelists

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Literature JAQUES THIRION, Le mobilier du Moyen-Age et de la Renaissance en France, Edition Faton, 1998.

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th C. French Renaissance Revival Cabinet w/ Relief Panels & Marble Tops.
Late 19th C. French Renaissance Revival Cabinet w/ Relief Panels & Marble Tops.

Late 19th C. French Renaissance Revival Cabinet w/ Relief Panels & Marble Tops.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary example of French Renaissance Revival craftsmanship, this monumental cabinet is richly executed in carved walnut and marquetry, with inset bronze relief plaques depi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s
Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s

Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Renaissance sideboard hutch or bar cabinet France, Late 19th Century Carved walnut, with with glass front doors, and original brass hardware.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s
Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s

Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Renaissance Revival bookcase, cupboard, or bar cabinet In the manner of R.J.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Neo Renaissance Buffet Cabinet Attr to Fourdinois
19th Century French Walnut Neo Renaissance Buffet Cabinet Attr to Fourdinois

19th Century French Walnut Neo Renaissance Buffet Cabinet Attr to Fourdinois

Located in Long Branch, NJ

19th Century French Walnut & Oak Neo Renaissance Cabinet Attributed to Fourdinois Dimensions : 94.5" Tall X 55" Wide X 23" Deep This gorgeous cabinet was made in France in the late...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Important Renaissance Cabinet from Lyon 'France' with a Decor of Perspectives
Important Renaissance Cabinet from Lyon 'France' with a Decor of Perspectives

Important Renaissance Cabinet from Lyon 'France' with a Decor of Perspectives

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

True masterpiece of the Second French Renaissance this important cabinet illustrates Lyon workshops' taste for fine Italian architecture inspired by Antiquity.

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Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance Glass
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance Glass

Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance Glass

Located in Shreveport, LA

Superb 19th century Antique French Dark Oak “Hunt Cabinet”, Bookcase, Vitrine or Display Cabinet!

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet Cabinet Cupboard Hutch 96"
Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet Cabinet Cupboard Hutch 96"

Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet Cabinet Cupboard Hutch 96"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Renaissance / Henry II style walnut buffet a deux corps / vaisselier / cupboard / cabinet / hutch featuring Neoclassical carved figural / floral / acanthus theme.

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Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Walnut

A 17th-18th Century French/Italian Renaissance Walnut Carved Credenza Cabinet
A 17th-18th Century French/Italian Renaissance Walnut Carved Credenza Cabinet

A 17th-18th Century French/Italian Renaissance Walnut Carved Credenza Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 17th-18th Century French/Italian Renaissance Walnut Figural Carved Credenza Cabinet or Cupboard.

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Antique Late 17th Century Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Renaissance Style Cabinet in Carved Walnut, 19th Century.
Renaissance Style Cabinet in Carved Walnut, 19th Century.

Renaissance Style Cabinet in Carved Walnut, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Renaissance style cabinet in carved walnut, 19th century. Renaissance style carved walnut cabinet, 19th century. Dimensions : H: 166cm, W: 100cm, D: 46cm Contact us before orderin...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcase Cabinet Made of Pine
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcase Cabinet Made of Pine

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcase Cabinet Made of Pine

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A 19th Century French bookcase in Renaissance style, made of solid pine. Consists of an upper and a lower part with a total of 4 doors. Facade-like front. Pilaster strips with flut...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Fir, Pine

Antique French Renaissance Revival Scholars Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak 19th C
Antique French Renaissance Revival Scholars Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak 19th C

Antique French Renaissance Revival Scholars Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak 19th C

Located in Tyler, TX

Beautifully Carved Antique French Renaissance Revival Oak Scholars Bookcase or Cabinet with Lower Drawer and Key~~c. 1890s Highly carved single door with lower drawer and f...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Monumental Hunt Cabinet 19th century carved oak Black Forest French Renaissance
Monumental Hunt Cabinet 19th century carved oak Black Forest French Renaissance

Monumental Hunt Cabinet 19th century carved oak Black Forest French Renaissance

By Alexander Roux

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Rare monumental Hunt style Renaissance Revival cabinet by Alexander Roux 1870 museum quality piece. Carved out of solid oak with numerous rich details and stunning craftsmanship by...

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Antique 1860s American Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinet with Ornamental Figural Carvings
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinet with Ornamental Figural Carvings

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinet with Ornamental Figural Carvings

Located in Chicago, IL

This Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival oak cabinet showcases a sophisticated combination of two distinct varieties of solid oak, each sourced from different parts of the tr...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Renaissance Style Carved Cabinet in oak, XIXth century
Renaissance Style Carved Cabinet in oak, XIXth century

Renaissance Style Carved Cabinet in oak, XIXth century

Located in Beaune, FR

Cabinet, sideboard or splashback in solid oak in Renaissance style. Richly carved, this piece of furniture offers a very pretty architecture. The decorations are inspired by the Rena...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Renaissance Armoire
French Renaissance Armoire

French Renaissance Armoire

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Original lock and key This piece of furniture shows no recess on its upper part. It opens with four folding-doors and two drawers within the belt. The key bears the date 1524 abov...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

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French Renaissance Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French renaissance cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each French renaissance cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. If you’re shopping for a French renaissance cabinet, we have 386 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French renaissance cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French renaissance cabinet made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French renaissance cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Edouard Lievre, Eric Lansdown and Henri Picard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Renaissance Cabinet?

Prices for a French renaissance cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $498 and can go as high as $985,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,200.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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