19th Century Cupboards

A stunning antique French commode with inlaid marquetry and a marble top. This dates from around the 1880-1900 period. It is of superb...

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Antique display, France, circa 1880. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The interior has been covered with a new fabric. Wood: walnut Di...

Walnut display case, France, circa 1890. Very good condition. Dimensions: height 197 cm width 93 cm depth 48 cm.

Most antique French furnishings that originated from Normandy were made from oak, which is a durable hardwood that is rather difficult to carve. Based on the rich and artistic décor that graces the cabinet, this buffet deux corps was hand-carved in Normandy in the early 1800’s by a master craftsman. Deux corps (literally “two bodies”) are comprised of two separately carved sections, where the bottom is usually wider than the top, as seen with this cabinet. Our upper body is topped by a slender crown with several layers of molding, including a deep cavetto cornice. The frieze beneath is adorned with a beautifully carved floral margent that emanates from a basket overflowing with flowers, a hallmark of Normandy ebenistes. The upper section has rectangular doors that open on iron hinges, revealing two full-length shelves. There is only one shelf on the lower body, also behind a pair of rectangular doors. It is rare to see a painted interior, but both bodies have been hand-painted a soft French blue slate-gray, matching the exterior paint. All four doors have asymmetrically shaped panels surrounded by floral margents. The luxurious molding of the doors, coupled with the arbalete aprons of the lower body offset the rectilinear nature of the buffet. There are two block feet in the back, with a pair of volute scrolled feet in the front. Both sections of our painted French buffet deux corps...

19th Century Liegoise Louis XV China buffet is a masterwork of the cabinetmaker's art! Soaring almost nine feet in height, it features a boldly arched c...

A wooden cabinet from France, circa 1800. A tall display case with seven shelves sits atop a cabinet. The dark tone and rich polish of the oak makes...

A 19th century French carved oak two-door armoire with decorative carving. The doors have beautiful shaped panels with molded frames and feature hand carved floral details. Further c...

A 19th century French Louis XV style bonnetiére, or display cabinet, from Normandy made of oak. Beautiful hand carved decoration with ribbons and oak leaves. Doors have new glass pan...

19th century French Louis XV style china cabinet. Carved solid quarter sawn oak. Interior fitted with light and plate glass shelving. Carv...

Very shallow depth two door armoire that will fit into a small room or space for extra storage or serve as entertainment cabinet for large screen TV, video and audio equipment. The cabinet is newly constructed incorporating a pair of antique French 18th century Louis XV Provincial style carved wooden...

A 19th century Louis XV style French Provençal vitrine, or display cabinet, made of solid walnut with beautiful dark waxed patina and nice decorative details. The crown has eight tur...