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Material: Purpleheart
Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes
Located in London, GB
A Truly Magnificent 19th century Secre´taire a` Abattant by Maison Rogie´ of Paris After the original in the Wallace Collection, London, made in 1777 by Pierre-Antoine Foullet Con...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes
Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes

Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes

$621,829
Rare Pair of 19th Century Cabinets by Grohé with a Noble Italian Provenance
Located in London, GB
An Important Pair of Cabinets By Grohé Frères of Paris From a Noble Genoese Family Constructed primarily from matched tulipwood throughout, with purpleheart and bois de rose bandin...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Pair of 19th Century Cabinets by Grohé with a Noble Italian Provenance
Rare Pair of 19th Century Cabinets by Grohé with a Noble Italian Provenance

Rare Pair of 19th Century Cabinets by Grohé with a Noble Italian Provenance

$200,751 / set
Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
An Exceptionally Rare Secrétaire à Abattant After the designs of Jean-Henri Riesener for Marie Antoinette By Paul Sormani of Paris Of upright rectangular form with canted corners a...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani
Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani

Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani

$269,459
19th Century, Louis XV Revival Ormolu-Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in London, by appointment only
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...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century, Louis XV Revival Ormolu-Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Diehl
19th Century, Louis XV Revival Ormolu-Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Diehl

19th Century, Louis XV Revival Ormolu-Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Diehl

$62,182
Maurice Dufrene cabinet in purpleheart and kingwood
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco cabinet, circa 1925, by MAURICE DUFRENE in purpleheart, kingwood, and ebony. Marquetry in exotic hardwoods and mother-of-pearl. The interior is in maple burl....
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Kingwood, Maple, Purpleheart, Burl

Maurice Dufrene cabinet in purpleheart and kingwood
Maurice Dufrene cabinet in purpleheart and kingwood

Maurice Dufrene cabinet in purpleheart and kingwood

$55,000
Pair of 19th Century French Floral Marquetry Cabinets with Carrara Marble Tops
Located in London, GB
A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Meubles d'Appui Constructed from a striking burr walnut, with marquetry inlays of various specimen woods including harewood, boxwood and sycamore, with amaranth crossbanding and decorated with ormolu mounts; both cabinets of rectangular outline with concave sides inlaid with a geometric floral trellis design; the whole supported on tapering toupie feet; the central door with an oval marquetry plaque...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Floral Marquetry Cabinets with Carrara Marble Tops
Pair of 19th Century French Floral Marquetry Cabinets with Carrara Marble Tops

Pair of 19th Century French Floral Marquetry Cabinets with Carrara Marble Tops

$62,182 / set
Important 19th Century Amboyna and Purpleheart Cabinet by Henry Dasson of Paris
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
An important side cabinet By Henry Dasson Constructed in amboyna and purpleheart, with ebony and boxwood stringing, dressed with fine ormolu mounts. Rising from tapering and bron...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Important 19th Century Amboyna and Purpleheart Cabinet by Henry Dasson of Paris
Important 19th Century Amboyna and Purpleheart Cabinet by Henry Dasson of Paris

Important 19th Century Amboyna and Purpleheart Cabinet by Henry Dasson of Paris

$255,640
Unrivalled Pair of 19th Century Cabinets with Lacquer Panels
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
A Fine Pair of Cabinets by Henry Dasson Constructed in amaranth and amboyna, and dressed with high quality ormolu bronze mounts, and Verdun Breccia marble platforms; rising from ta...
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1880s French Antique Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Breccia Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Unrivalled Pair of 19th Century Cabinets with Lacquer Panels
Unrivalled Pair of 19th Century Cabinets with Lacquer Panels

Unrivalled Pair of 19th Century Cabinets with Lacquer Panels

$241,822 / set
English Regency Period Secrétaire Cabinet with Egyptian Motifs
By George Oakley
Located in London, GB
A secrétaire cabinet of the Regency period Firmly attributed to George Oakley. Constructed in a finely faded and patinated goncalo alvez, having holly and purple heart stringing;...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Purpleheart, Satinwood, Holly

English Regency Period Secrétaire Cabinet with Egyptian Motifs
English Regency Period Secrétaire Cabinet with Egyptian Motifs

English Regency Period Secrétaire Cabinet with Egyptian Motifs

$52,510
Pair of English Display Cabinets in the Renaissance Revival Style
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique display cabinets, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster Constructed in mahogany, ebonized mahogany, purpleheart, b...
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of English Display Cabinets in the Renaissance Revival Style
Pair of English Display Cabinets in the Renaissance Revival Style

Pair of English Display Cabinets in the Renaissance Revival Style

$207,276 / set
Handcrafted Collectors / Curiosity Cabinet, One-Off
Located in London, GB
This curiosity / collectors cabinet is a one-off piece designed to house those most precious items, memories and objects. The cabinet contains 3 equal size spaces for safely storing larger objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Purpleheart, Ash

Handcrafted Collectors / Curiosity Cabinet, One-Off
Handcrafted Collectors / Curiosity Cabinet, One-Off

Handcrafted Collectors / Curiosity Cabinet, One-Off

$8,843
Pair of English 19th Century Porcelain-Mounted Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Porcelain-Mounted Pier Cabinets The English-made side cabinets with fixed-shelved interior constructed from rare amboyna with purpleheart crossbanding and boxwood strin...
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19th Century English Antique Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of English 19th Century Porcelain-Mounted Cabinets
Pair of English 19th Century Porcelain-Mounted Cabinets

