Mid-18th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Introducing an exceptional antique Dutch cabinet that epitomizes 18th-century craftsmanship. Dating back to around 1750, this meticulously crafte...

An extraordinary Louis XV period (1715-1774) French ormolu mounted tulipwood and kingwood marquetry bombé sauteuse commode by master Parisian ébéniste André-Antoine Lardin. circa late 1740s In our 40+ years we have not came across a chest of drawers that captures our attention like this one! Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris in the mid-18th century, exceptionally executed in opulent and luxurious period King Louis 15th taste, featuring a curvacious serpentine-front bombe-form solid wood case fitted with two drawers, adorned with finely chased, chiseled and gilded bronze doré mounts, including rare and most distinctive sculptural fiolated scroll Rocaille handles, flanking ornate keyhole escutcheons with original key included. In absolutely stunning rare and exotic precious tulipwood and kingwood veneer work with striking warm rich highly figured grain patterns, elegant floral marquetry inlays and fascinating early sunburst panels. Topped with the original serpentine shaped Brèche de Médous marble-top with stepped molded edge. The Breccia de Médous is extracted in the towns of Médous and Asté, near Bagnères-de-Bigorre in the Hautes-Pyrénées. This dramatic breccia is composed of angular elements of contrasting colors ranging from black to yellow to gray creating a bold but subdued visual display. Signed, retaining the original LARDIN blind stamp to top proper-right rear post underneath marble. André-Antoine Lardin (1724-1790) is a celebrated Master Cabinetmaker, earning maître in 1750, and particularly respected for his extraordinary woodworking veneer - marquetry work. - PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: From the important collection of Loyd-Paxton, Dallas, Texas. Property from the magnificent Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris Graham Sr., El Paso, Texas, but also with homes in Dallas, Texas and Pebble Beach, California. Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 Furniture & Decorative Art Featuring The Collection of Mrs. Henry Ford II Signature Auction Catalog #8167 Loyd Paxton Gallery, Dallas, Texas. With one of the finest collections in the world and prominent customers to match, including Sir Elton John, Truman Capote, Saudi Prince Faisal, and the Sultan of Brunei. Rare French antiques from Loyd-Paxton made their way into Versailles when it underwent renovations, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased furnishings, including a dazzling Louis XIV Boulle desk that had been owned by the Sun King himself. Betty Jo Graham might not hold celebrity status but her remarkable life and many contributions to American history and the arts community of El Paso, Texas, make her deserving of the limelight nonetheless. Affectionately known to her friends as BJ, led a remarkable life that intertwined a deep passion for music with significant contributions to her community and country. BJ embarked on her vocal journey at the age of 12, studying under the esteemed Mini Ferguson Owens at the University of Wichita. Her pursuit of musical excellence continued in the same institution, where she later attended college. BJ's life was not solely dedicated to music; she also played a vital role in American history. During the tumultuous times of World War II, she contributed her skills to the Cessna AT-17 training program, a crucial effort in preparing pilots for combat. She worked as an electrical wiring diagram analyst for Boeing Engineering Development on the iconic Enola Gay project in 1956. BJ's heart always remained with music. She continued to refine her vocal skills with notable figures such as Maude Douglas Tweedy in New York City and John Charles Thomas in Apple Valley, California. Her love story with Robert Morris Graham Sr., whom she married in 1975, was filled with shared adventures and travels across the globe, living in places from Dallas, Texas, to Pebble Beach, California, and El Paso, Texas. As a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica, she played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community. Her support extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, Holocaust Museum, Museum of Art, and many more, showcasing her belief in the transformative power of art and culture. Betty Jo Graham's journey through life reflects a profound dedication to her passions, community, and the arts. Her legacy, marked by her music, history, and philanthropy contributions, inspires and impacts many, ensuring that her melodious spirit will be remembered and cherished for future generations. After traveling the globe and living in cities across the country, Graham and her husband, Robert Morris Graham Sr., eventually settled in El Paso, where she served as a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica. Though Graham had a lifelong passion for music and played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community, her philanthropy extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, El Paso Holocaust Museum and El Paso Museum of Art, showcasing her belief in the power of art and culture. A patron of the arts, Graham was also a collector of fine jewelry, with a particular fondness for eye-catching, statement-making rings, necklaces, earrings and more, and Heritage was honored to present Property from the Estate of Mrs. Betty Jo “B.J.” Graham as part of its Spring Fine Jewelry Signature Auction. Inscription to placard on reverse: FROM THE COLLECTION OF LOYD-PAXTON DALLAS, TEXAS Signatures: Original blind stamped LARDIN to top of rear post. Bronzes not removed to inspect for foundry marks. - DIMENSIONS: (approx) 33" High, 42" Wide, 20.75" Deep - CONDITION REPORT: Overall a superb example, especially considering its nearly 300 years old. Beautifully aged warm patina, antique wood glow and lustrous sheen. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Evidence of restorations, likely by Loyd-Paxton, including high-quality bespoke upholstered drawer lining. Typical wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure, including minor nicks to edge, age splits scattered throughout body, expected antique character and charm. Marble top is in great shape. Accompanied by two working keys. Overall outstanding presence, delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! - INTERESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This elegant commode typifies the fashion for furniture mounted with exotic and rare woods, exquisite marquetry-work, and decadent Rococo bronzes. Andre Antoine Lardin, also known as N.B. Lardin was born in 1724 and died on 10 August 1790. He held his master's title from 1 July 1750 and was particularly respected for the exceptional quality of his veneering / marquetry. A well known and regarded maître ébéniste, Lardin’s career is somewhat thinly documented, most likely due to the upheaval and record destruction during the Revolution, notably when the guilds in Paris and elsewhere were abolished in 1791. Lardin worked for various marchand-mercier (furniture dealers) and probably also for a private clientele. He ran his workshop first in the Rue de Charenton and from 1770 in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. His two sons, André Antoine II and Louis François, worked with him for some time and the second-named became his successor in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. Lardin is known to have worked for the marchands André-François Carré, this superb commode having almost most certainly been commissioned through the intervention of one of these fashionable dealers. The marchand-mercier André-François Carré, is recorded rue Froidmanteau, "Magasin de glaces, porcelaine ébénisterie et curiosités pour les cabinets d'histoire naturelle." Carré also worked with two vernisseurs (vernis Martin): Porchon and Prévost. All of Lardin's furniture is classic in form and decor, well crafted and mostly veneered in rosewoods or violet wood. Lardin worked in the taste of the time with geometric patterns, cartouche fields and simulated fluting. Furniture with elaborate inlays such as birds, trophies, urns, landscapes, or flowers and sunburts such as this stunning example appear more rarely. The stamp JME stands for Jures Menuisiers Ebeniste and notes the guild affiliation of the master. The Corporation des Menuisiers-Ébénistes was a French craft guild which was concerned with the profession of woodworking. Some JME stamps are worn down from the marble slab over the years and no longer apparent, but in this case lacking the JME stamp is likely indicative of work made prior to reaching maître ébéniste (master cabinetmaker), denoting an early and exceedingly scarce example. Eighteenth century French furniture...

