French Cabinets

Make a statement of beauty and grandeur in your home with this monumental buffet deux-corps. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1730, this impressive Régence-period cabinet stands nearly twelve feet tall and reflects the graceful transition between Louis XIV formality and early Rococo elegance. Built of solid oak, the buffet features reverse serpentine...

Pair of burlwood, cyprus and mahogany cabinets with internal drawers.

Art Nouveau period giltwood illuminated display cabinet by Emile Bernaux, circa 1910. Art Nouveau giltwood display case, circa 1910 by Emile Bernaux, signed E.B on the pediment. H: ...

A grandly-scaled late 19th century French carved walnut Louis XVI style vitrine, the case with finely hand-carved swags, ribbons and floral details. Two doors retain their original s...

A French 19th-20th century Louis XV style tulipwood parquetry and mahogany gilt-bronze mounted three-door Meuble d' Appui (Side cabinet) with marble top, Paris, circa 1900. Measur...

Rare somno egg cup in Cuban mahogany opening with a door with a gray Sainte Anne marble top. Empire style, this somno is in good condition. Dimensions ...

A compact wood cabinet designed by Pierre Gautier-Delaye. Crafted with a warm natural grain and simple slatted doors, it reflects the designer’s ability to bring clarity and harmony ...

Rare pair of pyramid-shaped shelves, made by Maison Jansen, circa 1970. Visible on all four sides and can be placed in the middle of a room, they are made of square nickel-plated br...

Large, French, 1940s cabinet with elegant self-roll tambour doors and deco-style moulding. This is beautifully crafted of walnut wood with a spacious base cabinet. Perfect for storin...

French Mid-Century (1940s) pink mirrored rectangular miniature cabinet with 2 doors and bevelled trim on lacquered base with mahogany interior

A fine French 19th-20th century kingwood and tulipwood marquetry and gilt-bronze mounted vitrine, in the manner of François Linke (1855-1946). The slender single door display cabinet with a red-velvet backing and bowed glass panels surmounted with acanthus and floral gilt-bronze mounts in the style of Léon Messagé (French, 1842-1901), the serpentine shaped front door with an ornate marquetry and ink colored panel depicting wreaths, ribbons and tied acantus leaves, all raised on four cabriolet legs ending with gilt-bronze paw-feet, Paris, circa 1900. Linke was born on 17 June 1855 in the small village of Pankraz, in what is now the Czech Republic. Records show that Linke served an apprenticeship with the master cabinet maker, Neumann, which he completed in 1877. Linke’s work book or Arbeits-Buch records that he was in Vienna from July 1872 to October 1873 at the time of the International Exhibition held there in 1873. He subsequently travelled to Prague, Budapest & Weimar before finally arriving in Paris in 1875. It is documented that he obtained employment with an unknown German cabinetmaker in Paris, and stylistic similarities, photographs and geographical proximity have led some to suggest that Emmanuel Zwiener was the most likely candidate. After a period back in his home town of Pankratz, he returned once and for all to Paris in 1877. In 1878 Paris hosted the third great International Exhibition, a remarkable success for a country ravaged by war only seven years earlier. It is known that the fledgling Linke workshops were active in the Faubourg St. Antoine as early as 1881, during this time he supplied furniture for other more established makers such as Jansen and Krieger. By 1889 another World’s Fair, as they were often referred to in America, took place in Paris. Monsieur Eiffel erected what has become the most iconic building in Paris for the exhibition and the atmosphere of wealth and confidence may well have encouraged Linke to think that he could contribute an important part to the next great exhibition. As early as 1892 this was decreed to take place at the end of the century, in an attempt to pre-empt Berlin from staging the last great show of the century. In 1892, Victor Champier (fr) one of the commissioners for the 1900 Paris Fair had appealed, “Create in the manner of the masters, do not copy what they have made”. It was an appeal against mere reproduction and Linke rose to this challenge in an unparalleled way with his unique display that was to include the Grand Bureau. Determined to outshine the competition at the Exhibition, Linke had set about creating the most ambitious pieces he could envisage, and more extravagant than had ever been displayed before. The items he exhibited marked a transition from the historicist interpretation of Louis XV and Louis XVI styles, an interpretation that was the mainstay of his nearest rivals, to something startlingly new and vital in its immediacy. [6] Together with Léon Messagé he developed a new style for the 1900 Exhibition that paid homage to the Louis XV rococo in the fluidity of its approach, but an approach fused with the lively flowing lines of the contemporary and progressive 'art nouveau'. The Art Journal reported in 1900 on Linke's stand: "The work of M. Linke ... was an example of what can be done by seeking inspiration amongst the classic examples of Louis XV and XVI without in any great sense copying these great works. M. Linke's work was original in the true sense of the word, and as such commended itself to the intelligent seeker after the really artistic things of the Exhibition. Wonderful talent was employed in producing the magnificent pieces of furniture displayed". Linke's stand would have appeared refreshingly new to contemporary onlookers, the traditional designs of the eighteenth century melting seamlessly into an exuberant naturalism. The 'Revue' described Linke's style as 'entièrement nouveaux' and noted "This opinion is universally accepted. Linke's stand is the biggest show in the history of art furniture in the year 1900". It is perhaps the most extraordinary and remarkable aspect of Linke’s personal history that he produced such expensive and luxurious furniture of exquisite quality for the 1900 exhibition without any commission or any potential buyer in mind. [9] At a time when other more established furniture businesses such as those of Beurdeley and Dasson were closing down, he made a huge investment in his stand and the furniture he supplied for it. Linke recognised that to move his business forward he needed to appeal to a more International clientele and the new emerging rich who were at this time amassing fortunes on an unprecedented scale. For this reason he gambled everything he had on his display for the 1900 exhibition. Had this not succeeded he would almost certainly have succumbed to bankruptcy. Linke’s notebook records visitors to his stand from England, Europe, the Americas, Egypt and Japan and including; the King of Sweden, three visits from the King of Belgium, Prince Radziwill, the Prince d’Arenberg, the Comte Alberic du Chastel, Miss Anna May Gould, the American heiress, distinguished furniture makers and the President of France Emile Loubet. This risky endeavour was a resounding success, and with his reputation established, La Maison Linke became the pre-eminent furniture house until outset of the Second World War. The technical brilliance of his work and the artistic change that it represented was never to be repeated. His showrooms expanded into prestigious premises in Paris, in the Place Vendôme as well as the Faubourg St. Antoine where his workshop had been established. He embarked on many important commissions in the years up to the outbreak of the First World War, making and designing furniture for leading international industrialists and bankers. After the 1914-1918 World War, Linke undertook the extraordinary commission to furnish the Ras al-Tin Palace in Alexandria for King Fuad of Egypt, possibly the largest single furniture commission ever conceived, eclipsing even Versailles. Linke flourished and remained active until the middle years of the 1930s and died in 1946 Léon Messagé (1842-1901) was a French sculptor, best known for his sculptural collaboration with François Linke for the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Messagé was also responsible for much of the design and creative work for Roux et Brunet...

