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Material: Metal
Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Display Case or Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous quality Edwardian mahogany two door display case or bookcase, with gorgeous patination, marquetry detail and fine line inlay throughout. The broken swan neck pediment raised over moulded cornice with a lovely centred marquetry round fan motif detail, above twin astragal glazed panel doors with decorative brass escutcheon and key, opening to lined, shelved interior. Raised over a moulded, crossbanded table top above frieze with two cross banded drawers with brass swan neck handles, supported on elegant square tapering leg conjoined with concave undertier, terminating on spade foot...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Florence Knoll Style Credenza with Matching File Cabinet by by Giacomo Buzzitta
By Stow Davis
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful credenza with matching file cabinet designed by Giacomo Buzzittan for Stow Davis. The matching set has Carrara marble tops, black lacquer cabinets with chromed steel bases ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Steel
Pair of Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Commodes
Located in London, GB
Pair of Neoclassical style malachite and gilt bronze commodes
French, 20th century
Measures: Height 87cm, width 84cm, depth 38cm
This superb p...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Metal Cabinets
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Vernis Martin French Curio Cabinet Bronze Mounts and Hand Painted Panels
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Distressed paint but structurally sound and tight, Vernis Martin vitrine with hand painted panels, bronze mounts and curved glass. Has working lockset & key. Three glass shelves all ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Spanish Walnut Cabinet
Located in Burton, TX
This 17th century Spanish Cabinet was hand carved from old growth walnut. The piece features a hand carved crown over 4 doors and two draw...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A palatial and superb early 20th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XVI style Mahogany Vitrine by François Linke
François Linke
The arched top with scrolled corners and centered by a laurel wreath and crossed acanthus branches, above a central large door at top by a lyre on drapery-covered plinth, flanked by scrolling acanthus, with a smaller door to each side hung with floral swags and with central oval plate, the divides cast with a slender flower-filled vase, the interior with adjustable shelves and drawers to the bottom, on shaped foliate-cast plinth and acanthus-capped tapering feet.
Inscribed F. Linke to the top right bronze mount and stamped “C LINKE” on the back of the locks.
Linke was born in Pankraz in Bohemia and was celebrated by the French as one of the greatest ébénistes of meubles de style at the turn of the century. He began his apprenticeship with a Bohemian master at the age of thirteen. Four years later, he toured Austria, settling and working in Vienna for two years. Linke arrived in Paris in 1875, and by 1881 he had established his own small workshop at 170 rue du Faubourg St. Antoine. Taking 18th century styles as his starting point and adapting earlier styles to contemporary taste, Linke produced fine quality furniture, steadily expanding his business during the next 20 years. He firmly established his reputation after receiving a gold medal at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1900 for his extraordinary Grand Bureau. He continued to use international fairs as a means of exploring new markets, exhibiting at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, the Liege in Belgium and the 1908 Franco-British exhibition in London. Linke’s highly original designs sprang from the Régence and Rococo styles but were imbued with something quite new – Rococo curves were laden with gilt-bronze sculptural mounts in the tradition of A.-C. Boulle (1642-1732) or Charles Cressent (1685-1758). Stylistically, the new designs still adhered to the Rococo; the novelty, however, was Linke’s fusion of the Rococo with the liveliness and the fluidity of the ‘art nouveau’. The Revue called Linke’s creations entierement nouveau, and continued to say that ‘Linke’s stand...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Metal Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French parquetry Cabinet Armoire by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cabinet with parquetry design by Jules Leleu Paris, Model no. 4178. Designed in 1951 and this example is dated to 1953. Functioning as an Armoire for wardrobe, the cabinet fe...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
$20,000 Sale Price
33% Off
Murano Glass and Brass Side Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano glass and brass side cabinet, in green and golden reflections.
Wood interior, and a shelf inside for storage.
