Continental Europe - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Absolutely rare pair of extravagant late 19th century ashwood cabinets from the so-called "second Biedermeier" era around 1860 in Bohemia (Czech Republic). This exceptional handcraft...

Low sideboard 'Bastone' designed by Antrei Hartikainen Dimensions : H. 50 cm / W. 200 cm / D. 53 cm Model shown in the picture : - Color : Black oak - With doors ---- Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets...

Vintage Italian dry bar is a midcentury design modern Italian bar in the style of Gio Ponti, circa 1955. This beautiful bar cabinet consists o...

Discover the allure of French craftsmanship with this charming and compact oak buffet from the 1940s. Despite its smaller size, this piece exudes timeless elegance and showcases the ...

Surprisingly functional, its simple lines and high-quality details make it a unique, elegant and timeless piece. Ready to take centre stage in any setting. Drinks cabinet in 107 Moth...

Midcentury drinks corner bar cart or bottle stand in rattan and bamboo, Spain, 1960s The perfect accent as cocktails or drinks corner or bar cart for ...

Rare Swedish Modern sideboard in walnut veneer, with shelves and one side woth two drawers. Beautiful craftmanship, with original keys (2). In good condition, smaller signs of age ...

Raoul Clement and R. Verot, cabinet, varnished sycamore, dark stained wood, France, 1955 This rare cabinet is designed by French cabinetmaker Paul Cléme...

Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...

Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of four central drawers and two storage facilities and covered with very detailed desig...

Neoclassical commode / chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry and decorated with cross-banded walnut veneer. The commode features three inset drawers with...

Mid Century Modern scandinavian teak sidboard record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl The radio is in fully functional. as well the vinyl record with space of storage Dime...

