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French Scalloped Cabinet

Unique 17th Century Cabinet Portrait and Scallop
Unique 17th Century Cabinet Portrait and Scallop

Unique 17th Century Cabinet Portrait and Scallop

$2,985

H 48.82 in W 32.68 in D 24.02 in

Unique 17th Century Cabinet Portrait and Scallop

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Unique cabinet that's probably made in France. Beautiful portrait of a man with a feather in his

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Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

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Wood

A French Antique Two-Door Buffet Cabinet w/Scalloped Skirt, Pale Gray
A French Antique Two-Door Buffet Cabinet w/Scalloped Skirt, Pale Gray

A French Antique Two-Door Buffet Cabinet w/Scalloped Skirt, Pale Gray

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French painted wood two-door buffet cabinet from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This

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Antique Late 18th Century French Buffets

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Metal

French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell
French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell

French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell

$8,700

H 86.5 in W 57 in D 21.5 in

French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell

Located in Pembroke, MA

French carved wild cherry armoire with scallop shell, laurel leaves and rosettes. Original hardware

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Scalloped Buffet with Grey/Beige Finish from France
Scalloped Buffet with Grey/Beige Finish from France

Scalloped Buffet with Grey/Beige Finish from France

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French painted wood buffet. This vintage painted wood buffet features two drawers over two doors

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20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

19thC French Provincial Painted Buffet with Scalloped Apron and Blue Interior
19thC French Provincial Painted Buffet with Scalloped Apron and Blue Interior

19thC French Provincial Painted Buffet with Scalloped Apron and Blue Interior

Located in Houston, TX

A charming 19th Century French Provincial two-door buffet, featuring a classic Louis XV-influenced

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Buffet with Scalloped Doors and Marble Top
French Art Deco Buffet with Scalloped Doors and Marble Top

French Art Deco Buffet with Scalloped Doors and Marble Top

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Introducing a stunning French Art Deco buffet from the 1940s, crafted with exquisite natural oak

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble

French Carved-Wood Chest w/Scalloped Skirt & Cabriole Legs
French Carved-Wood Chest w/Scalloped Skirt & Cabriole Legs

French Carved-Wood Chest w/Scalloped Skirt & Cabriole Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French carved and bleached wood chest of three drawers. This vintage commode from France features

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late Baroque Swedish Corner Cupboard with Scalloped Crest
Late Baroque Swedish Corner Cupboard with Scalloped Crest

Late Baroque Swedish Corner Cupboard with Scalloped Crest

Located in Mckinney, TX

Late Baroque Swedish corner cupboard (hörnskåp) in pine, defined by its boldly shaped scalloped

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Antique Late 17th Century French Baroque Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century Large Swedish Corner Cupboard with Scalloped Niche
18th Century Large Swedish Corner Cupboard with Scalloped Niche

18th Century Large Swedish Corner Cupboard with Scalloped Niche

Located in Mckinney, TX

Two-door upper cabinet over an arched niche and a lower two-door base. Classic late-18th-century

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Antique Late 18th Century French Gustavian Corner Cupboards

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Pine

Meissen French Floral Hand Painted Red Porcelain Scalloped Cabinet Plate Bowl
Meissen French Floral Hand Painted Red Porcelain Scalloped Cabinet Plate Bowl

Meissen French Floral Hand Painted Red Porcelain Scalloped Cabinet Plate Bowl

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Meissen French Victorian Floral Hand Painted Red Porcelain Scalloped Cabinet Plate Bowl

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Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

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French Scalloped Cabinet
French Scalloped Cabinet

French Scalloped Cabinet

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H 36.75 in W 55.5 in L 36.75 in

French Scalloped Cabinet

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950's French oak sideboard with scalloped edges and incredible lines. Cabinet has 2 doors with

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Vintage 1950s French Cabinets

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Oak

Unusual scalloped zinc cabinet
Unusual scalloped zinc cabinet

Unusual scalloped zinc cabinet

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H 28 in W 25.5 in D 15 in

Unusual scalloped zinc cabinet

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Superb zinc/galvanized metal cabinet with flower and scalloped design. interior shelves, brass

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1940s French Scalloped Oak Sideboard
1940s French Scalloped Oak Sideboard

1940s French Scalloped Oak Sideboard

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H 39.25 in W 82.5 in D 20.75 in

1940s French Scalloped Oak Sideboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible long wood sideboard from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved details on cabinet doors

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Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Pair of Magnificent Antique Scallop Shell Curved Book Shelf Cabinets
Pair of Magnificent Antique Scallop Shell Curved Book Shelf Cabinets

Pair of Magnificent Antique Scallop Shell Curved Book Shelf Cabinets

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning Louis XIV curved corner cabinets, having gorgeous carved wood interior scallop shell at

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Corner Cupboards

19th Century French Louis XV Oak Plate Rack, Scalloped Apron, Antique
19th Century French Louis XV Oak Plate Rack, Scalloped Apron, Antique