Category
Late 20th Century European Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Luciano Frigerio Console or Cabinet Set, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Rare console or cabinet set by Luciano Frigerio composed of a large central console and two smaller cabinets which can be used with the larger piece or interdependently. All pieces f...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Arts and Crafts Nutwood Bedside Cabinets / Nightstands with Marble Tops
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect pair of antique European nightstands, similar to the American Mission style.
If you are looking for a pair of truly timeless and ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Metal Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mobile Radio and Turntable, Grundig, Germany 1968
By Grundig
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Model: Rossini 2 Alltransistor - Grundig Radio-Vertrieb, RVF
Producer/Brand: Grundig (Radio-Vertrieb, RVF, Radiowerke)
Country: Germany
Year: 1968/1969
...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Spectacular Chinoiserie Asian Tall Linen Cabinet
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning well-carved walnut Chinoiserie decorated China closet cabinet. We love everything about this beautifully decorated Chinese linen cabinet from t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Gianfranco Frattini, Unique Sideboard, Rosewood, Leather, Steel, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A unique custom order rosewood, steel and leather cabinet or sideboard. designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy, 1950s.
All sides finished with leather, enab...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Metal Cabinets
Materials
Steel
BRIDGES Arch Small Cabinet by Muller Van Severen for BD Barcelona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bridges is a collection of cabinets designed by Muller Van Severen. MVS developed the cabinets from their series of ‘Wave’ vases. The vase silhouettes were brought into handmade cabi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Metal Cabinets
Materials
Metal
18th Century Flemish Collectors Cabinet with Ebonized Case & Brass Handles
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an 18th century Flemish ebonized collectors cabinet with hinged locking top and two front doors with faux red tortoise shell interior lining, opening to a velvet li...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Eight Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Italian cabinet on table. Beautiful Neoclassical style with six drawers in the high cabinet and two drawers in the table. In the sides table has a hidden compartment.
Measures: he...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Metal Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Bicoloured Cabinet By Willy Van Der Meeren For Tubax
Located in London, London
Cabinet or wardrobe
By Willy Van der Meeren
For Tubax
Two sliding metal doors - yellow and grey
Wooden sides
Black metal frame
Tapering wooden handles
Hanging rail and shelve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Metal Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
17th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak and Ebony Inlay Four-Door Cabinet Dated 1660
Located in Casteren, NL
This extraordinary cabinet is made of the finest watered oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age”
It is a four-door cab...
Category
Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Space Age Dry Bar Cart Stainless Steel and Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Dry bar cart cabinet in stainless steel, metal chrome, smoke glass. interior black lacquered, the bar is mounted on wheels. Famous design like Mario Sabo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Stainless Steel
Large Second Empire Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Large second Empire gilt bronze and marquetry display cabinet
French, late 19th Century
Measures: Height 271cm, width 235cm, depth 52cm
...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
small Industrial cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial cabinet from the 70s, made of iron. With four drawers and a shelf on the inside and a flap on the top. Treated against rust and finished with clear lacquer.
Category
1970s German Industrial Vintage Metal Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Helios Cabinet in Makassar Ebony with Handle in Corno Italiano, Mod. 7015EBL
Located in Recanati, Macerata
A handsome housing for your prized belongings, the Helios horizontal cabinet is masterfully crafted from Makassar ebony veneer with lacquered gloss finish. A central backlit handle i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Mahogany Shop Counter Display Cabin
Located in Ware, GB
This large and impressive glass cabinet is made from mahogany with glass sides and top.
The original 19th Century unit has 2 sets of double cabinet doors and the central section is ...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s cabinet by Pierre-Paul Montagnac. Model exhibited at the 1945 Salon d'Automne.
This cabinet is a masterpiece of French cabinet-making designed by Pierre-Paul Montagnac....
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Brent Bar Cabinet
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
Testament to the beauty of natural wood, the Brent Bar Cabinet is made in stunning Macassar ebony, with carefully placed panels that exalt the wood's veins. Standing on flared legs i...
