18th Century and Earlier Cabinets

The Marot cabinet A Magnificent Walnut Burr Cabinet on stand or 'kruisvoetkabinet' in the style of Daniel Marot Circa 1720, probably made for George Clifford III in Amsterdam or the Hague The cabinet is one of the rarest examples of a so-called Kruisvoetkabinet, which is translated to Cabinet on stand. The cabinet is raised on a stand with eight legs and tree drawers. Below the drawers and on the sides are five carved ornaments. The hollow formed corners are mounted with carved ornaments too. The upper part of the cabinet has two doors decorated with panels and on each door two carved ornaments in Marot style. The cabinet has a double dome top.The interior of the cabinet has tree shelves and five drawers. The brass fittings and handles are original and finished with gilt lacquer. The cabinet is made of oak and veneered with burr walnut. The carvings, turned parts and the ball feet are made of solid walnut. This cabinet is a unique piece of Dutch furniture. Cabinets on stand became popular in the third quarter of the 17th century and were made until the second quarter of the 18th century. Most of the dutch cabinets on stand...

Rare collector Scandinavian two-parts bureau with double doors in top. Inside doors with original glass. Circa 1790 H. 206 H-open. 68 W. 119 D. 54 D-open...

Exceptional Swedish 18th Century cabinet in its untouched and original paintwork. This superb piece features a wonderfully carved pediment that sits above two beautiful doors that are etched with floral details throughout. The two doors open to reveal shelves that are spacious in both height and depth, perfect for storing bedding or plates. Below are two small drawers and two long drawers which both open with ease. The whole stands on six ball...

Two-door miniature top furniture with two-drawer dresser base and broken pediment top. The body is veneered in walnut and has brass fittings. The interior consists of one shelf and t...

A fine quality 18th Century hand-carved and hand-painted two body buffet built by skilled artisans from Pays de Caux, Normandy, France, circa 1820. Intricately carved. This Cauchois buffet from the end of the 18th century comes from the prominent Vanderbilt Estate...

A 18th century, dark-grey antique Swedish Gustavian three part bureau, secretaire made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The arched upper section of the Scandinavi...

Renaissance cabinet with a quill-feather decor. ORIGIN: FRANCE PERIOD: 16th CENTURY Height : 162 cm Length : 134 cm Depth : 54.5 cm Blond w...

16th Century Period Renaissance Tuscan Walnut Credenzino Italian 16th/17th century Renaissance walnut small Credenza with a rectangular top above a single drawer centered over a s...

18th Century George II Chippendale Period two-door mahogany Glazed bookcase, circa 1750 The concave cornice sits above a pair of glazed doors. The antique glass is divided by moul...

A fine quality small-sized Chippendale period Cuban mahogany chest of drawers. Late George II period, mid 18th century, circa 1760. This is ...

Small renaissance cabinet from Lyon. ORIGIN: FRANCE, SCHOOL OF LYON PERIOD: 16th CENTURY Height:151cm Depth: 120cm Length: 54cm Walnut ...

Elegant Louis XVI cherrywood secrétaire cabinet.

Italian Neoclassical gilt carved wood and painted arched glass display case with flanking acorn finials, bell flowers, original glass, interior adjustable shelves, and resting on cla...

Monumental German Eclesiastical cabinet of the 18th century Measures: 200cm x 140cm x 60cm Original condition.

A charming Provincial Louis XV period confiturier with beautifully aged rich patina. Hand-crafted of solid fruitwood, likely cherry-wood case and a thick walnut slab top with front and side serpentine shaped molded edge, over a rectangular solid wooden case with quality pegged joinery, a single key locking large cabinet door adorded with raised panel, ornate escutcheon plate and original iron lock, opening to a spacious interior fitted with later added shelf, flanked by paneled sides, a plank boarded back, over gently curving scalloped apron, rising on shaped bracket feet. circa 1770 As warm and attractive as it is functional, originally used to house confit pots, which were clay vessels for jams and preserves, this versatile piece is the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses in today's contemporary interiors, including use as a side cabinet, kitchen pantry cupboard...

Swedish baroque cabinet in painted redwood made during the mid 1700s. The paint is from the mid 1800s and the cabinet has wrought iron hardware with the original locks. Made with two...

