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1800s Antique French Louis XV Style, Ormulu, Curved, Exceptional Vitrine

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Stunning 1800s Antique French Louis XV Style, Ormulu, Curved, Exceptional Vitrine. Exceptional French Louis XV style display cabinet, late 19th c., ormolu and marquetry decoration, a mansard top over the curved glass sides with a central door having serpentine glass, fabric-covered interior with shelves, rising on cabriole legs, ending in sabots, approx 63.75"h, 34.5"w, 18"d. Wear and imperfections from age, use, and being moved. Repair to lower molding, lacking some small trim on both sides of each cabinet where top meets base. This exquisite display cabinet exudes the elegance and opulence of French Louis XV style furniture from the 1800s. The dark wood tones, serpentine glass, and marquetry decoration are just a few of the exceptional features that make this vitrine a true masterpiece. The mansard top, curved glass sides, cabriole legs, and ormolu accents add to its exceptional beauty. This free-standing curio cabinet has a glass front that showcases the shelves and antique vitrine items inside. Its curved shape and size make it a perfect fit for any living or dining room. No tools are required for assembly, and additional parts are not needed. This antique vitrine is a special find and a must-have for any collector of French furniture. The furniture of the Louis XV period (1715-1774) is characterized by curved forms, lightness, comfort and asymmetry; it replaced the more formal, boxlike and massive furniture of the Louis XIV style. It employed marquetry, using inlays of exotic woods of different colors, as well as ivory and mother of pearl. Louis XV furniture was designed not for the vast palace state rooms of the Versailles of Louis XIV, but for the smaller, more intimate salons created by Louis XV and by his mistresses, Madame de Pompadour and Madame DuBarry. It included several new types of furniture, including the commode and the chiffonier, and many pieces, particularly chairs and tables, were designed to be moved easily rearranged or moved from room to room, depending upon the kind of function as per Wikipedia. "Old World Elegance at Reasonable Prices!".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 63.75 in (161.93 cm)Width: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear and imperfections from age, use, and being moved. Repair to lower molding, lacking some small trim on both sides of each cabinet where top meets base.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 51591stDibs: LU8150233474182
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