Category
2010s Italian Metal Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$23,305 / item
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This image showcases a magnificent Boulle commode from the Napoleon III period, dating to the mid-19th century. It is an exceptional example of French craftsmanship, distinguished by...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Danish carpenter made chrome and walnut cabinet, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large cabinet/wardrobe by unknown Danish designer and manufacturer. Made around the 1960s. Very nice quality and high level of crafts in all details. beautiful book matched walnut ve...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Metal Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet by Maple & Co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in Suffolk, GB
Edwardian inlaid mahogany display cabinet by Maple & Co., with a shaped inlaid top, two astragal glazed doors with beveled edge glass, six adjustable glass shelves, beveled edge mirr...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,723 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinet Jacques Émile Ruhlmann Style
Located in New York, NY
This French Art Deco cabinet is done in the style of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, a French furniture designer, who was one of the most important figures in the Art Deco movements. It is from 1925-1930 and is made of rosewood with enamel and brass. It has a vibrant front and inside are three curved shelves...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Liberty & Co. A Slim Arts & Crafts Walnut Bookcase with Stylised Copper Hinges
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. A Slim Arts & Crafts walnut bookcase with open upper shelves and cupboards below with stylised brass hinges.
Measurements are to the cornice.
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th Century Napoleon III Period ebony, brass and ormolu Cabinet à Hauteur d'Appui, attributed to Befort Jeune. The Boulle cabinet is ...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Pair of Refinished John Clingman for Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Walnut & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by John Clingman, this line of furniture was produced by John Widdicomb. Made with solid walnut panels throughout, these dressers have been refi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass cabinet and console designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maheshwar Cabinet in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Maheshwar Cabinet in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Unfurling ceaselessly, India discovers its eternal muse in the realm of textiles. From the liquid silks of the South to the intricat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$15,760 / item
Vintage Asian Rosewood Tansu Chest Nightstand or End Table with Brass Hardware
By James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This unique, petite Asian chest is made of rosewood and decorated with ornate Korean brass. The combination of the richly figured rosewood grain and detailed brass ornaments give thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Antoine Et Manuel Cabinet 'Tout Va Bien' White by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet designed by Antonie et Manuel in 2009, manufactured by BD in Barcelona.
This cabinet designed by Antoine and Manuel and edited by BD is a su...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Metal Cabinets
Materials
Other
Milione Cabinet, in Canaletto Walnut and Brass, by DebonaDemeo for Medulum
By Debonademeo
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The famous travel tales by Marco Polo, entitled Il Milione, relate the story
of Venice encountering the Orient, whose cultural influences found their highest
expression in architectu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$6,696 Sale Price / item
20% Off
L Wall Shelf Console in Waxed and Polished Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
L-wall shelf in half inch thick aluminum plate. Digitally cut aluminum plates intersect and are fused with recessed welds that are ground smooth. Plates are hand finished and waxed. ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Metal Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Adams Style Paint Decorated Display Cabinet China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 82 in Width: 48in Depth: 17 1/2 in
This antique 19th century English Adams style curio cabinet vitrine is made of the highest quality! If you look at the photos...
Category
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tako Wall Mounted Console by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Tako Wall Mounted Console by De Castelli
Dimensions: W 220 x D 41 x H 35 cm
Materials: DeErosion Brass, Natural Oak Wood
Copper and Stainless Steel versions are available. One drawer...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$14,559 / item
Chrome, Smoked Glass and Wood Bookshelf Étagère Gallotti & Radice, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Bookshelf étagère cabinet by Gallotti & Radice, featuring chrome borders and two smoked glass columns with shelves linked together by wooden shelves. Italy, circa 1970.
The bottom s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Burmese Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental manuscript cabinet is from Rangoon, Burma and made from teak wood, lacquer, and gold leaf. This manuscript cabinet features its orig...
