Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Oak Single Door Cabinet

This spectacular antique hunt cabinet was crafted in northern France circa 1870. The large bookcase built in two sections, stands on a molded base...

Decorate a den, a game room or an entry with this richly carved antique buffet! Created in France, circa 1860, and built of oak, the cabinet sits on front bun feet over a carved recessed base plinth, and embellished with barley twist side columns extending to floral rosettes medallions at the top. The buffet with elongated corners on the surface and molded edges, features two side by side drawers across the front, dressed with hand carved branch form handles over double doors; each door panel is heavily carved, and features two medallions in high relief bounded with foliage decor around the edges; one medallion has a hunter's satchel, trumpet, powder sack, gun, and a hat under the traditional Louis XVI ribbon bow, while the other features a water canteen...

Decorate an entry or office with this elegant antique jelly cabinet. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the "Confiturier" (French for jelly cabinet) stands o...

Decorate an entry way, a den or an office with these elegant antique jelly cabinets. Crafted in Brittany France, circa 1870, and built of oak and chestnut, the "Confituriers" (French...

Decorate a dining room or a den with this elegant antique wooden chandelier. Crafted in France circa 1880, the light fixture is round in shape and features four arms of equal lengths...

Decorate an entry or hunting lodge with this elegant antique cabinet. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the jelly cabinet stands on a recessed molded plinth base. The "Confiturier" ( French for jelly cabinet ) with side column on both sides features a single door decorated with hand carved game bird and reed motifs in high relief; the inside reveals a middle shelf. The surface is dressed with an inset black marble top. The small buffet has a drawer embellished with carved foliage decor and is dressed with an iron pull. The Louis XIII style cabinet is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use. and adorns a rich beached oak...

A spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, ormolu, brass, tortoiseshell, and blue stone two door cabinet. The cabinet is raised by striki...

French antique Boulle two doors cabinet. Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and turtle, bronze details outside. Inside the cabinet there are two shelves. Cabinet top is black mar...

French antique Napoleon III cabinet. Wood is black color polished surface, decorated with inlaid brass stripes, bronze details ourside and natural stone lazurite. Inside the cabine...

French antique Napoleon III cabinet. Wood is black color polished surface, decorated with inlaid brass decor and bronze details ourside. Inside the cabinet there are two shelves. ...

French antique Napoleon III vitrine cabinet is after renovation. Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and bronze details. Inside there are two glass shelves. Side parts are with perfe...

A magnificent rectangular black 2-door cabinet in Napoleon III style. Large and small details are gilt, bringing antique and luxurious looks. Brass medallions are centrally mounted on each door and also adorn the upper facade of the cabinet. The inside of the cabinet is divided into three horizontal shelves. At the bottom of the cabinet, there is a figure of a woman's mask, decorated with floral motifs, notably acanthus leaves and it is completed on the side with a rich ornamentation of gilded bronzes caryatides. The borders running along the cabinet are all gilt and engraved with beautiful patterns. On the two cabinet doors, there are two big figures encased in an oval border, representing Apollo, the god of music, and Hermes, the messenger of the gods. Both are the son of Zeus, and they are also frequently present in mythological tales about the other. When Hermes was just a toddler, he once left his cradle to steal the cattle of his half-brother Apollo. Apollo soon discovered that his flock was missing and began to search the surrounding area. Of course, Apollo was the god of prophecy, so he soon found out about the thief and furiously went to Mount Cyllene to find Hermes in his cave. He grabbed the infant and took him to Mount Olympus, to be judged by their master Zeus, the king of the gods. In front of Zeus, Hermes initially denied everything, but in the end, he had to confess. Zeus found the story quite amusing, so he did not punish Hermes, but only required him to return the flock. Hermes regretted what he had done and offered Apollo his lyre as a gift. The lyre was a musical instrument that Hermes had created all by himself from the shell of a turtle. To repay Hermes for his kindness, Apollo returned the gesture by giving Hermes a golden staff...