What a charming, small buffet this is. It's circa 1700 from Tuscany in Italy. It's has a beautiful faded painted front doors with ancient ruins often seen on the island of Sicily or ...

A Swedish Baroque period painted wood two-part cabinet from the mid 18th century, with angular pediment, four doors, inner shelves and ogee bracket feet. Created in Sweden during the...

A superb late 17th century Spanish tortoiseshell and ormolu mounted cabinet on stand. The central architectural door opens to reveal a mirrored theatre. The stand a 19th century one ...

Small cabinet by L’ecole De Fontainebleau Incrusted with marble tablets Origin : VAL-DE-LOIRE, France Period : 16th century Measures: Height : 170...

An exceptional unusual period Baroque corner cabinet, carved pediment, decorative detailing to all the doors, original hinges and locks in tinned iron, measurement from the corner al...

Surprising and rare Louis XVI secretary in cherrywood from the 18th century Uncommon secretary given its large size of 1m74 and its very beautiful interior Very beautiful patina an...

An early antique Continental reliquary cabinet offers deeply carved oak construction with central foliate column having square display with acanthus ...

18th century Welsh oak dresser from England. The piece has lovely rich color and wonderful graining throughout. The crown sits atop gorgeous wide bac...

George I cabinet with elevation English, in mahogany and partridge's eye 18th Century. Top with two interior doors with drawers, door and bins. Bottom with two drawers and two bi...

An Italian hand-painted cabinet from the 18th century. This antique cabinets from Italy has a rectangular-shaped top which slightly overhangs the case below which is fitted with a si...

German; Baroque; leached walnut; three-door; cabinet; cupboard; German Design; Germany; 17th century; 18th century; A German Baroque leached walnut cupboard, carved and highly de...

An English Georgian mahogany secretary in three parts. The base opens to a hinged desk revealing a long shallow drawer above 2 short drawers on each side of...

With square top with gallery with hand holds over a drawer and pair of doors and lower drawer, raised on square legs. Bellevue Ave Newport estate.

Extremely rare 18th Century Italian Louis XV style six drawer jewelry chest enveloped with velvet, encrusted with hand made pink Capodimonte porcelain and bronze ormolu.

English Georgian Hepplewhite hanging Corner cupboard with glazed door and satinwood stringing and banding. This mahogany corner cabinet has gracefully curved flat glazing bars that a...

19th c. Kuruma tansu - cabinet on wheels. These were used to store belongings and the wheels made them easy to move outside during house fires, which were...

Gustavian two-parts bureau, richly carved, original hardware, lock and handles in both sides, circa 1790 - 1810 Measures: H. 194 H-open. 73 W. 122 D. 53 D-open. 95 D-top. 27 cm H. ...

Dutch oak cabinet on stand An exceptional late 17th-century Dutch oak cabinet-on-stand with an ornately carved interior, depicted in the Baroque man...

What a wonderful piece, full of character with the ornaments at the base and the putties carved in the wood.

An impressive and unusually tall Venetian black walnut and burled walnut secretary. The mirrored top cabinet doors opening to reveal a multi dr...

Set of 2 bookcases made in the 1950s/60s by an antique dealer in Turin, composed of 20th century elements (bookcases), covered with canvases painted...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important, Museum quality, Regency Rosewood & Italian Marble sideboard of monumental pro...

Early 18th century French provincial single door cabinet. Made predominantly of walnut and chestnut with an old blue gray painted finish. Good proportions with a single carved and pa...

A remarkable rather large 17th century French Louis XIII oak chest from Normandy with two drawers with iron pulls over two doors, and covered in hand-carved and turned elements. A f...

Title: French two-section cabinet. Date/Period: 18th century. Dimension: 248 x 146 x 66 cm. Materials: carved oak and other woods. Additional information: 18th century, in carved...

Fantastic and Rare display cabinet double dome Of English provenance, made of oak wood and walnut burl. Original hardware. No replacement work in either front or back. Cabinet in ex...