Category
Mid-19th Century Burmese Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,500 Sale Price
79% Off
Pair of T-H Robsjohn-Gibbings Cabinets for Sarifdis of Athens
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful pair of bleached walnut and gilt brass two-door cabinets by T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens. Labelled.
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Dovetail for Sonos Vinyl Storage Cabinet 3 x 2.5 with Equipment Shelf
Located in Nyack, NY
Our Dovetail Vinyl storage cabinets with equipment shelves are sized to fit the most popular Sonos speakers and works with Sonos one, play 1, play 3, play 5, Beam, Playbase & Playbar. The drawers in our Dovetail cabinets...
Category
2010s American Modern Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Nickel and Steel Aseptic Dental Cabinet, Lee S. Smith Co., circa 1920
By Lee S. Smith & Son 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extraordinary medical cabinet with all operable doors and drawers and original brass latches glass knobs. Amazing patina / finish..Two lower doors and two bevel glass doors with 6 swinging drawers/trays ..gREAT SIZE ,Proportion,, Fantastic Victorian or Steampunk appeal. Original brass tags...
Category
1920s American Industrial Vintage Metal Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Large Korean Head Side Chest Morijang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely crafted Korean Morijang chest dated to the late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty. "Morijang" was traditionally used to keep house valuables such as jewelries an...
Category
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Asian Marquetry Tansu Table Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Asian marquetry Tansu table cabinet is a masterful blend of craftsmanship and functionality. The intricate marquetry inlays form stunning geometric patterns, b...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Danish Art Deco Chrome and Glass Display Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large Danish art deco glass and chromed brass lighted display / storage cabinet.
Freestanding with glass on all four sides. Four glass shelves and a wooden "floor". Black painted b...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Cabinet in Original Dark Yellow Lacquer, Shandong, China, 1850 -1870
Located in Kastrup, DK
Cabinet in original dark yellow lacquer with beautiful age-related patina.
The top a pair of doors with bars, opens up double, bottom with four doors.
Original cabinet with patina...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Dutch Glass Front Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th century Dutch cabinet is perfect for any setting. The upper portion features a single glass nine pane door with a brass pull and g...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Empire Danish Glass Cabinet, Bookcase in Mahogany with Bronze Details
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant late Empire 4 doors glass and wood cabinet, bookcase in mahogany.
Pair of locking paned glass doors sitting atop pair of locking wood d...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Millionaire Jewelry Safe - Hand-Crafted Gold Plate Brass - Boca do Lobo
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
The Millionaire Jewelry Safe - a compact and portable rendition of the iconic Millionaire Safe. Inspired by the allure of the California Gold Rush,...
Category
2010s Portuguese Metal Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Stainless Steel
$14,985 Sale Price / item
25% Off
USM Haller Brown Unit in Stock
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
different compartments.
Two desks.
Category
2010s Swiss Metal Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Chrome Armoire Wardrobe Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin burl and chrome armoire/wardrobe. This piece is very rare and hard to find, this is the 1st time we have ever had one. It is in wonderful vintage...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
$5,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Large Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Located in Singapore, SG
Originally a black lacquer cabinet, but much of the lacquer have peeled off, revealing the lovely wood underneath. Only the middle doors open, the panels on the left and right are se...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese 19th century miniature lacquer chest with waterfall. Late Edo to early Meiji period lacquer chest (mid to late 19th century) with two characters on the front reading Nuno an...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Antique Kingwood, Gilt Bronze and Vernis Martin Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Antique kingwood, gilt bronze and vernis Martin side cabinet
French, 19th Century
Height 116cm, width 97cm, depth 44cm
This kingwood cabinet is an exquisite piece of antique Fren...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly important secrétaire-cabinet was crafted for and specially ordered by King George I for the British Ambassador to Russia. From its craftsmanship and materials to its exceptional artistry, it is a work of royal and historic significance that exudes power in each and every detail. The broken pediment at its apex features the simplified royal coat of arms bearing the king’s crown, while the interior is adorned by portraits of the British Royal Family. Placed within the ambassador’s St. Petersburg home, this entirely unique piece of furniture would have been a potent reminder of England's grandeur and political importance.
