Vitrines

Vitrine in the style of Louis XV Napoleon III Paris, circa 1850-1880 Bois-Satiné veneer, all-round surface-covering mirror veneer on solid softwood. High-rectangular, one-door, camb...

Milo Baughman Style Vintage chrome geometric diamond shaped étagère. The glass shelves will be custom-made prior shipping. Mid-Century Modern Classic ...

A Great Quality Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine By François Linke François Linke. The rectangular paneled top with three-quarter gallery, above a conf...

A fine gilt-bronze mounted mahogany table vitrine by Georges-Francois Alix. French, circa 1890. Stamped to the underside and to the reverse of th...

This outstanding pair of vintage Art Deco / Bauhaus era flower stands or shelves were made of curved nickel-plated brass tubes. Furthermore each flower stand shows six adjustable mou...

A late 19th century Louis XV style French vitrine a deux corps made of solid walnut with raised panels and beautiful carved details. Crown has curved corners with floral carving at t...

A fine French 19th-20th century kingwood and tulipwood marquetry and gilt-bronze mounted vitrine, in the manner of François Linke (1855-1946). The slender single door display cabinet with a red-velvet backing and bowed glass panels surmounted with acanthus and floral gilt-bronze mounts in the style of Léon Messagé (French, 1842-1901), the serpentine shaped front door with an ornate marquetry and ink colored panel depicting wreaths, ribbons and tied acantus leaves, all raised on four cabriolet legs ending with gilt-bronze paw-feet, Paris, circa 1900. Linke was born on 17 June 1855 in the small village of Pankraz, in what is now the Czech Republic. Records show that Linke served an apprenticeship with the master cabinet maker, Neumann, which he completed in 1877. Linke’s work book or Arbeits-Buch records that he was in Vienna from July 1872 to October 1873 at the time of the International Exhibition held there in 1873. He subsequently travelled to Prague, Budapest & Weimar before finally arriving in Paris in 1875. It is documented that he obtained employment with an unknown German cabinetmaker in Paris, and stylistic similarities, photographs and geographical proximity have led some to suggest that Emmanuel Zwiener was the most likely candidate. After a period back in his home town of Pankratz, he returned once and for all to Paris in 1877. In 1878 Paris hosted the third great International Exhibition, a remarkable success for a country ravaged by war only seven years earlier. It is known that the fledgling Linke workshops were active in the Faubourg St. Antoine as early as 1881, during this time he supplied furniture for other more established makers such as Jansen and Krieger. By 1889 another World’s Fair, as they were often referred to in America, took place in Paris. Monsieur Eiffel erected what has become the most iconic building in Paris for the exhibition and the atmosphere of wealth and confidence may well have encouraged Linke to think that he could contribute an important part to the next great exhibition. As early as 1892 this was decreed to take place at the end of the century, in an attempt to pre-empt Berlin from staging the last great show of the century. In 1892, Victor Champier (fr) one of the commissioners for the 1900 Paris Fair had appealed, “Create in the manner of the masters, do not copy what they have made”. It was an appeal against mere reproduction and Linke rose to this challenge in an unparalleled way with his unique display that was to include the Grand Bureau. Determined to outshine the competition at the Exhibition, Linke had set about creating the most ambitious pieces he could envisage, and more extravagant than had ever been displayed before. The items he exhibited marked a transition from the historicist interpretation of Louis XV and Louis XVI styles, an interpretation that was the mainstay of his nearest rivals, to something startlingly new and vital in its immediacy. [6] Together with Léon Messagé he developed a new style for the 1900 Exhibition that paid homage to the Louis XV rococo in the fluidity of its approach, but an approach fused with the lively flowing lines of the contemporary and progressive 'art nouveau'. The Art Journal reported in 1900 on Linke's stand: "The work of M. Linke ... was an example of what can be done by seeking inspiration amongst the classic examples of Louis XV and XVI without in any great sense copying these great works. M. Linke's work was original in the true sense of the word, and as such commended itself to the intelligent seeker after the really artistic things of the Exhibition. Wonderful talent was employed in producing the magnificent pieces of furniture displayed". Linke's stand would have appeared refreshingly new to contemporary onlookers, the traditional designs of the eighteenth century melting seamlessly into an exuberant naturalism. The 'Revue' described Linke's style as 'entièrement nouveaux' and noted "This opinion is universally accepted. Linke's stand is the biggest show in the history of art furniture in the year 1900". It is perhaps the most extraordinary and remarkable aspect of Linke’s personal history that he produced such expensive and luxurious furniture of exquisite quality for the 1900 exhibition without any commission or any potential buyer in mind. [9] At a time when other more established furniture businesses such as those of Beurdeley and Dasson were closing down, he made a huge investment in his stand and the furniture he supplied for it. Linke recognised that to move his business forward he needed to appeal to a more International clientele and the new emerging rich who were at this time amassing fortunes on an unprecedented scale. For this reason he gambled everything he had on his display for the 1900 exhibition. Had this not succeeded he would almost certainly have succumbed to bankruptcy. Linke’s notebook records visitors to his stand from England, Europe, the Americas, Egypt and Japan and including; the King of Sweden, three visits from the King of Belgium, Prince Radziwill, the Prince d’Arenberg, the Comte Alberic du Chastel, Miss Anna May Gould, the American heiress, distinguished furniture makers and the President of France Emile Loubet. This risky endeavour was a resounding success, and with his reputation established, La Maison Linke became the pre-eminent furniture house until outset of the Second World War. The technical brilliance of his work and the artistic change that it represented was never to be repeated. His showrooms expanded into prestigious premises in Paris, in the Place Vendôme as well as the Faubourg St. Antoine where his workshop had been established. He embarked on many important commissions in the years up to the outbreak of the First World War, making and designing furniture for leading international industrialists and bankers. After the 1914-1918 World War, Linke undertook the extraordinary commission to furnish the Ras al-Tin Palace in Alexandria for King Fuad of Egypt, possibly the largest single furniture commission ever conceived, eclipsing even Versailles. Linke flourished and remained active until the middle years of the 1930s and died in 1946 Léon Messagé (1842-1901) was a French sculptor, best known for his sculptural collaboration with François Linke for the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Messagé was also responsible for much of the design and creative work for Roux et Brunet...

