Continental Europe - Cabinets

Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971. ...

A cabinet model 810, from the series Svensk Fur by Goran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Soner. Pine, a pair of doors with underlying shelving and drawer fittings. Lock case and key mi...

Stunning fall-front desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from mahogany with sculpted, darker wood details. Generously decorated with inlays, beautifully executed. Multiple small drawers a...

Very rare and important cabinet by Børge Mogensen for "FDB" from the early 1940s. Skillfully crafted in beautiful Danish elm wood with interior in pine. The...

Cocktail bar cabinet, mid-century circa 1950. Two parts, one to store bottles and glasses. Marquetry nets on the shelves. French, iroko veneer and brass. Good condition. Shipp...

Bent Buffet sideboard with flap in Renaissance style by Bassano's Ebanistery of the 1940s, in walnut and walnut folder. With two drawer sides, the central stage with internal shelf, ...

Brutalist architecture and design was born from post-World War II necessity and followed the aesthetic of the new era, offering minimalist pieces that forwent excess adornments in ex...

Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971. ...

This high cabinet by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler features elegant rattan doors and a solid oak body with a beautifully crafted interior. Designed in the early 1960s and produced in 197...

This cabinet is extremely rare and is most definitely sought after by Aalto collectors. With the original stamp, Aalto Design, Artek, this piece is from the 1940s. Although the Aalto...

Pair of cabinet Paolo Buffa design Mid-Century Modern bar furniture, mahogany and brass. It has a large flap door that hides an elegant mirrored bar with glass shelf, noteworthy car...

This is the Swedish Modern 1930s cabinet in mahogany and stained birch. It comes decorated with a 21st Century artwork addition, “The Emigrants”. The pattern, made of 7500 brass nails, nailed by hand on cream colored leatherette, presents an Old West scene. The cabinet stands on four tall baluster shaped legs in black. The legs are mounted on top of a concave shaped floor shelf on low feet. The irreparable damaged veneer on the doors was the reason for the artwork project - why throw away a beautiful cabinet with such a high quality? Behind the left door hides three movable shelves and behind the right one there are two movable shelves and two drawers. The lock works and one ornamented key is included. This is an old cabinet...

Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971. ...

Rare dairy store creamery counter in colored earthenware, Circa 1900 period. White and grey marble top. This case piece bears the label - Heinrich Nax, Frankfurt. Minor restorations ...

This refined wooden bedroom closet was designed for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. It was part of the 'Kamer 56' (tr...

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

Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971. ...

Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier / Louis Philippe, around 1845. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut ven...

Hand-crafted in Spain in the early 1940s, this sculptural bar cabinet epitomises Brutalist design. Thick planks of solid oak are relief-carved in an irregular, geometric pattern that...

This 18th-century Danish Baroque cabinet is a striking piece of craftsmanship. Made from solid oak and painted in a deep black finish, it exudes an air of elegance and mystery. Intri...

Exceptionally Early Swedish Primitive Cabinet, circa 1700–1730 This primitive Swedish cabinet truly speaks to us. It has never been painted, and the few restorations that have been...

Sculptural mid century cabinet / vitrine in solid oak and with brass fittings. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in ca 1950s. Great patina and such a nice front design. This piece is ...

Exceptional cabinet or sideboard designed by Erik Mattsson and executed by Mjölby Intarsia in Sweden during the 1940s. Beautiful wooden inlay on doors. Key included. One of two do...

Explore this exquisite modular bookcase, a testament to Italian design excellence by Silvio Cavatorta, creatively improved by RETRO4M. This self-standing wall unit is a true embodime...

