Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes
Located in London, GB
A Truly Magnificent 19th century Secre´taire a` Abattant by Maison Rogie´ of Paris After the original in the Wallace Collection, London, made in 1777 by Pierre-Antoine Foullet Con...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Important 19th Century Amboyna and Purpleheart Cabinet by Henry Dasson of Paris
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
An important side cabinet By Henry Dasson Constructed in amboyna and purpleheart, with ebony and boxwood stringing, dressed with fine ormolu mounts. Rising from tapering and bron...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Bonheur du Jour of exhibition quality, in the Louis XV manner attributed to Holland & Sons Lovingly constructed in Bois Citronnier, and Purpleheart woods, with exten...
Ormolu
Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
An Exceptionally Rare Secrétaire à Abattant After the designs of Jean-Henri Riesener for Marie Antoinette By Paul Sormani of Paris Of upright rectangular form with canted corners a...
Marble, Ormolu
Rare Pair of 19th Century Cabinets by Grohé with a Noble Italian Provenance
Located in London, GB
An Important Pair of Cabinets By Grohé Frères of Paris From a Noble Genoese Family Constructed primarily from matched tulipwood throughout, with purpleheart and bois de rose bandin...
Ormolu
Unrivalled Pair of 19th Century Cabinets with Lacquer Panels
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
A Fine Pair of Cabinets by Henry Dasson Constructed in amaranth and amboyna, and dressed with high quality ormolu bronze mounts, and Verdun Breccia marble platforms; rising from ta...
Breccia Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Lahalle et Levard Side Table/Small Cabinet with Marquetry Drawers
By Lahalle et Levard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Classic French Art Deco side table/small cabinet by Lahalle et Levard, circa 1920. 19.5” wide x 12” deep x 26” high, in purple heart, boxwood, other exotic hardwoods, mother-of...
Bronze
Pair of English 19th Century Porcelain-Mounted Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Porcelain-Mounted Pier Cabinets The English-made side cabinets with fixed-shelved interior constructed from rare amboyna with purpleheart crossbanding and boxwood strin...
Ormolu
Pair of English Display Cabinets in the Renaissance Revival Style
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique display cabinets, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster Constructed in mahogany, ebonized mahogany, purpleheart, b...
Marble, Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Floral Marquetry Cabinets with Carrara Marble Tops
Located in London, GB
A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Meubles d'Appui Constructed from a striking burr walnut, with marquetry inlays of various specimen woods including harewood, boxwood and sycamore, with amaranth crossbanding and decorated with ormolu mounts; both cabinets of rectangular outline with concave sides inlaid with a geometric floral trellis design; the whole supported on tapering toupie feet; the central door with an oval marquetry plaque...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Maurice Dufrene cabinet in purpleheart and kingwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco cabinet, circa 1925, by MAURICE DUFRENE in purpleheart, kingwood, and ebony. Marquetry in exotic hardwoods and mother-of-pearl. The interior is in maple burl....
