Hand-Crafted Cupboards

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet will add a splash of provincial color to any room, and provide both abundant storage and display for a delightful combinat...

American Mid-Century Modern handcrafted 5 tier etagere, bookcase or cupboard made out of Bentwood Bamboo, Reed and hand woven cane shelves. All original 1950s condition with some mi...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 Where to begin, this cabinet is stamped to the rear “Fabrique De Meubles Pauly & Cie Venise. Pauly & Cie” who were a world famous glass foundry and later equally famous furniture manufacturer. Their grotto furniture has an immense following across the world. This piece was most likely retailed through them as it was made by Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim who is a fellow venetian There is one other known example of his works which is very similar, it is currently retailing for no less than £900,000 however it is accompanied by a few other pieces from a drawing room suite. The suite came from Palazzo Papadopoli, a Renaissance palace on the Grand Canal in Venice built for the Coccini family by Giovanni de Grigi around 1560. I will include some further history below on both Pauly CIE ET and Moses Michelangelo Guggenheium On to the armoire, it is clearly the most ornate tour de force of carving you will ever see, I’m thankful it has managed to survive so long without being broken up by salvagers looking to reclaim the sculptures. You can see in the carving elements of Pauly’s inspiration in the form of shells. You also have Putti’s riding dolphins and so on. We have fully treated it as there were various signs of old worm, it’s then been cleaned waxed and polished. One of the hidden hinges has been replaced, otherwise it is in near perfect condition for the age. The insides houses three wood shelves Dimensions Height 255.5cm top to bottom, without the removable top carving 211cm Width 170cm arm to arm of the chaps on the outside, 172cm at the top, 166cm at the bottom Depth 63cm top, 55cm middle, 59cm bottom Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim Leading expert of decorative arts in late 19th century Venice, Michelangelo Guggenheim (1831-1910) also was one of the greatest antiquarians and a modern furniture producer in the “City of Water”. His collections stored in the Balbi Palace on the Grand Canal were an outstanding sight, that art amateurs would recommend. At the age of 20, he founds a "Stabilimento d’arti decorative e industriali" which purpose is the industrial creation of objects bearing an artistic force. The furniture that made him worldwide famous re-imagines ancient styles, freeing their aesthetic powers to serve modern imagination. Often in walnut, his pieces of furniture sent to World Fairs impress people by the finesse of their sculptures. A prized designer as well, he reorganizes princely interiors in the same spirit. His most famous work is the Palazzo Papadopoli's design about 1874, where he unfolds the vocabulary of several periods. He conceives there a richly furnished Neo-Renaissance Cabinet that relived the Italian golden age. For the exceptional result he is awarded the Gold Medal of merit for science and arts by Ludwig II of Bavaria. Pauly & Cie Venise Since its foundation (1866), Pauly & C. has stood for elegance, creativity and Venetian luxury. The ancient Roman technique known as “murrine”, which today is the symbol of Murano glass, was reproduced for the first time in its workshops and was presented to the world at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878. In 150 years of business Pauly & C. has produced unique works for royal palaces, public buildings, private villas and has served an international client base that includes some of the most prominent names from the world of culture and art, figures from the world of industry and finance, politicians and nobility. Pauly & C. - C.V.M. (compagnia Venezia Murano) works are currently held in many private collections and exhibited in some of the most prestigious museums in the world. In the last years of activity, Pauly has been active with three distinct brands: • Pauly & C. CVM, the time-honoured company that produces classic objects, recreating old designs and collections and offering modern reinterpretations of them. • Pauly Glass Factory, which continues its association with artists and designers to produce artistic works with modern lines. • MVM Interior operates throughout the world with architects, interior designers and design studios for the creation of prestigious personalized projects History Compagnia di Venezia e Murano C.V.M. began as Salviati &C. in London in 1866 under the direction of Vicenza attorney Antonio Salviati and with the backing of two British men: archaeologist Austen Henry Layard and antiquarian Sir William Drake. The company was dedicated to using ancient techniques and utilized master glassblowers in its efforts to do so. It called in specialists from other fields like goldsmithing and engraving to ensure authenticity and employed artist Giuseppe Devers to teach the techniques of enamelling and heat-applied glass gilding to company artisans. Archaeologist Layard was particularly interested in the mosaic glass techniques of Roman and pre-Roman artists, and he spent years personally overseeing the work of the company's technicians and glassblowers in attempting to revive those techniques. In 1872, the company was successful, managing to replicate the type of glass commonly known as "murrina". The company was renamed Venice and Murano Glass and Mosaic Company Limited in 1872, and, in 1877, Layard purchased Salviati's interest so that Salviati could pursue other interests. The company quickly earned a reputation for quality original glass art and reproductions as well as its many mural mosaics in Great Britain and elsewhere in Europe. In 1878, the murrine produced by Compagnia di Venezia e Murano was included in its exhibit at the International Exhibition in Paris, which was the chief attraction in Italian glass. In its observations of the display, the United States Commission to the Paris exposition commented not only on "Roman murrine glass", but also particularly on the mural glass mosaics, the "perfection of which" had "engaged the earnest attention of the company." Mosaics produced by the company during the time period are still in existence in diverse areas such as Gonville and Caius...

