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Item Ships From: Louisiana
Exceptional 18th Century Regence Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved 18th century walnut armoire with original shelves, hardware and keys. The patina and depth of carving make this armoire a standout.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Barley Twist Dessert Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Barley Twist Dessert Buffet makes a great accompaniment to any room, and has the added feature of a concealed marble top! Originally intended to adorn the room and opened to serve desserts or cheeses, the top stays open thanks to swing-out supports that also support a shallow...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique English Burled Walnut Silver Chest with Silver Dinner Set, Ca. 1910-1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Burled Walnut Silver Chest with Silver-Plated Dinner Set, Circa 1910-1920.
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Early 20th Century English Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Silver Plate
Grand Louis XVI Mahogany Cabinet with Bronze d’Ore Mounts, French 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XVI four door mahogany cabinet is adorned with bronze d'ore swags and mounts throughout; on the doors are floriate swags with a bow ribbon motif at center. Between the t...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French Vintage Marble Top Demilune Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This striking little demilune chest features exceptional inlaid mahogany in varying varieties that have been thoughtfully book matched and placed about ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Dutch 18th Century Oak & Ebonized Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Dutch armoire made of solid oak from the 1700’s. This armoire has geometric paneling instead of the classic pillowed carvings of the similarly styled Dutch kussenkast...
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18th Century Dutch Other Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique French Carved Chestnut Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Breton Brittany
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Chestnut cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Breton Brittany.
Direct from France, a highly carved “Brittany” cabinet, in a one-piece, ...
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut
Swedish Gustavian Painted Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A painted Swedish Gustavian armoire from the late 1700’s. This solid pine cabinet has its original light gray-blue paint finish that is worn in all the right places. The tall paneled...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century, Country French Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Buffet is a classic design that has remained popular for centuries! Using dense, old-growth quarter-saw...
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Late 18th Century French Country Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Solid Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This solid oak coffer from the 1720s is full of gorgeous hand carved details and a wonderful patina. Swirling acanthus leaves and florals beautifully adorn the facade. Four columns b...
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
English 19th Century Mahogany Regency Sideboard
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Four beautiful brass lion pulls peer out from the facade of this stunning English 19th Century Regency sideboard. They are situated upon the singular central drawer and two flanking ...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of drawers was considered an essential furnishing of any respectable home, and was often gifted to a newlywed couple who were est...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique French Carved Walnut Cabinet Wine Bar Renaissance Bookcase c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Walnut Cabinet Bar Renaissance Wine Server Baroque.
Direct from Europe, a highly carved antique cabinet, with a drop down back, which perfectly adapts for a wine/liquor cabinet! However, the story here should really be all about the carvings…
Upper cabinet double doors each have carved panels featuring elaborate scenes of male and female Roman characters in period dress, with a tree of life to the background. Left panel also has a small child with fruit, right panel also includes a farm animal, the man playing a horn, and a child reading...
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1890s French Baroque Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Vaisselier Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Vaisselier Buffet was artistically sculpted to celebrate the bounty of the earth, and perform a display, serving...
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1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Painted Armoire, 18th Century, Louis XIV
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century Italian Louis XIV painted armoire two-door faux bois wardrobe with golden neoclassical decorative paint. With working lock and one key. As purchased in Italy with antiqu...
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18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Paint, Wood
Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Vestry Altar Wine Renaissance c1860
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak cabinet vestry altar wine renaissance dining room.
Direct from France, a beautiful 19th century carved cabinet, with a striking silhouette, in a versatile small size, perfect for use throughout today’s home!
Clients love this size for a wine/liquor cabinet as well as for serving piece storage in a dining room or towels in a powder room.
Excellent style, with carved moulding crown above three baluster columns across the cabinet front, and two recessed carved panel doors.
Mid...
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1860s French Renaissance Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Marble top buffet will make a wonderful addition to a classic decor! Rendered from dense, old-growt...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Cabinet Wine Liquor Greek Key Walnut Regency Sideboard c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French cabinet wine liquor greek key walnut regency sideboard.
Direct from France, a superb 19th century cabinet with outstandi...
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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Rosewood Bookcase is the perfect choice for those with a special collection, prized family heirlooms, or for your library of books! Rosewood, some...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Style Vitrine
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We love this Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine from France, crafted during the 1870s. Topped with an antique piece of red marble that is surrounded by a pierced brass gallery. Three s...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
French 18th Century Presentation Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique Louis XV period, circa 1750, carved oak presentation buffet in wonderful antique condition. The front doors showcase carved embellishments and decorative escutcheons. The le...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Dutch 20th Century Mahogany Empire Style Tallboy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Early 20th century Dutch Empire-style mahogany tall chest of six drawers featuring Neoclassical elements with Art Deco geometry. A pierced brass gallery wraps the sides and partially...