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Kingwood, Maple, Purpleheart, Burl
$36,477Sale Price|40% Off
19th Century, Louis XV Revival Ormolu-Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Diehl
Located in London, by appointment only
Highly important and palatial Napoleon III Louis XV Revival Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour by Charles Guillaume Diehl, Designed by Jean Brandely, The Marquetry by E. Varlot, Paris. The rarity & importance of this magnificent piece cannot be overstated, it is without question one of the finest examples you will see. Originally commissioned for European nobility as a statement of love and marital grandeur. Incorporating the finest & rarest veneers and timbers of the time, including Harewood, Thuya, Purpleheart, palm wood and tulipwood. The beautifully shaped ormolu gallery on the top, gracefully curving outwards inset with fretted heart shapes highlight the incredible attention to detail that flow throughout this majestic piece. The upper section set either side with ormolu mounted fluted pilasters, aside two doors both individually set with masculine & feminine central marquetry panels of the most supreme quality, as you would expect from the master E. Varlot. The colors incorporated in the inlay are outstanding to behold, simply perfection. Opening to reveal the double top & bottom lock, engraved with Diehl's mark and address. Internally veneered in Rosewood of the richest color with one shelf. With two drawers below the doors, both veneered on the inside with Sycamore, one fitted for inkwells. The ormolu edged writing flap again centrally set with both a male & female figure now seated, holding hands with the lady holding a Mandoline, a true sign of happiness & love. The writing flap opening to reveal the original richly tooled velvet leather surface. The stand with one central frieze drawer, again lined inside with rosewood and with a top and bottom lock. On ormolu-mounted fluted legs. This grand Museum Quality masterpiece is in excellent condition for its age. Charles Guillaume Diehl (1811-1885) was of Germanic origins, he is considered among the most important & influential of cabinetmakers of the 19th century. He was born in Steinbach, Germany later moving to France, establishing his atelier in Paris in 1840, at the 3, Rue de Thorigny and then at the 170, Rue Saint...
Ormolu
English Regency Period Secrétaire Cabinet with Egyptian Motifs
By George Oakley
Located in London, GB
A secrétaire cabinet of the Regency period Firmly attributed to George Oakley. Constructed in a finely faded and patinated goncalo alvez, having holly and purple heart stringing;...
Purpleheart, Satinwood, Holly
$115,000 / set
H 75 in W 30 in D 18 in
Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrines by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Demilune Vitrines By Paul Sormani Paul Sormani Each with balustrade galleries and raised on spiral decorat...
Bronze, Ormolu
Petite Chinese Lacquered Noodle Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage lacquered storage chest was crafted in the mid-19th century to a streamlined shape that follows traditional Chinese cabinetry designs. This type of tapered cabinet is kn...
Elm
19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French Boulle serpentine fronted credenza, having shaped glazed doors to either end with shelves within. The central door with classical scrolling fo...
Brass
$8,646Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42.92 in W 27.17 in D 13.39 in
Pair of 19th Century Boulle Pier Cabinets
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of French 19th century Boulle side cabinets, having ebonized tops and sides, gilded ormolu mounts, glazed doors to each with r...
Brass
19th Century English Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Red lacquered collector's cabinet raised on a stand, the pair of doors decorated in raised gilt chinoiserie with figures, pagodas, and willow among garden fences. The interior fits s...
Wood, Lacquer
$895
H 28.25 in W 33 in D 18.75 in
Late 19th Century Victorian English Small Writing Desk With Leather Inset
Located in High Point, NC
A handsome antique writing desk that carries the quiet romance of a well-lived life. Crafted in richly toned, dark wood—likely walnut or walnut-veneered hardwood—it features gracefu...
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
$18,525Sale Price|35% Off
H 88 in W 50.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
Incredible example of Asian lacquer carving. Standing over seven feet tall, this monumental display shelf was produced in Japan at the end of the Ed...
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century French Wooden Writing Desk
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice writing desk, fabricated in France in the 19th Century. It has a lift up lid. On the front there are two drawers. The desk has traces of use, see the pictures. We work w...
Wood
$5,944Sale Price|20% Off
H 81.11 in W 48.04 in D 17.13 in
19th Century Venetian Rococo Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
An antique Venetian rococo japanned (or 'lacquer') cabinet. This rare and sophisticated antique cabinet separates in two, with bombé and serpentine profiles. The particularly fine ...
Lacquer
$11,520
H 52 in W 33 in D 19.5 in
Paul Sormani French Late 19th Century Poudreuse Dressing Table Vanity
By Paul Sormani
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Brass label on one drawer- Paul Sormani, Paris. A fine Louis XV style poudreuse, the shaped top with tall side drawers, an adjustable cartouche form mirror, and flour scrolling brass...
Bronze
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...