As soon as 1540 France's second Renaissance is in the making, intimately linked to the rediscovery of the Antique world. The development of the printing and engraving industry allows the spread of artworks and models in many cities and countries. The Italian influence can be perceived in every artistic field. While the French king entrust the most talented Italian artists with major projects such as Il Rosso or Primaticcio in Fontainebleau, French artists also travel to Italy to form themselves to this new style. In Italy they get acquainted with the work of Leo Battista Alberti the first to theorize perspective (De Pictura, 1435-36) and architecture (De re oedificatoria, 1541). Those two publications would have a revolutionary impact on arts. Furniture is marked by the work of the most famous Italian architects of the time as well as French architects. Indeed Philibert de l'Orme competes with Alberti and by the end of his life publishes several treaties including one devoted to a theory of architecture (1567). Unfortunately he would not live to complete the second volume. In this treaty he expresses his interest for mathematical norms applied to architecture, copied from the Antique. His journeys in Italy allowed him to accumulate the most sophisticated references. Jean Bullant, another architect of great talent also theorizes his practice. He establishes rules characterizing Greco-Roman art staying faithful to Vitruvius. Following this new inspiration the structure of furniture evolves. From then on appear columns, capitals, cornices, friezes and architraves. The ornamentation uses this inspiration as well with egg-and-dart, palm leaf and rose adorning the most beautiful pieces. In Lyon, crossroad where meet merchants from everywhere those new experiments are welcomed. Lyon florishing printing industry allows the spreading of models and treaties essential to the artist's work. Thus the first publication of Vitruvius' De Architectura in France would be printed in Lyon in 1532. Artists from Lyon rediscover and familiarize themselves with the Antique knowledge very early. They adopt those new ideas and use them in their own creations. Lyon cabinet-makers re interpret Antique architecture and Italian Renaissance palaces to give their pieces a pure and harmonious architectural structure. Grooved pilasters are particularly favored. They are topped by capitals of diverse orders always respecting the sequencing with simpler ones for the lower levels and the richest ones on the higher levels. As for the ornamentation, one of the great distinctiveness of Lyon workshops remains the architectural perspective illusions, drawing inspiration from Tuscany. True masterpiece of the Second French Renaissance this important cabinet illustrates Lyon workshops' taste for fine Italian architecture inspired by Antiquity. An architectural perspective of great quality is treated in symmetry on each panel. This two-bodied cabinet without recess stands on four rectangular feet. The base comprises a molding, a palm leaf frieze and is bordered by a braid. The lower body is divided by three grooved pilasters with Tuscan capitals framing two door-leaves. The two panels are encircled by a moudled frame with palm leaves. They are finely carved with a decor of fantasized architecture depicting an Italian Renaissance palace erected symmetrically on each side of a grooved pilaster. On the ground floor a door opens through a stilted arch while the stories are opened with mullioned windows, dormers and occuli. Two large pegged-boss cladded pillars support the entablature enriched by a palm leaf frieze upon which stands an arch whose coffered intrados is centred by a rose. Behind this arch a pyramid appears, standing in front of a second facade with a window topped by a broken curvilinear pediment under a cul-de-four with a shell. The checker flooring gives depth to the low-reliefs creating vanishing points structuring the panels and guiding the eye of the observer. A thin laurel braid highlights the belt of the cabinet where are located two drawers. Their facades are adorned by palm leaves in hoops. The upper body is encircled with palm leaves. The same ternary division as in the lower body appears. However, the pilasters are topped by Ionic capitals with volutes and egg-and-dart. The door-leaves are framed with flowers. On the panels the artist has designed another architectural decor. On the foreground open two arches on top of grooved pilasters with rectangular capitals adorned with palm leaves. The arches are enriched with braids and the coffered intrados bears a decor of roses. The spandrels also bear a flower decor. In the background another arcature hosts a fluted grooved column topped with double basket acanthus capital, characteristic of Corinthian order. The triangular pediment is interrupted by a choux bourguignon. A large cornice crowns the cabinet. It stands on pilasters and forms an entablature comprising a palm leaf frieze and an egg-and-dart, triglyph and palm leaf cornice. The cabinet's sides have also been carefully considered. The lower body's panels are enriched with an arch rising above a broken pediment portico hosting a twisted column. Flowers garnish the spandrels. An architectural facade completes the decor. The upper body's panels present two arches supported by a facade opened with dormers and mullioned windows as well as cartouches (one bears the inscription 1580 dating the cabinet) suggesting the interior of an Italian Renaissance palace, confirmed by the chandeliers. The flooring leads our gaze to a second arch with a broken curvilinear pediment where stands a flower vase. This arch opens onto a perspective of another facade along a road. Inside the cabinet, on the lower body door-leaves appear two designs. On the right door is depicted a Crucifixion. Saint Mary and Saint John flank the Christ on the cross. In the bottom part is inscribed « Dure uiator abis nihil haec spectacula curas / Pendenti cum sis unica cura Deo. / Tota suo moriente dolet natura Magistro. / Nil qui solus eras caussa dolenda doles. ». The signature [Christoff Swartz Monachiensis pinx[it] / Ioa[nnes] Sadeler sculp[it]] tells us it was made by Johan Sadeler I (1550-1600) after Christoph Schwartz (1548-1592). This engraving belongs to an ensemble depicting the Passion of Christ Johan Sadeler executed in 1589 after an altar piece painted by Christoph Schwartz for the private chapel of Renée of Loraine, wife of Duke William V of Bavaria. This altar piece made of nine copper panels has been destroyed during the 19th century. The Crucifixion panel once in the centre of the altar piece is the only one that survived and is today kept in Munich's Alte Pinakothek. On the left door appears Saint Francis receiving the stigmata. The inscription says : « Signastidomine Servum Tuum. Franciscum. Signis Redemptionis Nostrae ». This Renaissance cabinet with an architectural decor appearing as much in the structure faithful to Antique rules...

Designer desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen for the Danish manufacturer H.P. Hansen in the 1960s. Made of teak, after professional restoration in our workshop, in perfect condition....