This English cocktail cabinet is particularly unusual and elegant. Made of magnificent honey color golden walnut, from 1920's ,I t features on its front, 1 fake cupboard, I fake drawer and 1 real double drawer. . Its top section pops up to reveal a full set of glasses and decanters . And when it closes down, it closes very softly by itself automatically thanks to its elaborate inside mechanism. It features a divided hinged top opening to a rising platform all fitted with a complete set of cut crystal glasses 4 cut crystal decanters. ... When it is open, there are 2 glass top inside its opening lid that you can use for service. Its bottom drawer opens in 2 times and is also fitted with matching glasses. It is a real surprise cabinet as from its exterior ,one can't imagine what is inside but when it opens, it is breathtaking with its rising platform full of different size cut crystal glasses... It is a top quality dry bar with solid brass hardware. This metamorphic cabinet...

R40 Cabinets by Pierre Chapo in Solid Elm, France, 1970 . Extremely rare version of the R40 cabinets. Custom-made for a client's office in the 1970s. As far as we know there is only...

Antique French Louis XVI style pair of nightstands topped with a white marble, cabriole legs. Three dovetailed small drawers with brass details in pulls each table.

This exceptional canteen table is very elegant as it features a beautiful serpentine front shape. It is all flamed walnut, in a very warm golden color. It is a 2 sections piece of fu...

Beautiful brass/copper postmodern design cabinet by Belgochrom. Belgochrom used to make high quality furniture that was sold in high end furniture shops all around belgium. The wen...

A Belgian mid-19th century, red painted store display cabinet. A large and imposing antique Canadian pine display cabinet vitrine, woodcarving in...

This very rare cabinet was produced by AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, Sweden in the late 1940s. The striking design is attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, one of the leading des...

A charming primitive hand-crafted oak cabinet, made by a French cabinetmaker in the early 20th century. It features solid oak construction with traditional joinery techniques, ensuri...

Bar cabinet, oak, glass, Denmark, 1960s Sturdy Danish bar cabinet in solid oak. The cubic cabinet rests on two paired legs with an connective slat. Two decorative, carved handles ac...

Ginza wooden robot with plastic laminate, shelves & drawers by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano collection Additional information: Wooden robot with ...

Rare Baroque hallway cabinet from Frankfurt (Germany), made circa 1720. This type of cabinet originated from the city of Frankfurt, where it was developed during the 1650s. Due to th...

Italian bar cabinet, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 122 cm; W= 104 cm; D= 45 cm.

Cabinet Model 216, designed by Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch and painted birch. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consis...

Crafted with utmost attention to detail, this bar cabinet is a unique piece of functional decor. A magnificent addition to a modern home, where it will be eye-catching and functional at the same time. This two-door drink cabinet beautifully crafted by the finest Kanttari artisans, rests on a wooden structure in crosswise brushed brass finish. Ideal for storing bottles and glassware, the cabinet features a well-organized space with 4 glass shelves and mirrored backing, 2 soft velvet drawers, interior lighting, glass holders and a fridge for wine cooling...

The Charlotte Perriand 513 Riflesso storage unit, reissued by Cassina, is a true work of art that reflects the designer's impeccable taste and sense of st...

French antique oak and wrought iron sideboard buffet. Two doors and two drawers. One shelf in the cabinet. The interior of the buffet was entirely covered in Provencal-style fabric w...

- carefully refurbished - Iron legs has been added afterwards

Glass cabinet with beautiful gray painted decoration from the Gustavian period 1810. The cabinet has a large drawer at the bottom and 4 large interior shelves with lots of storage sp...

 This English cocktail cabinet is particularly unusual and elegant. Made of magnificent brown color walnut, from 1950's , it has all glass sides and glass top section.Its top section pops up to reveal a full set of 6 large Baccarat glasses, 6 small Baccarat...

19th Century Swedish Antique clock cabinet from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden. . A good example of old ingenuity and compact living this pi...