Relations between England and Russia during this period were at an all-time high. Peter the Great had traveled to England in 1698 as part of his widely known “Grand Embassy” tour, wherein he attempted to gain foreign support against the Ottoman Empire. He spent a period of nearly four months there, meeting with King William III and his court on numerous occasions. Noted academic Arthur MacGregor wrote concerning the impact of the trip, “For two decades following Peter's visit, British influence in Russia reached a peak. It manifested itself in social custom, in craft practice and in ships and naval organization... it reached a significant sector of the population before relations cooled once again and the two nations pulled back from this era of unprecedented cordiality.”
First and foremost, however, it is a reminder of British might and influence. By the reign of King George I, England had come into its own as a world power. Unique in its design, this cabinet is a reflection of the country’s might. It is crafted from the highest-quality solid walnut and burr walnut adorned by gilded lock plates and engraved hinges. The presence of ormolu at its apex and lining the doors was a rarity for this period, and its addition makes manifest the importance of the design.
The outer doors open to reveal multiple interiors, including fifteen separate drawers around a central cupboard; the cupboard doors each bear mezzotint portraits of George I and his father, Ernest Augustus, Elector of Hanover. An etching after the portrait of George I dating to circa 1716 is in London’s Royal Academy. A second, inner pair of doors are adorned by mezzotints of the Prince and Princess of Wales (later Queen Caroline and George II), which are both after portraits by Sir Godfrey Kneller dated 1716 in the Royal Collection. A final portrait is revealed on the very interior of the cabinet, where a mezzotint of Frederick, Anne, Amelia and Caroline, children of the Prince of Wales, resides. An etching (circa 1715-1720) after this portrait can be found in the National Portrait Gallery (London).
Apart from its abundance of royal portraiture, the cabinet features stunning painted decoration, including floral designs as well as clouds, birds and trees in a bucolic motif reminiscent of Eden. Its lower portion is a study in both form and function, featuring a fitted secrétaire-drawer above three additional drawers for storage. The cabinet appears in The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture by R. Edwards from 1964, a text that is regarded as the bible of British furniture design. Edwards describes it as a “writing cabinet...given by George I to the British Ambassador at the Russian court.”
The cabinet was likely made for the 18th-century German diplomat and writer Friedrich Christian Weber, who represented English interests at the Russian court from 1714 until 1719. Although Weber’s tenure as ambassador was relatively short, while in St. Petersburg, he authored his account entitled Das veraenderte Russland (The Present State of Russia), which was published in three volumes in 1721, 1739 and 1740. It may, however, also have been made for George Douglas, 2nd Earl of Dumbarton, who served as ambassador alongside Weber in 1716. Diplomatic relations ceased between the two countries in 1721.
In 1928, the cabinet appeared for sale at the International Exhibition of Antiques & Works of Art in Olympia. It had previously been in the collection of the Woltner family of Bordeaux, the celebrated vintners who owned the estate Château Laville Haut-Brion and produced wine of the same name. According to the family, Monsieur Woltner was given the cabinet as a gift from an aunt who lived in Russia for many years. After leaving the Woltner collection, the cabinet was acquired by William Berry...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Talitha Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Global glamour. Our Talitha Collection is crafted from nickel-plated metal with hand-stamped patterns applied to Minimalist, modernist forms. The surface is reminiscent of silver lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Metal Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
$4,200
1970s Italian Renato Zevi Smoked Glass & Chrome Display or Drinks Cabinet
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, England
An Italian smoked glass, chromed-silver and chromed-brass display or drinks cabinet designed by Renato Zevi during the 1970s. The Hollywood Regency style cabinet has three fixed smo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Metal Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$1,369 Sale Price
39% Off
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