An antique pair of high quality Cassapanca Walnut benches with the original finish, decorated with typical Italian Baroque motifs. The Cassapanche were used as storage in a castle in...

A fabulous Rococo giltwood console with conforming molded edge marble top and extensive scrollwork decoration on the apron, cabriole legs, and X form stretchers. Probably German and ...

Circa 1750 early George III period slant front bureau desk. Wood referred to at the time as "Red Walnut", with oak drawer liners. Original, fine cut-work bat-wing brass hardware. Ori...

painted chest from the Bernese Alps dated 1753 you can see on the sides of the chest a bear typical of this region of Switzerland , all the fittings and the lock are original

Danish 18th century baroque oak wood chest of drawers with serpentine front. In 2 parts. Features a rectangular grey painted top with serpentine front, sitting above four conforming ...

A Swedish Rococo cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass ...

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian ribbing detail on the door front and on the 2 drawers. It has p...

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian carved detail on the drawer fronts and leading edges. T...

This is an antique four panel coffer. An English, oak linen or mule chest, dating to the mid Georgian period, circa 1750. Of country house proportion with superb oak stocks and clas...

A beautiful hand carved solid oak kitchen cabinet It has a recessed upper part for the display of plates and cups. The lower cabinet features a fixed shelf and the doors are decorated with geometric chip carving and rosettes. The cabinet has a rural appearance typical for this type of Spanish furniture. The cabinet has the original hand forged hinges...

Small Antique painted blancket chest Measures: H. 31cm - L. 72cm - P. 45cm Rare small chest in painted fir wood. The decorations are geometric, of an intense blue color, with ...

Elegant Baroque walnut commode featuring three spacious drawers and compressed ball feet. The gently curved serpentine front is adorned with ornate, asymmetrical fittings. Rounded cr...

With inset serpentine blu turquin marble top over two conforming drawers. Tapered legs.

A single, antique French Provencal sideboard in a light-blue, grey patina made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The demi-lune credenza has a rounded etched top, c...

A wonderful and well patina Pine cupboard Circa 1740 to 1760. Likely Rhode Island possibly Connecticut and just filled with charm. Retaining the original red surface iron hinges and ...