Antique display cabinet - chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century. Chest of drawers in very good condition, professionally renovated, polished to a high gloss. Year: 188...

Rustic escutcheon in natural wood. Rectangular, with a simple finish, emphasising its utilitarian function and the craftsmanship involved in making it. The warm tone of the wood and ...

Cabinet with four doors. Made up of two overlapping units, each with two front-opening doors that reveal spacious and well-divided internal compartments, ideal for a variety of stora...

Elegant 19th-century French display case made of precious wood finely marquetry with exotic geometric motifs, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and richly adorned with gilded bronze. The...

Pair of free standing displays with vitrine. Post modern influence for these solid wood stands.

A fine 19th century Louis XV style country French - Provincial carved white-washed walnut bombé credenza vitrine. The slender and tall carved single-door...

Lyn small grey black cabinet by Pulpo Dimensions: D60 x W45 x H110 cm Materials: glass; powder coated steel Also available in different colours. Studio Visser & Meijwaard des...

Pair of MD bookcases dating from the 60s in oak composed of three levels of storage. A drawer on the bottom and two doors including a glass door that slide into the furniture. Very g...

A fine French, 19th-20th century Louis XV style mahogany and gilt bronze-mounted Vitrine by Haentges Freres. The single door cabinet surmounted with or...

19th-century walnut and marquetry cabinet, the serpentine brocatello marble top above gilt metal mounted door with marquetry inlay. The door opening to reveal an upholsterers interio...

A traditional vitrine cabinet made in France in the late 19th century, having a rich mahogany frame and brass inlaid trims all around and beveled glass doors. The doors include a loc...

Russian neoclassical mahogany cabinet with brass inlay, circa 1820. Upper cabinet fitted with glass sides and front glass door with three ...

Mid-Century, Modern Vitrine, Willy Rizzo style.

A beautiful 19th century Louis XIV style breakfront vitrine, decorated with a variety of geometric veneer patterns of contrasting shades and grains,...

A beautiful and large scale French Mid-19th Century Louis XV st. solid Oak buffet/vitrine signed Schmit. The six door three drawer Deux Corps buffet is raised by elegant stout cabriole legs with lovely scrolled designs centering the scalloped friezes each centered by a charming finely carved seashell reserve. At the center are three doors with the central door displaying four faux drawers each decorated with lovely carved mottled fillets and gadroons centering ormolu keyhole escutcheons with one actioning the lock for the door. The doors at either side display superb recessed panels with similar beautiful foliate gadroon designs framed within a striking thick mottled wrap around band with an ormolu foliate keyhole escutcheon and delicate pull. Above the doors are three drawers each decorated with recessed panels framed within fine mottled fillets with scrolled foliate ormolu pulls and escutcheons. The top displays three doors each retaining all of their original glass panes framed within beautiful wrap around mottled fillets with lovely seashell carvings and ormolu keyhole escutcheons. Above are impressive architectural pediment like designs centering the arched central top crown and a striking richly carved foliate reserve with a lovely smooth cabochon. All original wonderful rich patina throughout. Frédéric Schmit...

Raffia cloth wrapped Mid-Century Modern display wall unit étagère shelves.

English Country-style slat twig and iron etagere bakery rack with 3 shelves and wine rack base.

Rare stunning French Art Deco burl Amboyna vitrine or dry bar. Beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay with gorgeous marquetry. Sliding glass doors open for plenty of space for display. In t...

