1880s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English paneled Mahogany Victorian Circa 1880 twin pedestal partner desk with original fittings and brass castors A good looking an...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original pine library steps or ladder to sit next to a bookcase ...

This is a stunning antique French Louis Revival marquetry and ormolu mounted wood serpentine commode, circa 1880 in date. The serpentine top with a moulded edge over three long d...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1880 in mahogany with a green leather writing slope A very ...

English Poker work corner display cabinet, the small top has a crested gallery. The center shelf has poker work designs with stylized lion heads and a stipp...

Antique French, carved oak display cabinet bookcase, France, 1880, H109 France 1880 Solid Oak Original Finish Carved cornice with...

Carved cupboard, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. Wood: oak dimensions : h. 208 cm w. 95 cm d. 60 cm.

Set of Antique Teak and Brass Campaign Bookshelves, Army & Navy Store, Circa 1885. The teak and brass campaign free-standing three-shelf book...

19th century flemish renaissance silver chest, Argentier was made for a specific purpose ~ to keep a family's silver service all in one place, with felt lining that guard against scr...

A Japanese style carved wood cabinet, with a painted decor imitating Japanese lacquer, ornamented with flowers, birds and butterflies. Opening onto two drawers and a paper filer, the upright-secretary door is also fitted with red velvet. Surmounted by a drawer and asymmetrical shelves, composed in the Japanese « zen » spirit, the cabinet stands on four legs joined by an engraved stretcher. The great influence of the Far-East, through China and Japan, in the second half of the 19th century French art could be found first in painting and soon after in decorative arts and furniture as well. Following the Franco-English military campaign led in 1860 against the Imperial army in China, the French troops of Napoleon III brought back from the Summer Palace, a part of the Chinese Imperial court treasure, which will make up the famous Chinese Museum of Empress Eugénie at the Fontainebleau Palace. The French artists won’t be long to take inspiration from those exotic and sumptuous objects for their creations, as they used to do in the 18th century, when the best French cabinet-makers adapted the Chinese lacquers on the luxurious royal chests. But the influence of Japan, at the Meiji period (1868-1912), came also very quickly to France, thanks to the opening of the country in the middle of the 19th century, as well as the development of traveling and the amazing Universal Exhibitions, in which Japan participated for the first time in 1867 in Paris. Then many Japanese objects and prints were imported to France and to all Europe, and for which some collectors spent already fortunes. With Manet and Impressionists generation, the passion for Japanese art, more than a simple taste for an exotic style, was still in fashion until the turn of the 19th century. It provoked not only a craze among the French aristocratic families as well as the wealthy Paris high society, wishing renew their mansion inner decoration, but turned also to a real revolutionary movement among the “avant-garde” artists. Those artists, whoever they were, painters, cabinet-makers or designers of ceramic, bronze and crystal objects, adapted then those techniques and naturalistic motifs unknown until this time. Christofle, very famous since 1867 as a silversmith, was also one of the leaders among the inventors of Japanism. He knew how to use Japanese elements to his own splendid works made in silver or “cloisonné” enameled bronze. During the 1878 Paris Universal Exhibition, Christofle presented with great success his life-sized bronze Japanese ladies torcheres, executed by the renowned sculptor Guillemin. Another famous company to be mentioned, is “L’Escalier de Cristal”, producing art objects and furniture, all of high standard quality and innovating much with their Japanese decor. Highly remarked during the Universal Exhibitions, “L’Escalier de Cristal” collaborated with the greatest artists, such Gallé and Rousseau for glass- and ceramic wares, and the cabinet-makers Lièvre and Viardot, whom made furniture including sometimes authentic Japanese elements. In 1872, Alfred Perret and Ernest Vibert opened in Paris, at 33 rue du Quatre-Septembre a store that offered “natural bamboo furniture and cane seats” and all kinds of textile fittings for furniture. This furniture used for winter gardens and terraces of mansions knew then a resounding success. They developed their business around 1884 with their Japanese style furniture, very close to that executed by Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906). In 1886, the company appearing in the category of “Chinoiserie and Japoneries” offered, in addition to furniture and seating creation, works of art and inlaid furniture directly imported from the Far East ; an activity that expanded rapidly. Their exotic fantasy furniture presented at the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889 and 1900, rewarded them two silver medals. In 1894, the company was listed under the name “Perret et Vibert”, headed by the son of Alfred Perret and Ernest Vibert. The same year, they redesigned their store on rue du Quatre-Septembre, creating ten new show-rooms, showing complete furniture sets of Japanese and Chinese style inspiration. It was not until 1895, that the company was finally named “La Maison des Bambous” and organized then in their shops an “exhibition of country furniture and seats for castles and villas”, which was visited by Empress Eugenie to furnish her villa Cyrnos at Cap Martin. She actually was a regular customer of the “Maison des Bambous” as she bought repeatedly furniture. In October of the same year, the king of Greece...