Pair of English 19th Century Porcelain-Mounted Cabinets

$62,182 / set
Lahalle et Levard Side Table/Small Cabinet with Marquetry Drawers
By Lahalle et Levard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Classic French Art Deco side table/small cabinet by Lahalle et Levard, circa 1920. 19.5” wide x 12” deep x 26” high, in purple heart, boxwood, other exotic hardwoods, mother-of...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Lahalle et Levard Side Table/Small Cabinet with Marquetry Drawers
Lahalle et Levard Side Table/Small Cabinet with Marquetry Drawers

Lahalle et Levard Side Table/Small Cabinet with Marquetry Drawers

$39,500
Writing Desk ‘Landscape’ by Frédérique Domergue, Limited Edition
By Frédérique Domergue
Located in PARIS, FR
This writing desk is fully clad in titanium, except for the storage space whose two small compartments are crafted from amaranth, a precious hardwood known for its purple hue. A removable top makes it easy to switch up the decor: the flip side is a small tableau composed of sheets of zinc and bronze that have been oxidized and weathered to a handsome patina. The top side is titanium. Dimensions : L 120 cm x H 80 cm x D 35 cm // L 39.37 in x H 31.49 in x D 13.78 in. One of a kind. Available now. Over nearly 20 years, French artist Frédérique Domergue...
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2010s French Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Zinc

Writing Desk ‘Landscape’ by Frédérique Domergue, Limited Edition
Writing Desk ‘Landscape’ by Frédérique Domergue, Limited Edition

Writing Desk ‘Landscape’ by Frédérique Domergue, Limited Edition

$11,536 / item
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Pair of 19th Century Boulle Pier Cabinets
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19th Century French Neoclassical Bar ~ Counter with Carrara Marble Top

19th Century French Neoclassical Bar ~ Counter with Carrara Marble Top

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H 42 in W 71 in D 21 in
French 19th Century Side Cabinet, Signed Paul Sormani
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Located in Brighton, Sussex
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$10,363
H 35.83 in W 25.99 in D 17.33 in
art deco French wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène from the 1930s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Purpleheart Cabinets

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art deco French wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène from the 1930s
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H 82.68 in W 71.66 in D 21.66 in
Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrines by Paul Sormani
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Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Demilune Vitrines By Paul Sormani Paul Sormani Each with balustrade galleries and raised on spiral decorat...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Purpleheart Cabinets

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Bronze, Ormolu

Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrines by Paul Sormani
Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrines by Paul Sormani

Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrines by Paul Sormani

$115,000 / set
H 75 in W 30 in D 18 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XV style ormolu mounted writing desk French, Late 19th Century Height 100cm, width 121cm, depth 66cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this writing desk i...
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Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
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19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk

$20,727
H 39.38 in W 47.64 in D 25.99 in
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Located in Tarry Town, NY
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Materials

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19th Century Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet

$10,800
H 90 in W 60 in D 19 in
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Located in Stockbridge, GA
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Walnut

French 19th Century Bar Cabinet
French 19th Century Bar Cabinet

French 19th Century Bar Cabinet

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H 36 in W 20 in D 13.25 in
19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
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19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts

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H 51.25 in W 27.75 in D 15 in
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By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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H 41.5 in W 43.25 in D 22 in
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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
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Kingwood

19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk

19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk

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H 46 in W 40 in D 23 in
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George IV Side Cabinet Attributed To Robert Hume
Located in London, GB
A RARE GEORGE IV ORMOLU-MOUNTED AMARANTH AND EBONY SIDE CABINET ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT HUME, CIRCA 1825. The black slate top inlaid with a panel of alabaster bordered by jasper and gi...
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19th Century Antique Purpleheart Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

George IV Side Cabinet Attributed To Robert Hume
George IV Side Cabinet Attributed To Robert Hume

George IV Side Cabinet Attributed To Robert Hume

H 35 in W 42.5 in D 10.75 in
19th Century French Pedestal Cabinet with Carrara Marble Top by Befort Jeune
By Befort Jeune
Located in London, GB
A splendid side cabinet By Mathieu Befort, dit Befort Jeune of Paris Constructed in amaranth, with gilt bronze mounts, rising from bracket feet, the cabinet having a lockable doo...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Purpleheart Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century French Pedestal Cabinet with Carrara Marble Top by Befort Jeune
19th Century French Pedestal Cabinet with Carrara Marble Top by Befort Jeune

19th Century French Pedestal Cabinet with Carrara Marble Top by Befort Jeune

H 35.5 in W 18 in D 13 in
Exceptionally Rare Thuya and Ormolu Writing Secrétaire of the late 19th Century
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
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Ormolu, Bronze

Exceptionally Rare Thuya and Ormolu Writing Secrétaire of the late 19th Century
Exceptionally Rare Thuya and Ormolu Writing Secrétaire of the late 19th Century

Exceptionally Rare Thuya and Ormolu Writing Secrétaire of the late 19th Century

H 54.5 in W 40.5 in D 17 in
19th Century Pair of Kingwood and Ormolu Cabinets of the Napoleon III Period
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
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H 52 in W 65 in D 19.5 in

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