Renaissance cabinet from Burgundy Or Lyon Region Origin : Burgundy Or Lyon, France Period : Second Half 16th Century, C. 1580 Height : 209cm Length : 184cm Depth : 71cm Good condition Walnut wood, original keys and keyholes Around the middle of the 16th century the conception and ornamentation of French furniture evolves. The start of major building projects, such as the castle of Fontainebleau, gives artists a new impulse. Inventive and rich formulas are developed there, before spreading to all of Europe thanks to engravings and printed leaflets. Furthermore, Italian artists working on such construction sites bring French artists and patrons a renewed taste for the Antique. Regarding the art of furnitures, the most complex scenes and figures are drawn from illustrated books, ornament and emblem compendiums and engraving compilations. Rather than copying those images the artisans feed their inspiration and decline the motifs in numerous variations. The ornamental grammar marks a return to the Antique : palm leaf, acanthus, egg-and-dart, greek, scroll, fluted pilaster… It is in Primaticcio’s and Il Rosso’s stuccos made around 1540-1550 that we have to look for the origin of leather cut-outs, masks, chimaeras, harpies, sheathed figures, fruit and flower garlands that soon enrich every pieces of French furniture. The structure of the pieces of furniture also evolve thanks to the re discovery of Antique architectures, rigorously used as a model. This cabinet presents an imposing structure and a rich and original decor exemplifying the production of the late 16th century, infused with Italian, Antique and Fontainebleau influences. It stands on a moulded base ornate with palm leaves. It opens with four door-leaves and two drawers in the belt. Six whimsical terms divide the facade. The lower body is horizontally divided by three sheathed female terms. The two standing on the lateral posts are topped with fruits while the body is covered by acanthus leaves carved with precision, belted at the waist. The term standing on the central door-jamb is crowned with laurel leaves and is draped in the Antique fashion. A wincing mask hides the key hole. The two door-leaves are centred by a beautiful mask carved in a strong relief. They wear stylised feathered headdress and are set on draperies. Straps, leather scrolls, acanthus leaves and a shell are spread around the masks. The recessed panels are secured in frames ornate with acanthus leaves. The belt is flanked by two large mouldings enriched with variations of acanthus leaves. The drawers are carved with choux bourguignons and palm leaf motifs minutely executed. The consoles between each drawer bear tormented wincing masks, showing horns as if they were fauns or imps. The upper body is framed by two male terms characterised by a strong and nervous musculature, their manhood hidden by drapes secured thanks to a winged lion head. The term on the left appears to be younger and is wincing while the one on the right has a beard. The central female term brings contrast with her youth and sensuality. As it is the case on the lower body, the key hole is hidden behind the mouth of a faun’s mask placed on the drapes barely covering the intimacy of the caryatid. The panels of the upper body present an idealised architecture comprising pilasters and sinuous broken pediments. The pilasters are flanked by two satyrs with goat legs. In the centre appears an important lion mask. The terms of the upper body support the cornice. The entablature carries palm leaves and roses alternating as well as an egg-and-dart frieze. The cornice is adorned with acanthus motifs. On the sides, the carving is executed flat. A central rose is surrounded by scrolls, flowers and choux bourguignons. We can admire the variety of the elements employed. The artist vary with great genius many different ornamental motifs : palm leaf, egg-and-dart, laurel leaf, roses, scrolls … But the artist went even further as each profile and each face is individualised and presents different features. You can take a look at the faces of the satyrs flanking the upper body’s panels. The talent of the artist is undeniable. It makes no doubt the patron who commissioned this cabinet was an aesthete looking for the greatest quality. The artist who authored this cabinet had a great mastery of composition both in the general design and in the individual panels. They probably drew inspiration from engravings and drawings made especially for the making of this piece of furniture or not. They seem to be familiar with the style of Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Indeed, we can find in Du Cerceau’s engravings the same juxtapositions of leather cut-outs, masks and fruits. The terms and caryatids used on the facade could very well be inspired by his work as well. The cabinet-maker was also undoubtedly observant of Hugues Sambin, the most famous cabinet-maker and sculptor in the Burgundy of the time. Like Du Cerceau, Sambin left an important ensemble of models particularly useful for the design of cabinets. His publication De l’Oeuvre de la diversité des termes dont on use en architecture (1572) was an essential book for every artisan. All the motifs testify of the artisan’s high knowledge of forms as well as the precision of their tools : super imposition of ornamental elements, foliages, architectural cut-outs, flat and high reliefs alternating, palm leaves inscribed in circular spaces, wincing faces. It is also a testimony of the artisan’s familiarity with Italian and Fontainebleau productions. Because of the proficiency of the cabinet-maker in so many different models, this cabinet truly is a master-piece authored by the hand of an authentic master. The generous carvings executed with great rigour and virtuosity evoke an origin close to Burgundy and Lyon workshops. This cabinet was made by a master of the region during the Second French Renaissance. Literature BOCCADOR Jacqueline, Le mobilier français du Moyen-Âge à la Renaissance, Édition d’art Morelle Mayot, 1996 BOS Agnès (dir.), Mobilier du Moyen âge et de la Renaissance, La collection du musée du Louvre, Louvre éditions...