Pair, gray painted Gustavian narrow cabinets or "pedestal cabinet" from Sweden. Rare to find a pair in this fine condition. Lovely lines with applied wreath or ribbon motif on front ...

Rustic 19th century painted Swedish pine dresser base circa 1880. Here we offer a piece of rural traditional Swedish furniture, ready for everyday use. Original off white and wheat...

A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single chest made of handcrafted shellac polished veneered Cherrywood, in very good condition. The detailed cabi...

18th century English oak house keepers cupboard circa 1770. 2 part solid oak house keepers cupboard. Top section with fielded panel double doors whic...

Magnificent exhibition quality antique Victorian Italian profusely carved solid walnut pair of side cupboards having superior quality figured walnut tops with a carved edge above a p...

A stunning quality 18th century French provincial walnut buffet or vaisselier. Lovely original mellow colour and patina. Original plate rack, covered in lovely carved decoration. The...

The gold dust bar cabinet by Ercole Home has a 2-door front, with matte black exterior and green lacquer interior wood finish. Hand painted Églomisé mirror in gold dust decorates the surface with Selenite handles. Hand forged metal framed doors, handles, and base in gold metal finish. The cabinet has three interior drawers, one pull-out shelf, wine glass racks...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very large and exceptionally heavy Ralph Lauren solid American Mahogany media cabinet. A good looking and well made piece, it is as ...

A rare and most impressive rustic Indian metal mounted spindled and carved wood cabinet. Hand-crafted in India in the 19th century, the one-of-a-kind folk art work...

Vintage Welsh Cupboard ~ Sideboard is a clever design originating in what is now called the UK, providing means to store cups, saucers and linens, while displaying some of the family...

17th century welsh carved oak court cupboard circa 1680. Comprising of 2 parts. Top section with a central bank of drawers flanked either side by a single door cupboard. Bottom se...

19th century scandinavian painted wall cabinet circa 1870. Large pine hand painted swedish wall cabinet.  Made from pine and painted in a deep plum colour scheme with a hand painted...

A late 19th Century, antique Italian Arte Povera commode made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The single cupboard is composed with three large drawers, detailed ...

Pair 19th Century Flemish Renaissance Bookcases ~ Buffets with Stained Glass will make an unusual symmetrical statement for any room, perfect for flanking fireplaces, doorways, cased...

This authentic Primitive Blind door painted 1910s cupboard, it has many layers of paint which are worn through in many spots to reveal the original color. This is a rare find for col...

1950s French oak two-door cupboard in the style of French furniture maker Gérard Guermonprez

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning highly collectable hand painted duck egg blue Victorian pine pot cupboard or bookcase A very charming and highly collectable piece...

Mid 20th century Swedish burr elm cabinet circa 1940. Fine quality cabinet which has just be re-finished in our workshop. Elm top surface, below which is a burr veneered double doo...

18th Ccentury rustic dutch cupboard ~ Raised Cabinet was created by able rural artisans for a distinct purpose, and designed with a charming lack of fancy adornment making it ideal f...

Murano Glass Cabinet with a 3D Optical Effect in blue and gold, a masterpiece of modern craftsmanship that combines the timeless elegance of Mid-Century design with the unique artist...

Coatlicue cabinet by Andres Gutierrez Dimensions: D40 x W90 x H185 cm Materials: Solid white oak wood. — Inspired by the Aztec goddess of life and death, Coatlicue, ‘The One Who Has A Serpent Skirt’— Friendly shaped wood en representation of Coatlicue; The two headed goddess morphs into a striking solid white oak cabinet standing over six feet tall. The door handles represent the necklace made out of human hands and hearts that hangs around the goddess’neck in the Aztec monolith unearthed in 1790. The base of thec abinet represents Coatlicue’s sharp claws fringed by a skirt of snakes, her symbol for earth as both creator and destroyer. This cabinet features four 40cm-deep shelves...

Superb quality antique English bookmatched figured mahogany Hepplewhite style linen press which retains its original interior sliding linen trays. The panel...

This French bonnetiere belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic". The ...

18th century french carved walnut cupboard circa 1780. Beautiful piece of 18th century french furniture known as a buffet du corps. Comprising of a 2 sections. Over sailing cornic...