19th Century French Louis XV Oak Plate Rack, Scalloped Apron, Antique

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French Louis XV oak plate rack showcases the graceful curves and rural elegance

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Cherry Enfilade With Shaped Doors and Scalloped Apron
French Cherry Enfilade With Shaped Doors and Scalloped Apron

French Cherry Enfilade With Shaped Doors and Scalloped Apron

Located in Charlottesville, VA

and traditional escutcheons. The cabinet stands on short scroll feet with a scalloped apron and

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Antique Early 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Cherry

18th Century French Oak Wood Side Chest Adorned with Scalloped Skirt / Scrolls
18th Century French Oak Wood Side Chest Adorned with Scalloped Skirt / Scrolls

18th Century French Oak Wood Side Chest Adorned with Scalloped Skirt / Scrolls

Located in Atlanta, GA

exterior. The shirt is lightly scalloped on three sides. This 18th century French chest would work well

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Antique 18th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Charming Scalloped Edge 19th Century Pine Wood Box
Charming Scalloped Edge 19th Century Pine Wood Box

Charming Scalloped Edge 19th Century Pine Wood Box

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H 37.25 in W 36.5 in D 16.5 in

Charming Scalloped Edge 19th Century Pine Wood Box

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A charming rustic natural pine scalloped edged 19th century wood box or cabinet with match drawer

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Pine

French Painted Antique Chest of Drawers with Scalloped Apron 2 Available
French Painted Antique Chest of Drawers with Scalloped Apron 2 Available

French Painted Antique Chest of Drawers with Scalloped Apron 2 Available

Located in Houston, TX

French three-drawer chest of drawers with scalloped skirt. Created in France, these painted

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Early 19th Century Scalloped Front & Ornately Carved Chest of Drawers
French Early 19th Century Scalloped Front & Ornately Carved Chest of Drawers

French Early 19th Century Scalloped Front & Ornately Carved Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French early 19th century scalloped front chest. This French chest from the 1820s has two small

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of French 1870s Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons and New Paint
Pair of French 1870s Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons and New Paint

Pair of French 1870s Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons and New Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French three-drawer commodes from the late 19th century, with new paint and scalloped

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of French 1870s Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons and New Paint
Pair of French 1870s Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons and New Paint

Pair of French 1870s Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons and New Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French three-drawer commodes from the late 19th century, with new paint and scalloped

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 19th C. French Two-Drawer Raised Chest with Scalloped Skirt and Clean Line
Early 19th C. French Two-Drawer Raised Chest with Scalloped Skirt and Clean Line

Early 19th C. French Two-Drawer Raised Chest with Scalloped Skirt and Clean Line

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French wooden two-drawer chest from the early 19th century. This antique French commode features

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Country Provincial White Scalloped Rustic Buffet Sideboard
Antique French Country Provincial White Scalloped Rustic Buffet Sideboard

Antique French Country Provincial White Scalloped Rustic Buffet Sideboard

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French country provincial white scalloped rustic buffet sideboard 82" 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Sideboards

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Hardwood

French Fruitwood Chest with Scalloped Front by Marjolet
French Fruitwood Chest with Scalloped Front by Marjolet

French Fruitwood Chest with Scalloped Front by Marjolet

By Marjolet

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Made in Loire France by Marjolet. This chest is made the same way as in the 18th century with hand

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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

French Small Bleached Oak Chest with Scalloped Apron
French Small Bleached Oak Chest with Scalloped Apron

French Small Bleached Oak Chest with Scalloped Apron

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1920s French small two drawer bleached oak chest on cabriole legs with brass hardware and a

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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

A Pair of Scallop Fronted Commode Chests, French 1950's
A Pair of Scallop Fronted Commode Chests, French 1950's

A Pair of Scallop Fronted Commode Chests, French 1950's

Located in Sherborne, GB

This pair of beautiful commode chests have a wonderful shaped, scalloped front that has a gently

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century French Wood Chest of Drawers with Wonderfully Scalloped Skirt
19th Century French Wood Chest of Drawers with Wonderfully Scalloped Skirt

19th Century French Wood Chest of Drawers with Wonderfully Scalloped Skirt

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French carved wood chest from the early 19th century. This antique commode from France features

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Hanging Etagere with Scalloped Edges
Hanging Etagere with Scalloped Edges

Hanging Etagere with Scalloped Edges

By Beau Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very attractive 19th century hanging shelves for any room in the house. Perfect to hold anything in the house including plates, books, decorative items, etc.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Pine

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French Scalloped Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French scalloped cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every French scalloped cabinet was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a French scalloped cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French scalloped cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Louis XV and Rococo styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French scalloped cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Marjolet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Scalloped Cabinet?

Prices for a French scalloped cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $870 and can go as high as $18,950, while the average can fetch as much as $4,760.

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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. 

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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.

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