An exquisite 19th century Rococo secretary in mahogany with bombe front & sides, with floral & foliate inlays in tulipwood, kingwood & satinwood on the top, front panels of the drawe...

A large, antique single-door safe or cassa forte made of hand crafted iron with rivets and bands on the surface and palmettes and rocaille decorations on the front, in good condition...

A good & large antique English early Georgian oak ‘Mule Chest’ coffer, circa 1740. A very good sized antique mule chest from the Lancashire area, located in the Northwest of England ...

An 18th century Chinese lacquered and intricately carved and hand painted cabinet of small proportions . A beautiful all over patina and aged surface , the entirety of the cabinet is painstakingly decorated with landscape , coastal scenes , figures , birds , flowers etc the cabinet . The panelled doors to the front , bottom drawer & feet are carved in a deep relief showing various scenes , embellished with red lacquer and gold leaf , retaining its original engraved metal work . This cabinet originates from the Fujian province...

French 18th century Rococo painted wood cabinet from Provence with one curved and molded door, one chest, curving feet and cornice. Painted in a soft yellow, grey and offhwihte color. Extraordinary iron hardware, lock and key. 18th century Provence cabinets...

Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top – Restored & Hand-Polished 1740-1750 Beautiful antique walnut chest of drawers featuring an inlaid top with two decorative panels. B...

An antique pair of high quality Cassapanca Walnut benches with the original finish, decorated with typical Italian Baroque motifs. The Cassapanche were used as storage in a castle in...

A Rococo secretary desk with a cabinet or bookcase top, beautifully painted in blue with a black-painted interior. This piece consists of two sections: Upper section consists of a c...

18th Century French Pine Louis XV armoire.This rustic but authentic piece features its original key, hinges and escutcheons. Details such as the paneled doors and touches of carved d...

Fine quality English mid 18th century carved pine dome top fitted cabinet circa 1760. Excellent quality piece that would have been fitted into a wall recess, with the outer frame fl...

Credenza hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut and cherry inlay. The credenza shows the typical Italian cantered corners, which make it a perfect...

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany ca.1760 Walnut Baroque chest of drawers in walnut with an intricately inlaid surface from 1760. This antique chest of drawers has three drawers and...

This German Baroque display or kitchen cabinet has a beautiful warm brown color with soft gloss and a rich patina. The cabinet consists of two pieces. ...

Elegant writing desk veneered entirely in walnut root. Its structure is completely wavy both on the top and on the sides, with sabre legs ending in feral feet. On the front there are...

Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass hardware and locks.

A Swedish Rococo slant front desk. Front opens to reveal a large work surface, thirteen pull out drawers, four cubbies, two pull out document holders and a small compartment with sma...

This grand black lacquer cabinet epitomizes the austere beauty of classical Chinese furniture design. Dated to the mid-18th century, the tall cabinet is crafted of northern elm (yumu...

A beautiful 18th century French buffet/ sideboard in cherry wood with rounded bevel-edged, rectangular top resting on a base with two drawers over two cabinet doors. This graceful bu...

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in Gustavian style with classic Gustavian carved detail on the drawer fronts and leading edges. Thi...

England, circa 1740. A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and handles, the top with concave moulded cornice above three short and three long gradu...

This English mahogany cabinet was likely the upper half of an English secretary converted to a cabinet in the nineteenth century with a later ...

This wonderful commode “sauteuse arbalette ” is made of walnut with a shape of deer feet. The name of sauteuse is described as long legs with 2 drawers and arbalette is the zigzag sh...

Unique 18th century Baroque commode, Germany 1750-1760, walnut veneer with boxwood marquetry. Three drawer body with rectangular outline o...

This magnificent three-drawer bombe commode dates to the mid-18th century and exemplifies the Swedish Rococo furniture style. The commode has a pleasing curvilinear shape, a sinuous line drawn by the high knees, flared legs, and outward swell of its three drawers. The serpentine shape is characteristic of Swedish Rococo commodes, as is the distinctive parquetry veneer and thin gilt handles. Each of the three wide drawers is decorated with parquetry borders...

Antique 18th C. Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers. Item features an inset pink rouge marble top, gold gilt trim, hand polychrome painted flower...

This elegant antique fruitwood "Armoire Provencale," is truly exceptional. Crafted in France, circa 1760, this tall cabinet stands on escargot feet decorated with acanthus leaves at the shoulder, over a scalloped and pierced apron embellished with a weaved floral basket flanked with laurel and wheat leaf motifs. The bonnet top features exquisite carvings including a neoclassical urn surrounded with a laurel crown floral basket at the pediment. Both doors are decorated with hand carved floral and branch motifs, and are decorated. The inside reveals all the original shelving with set of drawers, and the cabinet is dressed with original lock, key, cremaillere and heavy forged hardware. The tall and wide armoire...