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20th Century Dutch Empire Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Henri II Marble Top Walnut Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Neoclassical Henri II marble top walnut buffet will make a great addition to any room, for a wide variety of purposes, and do it in style! The luxuriously veined ...
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1890s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet is a masterpiece of the artisans around the environs of Paris who strove...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Dutch Empire Style Tall Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A tall Dutch Empire style chest made of mahogany and ebonized wood during the 1800’s. This mahogany case piece has six bookmatched drawer fronts each with two ring drawer pulls for e...
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19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Painted Louis Phillipe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis-Phillipe painted commode circa 1850 with faux marble top and four drawers. Created in France during the 19th century, this lovely commode features a very interesting a...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique French Carved Oak Server Sideboard Display Breton Brittany Marble
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak server sideboard display Breton Brittany marble
~Direct from the Brittany region of France~
~Versatile antique French server/sideboard or display shelf!~
~With true Brittany style throughout, the highly carved and spindled back, features double, full length rows of finials above the three carved panels~
~Two panels having Breton carved motif, and the center panel featuring a gentleman in period clothing, smoking a pipe, fireside!
~Ship’s wheel spindle and carved brackets on either side, support the back; marble inset to the top~
~Two carved front drawers above the large, double open shelves~
~Turned baluster legs, large lower moulding~
~Lower shelf has full length spindle trim to the back~
~Quality throughout with dovetailed drawers, well built by craftsmen of the period,
~c1890~
Brief note about Brittany Style Antique French Furniture
The Celtic roots of the Brittany region of France are manifest in the furniture produced in this region. The Breton style is as distinctive as its special culture and easily recognizable due to its very ornate carvings. Historically, the local economy in Brittany was heavily dependent on fishing and maritime activities, so one often finds circles and ship's wheels as a common decorative motif in the Brittany Style of antique furniture.
Often antique furniture in the Brittany Style was carved out of chestnut or oak, with a very dark finish. A hallmark feature of the Brittany Style of French Country Antique Furniture...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
French Art Deco Mahogany Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic and sleek French mahogany buffet from the Art Deco period is the perfect modern storage piece. The cabinet has its original gray and white marble top for a durable and prac...
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20th Century French Art Deco Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Pair Estate Chinoiserie Marble Top Lacquer Commodes with Gold Bronze, Circa 1950
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair estate French Chinoiserie lacquer commodes with gold bronze mounts and marble tops, circa 1950-1960.
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Parchment Trunk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chinese parchment trunk with red lacquered interior.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
French Midcentury Tiered Bar Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage midcentury oak and marble counter from a bar, pub, or similar establishment that offers plenty of storage space for the modern interior. The top of the piece is divide...
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20th Century French Industrial Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Metal
19th Century Painted Buffet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Colorfully Painted large 19th century French Buffet. The doors are beautifully decorated and there is a pair of unique corner doors.This piece has the original hardware and original shelving and would fit into any setting. It certainly would be wonderful in a French Provincial Kitchen...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$14,200
Italian Pair of Fruitwood Buffets
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial pair of Italian buffets, circa 1910, milled from fruitwood and carved with dramatic ebonized detail. Paneled doors and sides are tastefully outlined in ebonized trim, w...
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20th Century Italian Other Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
$12,500 / set
19th Century French Renaissance Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is an impressive example of the refined Renaissance style, sometimes referred to as Henri II, with architecture tha...
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode / Chest of Drawers, French, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV Bombe commode dates back to the 19th century and features elaborately inlaid marquetry work with a floral design that covers the two front drawers as well as ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Walnut & Beveled Glass 2 Door Display Cabinet Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV style carved walnut and beveled glass two door display cabinet, circa 1880's.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Glass
18th Century Italian Cabinet with Bone Inlay
Located in New Orleans, LA
Behold this extraordinary cabinet by Fernando Pogliani from Milan that is a layered fantasia of ebony and bone. The front is intricately worked inlay depicting everything from angels...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Carrara Marble is the stylish way to provide both an elegant surface and convenient storage in any room! The luxurious Carrara marble wit...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
By Robert Blake
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental Boulle commode was crafted by Robert Blake, one of the finest and most important English cabinetmakers of his time. It is modeled after the legendary pair of commodes...