Classic black and white Art Deco stye! What we love about this piece, is the elegance added in the design details: the exceptional cast hardware, the gold rims and to add the choice ...

Walnut Wood China Cabinet Hand-Inlayed with Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Artwork. Our PEARLY IBIS china cabinet is inspired by ancient Egypt with the artwor...

Betty Joel, attributed, an Arts & Crafts oak tallboy and matching petite chest of drawers with hand crafted handles and angled feet. Tall boy measures H 62 1/2", W 36 1/4", D 19 1/2"...

Swedish Rococo 18th century cabinet, origin: Sweden, circa 1760 - 1775, red exterior with glass doors revealing six shelves in a dark grey/blue interior and two cabinets below. Beaut...

C F A Voysey in the style of. A good quality Arts & Crafts oak cabinet with moulded edge to the top and an open display area above, a large internal upper cupboard with twin opening...

Early 20th century carved oak gothic revival cupboard circa 1900. Good quality flemish neo renaissance cupboard.  Made in 1 piece, with the top forming a cupboard.  Decorated with h...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lovely vintage Burr Yew wood lamp end wine side table cupboards each with a single drawer and shelf. A good looking and we...

Rustic one-door Primitive jelly cupboard cabinet farmhouse chic. This has 3 shelves with plenty of storage space. Wonderful coloring on this! ...

Rare and unusually small early 19th century provincial wall cupboard in Its original finish. ca 1800 Sweden.

Impressive & Breathtaking ! This Dutch 19th century Renaissance revival ''Beeldenkast'' (so called Statue cabinet) made out of solid oak. The name refers to the carved statues that...

19th century French neoclassical bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a masterpiece of the wood sculptor's art! The timeless architecture features a...

An early 19th Century, single antique Italian credenza in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition....

Unique and exclusive Italian pair of grey lacquer and walnut veneer sideboards/cabinets by the Architect Paolo Pallucco. His work is distinguished by experimentation and innovation i...

Early 19thc amazing pine step back cupboard with fantastic shelving & plate rails. This fine diminutive wall cupboard could be great in a small kitchen or bedroom or study for a book...

Tlaloc Wine cabinet by Andres Gutierrez Dimensions: D40 x W80 x H130 cm Materials: Body: solid white oak wood, Legs: white oak plywood. — Inspir...

Add style with an artistic draped design highboy! What we love about this piece is the fun and sophisticated design details, the exceptional cast hardware, the gold rims, and ... the...

Another wonderful early Rustic two-door original blue/gray cupboard with a great amount of storage space. It has four shelves inside. True antique pieces...

A large and most impressive antique country American farm house painted kitchen cupboard with beautifully aged warm rustic heavily distressed chipp...

Grand 19th century French Louis XVI walnut China buffet is a stunning testament to the majesty of masterworks of the cabinetmaker's art that emanated from France during the period! M...

A diminutive pair of oak two door corner cupboards in their original dark finish, with molded cornice on each surmounting an upper door with six glass panels and brass escutcheon, op...

A beautiful late 18th century French cupboard in washed oak. Made in 2 parts it has lovely quality wood carvings and decorative mouldings...

A vintage Art Deco French cabinet with a lustrous ebonized black finish, enhanced by detailed brass décor in good condition. The tall polished cupboard is composed with two doors, co...

Rustic Swedish 2 part baroque cupboard circa 1790. Stained pine baroque cupboard, a real piece of Scandinavian rustic made furniture.  Shaped cornice below and double door cupboard ...

This Antique Primitive Farm 1 Door blind Cupboard from the 1850's is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of historical furniture. Its great Grain Painted Pennsylvania cupboard...

This is such a handsome painted cabinet originated from Sweden. It has amazing hardware and patina with faux marble paint all over. It's outfitted with four built in shelves. On th...

This unique storage unit was handcrafted in England during the 1780’s from solid oak. The upper cabinet door has provincial carvings and conceals a spac...

This is a vintage rustic two door stained glass cabinet by Habersham. This cabinet features two doors that have stained glass panels with two drawers at the top. The cabinet features...

Classic black and white Art Deco stye! What we love about this piece, is the elegance added in the design details: the exceptional cast hardware, the gold rims and to add the choice ...

Scraped Paint Swedish Cupboard with scalloped apron. With fixed/closed base and shelved top. Original scraped paint Sweden, circa 1860. Height - 179 cm Width - 115 cm ( to top of p...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning highly collectable original paint Victorian pine Housekeepers linen or pot cupboard A very charming and highly collectable piece, ...

19th century French Louis XVI China Buffet is one of a pair that we found, and the twin is available as of this writing, if you act fast! handcrafted from solid oak, it features a st...