Magnificent Louis XV period wedding cabinet in molded and carved walnut, opening two beautiful triple-paneled doors in scalloped burl walnut, a large drawer with lock in the lower pa...

An 18th century Italian commode with serpentine front and shaped sides, having two large drawers over shaped apron standing on cabriole legs ending in hoof feet. Original contemporar...

18th century French walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet A period handcrafted buffet made of solid walnut with three drawers above two beveled doors opening to a single shelf open. Ori...

An exceptional 18th-century Dutch display cabinet, richly carved and beautifully proportioned, featuring a dramatic bombe base and finely glazed serpentine doors. Crafted from solid ...

A superb quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany secretaire cupboard having well figured and banded top over one secretaire drawer to frieze, enclosing attractive satinwood in...

Antique Louis XV chest of drawers with fire-gilt fittings Paris around 1750 Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 132 x 64 cm Description: Very beautif...

Large Baroque two-door cabinet standing on baluster legs, with two drawers in the tall base section. The front is structured by three undulating half-column pilasters and features ar...

An Exceptional Quality And Rarely Found, 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Library Bookcase Cupboard, Having Greek Key Carved Decoration To Cornice, Over Two Superbly...

A very good quality 18th century George III period Mahogany linen press with dentil cornice and Superbly figured pair of oval panelled doors with Satinwood crossbanded decoration enc...

A very fine serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760 in the manner of Thomas Chippendale having a molded top over four drawers with a brush slide, resting on molded bracket fe...

This rare and impressive Dutch Rococo cabinet, made around 1750, is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance. The cabinet is made of oak and finished with a luxurious mahogany ven...

An antique pine blanket chest dated 1763 on the back. The rectangular top with beveled trim opens to reveal a deep storage compartment. The ...

One-door wardrobe in fir from 1700 Measures: Height 185cm – Width 115cm (130 to the frames) – Depth 50cm (57 to the frames) Spruce wardrobe, with one door, in excellent conditi...

Exceptional Norwegian Cabinet from Gulbrandsdalen ca 1730s Sometimes, you get the pleasure of being around true beauty. When forms, colors, history, and patina truly shine through, ...

This beautiful and grand "Armoire Lyonnaise" from France was carved, circa 1760. The antique fruit wood cabinet stands on scroll feet over a scalloped apron, the cabinet features a d...

In two parts with a shaped rectangular cornice over three small drawers over three graduated drawers flanked by fluted chamfered corners, the base with three graduated drawers. Origi...

18th century French Louis XV commode, Paris 1740-1750. Body on four carved feet with gilt bronze fittings. Bombe front and sides with five drawers decorated with prestigious, rocail...

This is a fine original antique kneehole desk or dressing table from the mid-18th century, thought to have the provenance of being part of the es...

This German Baroque display or kitchen cabinet has a beautiful warm honey color with soft gloss and rich patina. The cabinet has wide canted corners a...

A rare and impressive pair of baroque chests of drawers from southern Germany, dating from 1750/60. These exquisite pieces of furniture combine masterful craftsmanship and timeless e...

A Swedish Rococo cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass ...

American Chippendale figured walnut chest of drawers with a carved molded edge top, flanking fluted carved quarter columns, four graduated dove tailed drawers with the original brass...

This elegant, antique fruitwood "Armoire Lyonnaise" was carved in France, circa 1760. The tall, impressive cabinet sits on escargot feet over the scalloped apron. The piece is dresse...

18th century baroque commode from Provence retaining wonderful dove grey painted surface. The shaped top with molded edge over three large paneled and shaped drawers retaining gold r...

An early leather trunk decorated with complex rillette embossing and retaining elements of its original polychromed decoration. Hand-forged hinges, corne...

This is an extraordinary Venetian wooden lacquered commode with polychrome flowers and fantasy birds on a green background. The top is lacquered to imitate the marble. The two draw...

The essence of traditional Chinese furniture is fully expressed in the simplicity and graceful presence of this 18th century two-door cabinet. Crafted of southern elmwood with tradit...

A rare and significant 18th Century European four drawer japanned commode. Retaining its original fine Chinoiserie gilding and painted decoration of court, rural and mythological sce...

An exceptional 18th-century Dutch display cabinet, richly carved and beautifully proportioned, featuring a dramatic bombe base and finely glazed serpentine doors. Crafted from solid ...

:An 18th Century English Oak Dresser Base with Wonderful Color and Patination and a Sophisticated Frieze. Although this dresser base is of the usual rectangular shape, that is the o...