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19th Century English Louis XIV Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary bookcase, Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
18th Century Dutch Bombe Antique Buffet Deux Corp from Holland
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stately Dutch Bombe buffet deux corps featuring a boldly contoured silhouette with serpentine lines, richly figured wood, and intricate brass hardware—an impressive two-piece cabin...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique English Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany Chippendale breakfront bookcase, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Pair of 19th Century Italian Plinths
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of 19th century Italian painted plinths with faux bas relief motifs and giltwood accents. They are actually cabinets with one interior shelf. Original hardware and keys.
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
$5,200 / set
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV walnut display Armoire ~ Bookcase is a majestic example of fine craftsmanship, executed in what experts consider the finest indigenous wood ever availabl...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved walnut armoire from the Normandy region of France.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$10,800
Antique English Sheraton Mahogany Sideboard, Circa 1780-1810
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheraton Mahogany sideboard, Circa 1780-1810.
Serpentine front and beautiful Inlay.
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Walnut Marble Top Dessert Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Walnut Marble Top Dessert Buffet is a stunning blend of classical architecture inspired by ancient Greece and Rome combined with carved embe...
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1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Vintage Louis XVI Style Semainier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French mahogany vintage 20th century semainier–crafted in the Louis XVI style and quality–this Neoclassical dresser offers seven drawers (one for each day of the week) outlined in br...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Henri II Neoclassical Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Henri II Neoclassical Open Bookcase represents a tailored expression of the neoclassical revival style that has persevered for century after century! Crafted from sol...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Renaissance Revival bookcase is a magnificent ode to the era, with carved detailing that can only be described as sculpture from ...
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1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Meuble Soleil Commode by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of only three of its kind, this commode was crafted by the famed and highly celebrated ébéniste François Linke. Blending the stunning marquetry of the Louis XV and XVI styles with the elegance of Art Nouveau, the commode exemplifies Linke's skilled craftsmanship. Inspired by François Alix's iconic "Meuble Soleil" design, Linke's creation showcases his signature genius in every aspect of the commode's construction.
The superior quality of the breche marble shelves and top, marquetry and ormolu that form the undulating body of the cabinet serve as a testament to Linke’s unwavering dedication to perfection. The craftsman spared no expense, investing significant time and utilizing only the finest materials to create this work of art. Tens of thousands of hand-wrought chisel marks are visible within the ormolu frieze of scrolling foliage. The breathtaking marquetry landscape on the front is perhaps the commode's greatest feature, depicting a radiant sun bursting from behind trees, elegantly enhanced by Linke's unmistakable signature on the lower right molding and on the inside of the inner cabinets.
For Linke, winning the coveted Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris Exhibition Universelle confirmed his already solid reputation as France's leading ébéniste. His work had long been admired for its exceptional quality and unique interpretation of the Louis XV style. Born in Bohemia in 1855, Linke moved to Paris in 1881 where he established his now-famous workshop and showroom. Word of Linke's superior work spread quickly through France, and he soon eclipsed even the finest furniture houses in Paris. Today, Linke is counted among the most important furniture makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work is dearly coveted by collectors.
As one of the most masterful furniture designers and bronziers of his time, François Alix would only supply designs and bronze pieces to the most skilled of his contemporaries. Linke chose this unique design personally and only produced three versions of this remarkable piece, with the first one crafted in 1910. A similar commode is housed in the Royal Collection Trust...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique English Mahogany Display Cabinet with Glass Doors, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Mahogany Display Cabinet with Glass Doors and Fitted Shelves, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Antique Dutch Marquetry Cabinet, Circa 1800-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique magnificent quality Dutch marquetry cabinet, circa 1800-1820.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Carved Oak Buffet a deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome and sizable solid oak buffet a’ deux corps with Provincial charm from 19th century France. This four door case antique is split into two bodies: a larger lower body and a smaller upper body. The upper is crowned with an molded cornice above impeccable carvings depicting draped fabric and hanging tassels. The upper doors are wonderfully molded and conceal a single cavity with two removable shelves. The lower paneled doors open to reveal a space with a single removable shelf. Both sets of doors contain functioning locks and feature scrolling iron escutcheon plates. Two keys are included. All doors are supported by steel barrel...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
English 19th Century Mahogany Chest with Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A scaled-down chest of four drawers from 19th century England, circa 1850 in mahogany and marble. The removable, white marble slab forming the top surface shows wonderful clouds of g...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century Italian Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century painted, gilded and carved Italian commode.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$13,000
Antique English Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Mahogany and satinwood Inlaid breakfront bookcase, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly important secrétaire-cabinet was crafted for and specially ordered by King George I for the British Ambassador to Russia. From its craftsmanship and materials to its exceptional artistry, it is a work of royal and historic significance that exudes power in each and every detail. The broken pediment at its apex features the simplified royal coat of arms bearing the king’s crown, while the interior is adorned by portraits of the British Royal Family. Placed within the ambassador’s St. Petersburg home, this entirely unique piece of furniture would have been a potent reminder of England's grandeur and political importance.