Unique prototype cabinet "Labyrinthe". This cabinet is built in tinted charm and tinted dark blue sycamore, the inside is in ash/ olive wood and has...

This 1-door and 3-drawer cabinet is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris. It is 100% made in France with solid ash wood, veneer and lacquered doors in MDF panels. Each door and each dr...

Exceptional French cabinet with floral and foliate marquetry inlay with gilt bronze mounts. two doors open at the front and interior has one shelf. Sides are shaped and floral mar...

A French antique ormolu-mounted two-piece marble-top cabinet in the Empire style. Crafted in solid mahogany with fabulous bronze mounts reminiscent of the Empire style using Egypt...

French Post-War Design (1950s) rosewood display cabinet with a Pair of marquetry inlaid doors trimmed with pearl & ebony over a large glass door on Paired br...

Bois-Satiné-veneer, all-round covering mirror veneer and marquetry on solid conifers. With finely chiselled, highly decorative, perforated rocaille, fire-gilded bronze fittings. Two-...

This 19th century French vitrine cabinet is done in a one door, Bombay shaped formed walnut Louis XV style. The vitrine is decorat...

French walnut bijouterie cabinet of Louis XVI design, of serpentine form decorated with gilt metal mounts. The bevelled glass top and shaped glazed sides leading to the large single-...

quite rare to find a cabinet/enfilade in this beautiful ash wood, cabinetmaker used the best pieces of massive ash to create this gem, in very good condition, sturdy, clean, great li...

Elegant Napoleon III Meuble D'Appui in Rosewood marquetry opening a door with a medallion with a floral motif. Oval top capped by a black veined white marble top. Rich ornamentation...

This 2-door cabinet is designed by Eric Gizard, Paris and 100% handcrafted in France. It is made of French solid ash wood, veneer adh and lacquered doors in MDF panels. The 2 door...

Modernist three door cabinet on sculptural raised base.

A Very Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu and Jasperware-Mounted Rosewood, Mahogany and Kingwood Single Door Vitrine, in manner of François Linke (1855-1946). The u...

This 2-door cabinet is designed by Eric Gizard, Paris and 100% handcrafted in France. It is made of French solid ash wood, veneer adh and lacquered doors in MDF panels. The 2 door...

This 2-door cabinet is designed by Eric Gizard, Paris and 100% handcrafted in France. It is made of French solid ash wood, veneer adh and lacquered doors in MDF panels. The 2 door...