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

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Italian circa 1880 mahogany and walnut inlaid corner hanging book shelf A very good looking and d...

We are delighted to offer for sale this rare and solid Mahogany Military Officers Campaign chest of drawers. If you’re in the market for a super original Campaign chest of drawers...

Pair of Mirror Veneer Burr Walnut and Marble Side Cabinets or Bedside Cupboards This is a very attractive pair, and they are a true pair with the doors opening in opposite direc...

Petite chest of drawers from France made of flamed Cuban mahogany with four dovetailed drawers and a rich array of finely cast bronze hardware. The commode features half detached col...

Carved sideboard, France, around 1880. Dimensions: height: 242 cm, width: 132 cm, depth: 54 cm.

CUSTOM FURNITURE. Sideboard in the style of Louis XV from the late nineteenth century. Furniture preserved in very good condition. Year: around 1890 Origin: France Wood: ...

Pretty Mahogany Side Cabinet Standing Upon Elegant Shaped Legs. This French Inspired Cabinet Having Marquetry Panels. circa 1880 The Doors t...

Small Oak 2 Door Cupboard This is an unusual piece, the cupboard stands on a small plinth and has diagonal carving to the door panels The cup...

Sideboard, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. wood: oak dimensions: height: 244 cm, width: 133 cm, depth: 55 cm.

Classic tall Scottish ogee chest of drawers in good, untouched condition made of beautiful flame mahogany veneers. The five large drawers have oak sides and dovetail joints with orig...

Neo-Renaissance cupboard, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. Wood: oak Dimensions: height: 211 cm, width: 101 cm, depth: 57 cm.

We were just sitting here, trying to remember the last time we had a genuine pair of matching Antique French Buffets, lets alone Directoire style French Buffets and in 25 years, we b...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1880 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15 wardrobes and 20 trunks in total, each one totally different, this sale is for the piece listed above with all others being listed under my other items This one is an good looking well made and collectable piece, the hand painted detailing is exquisite throughout and has aged wonderfully, there is a lot of metal strap work which looks glorious and campaign...

Black forest pair of hanging corner shelves, hand carved in Switzerland between 1860 and 1890. The black forest hanging corner shelves are quite unusual with their original intricate carving. Black Forest Furniture...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1880 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting a large Church to the front. I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...

Antique chest of drawers from around 1880. Origin: France Wood: oak Dimensions: height 104 cm / width 133 cm / depth 56 cm

19th century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet is a magnificent example of fine furniture craftsmanship melded with timeless style! Utilizing hand-select quarter-sa...

Antique mahogany corner cabinet. Maufactured in Scandinavia in circa 1880s. After renovation in our workshop. Excellent condition...

English painted blanket chest, this unique chest features eight faux drawer fronts that are grain painted to simulate wood, the sides have inset panels; ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exhibition quality, fully restored, English Walnut with Satinwood inlay, circa 1880 revolving bookcase table with exquisitely finished top and...

A spectacular Japanese yosegi zaiku marquetry etagere display cabinet, shadona, Meiji Period, circa 1880, Japan. The display cabinet, called a ...

Louis XV, louis XVI transition style chest of drawers, marble top marquetry and bronze stamped twice by the cabinetmaker P.Chorier and also by maison Soubrier one of the famous retai...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Anglo Indian Brass and Rosewood Circa 1880-1900 small side table tea chest of drawers or large table top jewellery cabinet A good looking and well made piece, most likely designed to hold teas and spices but its been used for jewellery, it is a very small side table...

Welshdresser - chest of drawers - sideboard in solid oak and veneered light gray color finish, England 1880 Classical furniture with fluted legs and drawers. 2 large drawers and the...

Beautiful flame mahogany bookcase from France.

We are is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Victorian circa 1880 James Jas Shoolbred Watchmakers table / desk with green ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this 19th century heavily carved dark oak kneehole desk. An impressive green man desk with flowers and scrolls, the s...

Sn3931, an attractive Continental side cabinet in mahogany, having caddy top above frieze drawer and a booked match quarter veneer door with original working lock and key enclosing t...

Beautifully hand painted and decorated black lacquered giltwood chinoiserie scene detail display china cabinet. The cabinet / vitrine features a dou...

Very Pretty Mahogany Sheraton Revival Sideboard, standing on square tapered legs with spade toes and boxwood inlays. circa 1880 This piece is of serpentine form. The central drawe...

Napoleon III walnut and black lacquer etagere / dry bar, circa 1880. With a hinged four board walnut top, banded on front and sides with bla...

Antique French Carved Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Bar Cabinet~~c. 1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets ...