Unique, Massive Wardrobe from the 2nd Half of the 18th Century We present you a three-leaf piece of furniture with two drawers in the bottom section ...

This magnificent three-drawer bombe commode dates to the mid-18th century and exemplifies the Swedish Rococo furniture style. The commode has a pleasing curvilinear shape, a sinuous line drawn by the high knees, flared legs, and outward swell of its three drawers. The serpentine shape is characteristic of Swedish Rococo commodes, as is the distinctive parquetry veneer and thin gilt handles. Each of the three wide drawers is decorated with parquetry borders...

A charming George III yew wood, satinwood and floral marquetry bombe secretaire cabinet circa 1770 attributed to Ince and Mayhew. The shaped top has elegant eared corners above a pair of cupboard...

A Very Attractive Mid 18th Century, Georgian Mahogany Bureau bookcase Of Very Attractive, Rare, Small Proportions, With Dental Cornice Above Shaped Mirror Door Within Gilded Slip, Ov...

Beautiful rare large 17th century Italian Baroque Cabinet. In two parts with cabinet doors above and below and drawers in the middle. Carved with leaf design and cherubs or angels ar...

Fontainebleau renaissance cabinet bearing the Dodieu’s family coat-of-arms Origin : ILe De France, School of Fontainebleau Period : Second ...

18th Century Italian marquetry raised cabinet is a remarkable example of Old World craftsmanship with surprisingly modernistic and abstract qualities! Commissioned by a patron with t...

A Swedish early Gustavian period two-part wooden cabinet from the late 18th century, with original paint, carved accents, dentil molding, four doors and distressed patina. Created in...

Irish solid mahogany George II cabinet on stand or linen press, the upper doors with flame mahogany fielded panels opening to several pull-out shelves and with a pair of oak-lined dr...

