Antique French Art Nouveau Vitrine

This parquetry desk has the attributes one would expect when bearing the name to one of Paris leading retailers of objet deluxe. It is bombe...gently swelling and raised on cabriole legs. It is applied with oval porcelain panels which we have not dismounted but are to Sevres standard. It extensively mounted with bronze chutes sabots and moldings of various sorts. Including a bronze pierced plaque with the monogram of the owner. It is in a small way, highly evocative of 19th century Paris at its best. This company flourished between the consulate and 1867 when it closed. It enjoyed Royal patronage and was certainly a leading supplier of luxury goods of the highest quality. Maison Giroux, the famous curiosity and luxury goods shop, was situated at No. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré and in business from the time of the Consulate until the end of the Second Empire. The business was founded in 1799 by Francis Simon Alphonse Giroux, cabinetmaker and official restorer of Notre Dame. “Maison Alphonse Giroux” also known as “Giroux & Cie” specialized in producing ornate objects d’art and technically sophisticated furniture. Patronized by various members of the French Royal Family, including Louis XVIII, Charles X, Henri...

This very fine Sheraton Revival painted satinwood side-cabinet is of breathtaking quality, each drawer and panelled door fits precisely. The central de...

This exquisite desk, made by the celebrated partnership, is of the highest quality. The glazed upper section is perfect for the display of objet d'art, the cylinder top which is open...

Although of kidney shape, this desk is more substantial than generally found in such a form. The top has a pierced brass gallery enclosing a fanning kingwood veneer. The leather slide-out writing surface is enclosed by a pair of tambour shutters which, when rolled back, reveal small drawers. The desk is flanked by three curved drawers...

Impressive art nouveau mahogany display cabinet. Circa 1890 This cabinet is raised upon cabriole legs with a shaped frieze. The bow central door having lead work glass. The upper sec...

ITALIAN ART NOVEAU FURNITURE Late 19th century, rosewood with carvings, trimmed finish. Three glass doors and glass sides with two mirrors. Dimensions: 210 x 116 x 36 cm Good condi...

A fine quality French kingwood, marble topped vitrine having shaped glass to the front and sides. Beautiful ormolu mounts and raised on cabriole legs. The the manner of 'Linke.'.

Magnificent French wooden Linke style vitrine with quality gilt bronze mounts and beveled glass. The interior is covered with velvet fabric, and the vitrin...