Renaissance Cabinets

16th Century Italian Prie-dieu (Praying Kneeler) made of Italian walnut and burl wood.

With a rectangular top with molded edge over a frieze with two drawers flanked by three acanthus carved corbel shaped drawers, pair cabinet doors below wi...

Pair of Spanish Renaissance style (19/20th Century) mahogany narrow cabinets with grill doors and red damask panel (PRICED AS Pair).

A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Credence, Designed By Edouard Lievre, Attributed To Paul Sormani, In the neo-Renaissance style, the spreading pediment with Vitruvian scroll-fitted frieze, c...

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...

Rare Italian Walnut "Renaissance" Collector's Cabinet of The Grand Tour. Architectural form influenced by the design of The Pitti Palace in Florence. Drop front opens by engaging t...

With old finish. Rectangular top with molded edge over a frieze with mounted corbels and a false drawer over a pair of cabinet doors with original handles all flanked by mask and flo...

Elegant but not too heavily carved, this oak cabinet showcases a dentil cornice, two top drawers flanked by lion mask carvings at the sides and between the doors, double doors flanke...

Counter / Portuguese cabinet 19th century in chestnut wood, composed of seven drawers simulating nine. Dimensions: 139 x 91 x 48 cm. Good conditions in general.

Antique French Walnut Renaissance Cabinet with Bronze Plaques made by F. Barbedienne, Circa 1890.

French Henry II Deux-Corps cabinet, in two parts. Of linear design and interesting, unusual proportions, the top part with two-doors over two drawers, bottom with two larger drawers ...

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

Antique Carved Walnut Renaissance Style Cabinet Sideboard, Circa 1870-1880.

An exceptionally rare, late-Renaissance, Florentine, walnut, writing cabinet, scrittoio, escritoire or desk in two parts This striking, writing cabinet has a classical form, ornam...

Very beautiful German cabinet probably black forest dated 1590 in walnut. The drawers as well as the door have superb chiseled locks. Which is a monumental work and a sign of the be...

A truly stunning cabinet with a rich patina. Made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 19th century. The paint on the inside and the outside is all original. Original hardware includes the hinges, locks, key, straps. Intricate carved paneling.

Chateau furniture: Important blackened wooden cabinet in Renaissance style with twisted columns. Richly carved. Decor with heads of women and lion. French cabinetmaker work, 19th cen...

This magnificent and rare 19th century Renaissance grand cabinet with vitrines features intricate decorations heavily carved into the solid walnut wood. There are massive carved wood...

A rare Dutch Renaissance 17th-century Maternity room or Child's cabinet, in Dutch called 'Luiermandskast' circa 1650, possibly the circle of Herman Doomer...

The Round Tray Top Mahogany Display Table from Niagara Furniture is an exercise in elegance. The sweeping mahogany legs are created by hand and support the table’s finely carved ski...

The cabinet’s upper body, slightly recessed is topped by an overlapping entablature and cornice supported both in the front and the rear by four fluted columns. The lower body stands on four squared feet and a moulded base. Each door-leaf’s panel is centred by a low-relief carving presenting one of the four evangelists...

On offer here is a very rare Dutch cabinet made of the finest European summer oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch Golden...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Italian inlaid Rosewood with Boxwood accents Victorian circa 1880 small corner cupboard with origi...

Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Floral Inlay Blind Door China Cabinet. Item features a satinwood floral design inlay, 2 wooden interior shelves, nicely carved details, 1 dov...

This beautiful and friendly-sized cupboard is made of the finest watered oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age” It is a two-story four-door cabin...

Possibly English. In a wonderful dark finish made in two parts. The upper cabinet with an overhanging top and a frieze with recessed panels, curved supports and a center high relief ...

An impressive dry bar / tv cabinet reclaimed from The Plaza Hotel of NYC in the 1990s. Drawing inspiration from French and Italian styling. A tall case made from mahogany with mirrored beveled hutch doors. This stately piece would have been used within one of the hotel suites. Features an ornately carved crown, chamfered stiles, applied foliate and cabriole legs. Opens via brass acorn hardware...

Display case on lion's paws, Germany, early 19th century of the twentieth century. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions height 171 cm width 149 cm depth 42 cm

A handsome French 18th century Renaissance walnut two door cabinet vaisselier from Normandy. The vaissellier is raised by a large bottom tier with a mottled border and scrolled suppo...