Renaissance cabinet from Burgundy Or Lyon Region Origin : Burgundy Or Lyon, France Period : Second Half 16th Century, C. 1580 Height : 209cm Length : 184cm Depth : 71cm Good condition Walnut wood, original keys and keyholes Around the middle of the 16th century the conception and ornamentation of French furniture evolves. The start of major building projects, such as the castle of Fontainebleau, gives artists a new impulse. Inventive and rich formulas are developed there, before spreading to all of Europe thanks to engravings and printed leaflets. Furthermore, Italian artists working on such construction sites bring French artists and patrons a renewed taste for the Antique. Regarding the art of furnitures, the most complex scenes and figures are drawn from illustrated books, ornament and emblem compendiums and engraving compilations. Rather than copying those images the artisans feed their inspiration and decline the motifs in numerous variations. The ornamental grammar marks a return to the Antique : palm leaf, acanthus, egg-and-dart, greek, scroll, fluted pilaster… It is in Primaticcio’s and Il Rosso’s stuccos made around 1540-1550 that we have to look for the origin of leather cut-outs, masks, chimaeras, harpies, sheathed figures, fruit and flower garlands that soon enrich every pieces of French furniture. The structure of the pieces of furniture also evolve thanks to the re discovery of Antique architectures, rigorously used as a model. This cabinet presents an imposing structure and a rich and original decor exemplifying the production of the late 16th century, infused with Italian, Antique and Fontainebleau influences. It stands on a moulded base ornate with palm leaves. It opens with four door-leaves and two drawers in the belt. Six whimsical terms divide the facade. The lower body is horizontally divided by three sheathed female terms. The two standing on the lateral posts are topped with fruits while the body is covered by acanthus leaves carved with precision, belted at the waist. The term standing on the central door-jamb is crowned with laurel leaves and is draped in the Antique fashion. A wincing mask hides the key hole. The two door-leaves are centred by a beautiful mask carved in a strong relief. They wear stylised feathered headdress and are set on draperies. Straps, leather scrolls, acanthus leaves and a shell are spread around the masks. The recessed panels are secured in frames ornate with acanthus leaves. The belt is flanked by two large mouldings enriched with variations of acanthus leaves. The drawers are carved with choux bourguignons and palm leaf motifs minutely executed. The consoles between each drawer bear tormented wincing masks, showing horns as if they were fauns or imps. The upper body is framed by two male terms characterised by a strong and nervous musculature, their manhood hidden by drapes secured thanks to a winged lion head. The term on the left appears to be younger and is wincing while the one on the right has a beard. The central female term brings contrast with her youth and sensuality. As it is the case on the lower body, the key hole is hidden behind the mouth of a faun’s mask placed on the drapes barely covering the intimacy of the caryatid. The panels of the upper body present an idealised architecture comprising pilasters and sinuous broken pediments. The pilasters are flanked by two satyrs with goat legs. In the centre appears an important lion mask. The terms of the upper body support the cornice. The entablature carries palm leaves and roses alternating as well as an egg-and-dart frieze. The cornice is adorned with acanthus motifs. On the sides, the carving is executed flat. A central rose is surrounded by scrolls, flowers and choux bourguignons. We can admire the variety of the elements employed. The artist vary with great genius many different ornamental motifs : palm leaf, egg-and-dart, laurel leaf, roses, scrolls … But the artist went even further as each profile and each face is individualised and presents different features. You can take a look at the faces of the satyrs flanking the upper body’s panels. The talent of the artist is undeniable. It makes no doubt the patron who commissioned this cabinet was an aesthete looking for the greatest quality. The artist who authored this cabinet had a great mastery of composition both in the general design and in the individual panels. They probably drew inspiration from engravings and drawings made especially for the making of this piece of furniture or not. They seem to be familiar with the style of Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Indeed, we can find in Du Cerceau’s engravings the same juxtapositions of leather cut-outs, masks and fruits. The terms and caryatids used on the facade could very well be inspired by his work as well. The cabinet-maker was also undoubtedly observant of Hugues Sambin, the most famous cabinet-maker and sculptor in the Burgundy of the time. Like Du Cerceau, Sambin left an important ensemble of models particularly useful for the design of cabinets. His publication De l’Oeuvre de la diversité des termes dont on use en architecture (1572) was an essential book for every artisan. All the motifs testify of the artisan’s high knowledge of forms as well as the precision of their tools : super imposition of ornamental elements, foliages, architectural cut-outs, flat and high reliefs alternating, palm leaves inscribed in circular spaces, wincing faces. It is also a testimony of the artisan’s familiarity with Italian and Fontainebleau productions. Because of the proficiency of the cabinet-maker in so many different models, this cabinet truly is a master-piece authored by the hand of an authentic master. The generous carvings executed with great rigour and virtuosity evoke an origin close to Burgundy and Lyon workshops. This cabinet was made by a master of the region during the Second French Renaissance. Literature BOCCADOR Jacqueline, Le mobilier français du Moyen-Âge à la Renaissance, Édition d’art Morelle Mayot, 1996 BOS Agnès (dir.), Mobilier du Moyen âge et de la Renaissance, La collection du musée du Louvre, Louvre éditions...

