Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21

Louis XIV Antique Ebonized Brass-Inlaid Display Cabinet Bookcase Vitrine

About the Item

LOUIS XIV EBONIZED AND BRASS-INLAID DISPLAY CABINET ON STAND France upper portion composed of 18th century materials, stand crafted of 19th century materials, interior covered with mirrored glass in the 20th century Item # 309GPP22W An incredibly cool and relevant cabinet with a loving touch from every century, this display case features a double-dome top over two doors revealing a shelved interior. The front is a picture of contrast, the elaborate boulle-work with symmetrical displays of brass inlay that flow across every aspect of the facade being sharp and brilliant against the nearly black surface of the case. The center of each door is hung with a ormolu brass escutcheon, though keys for the cabinet are long lost. The interior was lined with mirrors during the 20th century, an effort which modernizes the cabinet and makes it rather relevant to the way we live and display our cherished objects today. It is raised over a 19th century stand with faceted legs, ball feet and straight stretchers. A very clever cabinet, extensively restored and most refined, it is a rich design object for the interior that needs some vibrant surface history, timeless form of antiquity and modern adaptations for usefulness in today's spaces. Measurements: 69 7/8" H x 18 1/2" D x 53 1/8" W Condition Report: The cabinet has been worked on, reworked and restored many times over the years; the upper portion is composed of largely of early 18th century elements with some later elements; the interior was covered with mirrored glass and two glass shelves were added during the 20th century; the stand is created from old repurposed elements during the 19th century; wear to the black lacquered surfaces throughout including shrinkage cracks and striations in the surface, wear to the handled parts; some missing or "popped" inlays and other minor damages; no key and the lock is untested; a very fine presentation. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display.  The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 69.88 in (177.5 cm)Width: 53.13 in (134.96 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XIV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Ebony,Glass,Ebonized
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Repaired: See condition notes in description text. Replacements made: See condition notes in description text. See condition notes in description text.
  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 309GPP22W1stDibs: LU1059036776702

More From This Seller

View All
French Provincial Waxed Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH WAXED PINE DISPLAY CABINET OR CUPBOARD Circa mid-to-late 19th century Item # 306REP14A A delightful French Provincial cabinet of the 19th century, it features a positively g...
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Magnets

Large Art Deco Cerused Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1940
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO CERUSED AND EBONIZED OAK DISPLAY CABINET WITH FLANKING BLIND BOOKSHELVES Probably German, as the locks are of German origin executed circa 1940 with chromed steel accents throughout Item # 401QGP02S A fabulous Art Deco era display cabinet, the substantial case piece features a glazed central door flanked by two blind-doors on either side. These open to reveal an adjustably shelved interior, the oak bars on the side allowing the 3/8" thick glass shelves to be flexibly changed to suit the books stored within. The central door features a chromed rim around the glass door that cohesively ties in with the chrome-plated keyhole escutcheons and the chrome base molding on the bottom of the cabinet. It was probably made in Germany, as one of the locks bears markings of German manufacture, though the craftsman may have simply had a preference for this locking mechanism and imported it. Note the high-grade of cabinet work throughout - all surfaces have been carefully veneered with a cerused and ebonized oak, the interior of the center display area with a red-stained cerused oak and the interior of each flanking cabinet space lined with mahogany veneers. Importantly, despite the incredibly spacious proportions, the entire cabinet can be disassembled for safe transport. The top is removed with bolts on the inside corners...
Category

20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage French Moderne Brushed Oak Bookcases Display Cabinets
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FRENCH MODERNE OAK BOOKCASES One larger, one smaller, each with sliding glass doors unmarked circa 1960s Item # 402XAP21S A very relevant and useful pair of bookcases for ...
Category

20th Century French Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Fine Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Display Cabinet by Gouffé ca. 1930
By Maison Gouffé
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE ART DECO MACASSAR EBONY VITRINE DISPLAY CABINET WITH BLIND-DOOR BOOKCASES Retains original label inside drawer for manufacturer GOUFFÉ à PARIS France, ca. 1930 Item # 310KWO0...
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XIV Style Polychromed Rectangular Dining Center Table ca. 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LARGE LOUIS XIV STYLE FAUX-MARBLE POLYCHROMED AND PARCEL GILDED CENTER TABLE Continental, circa 1900 Item # 403PZN18S A large and striking center table made in the Louis XIV style f...
Category

20th Century Louis XIV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Giltwood

German Edwardian Ebony and Inlaid Two-Part Corner Display Cabinet circa 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GERMAN EDWARDIAN INLAID EBONY TWO-PART CORNER DISPLAY CABINET By Max Böttcher, Düsseldorf, Germany original label to the reverse including the maker's address circa 1900 Item # 309...
Category

20th Century German Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Ebony, Fruitwood

You May Also Like

Small Inlaid Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this cabinet is inlaid with ebony and boxwood banding. The cabinet section has glass windows on all four sides that have shaped framing. The single drawer below the cabine...
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Small Inlaid Vitrine Display Cabinet
$1,225 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique French Louis XIV Wall Cabinet ~ Display Case
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Wall Cabinet ~ Display Case is a great option for those who wish to conserve floor space yet still have keepsake items to store and show off! The design fea...
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase, Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is resplendent with artfully sculpted bas relief across its entire facade! This superlative instant family heirloom is sized to sufficiently display almost any prized heirlooms, collection, or library! Hand-crafted from solid old-growth quarter-sawn oak, it boasts a reverse contoured crown with four distinctive tiers. The top tier was carved in French egg...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Louis XVI French Ebonized Bookcase / Vitrine
Located in Austin, TX
Bookcase or Vitrine from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. The bookcase has been ebonized and finished with a lustrou...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Vitrine ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Vitrine ~ Display Cabinet will make a stunning visual statement in any room, calling attention to your prized family heirlooms or cherished collecti...
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet Vitrine Gillows 1898
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique inlaid mahogany Sheraton Revival display cabinet vitrine by Waring & Gillow, circa 1898. This very elegant antique cabinet is of the very highest quality & was ma...
Category

Antique 1890s English Regency Revival Vitrines

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Satinwood, Fruitwood

Recently Viewed

View All