A functional and stylish vintage coat rack from the 1960s, made in former Czechoslovakia. This piece reflects the clean design and utility-driven aesthetic typical of post-war furnit...

One-of-a-kind modular oak & plexiglass shelf unit, Finland, 1960s. Unknown maker but as far as we know, it is a proto model and never made it in production. Consisting of two separa...

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis. “Carlton” model bookcase. Italian work realized in 1981. Dimensions: H 197 x W 190 x D 32 cm Reference: LS64038009P

Danish wall unit in teak. Designed by Hans J.Wegner. Manufactured by Ry Møbler. Model RY-100, Denmark, 1960s. The wall unit consists of 4 cabinets (inside with shelves, one with glas...

Grey Montana module with four large compartments, designed by Peter J. Lassen. Dimensions: H:70cm W:70cm D:30cm

The Fornasetti console is a wooden storage piece of furniture silkscreened and laquered by hand following the Atelier's traditional method. Like ...

We present this spectacular antique wardrobe in solid walnut wood, made in the mid-19th century in Italy, Louis Philippe period. This wardrobe is very rare for its large size, equip...

Secretary desk / cabinet, designed in 1950s by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark. Made in fine walnut early 1960s. Front with three drawers and a writing flap. Behind the...

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School armoire or wardrobe. Design by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original solid black...

Description: This stunning bleached French buffet, carefully selected by our curator, is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design from the 194...

Sideboard by Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini Italy, 1961 Materials & Techniques Notes: rosewood, 2 tambour style roll down fronts, ...

Curved corner unit with 4 doors, rarity, Tuscany, shabby white color, in fir, with two internal shelves. Measure: Sides 70cm and maximum height 207, note ...

Original Ptolomeo is the free-standing bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it is simple, revolutionary, innovative, as sudden as ...

Very elegant Louis XVI style cylinder secretary in mahogany and light wood marquetry with floral basket decorations on the front of the cylinder and floral arrangements on the sides ...

Mortaise wall shelf-400 by Clemence Birot Dimensions: 75 x 25 x 6,5 cm Materials: cork, metal. Clemence Birot started her career in Copenhagen, Denmark, and discovered a design prac...

Walnut low chest of drawers designed by Gianfranco Frattini manufactured by Bernini. Iconic piece of Gianfranco Frattini, this elegant sideboard present five drawers for each side,...

An alternation of rounded shapes and geometrical lines, reassuming discipline and freedom, a composite, multiethnic plan in which each component and each material contributes to the ...

Great bar cabinet by unknown Swedish designer. Produced by AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping, Sweden, during the 1950s. Made in mahogany with a leather dressed front. Slender sculptural legs...

Antique French Louis XVI buffet topped with a Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Three dovetailed drawers a...

Metal cabinet with metal drawer. Made in the DDR periode by the factory VEB Starkstrom-Anlagenbau Cottbus.

Rare Bar Cabinet in Walnut and Brass, 1930's Additional Information: Material: Walnut and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 124 x 43.5...

Pine narrow 20th century Spanish cabinet constructed from pine. Features a coffered case fronted by two doors in the high part and one drawer in the low part. This massive cabinet ma...

This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of 2 main wooden units with shelves and containers, joined together by a central chest of drawers and shelves. Remai...

Vintage dry bar with black laminate structure and chromed metal base by Willy Rizzo. Realized in Italy in 1970s and produced by Mario Sabot. Very good condition.

Sideboard sideboard in rosewood has two hinged doors with lock. Design Poul Hundevad, 1960s. Conditions: In good condition, it may show signs of wear given by time. Dimensions: H...