Mahogany
$18,000
H 51 in W 33 in D 15 in
Ming Style, 19th century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet with intricate inlay
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Ming style (but later) black lacquered double door cabinet, finished in black lacquer, with handpainted gold details, and inlaid with hardstones such as soapstone, jade (or...
Soapstone
George IV Side Cabinet Attributed To Robert Hume
Located in London, GB
A RARE GEORGE IV ORMOLU-MOUNTED AMARANTH AND EBONY SIDE CABINET ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT HUME, CIRCA 1825. The black slate top inlaid with a panel of alabaster bordered by jasper and gi...
Ormolu
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H 37 in W 51 in D 13.5 in
A rare pair of early 19th century satinwood and purpleheart open bookcases
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare pair of early 19th Century Charles X period Satinwood open Bookshelves Purpleheart wood inlaid and banded throughout with Mahogany mou...
Mahogany, Purpleheart, Satinwood
Antique Satinwood Wellington Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An exceptional early 19th century wellington chest with particularly well figured satinwood veneers. The twin pilasters capped with roundels and purpleheart mouldings to their sides;...
Purpleheart, Satinwood
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H 33.25 in W 31.5 in D 17.75 in
French Neo Classical Marquetry Louis XVI Two Drawer Small Commode
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine late 18th-century master cabinet maker marquetry commode, supporting a rouge Languedoc marble top with shaped profile, the commode with two short drawers with floral marquetry...
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-Century Modern Studio Bookends
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Studio solid planked wood bookends, circa 1970s. This unique set is handcrafted of oak and walnut with details of rosewood, purpleheart, mahogany and birch. Perfect to displa...
Birch, Mahogany, Oak, Purpleheart, Rosewood, Walnut
18th Century Walnut and Fruitwood Parquetry Commode
Located in New York, NY
Of serpentine form; with broad walnut banding throughout and inlaid with trompe l'oeil geometric parquetry panels incorporating fruitwood, olive wood, and purpleheart; mounted with s...
Fruitwood, Purpleheart, Walnut
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H 35.5 in W 18 in D 13 in
19th Century French Pedestal Cabinet with Carrara Marble Top by Befort Jeune
By Befort Jeune
Located in London, GB
A splendid side cabinet By Mathieu Befort, dit Befort Jeune of Paris Constructed in amaranth, with gilt bronze mounts, rising from bracket feet, the cabinet having a lockable doo...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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H 32.25 in W 25 in D 14 in
Small 18th Century French Louis XVI Chest in Rosewood & Amaranth w/ Black Marble
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very fine and lovely 18th century petit French commode in the Directoire style in rosewood and amaranth (purpleheart wood) with original black and white marble top. Chest rests on ...
Bronze
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H 54.5 in W 40.5 in D 17 in
Exceptionally Rare Thuya and Ormolu Writing Secrétaire of the late 19th Century
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
An Exceptionally Rare Secrétaire, After the J.H. Riesener example in The Wallace Collection Of upright rectangular form with canted corners; veneered in thuya-wood, and banded i...
Ormolu, Bronze
Fine 19th Century Viennese Satin Sycamore Writing Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine 19th century Austrian satin sycamore and purple-heart wood (Amaranth) writing desk undoubtedly from Vienna. Austrian, Vienna, circa 1850-1860. Decorated all over with pu...
Purpleheart, Sycamore
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H 52 in W 65 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Pair of Kingwood and Ormolu Cabinets of the Napoleon III Period
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
A Good Pair of Meuble d'Hauteurs d'Appui By Henri Picard of the Napoleon III Period Constructed using fine kingwood, thuyawood and amaranth veneers lai...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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H 60.24 in W 37.01 in D 14.57 in
19th Century Vitrine or Bibiotheque in the Louis XV/XVI Transitionale Style
Located in Berlin, DE
A 19th century Napoleon III Kingwood and Amaranth Vitrine/ Bibiotheque in the Louis XV/XVI transitional style, the veneered top above an arched cornice with central and corner gilt b...
Bronze
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