1740s Cabinets

A very nice and rare George II walnut cabinet on chest, the top section with mirror paneled door, and banded border concealing three adjustable shelves, the lower section fitted with...

Antique Hand-Made French Studded Safe with Original Hardware and Key. France, circa 1740. Heavy in weight and pre-French Revolution private safe from Mar...

Baroque cabinet with drawers made of baroque oak from 1740. A piece of furniture of very high quality Measurements in cm: H:257 W:152 D:52

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite and important antique George II circa 1740 Mulberry wood drinks cabinets depicting eagles he...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine Burr Walnut & Brass George II circa 1740 Library Bureau Bookcase with campaign handles A very good looking and well made piece, ...

A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / china cabinet. Of lovely, deep, rich color, patina and quality. George III period, circa 1760. The bold, detachable, swan-neck pediment carved with 'Gothic' open fretwork, spiral rosettes and a dentil cornice. The pediment is centred by a small platform below which is a fluted panel. The bookcase / china cabinet section with two, thirteen-pane glazed doors, with three original adjustable shelves with applied beadings for the display of china etc. The base with a pull-out writing section fitted with small drawers, two of which have secret releases. These secret drawers are faced with blind-fret 'Gothic' tracery, and centred by a carved, shaped arch. The base with three cock-beaded drawers, and raised on its original bracket feet which are faced with blind fret. This fine, sophisticated and well-proportioned example of a secretaire / secretary / cabinet / desk / bookcase is remarkable for having survived in its original state including all swan-neck handles and locks. Of superb quality, color, patination, and well figured throughout. With mahogany drawer linings: further confirmation of its quality. Measures: 42" wide (107 cm) 23" deep 58.5 cm) 95" high (241 cm) - without cartouche. A related antique bureau cabinet...

An 18th-century mahogany bureau cabinet of impressive architectural form and lovely rich color. George II period, circa 1740. The top surmounted by a bold architectural pediment and centered by a brass finial. The two arched panel doors reveal three adjustable shelves which have candle slides below them. Furthermore, the bureau section is fitted with a stepped interior. This has two secret compartments, drawers and pigeon holes, and the fall is conventionally supported on two lopers. Lined in the best quality English oak. The blind doors of this Georgian cabinet have well-figured mahogany panels of very good rich color which reflect beautifully in the candle light. The chamfered and arched doors display a further level of sophistication and quality. The beautifully-drawn arched pediment is in perfect proportion with the rest of the cabinet / bookcase. In excellent condition overall. Architectural furniture designs on the continent commenced with the arrival of the Renaissance, and they have their origins in Roman and Greek architecture. Nb. Bureau bookcases display books, china or silver behind glazed doors, but are described more accurately as bureau cabinets when they are fitted with blind doors. We often refer to antique bookcases / cabinets as ''secretary desks'' in the US. Information on pediments: 'Illustrated Dictionary...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1740 Continental panelled oak arched top cupboard A very rare find, all original with period fittings, there are some old r...

Mexican cabinet, 17th century This piece of furniture has integrated tortoiseshell and pearl shell marquetry representing geometric and floral motifs, it consists of three trapezoid...

An outstanding 18th Century Danish paint decorated and profusely carved kas or armoire, the double domed to with rich faux marble arched cove moldings, the front with two applied car...