Small renaissance cabinet ORIGIN : FRANCE PERIOD : END OF THE 16th CENTURY Measures: height: 167 cm length: 123 cm depth: 58 cm This small two-part unit with harmonious proportions opens with four front leaves and two belt drawers. It rests on a molded base. The uprights and the central frame of the lower body are adorned with long stylized palmettes. They frame the four leaves on which unfolds a vegetal decoration made of stems and leaves sculpted in symmetry around two mascarons topped with feathers...

An extraordinary Renaissance Period walnut small side cabinet with fruitwood inlay detail. Of museum quality, in remarkable original condition (has not been reconstructed in any way)...

A rare and fine pair of Renaissance Walnut Cabinets in original condition. The cabinets have fine craftsmanship and feature Geometric motifs on the frames and doors with simple and c...

Renaissance style cabinet in carved walnut, 19th century. Renaissance style carved walnut cabinet, 19th century. H: 166cm, W: 100cm, D: 46cm

Figural Renaissance cabinet, France, around 1870. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: width 131 cm x height 175 cm x depth 52 cm

Carved sideboard, France, ca. 1880. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height: 220 cm width: 140 cm depth: 62 cm

Exceptional figural sideboard, France, ca. 1880. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 287 cm width 180 cm depth 60 cm

A monumental oak sideboard from France, dating from around 1870, is a unique example of furniture craftsmanship. Carved details give it a unique character, and functionality makes it...

Italian Mid-Century Modern cabinet, nightstand, Renaissance style, walnut and mahogany interior, vax polished Measures cm: H 60 W 58 D 32.

The Middle Ages dresser is a piece of furniture divided in two parts. The bottom part is open while the upper part is full and closed. The upper part is decorated with an abundanc...

Italian Renaissance style (17th Century and Later) walnut cabinet on stand with 2 grill doors above a frieze drawer & trestle supports.

Historic site from the late 19th century, France. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 230 cm / width 84 cm / depth 40 cm

Condition : Partly dating from the Renaissance. The backs and the drawer’s insides have been re-done. Historical background The 16th century is a prosperous period for Lyon...

Description Rectangular in shape, it bears facade, sides, and lid characterized by decoration with geometric inserts to create stylized floral motifs made of bone; front feet with fe...

English Renaissance-style (18/19th Century) walnut hutch cabinet with 2 shelves under a carved pediment top with 2 drawers over 2 diamond carved doors on ...

Small two-body buffet decorated with bird feathers ORIGIN : FRANCE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY Measures: height: 170 cm length: 106 cm depth: 51 cm Walnut wood This cha...

A high quality piece of office furniture from Niagara Furniture our Country Estate Two Drawer File is made from the finest burls available. The top of the cabinet is covered in a ful...

A museum quality, English, Late-Renaissance, cedar enclosed chest of drawers with exceptional snakewood, walnut & oak with an architectural or façade front This is the most sophisticated English model of chest of drawers conceived as a cabinet piece with an architectural front intended to disguise the drawers. This chest exhibits the mastery of English Late-Renaissance, cabinet making combining woods prized for their exoticism, color and beautiful figuring with carving and moulding in different ornamental patterns to simulate materials found within an architectural façade...

A superb piece of craftsmanship this high quality Country Estate Four Drawer File from Niagara Furniture is made with figured burled wood. The edge of the top is a lovely shaped soli...

Carved sideboard, France, ca. 1870. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 232 cm width 165 cm depth 62 cm

Majestic sideboard, France, ca. 1880. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 295 cm width 183 cm depth 65 cm

Renaissance Double Cabinet in Walnut, 19th Century. 19th-century Renaissance-style cabinet, walnut wood, fine woodcarving. Dimensions: h: 166cm, w: 100cm, d: 46cm

Buffet 19th century, Renaissance style carved oak, with inclusion of marble plates good condition, a panel of a top door is cracked.

Large Flemish display cabinet restored oak Renaissance Baroque Features: Two-door model with 3 shelves, glazed on three sides High quality Heavy quality Ebonized embellishment...

An Italian Walnut & Veneer Credenza 18thcentury & later The rectangular moulded top above two short panelled drawers with knob handles, and a pair of doors with rosette-car...