A large, museum-quality, late-16th century, cedar, Venetian, cassone on its original stand ; the sea creature ornament probably drawn from De la Cosmographie Universelle, livre III, engraving 1550-1568 • This is the only, known, cassone of this type retaining its original stand. • The collection in Italy that it originally came from was a palazzo that it had reputedly been in for generations of the same family and this most likely why the stand has survived. • The decoration is very unusual, and delightful in the array of sea creatures depicted. The connection of the region with the sea is very strong. • The inner lid is very practical and can be used for display or serving. The interior offers masses of storage space which is particularly suitable for textiles being cedar which repels moths. • The cassone is a beautiful, rich colour and has developed a lustrous patina. • The cassone is Illustrated & discussed in discussed in ‘Woods in British Furniture Making’, (Bowett) c13 Provenance: Private collection, Mayorca. Private collection, Italy Related to: Cassone in V&A collection, no 4886-1858 Width 177 cm., 70 in., Height 87 cm., 34 ½ in. Depth 68 cm. 26 ½ in. With lid open 155 cm., 61 in “Late 16th and 17th century, London inventories confirm that cypress wood chests were relatively common in prosperous households. In 1598 there was a cypress chest in the hall of John Mason, a vintner, valued at 50 shillings. It was the most expensive piece of furniture in the house. Similarly there was a ‘fair cypress chest’ in the great chamber of Adrian Moore, haberdasher, in 1618, and a cypress chest worth £ 9 in the hall of Thomas Willis, a clotherworker in 1630. The chests were sometimes described as ‘great’ or ‘small’ but not otherwise described – presumably they were familiar to the compilers of the inventories. They were placed in halls, chambers and parlours, places where they would have been on prominent view. It is noteworthy that only the chests were imported and not, apparently, the wood. “ (p282, Cypress, Woods in British Furniture making) The decoration is very unusual, and delightful in the array of sea creatures depicted. The connection of the region with the sea is very strong. I have never seen one of these chests on its original stand. The collection in Italy that it came from was a palazzo that it had reputedly been in for generations of the same family and this most likely why the stand has survived. In practical terms, the stand makes the chest a comfortable height to use. The exterior of the chest is a beautiful, mellow colour and has developed a lustrous patina. The top comprises three planks faced with a shallow, cleated, moulded edge nailed on. The front retains its original hasp and lockplate and, as is commonly found, the lock has been removed but, unusually the original ring hinges have survived. The top opens to reveal an inner lid with ring hinges and a brass ring, revealing a large open storage compartment below, the bottom lined with an old fabric. The underside of the lid retains its original penwork and pierced decoration. The central panel depicts sea creatures, sharks, flatfish, monster fish, sea horses, Neptune and mermaids, probably drawn from De la Cosmographie Universelle, livre III, engraving 1550-1568. The panels either side depicting a crown, the sun and unicorns amongst stylised floral sprays. The surrounding naive penwork border features repeats of three naked ladies in the sea, a man wearing an animal mask with two dogs in a forest and a huntsman with two dogs. The floor of the inside of the cassone is upholstered in an 18th century red and yellow striped woven textile the colours of the Catalan flag. The front is decorated with pierced, silhouettes of beasts, trees and figures. The sides are plain with iron carrying handles. On its original stand, with similar decoration, and bearing a cartouche which would have been decorated with the arms of its original owner. Italian, last quarter of the 16th century. Condition Report : Old repair to bottom left moulding of top. Some hairline cracks to top. The hasp, lockplate and ring hinges are original, the lock has been removed. Handles probably 18th century. The inner lid was probably added in the 18th century and supporting mechanism in the 19th century. Exceptional original, lustrous colour and patina. Measures: Width 177 cm. 70 in., height 87 cm. 34 ½ in., depth 68 cm. 26 ½ in. The cassone was the principal piece of furniture in 16th century, Italy. These chests were made as bridal gifts for nobles and aristocrats from cedar specifically for storing their much prized and valued hangings, clothing and linens, as the wood repels moths and the sweet fragrance delicately scents fabrics. Consquently the cassone, as in this example might be decorated with the family coat of arms or with depictions of virtue and edifying episodes from the Bible. A young woman could not be allowed to enter marriage without some instruction. Later, many cassoni were taken apart so that the decorated front panel could be hung as a painting. The stand of this cassone has a cartouche that would have contained a painted coat of arms in the centre which shows that it was conceived for a noble family. Such cypress or cedar chests, incised in bas relief and pyrographically engraved, have long been associated with Venice and typically have a naïve decoration on the exterior. Literature: The 'cypress chests' containing 'arras, counterpoints, costely apparel, tents, and canopies, fine linen, Turkey cushions...

Late 17th century Dutch Coffer in Oak A 17th-century Dutch oak coffer with black painted panels, presented in a Baroque style. Dimension: H 69.5 x ...

An absolutely outstanding and exceptional Armoire A' Quatre Portes - 4 door Armoire from the Dolomite region of Italy. Expertly crafted with 4 doors and...

18th century walnut buffet from France with gorgeous burl walnut details throughout the piece. The top is banded and has a beveled edge, following down to hand paneled sides with sca...

18th century French transition Louis XVI small writing cabinet Meuble Ecritoire Rectangular cabinet with canted corners standing on four high cabriole legs with gilt bronze sabots; a sliding door underneath a frieze drawer revealing a removable writing slide with green leather lining and compartments for ink bottles opens to one large compartment. The bottom of the cabinet consists of another, hidden drawer which opens to the side. The cabinet is topped by a red marble slab...

Circa 1770. An English George III pine two tier corner cupboard with swan neck pediment, fitted four shaped shelves enclosed by two pairs of panelled doors...