Relations between England and Russia during this period were at an all-time high. Peter the Great had traveled to England in 1698 as part of his widely known “Grand Embassy” tour, wherein he attempted to gain foreign support against the Ottoman Empire. He spent a period of nearly four months there, meeting with King William III and his court on numerous occasions. Noted academic Arthur MacGregor wrote concerning the impact of the trip, “For two decades following Peter's visit, British influence in Russia reached a peak. It manifested itself in social custom, in craft practice and in ships and naval organization... it reached a significant sector of the population before relations cooled once again and the two nations pulled back from this era of unprecedented cordiality.”
First and foremost, however, it is a reminder of British might and influence. By the reign of King George I, England had come into its own as a world power. Unique in its design, this cabinet is a reflection of the country’s might. It is crafted from the highest-quality solid walnut and burr walnut adorned by gilded lock plates and engraved hinges. The presence of ormolu at its apex and lining the doors was a rarity for this period, and its addition makes manifest the importance of the design.
The outer doors open to reveal multiple interiors, including fifteen separate drawers around a central cupboard; the cupboard doors each bear mezzotint portraits of George I and his father, Ernest Augustus, Elector of Hanover. An etching after the portrait of George I dating to circa 1716 is in London’s Royal Academy. A second, inner pair of doors are adorned by mezzotints of the Prince and Princess of Wales (later Queen Caroline and George II), which are both after portraits by Sir Godfrey Kneller dated 1716 in the Royal Collection. A final portrait is revealed on the very interior of the cabinet, where a mezzotint of Frederick, Anne, Amelia and Caroline, children of the Prince of Wales, resides. An etching (circa 1715-1720) after this portrait can be found in the National Portrait Gallery (London).
Apart from its abundance of royal portraiture, the cabinet features stunning painted decoration, including floral designs as well as clouds, birds and trees in a bucolic motif reminiscent of Eden. Its lower portion is a study in both form and function, featuring a fitted secrétaire-drawer above three additional drawers for storage. The cabinet appears in The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture by R. Edwards from 1964, a text that is regarded as the bible of British furniture design. Edwards describes it as a “writing cabinet...given by George I to the British Ambassador at the Russian court.”
The cabinet was likely made for the 18th-century German diplomat and writer Friedrich Christian Weber, who represented English interests at the Russian court from 1714 until 1719. Although Weber’s tenure as ambassador was relatively short, while in St. Petersburg, he authored his account entitled Das veraenderte Russland (The Present State of Russia), which was published in three volumes in 1721, 1739 and 1740. It may, however, also have been made for George Douglas, 2nd Earl of Dumbarton, who served as ambassador alongside Weber in 1716. Diplomatic relations ceased between the two countries in 1721.
In 1928, the cabinet appeared for sale at the International Exhibition of Antiques & Works of Art in Olympia. It had previously been in the collection of the Woltner family of Bordeaux, the celebrated vintners who owned the estate Château Laville Haut-Brion and produced wine of the same name. According to the family, Monsieur Woltner was given the cabinet as a gift from an aunt who lived in Russia for many years. After leaving the Woltner collection, the cabinet was acquired by William Berry...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Burled Maple & Marble Top Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning, late 19th century French buffet in a variety of exotic materials that radiates sophistication and unabashed luxury in a dining room or other living space. The top surface...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1950s Penquay Parchment Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
1950s Penquay commode with parchment panels on the top and the front of the three drawers. Drawers finished with brass flat-topped knobs.
Category
1950s European Vintage Louisiana - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
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Mid Century Stereo
Milling Road Furniture
Midcentury White Lacquer Chest Of Drawers
Heals Oak Furniture
Keyhole Mirror
Mahogany 3 Drawer Chest
Kartell Modular