This is a stunning and rare antique French Vernis Martin free standing display cabinet in the Louis XV manner, circa 1880 in date. The cabinet has a rouge marble top with an ormo...

Large two-door wardrobe in ash and cherry with fillet band inlays and ebonised columns. The cornice with accentuated pediment and ebonised segmental elements is inscribed: Elise Freu...

This is a stunning antique walnut, marquetry and ormolu mounted Louis Revival serpentine fronted commode, circa 1880 in date. The chest has a gonzalo alves cross banded top with d...

Small Antique Victorian quality mahogany chest of drawers having a quality mahogany top with a moulded edge above four figured mahogany cockbeeded drawers with original brass swan ne...

Pretty Victorian satinwood bow corner cabinet. This pretty cabinet stands upon slender legs with an undertray. The cabinet features 1 x lower central door with a mahogany lined dra...

French Empire Style mahogany display cabinet. circa 1880 This Excellent Quality Cabinet Stands Upon Fluted Tapered Legs With a Fluted Frieze. The Single Glazed Door Featuring Ormo...

Stunning Walnut "Gillow and Co" Side Cabinet. circa 1880 This piece is of the highest quality and is stamped Gillow and Co (By the mid-18th century the firm Gillow and Co was one o...

A very fine quality antique French Louis XV kingwood, marquetry & ormolu serpentine/bombe shaped vitrine cabinet, circa 1880. The cabinet having finely cast bronze mounts and brackets to the top, with a single door having serpentine shaped glass enclosing three glass shelves, the interior is lined with the original green velvet and having bowed glass panels to the sides. The base of the door having geometric marquetry and a bronze flowering urn, both sides have corresponding marquetry with bronze flowering baskets. The cabinet is raised on cabriole legs with bronze mounts and bronze sabots to the feet, the quality and condition of this cabinet is excellent and is ready to grace your home! Bloomsbury Fine Art...

19th century French Gothic walnut buffet is a refined expression of the style which is considered one of the oldest furniture styles from France, ...

An antique walnut cabinet / bollard chest produced in Sweden in around 1880s. Made of walnut wood. Preserved in very good condition. Dimensions: height 146 cm / width 71 cm / depth ...

Rare aesthetic movement showcase, opening in its upper part by two beveled glass doors framed by brass moldings, in its lower part by two door panels in carved walnut decorated with blooming branches and gilded bronze ornaments representing dragons and birds. The sides are carved, like wicker woven. This showcase is topped by an important carved and gilded walnut cornice depicting a Fô Dog in its center, with a protective power, and rests on elephant head with overtuned trunk shaped feet. This type of elephant head with overtuned trunk shaped feet is a characteristic of the Maison Giroux, which can be found on many objects they produced. Aesthetic movement cabinet, signed Maison Alphonse Giroux...

Charming sideboard of Henri II style carved in light wood. One discovers a great work of the wood taking again the forms of the Renaissance. Numerous architectural decorations such a...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Pitch Pine library bookcase with vintage circa 1950's mid century painted finish A very good looking well made and decorative piece of English country furniture. It can be used as a library bookcase or as a kitchen dining cabinet for plates...

The best word I can think of to describe our newest find is; Presence. This absolutely incredibly elegant Très grande bibliotheque from Nîmes, France, simply makes the room, with its undeniable presence. Whether it’s the mammoth scale of the bookcase, or the combination of the ebonized walnut and the indescribable painted interior colour (we’re still searching for a name), something just clicked and made our antique bookcase quite special. Finding a genuine antique French bookcase, that measures roughly twelve and a half feet in length, that was not assembled from a bunch of old wood bits sitting around a guy’s workshop, is a rare occurrence. In our over 30-years of importing from Europe, we might have had two or three that were genuine. This huge antique French bookcase was fabricated from French solid walnut and certainly dates from the 1800’s. Look carefully at the wavy hand-made glass and that pretty much tells the whole story, for we are unaware that anyone produces new glass this good. Generally, when you find a bookcase, or display cabinet of this stature, you’ll discover that its history was probably from a public institution, be it a school, library, or even a high-end department store, but generally they are deathly tired. Fortunately, that was not the case with this antique French bookcase. Our antique bibliotheque was discovered in the town of Nîmes, a city in the Occitanie region of southern France. Little history; Nîmes was an important part of the Roman Empire and the city is most famous for the Arena of Nîmes, a double-tiered circa-70 A.D. amphitheater still in use today. Also, the famous Pont du Gard...

For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a superb and frankly amazing vitrine or china cabinet in the manner of the French cabinet maker Charles-Honoré Lannuier who worked in New York City after coming to the USA in the early 1800s. The cabinet is antique, and dates to the latter part of the 1880s but was made long after Lannuier died. The cabinet has beautiful carved wooden figures...