Cabinets in New Orleans

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...

Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.

Fantastic Italian Venetian Painted secretary/cabinet. This piece has a wonderful color palette but I believe that was done in the early 20th...

Antique French Provincial Carved Bonnetiere Cabinet, Circa 1890.

This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewelry display cabinet...

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...

Antique English mahogany Chippendale breakfront bookcase, circa 1890.

Antique English Mahogany and satinwood Inlaid breakfront bookcase, Circa 1880.

This magnificent Italian 18th century cabinet is beautifully painted and comes to the store from Bologna. On the lower portion, the piece ...

Crafted in the 18th century, this antique Austrian two door cabinet is painted with a well-detailed floral motif and adorned with hand-carved and gold leafed decorations. Exquisitely...

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.

Antique English Mahogany Display Cabinet with Glass Doors and Fitted Shelves, Circa 1890.

Antique 19th century French mahogany beveled glass front 2-door cabinet, circa 1890.

Antique French Marble Top Kingwood & Ormolu Mounted Sevres Cabinet, Circa 1870.

Antique French Louis XV walnut and glass vitrine cabinet, Circa 1880.

Antique French Rosewood Breakfront Display Cabinet with Beveled Glass Circa 1880. This rare rosewood cabinet has three beautiful glass front doors with curve line beveling.

This handsome cabinet reflects the elegance of its time. It is a lovely piece of cabinetry.  

Antique French satinwood, gold bronze & sèvres porcelain escritoire, circa 1880.

Antique 19th Century French Carved Walnut, Beveled Glass and Mirror Cabinet.

Queen Anne period furnishings such as this walnut secretary are incredibly rare and important examples of English cabinetmaking. This secretary is of the most outstanding caliber, boasting desirable double bonnet, mirrored cabinet doors...

Beautifully carved 18th century. Walnut armoire.

Antique French Louis XV style carved walnut and beveled glass two door display cabinet, circa 1880's.

Antique French Walnut Renaissance Cabinet with Bronze Plaques made by F. Barbedienne, Circa 1890.

Antique 19th century French walnut cabinet with fine carving and proportions.

Antique magnificent quality Dutch marquetry cabinet, circa 1800-1820.

Antique English briarwood and ebonized cabinet, circa 1860. This piece is lovely and has a beautiful little floral plaque in the center above the doors. ...

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Mahogany with Inlay Secretary Breakfront, Circa 1840. Secretary has a...

Antique English Adam Style Mahogany and Glass Bowfront Cabinet, Circa 1890.

Beautiful 19th century painted Napoleon III chinois buffet.

This display cabinet is graced with delicate hand painting. There is plenty of room for displaying one's treasures as well. It is a lovely piece of craftsmanship.

Antique English Gothic Carved Oak Single Door Cabinet, Circa 1870's.

Beautifully carved walnut armoire from the Normandy region of France.

Finely carved antique French provincial oak glass front "Buffet En Deux Corps" or 2 piece buffet storage cabinet, Circa 1890's.

Antique French Marble-Top Walnut Cabinet with Fabulous "Renaissance" Carving in the Style of Francois Premier, Circa 1890's. Portrait in Walnut of: Francois Premier Lucifer Cardinal...

Antique French gold bronze mounted Mahogany Vitrine, Circa 1880.

18th century painted and gilded buffet with original marble.

Antique English Burled Walnut Glass Front Cabinet with Writing Slide, Circa 1880.

A WALNUT CABINET a` DEUX CORPS, TWO DOORS ABOVE, WITH 5 SHELVES BEHIND, 3 DOORS BELOW WITH 2 SHELVES BEHIND. TYPICAL REGENCE CARVING, ORIGINAL PAINT - ORIGINAL HARDWARE.

Antique French Walnut Marble Top Side Cabinet with Drawers, Circa 1890-1900.

Antique Dutch marquetry display cabinet, circa 1880.

Enveloped in sumptuous parquetry and doré bronze, this majestic Louis XIV inspired French linen press displays the characteristics of superior craftsmanship and luxurious design seen in the creations of the iconic Françios Linke. Crafted of sumptuous kingwood, the glorious parquetry door opens to reveal six compartments used to store linens, such as those for the bedroom or even the dining table. The masterful woodwork is flawlessly balanced by intricate doré bronze mounts in the form of Neoclassical floral swags, garlands, plumes and acanthus scrolls. The delicately spiraled doré bronze feet give the cabinet a sense of lightness and balance. Enhanced by a beautiful rouge marble top, this elegant linen press is an excellent example of late 19th century French furniture...

Pair of 18th century walnut cabinets with original hardware and lovely patina.

Antique French Empire mahogany and gold bronze "Biblioteque" or bookcase converted to a wine cabinet, Circa 1860-1870.

Antique English carved oak cabinet, Circa 1890-1900.

Antique French Provincial Carved Walnut Glass Front Bonnetiere, Circa 1880. Fitted with interior shelves and a bottom drawer.

Antique Carved Walnut Renaissance Style Cabinet Sideboard, Circa 1870-1880.

Royal trousseau cassone. Provenance-Regina of Saxe. Richly painted with scenes of puttis, corbeilles de fruits and and mythologiques.

18th-century Italian chest on a stand is a stunning blend of practicality and refined design, representing the elegance of Italian craftsmanship from the period. The drawer fronts ar...

One of the rarest furniture forms created by John Henry Belter, this armoire is a testament to this legendary cabinet maker's talent. Recognized as a Pioneer in design and craftsmans...

Superior craftsmanship and intricate marquetry characterize this rare secrétaire by Gervais-Maximilien-Eugène Durand, one of the most popular French ébénistes of the 19th century. Th...

Antique 19th century French Provincial carved beechwood "Buffet En Deux Corps" or 2 piece buffet / storage cabinet, Circa 1880.

Antique French Gold Bronze Mounted Tambour Cabinet with Marble Top, Circa 1890.

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Cabinets, Circa 1890. Very pretty cabinets with interior glass shelves, a galleried marble top and wire mesh fronts on doors.

Beautifully Decorated Single Door Cabinet

Rare and Unusual Irish Bibliotecque with Royal Crest

Antique French Liégeoise carved cabinet with glass front doors, circa 1860-1880.

Classical style and impeccable design distinguish this English upright cane cabinet. Crafted of lustrous Cuban mahogany, this case is comprised of a beautifully paneled door which op...

This magnificent and important Dutch mahogany bureau bookcase, exuberantly carved and adorned with superb figural carvings, impressive scrolled feet and elaborate applied decoration....