An exceptional Italian Louis XV / Louis XVI style Mazarin bureau plat, crafted circa 1990, featuring exquisite hand-finished floral marquetry and meticulously applied gilt bronze mounts. A true statement piece for luxurious interiors and refined settings. This magnificent Italian Mazarin-style bureau plat is a masterwork of craftsmanship in the tradition of the 18th-century French ébénistes, inspired by the renowned François Linke. The Mazarin form is defined by multiple drawers on each side, a central drawer over a door compartment, and elegantly curved cabriole legs joined by a marquetry-adorned stretcher — all present in this refined and balanced design. The desk is richly decorated with intricate hand-finished floral marquetry and classical scroll motifs on the top, sides, and drawer fronts, executed in carefully selected contrasting woods with extraordinary precision and polish. The gracefully curved legs and cross-stretcher are further enhanced with delicate inlay work and finished with meticulously applied gilt bronze mounts and rosettes. The nine curved drawers, framed in decorative inlay, are fitted with ornate gilt bronze wreath pulls that add to the refined opulence of the piece. This is a collector’s masterpiece that elevates traditional interiors and seamlessly complements elegant Hollywood Regency spaces, offering timeless sophistication and grand presence. Perfect for luxury residences, distinguished offices, grand libraries, or boutique hotel lobbies. Dimensions: Width: 143 cm (56.3 in) Depth: 73 cm (28.7 in) Height: 85 cm (33.5 in) Condition: Excellent condition, with only minimal, barely perceptible signs of age. Expertly maintained and ready for display or use. Mazarin desk, Louis XV, Louis XVI, French palace style, Italian marquetry, Florentine craftsmanship, Bureau Plat, Ormolu mounted furniture...

Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wall cabinet, teak, coated steel, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1955 Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer ...

Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...

Very neat large Apothecary cupboard / chest of drawers / chest of drawers. No less than 60 drawers! Early 20th century. Originates from Brussels Law Courts. Made of solid oak. In ver...

Stunning small sideboard with sliding doors in wood and aluminum designed by Ico Parisi and produced by MiM Roma in Italy during the 1960s. The sideboard is signed inside. In amazin...

Unique wardrobe, France, around 1880. Very good condition. wood: walnut dimensions: height 240 cm width 130 cm depth 51 cm

This pair of handcrafted bedside tables, entirely handmade in Italy, represents an example of excellence in furniture design and workmanship. Each bedside table features two drawers...

Refinement and style characterize this chest of drawers, a very charismatic color makes the chest of drawers really elegant. Design in true mid-century Italian style. The chest of d...

Belgium / 16th century / wall mount rack / oak / Antique / Rustic A beautiful hand crafted Antique Belgium wall rack from the 16th century. This unique piece was professionally rest...

This apothecary cabinet was made in the early 20th century in France from oak. It features 9 large drawers with brass handles. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: DWH 45 x 55...

Precious design for a very nice and refined bar cabinet also for the use of uncommon materials. The cabinets is completely veneered in walnut wood, while on the inside it is finishe...

Danish design sideboard Rosewood anybody?! This sideboard is made by the subtle drawing and warm color of the rosewood. Finished in a beautiful rosewood veneer this cabinet comes wit...

Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is con...

19th century oakwood cabinet Originates Germany, dating circa 1820.

Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of this unique Nils Jonsson teakwood sideboard, boasting a distinctive Scandinavian Modern style. Crafted with precision and elegance, it feature...

Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of three central drawers and two storage facilities and covered with very detailed designed door panels. The refined wooden structures on the doors create a striking combination with the otherwise sturdy and solid cabinet.

All original, elegant and important Venetian sideboard from the mid-19th century, Biedermeier period, in solid walnut and walnut veneer, with two doors and two drawers, wax polished ...

This French Provincial large display case is a true statement piece, featuring an off-white/grey painted oak exterior and a light blue/grey interior. The original wavy glass is intac...

Sideboard 'Bastone' designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Dimensions : H. 80 cm / W. 200 cm / D. 50 cm Model shown in the picture : - Color : Black Oak - Without doors ---- Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets and sideboards showcase Hartikainen’s interest in studying light and shadow and his appreciation of craftsmanship. By expanding the collection with a lower-sized version, the Bastone Low Sideboard introduces the opportunity for media console use...