French Art Deco cabinet with vitrine. Rosewood with beveled glass sliding doors and bronze mounts, circa 1938.

66" gilded Mid-Century iron four-tier shelf.

1930s Hanging Display Case in Turned Wood and Glass with Rounded Forms

Rare large pair of early XXth century wooden vitrines. Perfect to display collections (jewels, coins, drawings etc..) or menus for a restaurant? Very decorative and rare!

Spanish hand painted wooden wine bottle cabinet and doors.

Antique French marble topped vitrine in the Empire style French, 19th century Measures: Height 132cm, width 72cm, depth 47cm This antique mahogany vitrine was made in France and...

a display case bookcase, wooden and polished metal structure and glass plates. It has 5 glass shelves. The special feature is that it can be easily dismantled with supporting photos,...

Scandinavian Mid-Century light mahogany display/vitrine cabinet with a keystone shaped top sections supported on a base with a fluted apron and inlaid floral design trim.

Display Cabinet/Secretary/Licquor Cabinet From the Late 20th Century A piece of furniture from the 1980s in the French style, consisting of two parts: a two-door base on high curved...

Pair of machined solid brass heavy tube faux bamboo 4 tier Italian Mid-Century Modern étagères shelves.   

Very nice Dutch walnut cabinet, designed by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure in the 50’s. This high quality cabinet is composed by 2 modules. ...

A stunning pair of Edwardian mahogany display cases line inlaid throughout. The shaped and moulded cornice supported above single astragal glaze...

Maison Jansen, by. Furniture for storing vinyl records made up of smoked glass windows, with its chrome-plated metal frame and casters, opening with two doors, and designed to stor...

18th century French Louis XV small Marquetry bookcase or Vitrine Rectangular vitrine or bookcase standing on four cabriole feet, front and sides slightly curved, the angles pointe...

Hollywood Regency marble and glass cabinet, 1970s.

This beautiful oak vitrine showcases a breakfront design with multiple shelves for displaying your favorite items. A locking glass door, which opens to a single shelf, is flanked by ...

Superb English mahogany bookcase from the 18th century in the Hepplewhite style and period circa 1775 Very beautiful English work in mahogany which stands out by its very good qua...

Exceptional quality vitrine with mirrored back having four glass shelves. Beautifully cast bronze dore mounts decorate this piece. Beveled glass ...

Pair of Exhibit style display cases, set of 2, 1980s Elegant and essential, Lacquered wood frame, glossy black with 2 shelves in glass and top end shelf in Carrara marble ...

Louis XV Period Walnut Vitrine with moulded arched bonnet top, paneled sides and hinged glazed door with original steel hardware. The apron is delicately carved with a basket of flo...

Mario Sabot Showcase Refined display case made of chrome-plated steel and smoked glass. The display case features a chrome-plated steel frame with rounded corners, and the remainin...

Chinese Chippendale astral glazed display cabinet This is a very attractive piece, it is made in mahogany, the cabinet has 2 astral glazed doors and i...

A fine quality 19th century Louis XV style kingwood vitrine, having the original marble top, classical ormolu mounts, bevelled glass, adjustable shelves. A Wedgwood plaque inset to t...

Louis XV, Jewelry Showcase, Vitrine Table, Walnut, Bronze, 1920s. Gilded A fine fully refinished in a gilded 23 Kt leaf with a overcoat of white gold leaf professionally done in 200...

A rare and magnificent neoclassical mahogany three door bookcase dating to the second half of the 19th century. Resting on a large plinth, the bookcase has three large frame doors with parallel detached moldings over a metal trellis...

Very important French two-parts vitrine cabinet, richly carved, circa 1770-1990.

Year: 1930 Country: French We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the b...

French 19th century Linke style Bombay vitrine with silk velvet lining.

A fine French 19th century serpentine inlaid display or storage cabinet of neat proportions, cross banded and ormolu mounted throughout and with lovely patinated timbers comprising o...

Antique English Satinwood Tabletop Vitrine, Circa 1880.

Superb inlaid bookcase / vitrine / showcase with very thick marble top, feet decorated with bronze and double mesh door. 3 shelves present. In excellent general condition. Key present, the lock works perfectly Louis XV style and period, France, 18th century, around 1750. By the cabinetmaker Pierre Garnier...

Padma display cabinet designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Memphis in the 2000s. With a crystal frame and uprights, Parma belongs to the Long Furniture collection. Its aesthet...

This exquisite pair of French marquetry inlaid, marble topped, bombe-shaped vitrine showcases in the manner and after 'Gouffel'. Each vitrine features intricate inlays of various woo...

We present beautiful of Secession Bookcases from 1920, From Vienna, Austria) They were made from walnut wood, which was subjected hand renovation (It has been cleaned to bare wood, d...

Introducing a truly exceptional cabinet with a hidden writing desk. This exquisite piece of furniture showcases a captivating combination of rosewo...