This 2-door cabinet is designed by Eric Gizard, Paris and 100% handcrafted in France. It is made of French solid ash wood, veneer adh and lacquered doors in MDF panels. The 2 door...

This 2-door cabinet is designed by Eric Gizard, Paris and 100% handcrafted in France. It is made of French solid ash wood, veneer adh and lacquered doors in MDF panels. The 2 door...

Guillerme et Chambron, solid oak cabinet. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970-1980.  

Restoration period bookcase in beautiful bookmatched crotch mahogany veneer. Full-length doors have glass fronts with solid bottom panels.

This 2-door cabinet is designed by Eric Gizard, Paris and 100% handcrafted in France. It is made of French solid ash wood, veneer adh and lacquered doors in MDF panels. The 2 door...

A monumental oak sideboard from France, dating from around 1870, is a unique example of furniture craftsmanship. Carved details give it a unique character, and functionality makes it...

Armoire 2 portes ancien vestiaire en bois patine blanche 1950's

A wonderful antique French walnut marble top bedside cabinet, dating from around the 1880-1900 period. It is of superb quality and it is a very use...

Elegant small French storage cabinet. Furniture of high quality made by Palisander, pleasantly decorated with floral ornaments and gilded ...

Late 19th century the rectangular three-quarter galleried top with eared corners above the conforming case fitted with a fall-front opening to gilt and tooled leather-inset writing s...

This 1-door and 3-drawer sideboard is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris. It is 100% made in France with solid ash wood, veneer and lacquered doors in MDF panels. Each door and each ...

This 1-door and 3-drawer sideboard is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris. It is 100% made in France with solid ash wood, veneer and lacquered doors in MDF panels. Each door and each ...

This 1-door and 3-drawer sideboard is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris. It is 100% made in France with solid ash wood, veneer and lacquered doors in MDF panels. Each door and each ...

This 1-door and 3-drawer cabinet is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris. It is 100% made in France with solid ash wood, veneer and lacquered doors in MDF panels. Each door and each dr...

Large French Chest Of Drawers Fantastic Large Scale Set Of Drawers France 1930'S Grey Paint Finish 3 Drawers With Handles To Each Side, Original Locks In Place But No Longer Function...

A fine Louis XV fruitwood period buffet deux corps with carving.

A hand painted, red-and-black lacquered cabinet with ornate, Ormolu accents (gilded, cast metal). Beautifully detailed throughout, with its high gloss finish intact. Display shelves ...

Rectangular support cabinet made of oak opening by a molded door carved with an angel's head in relief in an entourage of foliage scrolls, resting on balls feet. France, Epoque 17th...

Att. Charlotte Perriand pine cabinet for Les Arcs, France 1970s This is a description of a pine cabinet attributed to Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs in the 1970s. The cabinet has f...

A fine French, 19th-20th century Louis XV style mahogany and gilt bronze-mounted Vitrine by Haentges Freres. The single door cabinet surmounted with or...

Country French Louvered low Cabinet, that we found along the Route de Fougères in Northern France. Our opinion is, that someone had some old shutters layi...

This grand 18th-century French cabinet showcases exquisite architectural detailing, including Corinthian-style capitals, dentil molding, and paneled carvings throughout. The graceful...

French 19th century walnut bedside cabinet. Often known as chevet or night table in France. The cabinet dates from circa 1880, it is made from ...

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

Superb and rare Italian cabinet of the 18th century in walnut Very beautiful piece of furniture in two parts in walnut marquetry the lower part is composed of three drawers. Each w...

A matched pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style double door side cabinets with intricate multi-wood floral motif marquetry and gilt-bronze details. The central oval image area ...

Large French cabinet from a castle in northern France, near the Belgian border.

A fine Buffet deux Corps, dating from the Regence period and French in Origin. The exterior in fine figured Walnut, with carved designs in the Rococo taste and a deep moulded cornice...

Large wooden cabinet with two doors and shelves and two drawers on the bottom. It was hand made in France in the beginning of 20th century. The style of the piece is Chinese and the ...

Large Museum of Natural History Showcase Cabinet in Glass & Metal, France, 1890s Vintage Design We offer for sale today this rare piece of furniture showcase from the museum of natu...

Timeless vintage pieces, this pair of mid-century dry bar elements feel imposing and glamourous, with thick, straight lines of brass adorning its exterior of reflective black lacquer...

Claude Vassal Rare and Unusual 1950's Tall Multiple Colored Glass panel Cabinet Book shelf Unit 77'' tall 49.50 wide 15'' deep bottom and 10'' deep top

Exceptional figural sideboard, France, ca. 1880. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 287 cm width 180 cm depth 60 cm

A Sumptuous Boulle Commode in the Napoleon III Style This elegant commode is a fine example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, executed in the style of André-Charles Boulle, the...