Custom-made storage cabinet with perforated doors designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin. Graphic Meander perforated doors in matte lacquered wood with chrome-plated metal fittings....

A rare carved walnut wardrobe opening with four door-leaves and two drawers in the lower part. The doors bear architectural views in low reliefs, fluted pilasters and Ionic capitals. Upper Body Two door-leaves with carved architectural perspectives open the wardrobe framed by three fluted pilasters with Ionic capitals. Each door-leaf depict two semi-circular arcades whose cornice and base shows a central vanishing point. Likewise the pavement’s lines act for the artisan as a way to create depth. The vaulting instead leads us to think the vanishing point has to be situated where the handle is, between the two complementaries reliefs. The elegant moulded belt hides an internal secret space, accessible through a moveable plank in the upper body. Lower Body Two door-leaves identical to those of the upper body framed by three fluted pilasters with Doric capitals. The base of the wardrobe opens with two large drawers. The sides also bear panels depicting architectural perspectives. The external pilasters share their Ionic capital with the facade’s pilasters. Thus we can observe on the wardrobe’s sides the capital’s lateral parts with the elegant volute specific to the Ionic order. This palace wardrobe is topped by an overlapping cornice standing on three consoles for the facade and two consoles on each sides. Placed right above the pilasters each console are adorned by fully expanded leaves. During the 15th century a major interest for architecture and perspective studies arises and influences patrons tastes. The work of great theorists such as Leon Battista Alberti...

A journey through the ancient history of earth, to search the origin of earth’s surface creation. Most of the oceanic crust is made up of an incredibly resistant volcanic rock: basalt. This rock is generated by the rapid cooling of the lava flows, basalt is often visible in its columnar conformation, examples are visible all over the world, spectacular formations with an artificial appearance. Basalto is a collection of containers inspired by the sculptural ability of nature itself, it consists of two monolithic cabinets...

A rare Memphis design bookcase cabinet from the "Donau" series designed in 1986 by Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanini for the Austrian furniture maker...

Fantastic and very rare pair of Italian twin furniture from the 1940s. Made of national walnut, with parchment doors and brass handles. They also feature a practical drawer. They can...

This tall cabinet in ash tree and olive burl features a front that, with the use of black ash and whitened maple wood, reproduces a trompe d'oeil expertly executed with artisanal met...

Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet cart characterized by its original Asian themed painted front wood pull-out tilt door with interior part in mirror glass, standing on its antique brass wheels...

This elegant French Art Deco cabinet from the 1930s offers a rare blend of refined style and clever functionality. With its compact footprint and thoughtful internal layout, it serve...

Postmodern design bathroom cabinet from the French manufacturer Decotec. A postmodern eye-catcher that impresses with its colors and functionality. The different surfaces of the cab...

Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau cabinet with serving tray. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with original yellow colored glass in the two doors wit...

This refined 2 door modern gray glass cabinet showcases the best of Italian craftsmanship. With 90 spherical pieces of handcrafted Murano glass jewelry, this cabinet is an extraord...

This 3 doors bookcase is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable with its straight, classical and timel...

Stunning two doors dry bar cabinet with two removable shelves inside (107 x 30 cm. each) covered with grey velvet paper and brass details. Light green and beige Murano art glass (imi...