Fine Regence, Louis XV, Baroque or Rococo Marquetry Cabinet Buffet

A very large walnut marquetry credenza, the shaped fronts with ormolu mounts and fine marquetry panels and richly figured bookmatched veneers. Engl...

Highly important and palatial Napoleon III Louis XV Revival Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour by Charles Guillaume Diehl, Designed by Jean Brandely, The Marquetry by E. Varlot, Paris. The rarity & importance of this magnificent piece cannot be overstated, it is without question one of the finest examples you will see. Originally commissioned for European nobility as a statement of love and marital grandeur. Incorporating the finest & rarest veneers and timbers of the time, including Harewood, Thuya, Purpleheart, palm wood and tulipwood. The beautifully shaped ormolu gallery on the top, gracefully curving outwards inset with fretted heart shapes highlight the incredible attention to detail that flow throughout this majestic piece. The upper section set either side with ormolu mounted fluted pilasters, aside two doors both individually set with masculine & feminine central marquetry panels of the most supreme quality, as you would expect from the master E. Varlot. The colors incorporated in the inlay are outstanding to behold, simply perfection. Opening to reveal the double top & bottom lock, engraved with Diehl's mark and address. Internally veneered in Rosewood of the richest color with one shelf. With two drawers below the doors, both veneered on the inside with Sycamore, one fitted for inkwells. The ormolu edged writing flap again centrally set with both a male & female figure now seated, holding hands with the lady holding a Mandoline, a true sign of happiness & love. The writing flap opening to reveal the original richly tooled velvet leather surface. The stand with one central frieze drawer, again lined inside with rosewood and with a top and bottom lock. On ormolu-mounted fluted legs. This grand Museum Quality masterpiece is in excellent condition for its age. Charles Guillaume Diehl (1811-1885) was of Germanic origins, he is considered among the most important & influential of cabinetmakers of the 19th century. He was born in Steinbach, Germany later moving to France, establishing his atelier in Paris in 1840, at the 3, Rue de Thorigny and then at the 170, Rue Saint...

A fine late 19th century calamander wood vitrine cabinet, the top, and front veneered in calamander wood and the sides ebonised, the front and corners ...

A fine late 19th century Napoleon III glazed cabinet on chest, the shaped grey marble top above a curved frieze and mounted with fine gilt bronze mounts. The vitrine with a full widt...

A WALNUT CABINET a` DEUX CORPS, TWO DOORS ABOVE, WITH 5 SHELVES BEHIND, 3 DOORS BELOW WITH 2 SHELVES BEHIND. TYPICAL REGENCE CARVING, ORIGINAL PAINT - ORIGINAL HARDWARE.

An unusual Louis XV Mahogany Buffet with Bois Citronnier Panels The interior revealing two drawers and shelving Bordeaux,France ,possibly made for the English Trade 18th Century ...

The Charro buffet cabinet by Taylor Donsker is crafted of solid, highly figured California Claro Walnut. The grain of the wood flows across each cabinet top and each cabinet face. Th...

An 18th century French Louis XV Oak Buffet with two carved cabinet doors and cabriole feet. William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for ant...