Carved Cabinets

A William IV cabinet attributed to Town and Emmanuel Constructed in a strongly grained olivewood and dressed with gold brass inlays and an etched and engraved brass panel; rising from a plinth base, the lockable single door having an inset panel in the manner of Jean Berain, enclosing a shelved interior, and flanked by narrow vertical conforming panels; the apron being dressed with three bronze rosettes, and the Jura Jaune marble is dressed with a three quarter arcaded brass gallery, circa 1830 The cabinet is illustrated and discussed in Christopher Payne’s “British Furniture 1820 to 1920” published in 2023. Payne singles out the rarity of the olivewood timber used as well as the necessity for hand cutting the large marquetry panel. Literature: Payne, Christopher. British Furniture 1820 to 1920 : The Luxury Market. ACC Art Books, 2023, pp. 38-39 (illus. fig. 1.33). Town and Emanuel Recorded in the 'Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840', published by the Furniture History Society, as being situated at 103 New Bond Street between 1830 and 1840, and apart from being manufacturers of furniture, also dealt in 'curiosities and antiques'. The late renowned connoisseur Christopher Gilbert records in his 'Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture' London 1997, also published by the Furniture History Society, a writing table in the Transitional manner with similar plaques. Their label reads 'Town and Emanuel, manufacturers of Buhl Marquetrie, Resner (sic) & Carved Furniture, tripods, screens & c. of the finest and most superb designs of the Louis 14th. Splendid cabinets and tables inlaid with fine Sevres and Dresden china...

Exceptional Flemish Treasure Cabinet in Carved Oak Late 19th Century A unique and very distinct late 19th century Flemish raised treasure cabinet in solid carved oak and brass. Stands directly in the tradition of the earlier Antwerp / Flemish treasure cabinets on stand from the 17th century and the antique Bargueño...

A Museum Quality Spanish Walnut Vargueno, 19th Century Description: The top decorated with applied geometric iron mounts and other exotic materials above two short drawers and two c...

A Swedish Rococo period two-part vitrine cabinet circa 1780 with bonnet top, glass doors, two drawers and additional wooden doors. Showcasing elegant craftsmanship, this exquisite two-part vitrine cabinet from the Swedish Rococo period circa 1780, is an embodiment of refined sophistication. Featuring a stately bonnet top with delicately molded accents, the cabinet lends a distinguished air to any setting. The top section houses two glass doors that reveal a subtly painted grey-blue interior, adorned with shelving for display or storage purposes. Nestled below the glass doors, the central section holds two gracefully crafted drawers...

19th century, Lombardy region of Northern Italy, likely Milan, showcasing fine quality handcrafted craftsmanship, solid wood construction, and profusely inlaid marquetry, parquetry a...

A pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian writing cabinets ( his and hers ), designed by Silvio Cavatorta in good condition. Each of the large detailed cabinets features a lower s...

A burl walnut cabinet on bombe-shaped base. Of the highest quality. With outstanding golden color, tightly burled veneers, and lovely shape. Retaining the original ormolu hardware. T...

Early 19th c. American Classical figured mahogany nightstand on turned legs. Two flame mahogany drawers with embossed eagle brass pulls and keyholes (key not retained) below a convex...

Cabinet bar Shangdu with burnished solid brass frame and feet. With 2 doors, 3 shelves and 2 drawers inside. Doors in black glass engraved with silvered finishes. Inside in matte var...

Swiss sideboard in oak Measures: H 200cm, W 103cm, D 42cm Two-body sideboard entirely built in oak wood. In both bodies there is a door ...

Late 18th Century Venetian Neoclassical Polychrome Giltwood Display Cabinet, Late 18th Century Venetian Hand-Carved, Painted Giltwood Cabinet, circa 1780–1795 A superb l...

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...

Step into the enchanting world of Anglo-Indian craftsmanship with this captivating Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Two-Part Bookcase/Display Cabinet, showcasing the exquisite beauty of early ...

Perfect pair of antique European nightstands, similar to the American Mission style. If you are looking for a pair of truly timeless and ...

An elaborate cabinet with two frieze drawers flanking a carved trefoil motif. Large double doors with carved and shaped recessed panels in the classic French country style that open ...

An Early American Style Solid Pine Two-drawer Side Cabinet in great vintage condition by Mastercraft. Measures 38" in width, 17" in depth and 37" in height.

This magnificent two-part Oriental China cabinet is a true testament to masterful craftsmanship, designed to serve as a grand curio or china dis...

A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian chest, commode with three drawers made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany, in good condition. The rectangular Scandinav...

Early 20th century hand painted black lacquered wood two piece chinoiserie display cabinet. The cabinet features a removable trunk top with diffe...

A small distressed green painted Indian cabinet from the 19th century with paneled doors and two lower drawers. This 19th-century Indian cabine...

Stunning cabinet by James Mont. It is finished in a glamorous blue black cerused oak, and the small pedestals at each end have a gilded carved bamboo motif.

This imposing walnut carved cupboard sideboard is a tour de force of artistic invention and technical mastery. Close to Tuscan Neo-Renaissance production of the second half of the 19...

 Attractive carvings of vines, leaves and flowers embellish this armoire giving it a romantic touch. Crafted in the late 18th century France, this oak armoire has beautifully carved ...

A very fine antique Italian Florentine Renaissance Revival carved cabinet on stand, circa 1880. The cabinet has some of the finest c...

This French Art Nouveau "Grenouilles" carved fruitwood cabinet by Émile Gallé features detailed and masterful marquetry depicting dragonflies and mushrooms in a lush, leafy landscape...

19th century Italian painted and parcel-gilt curio cabinet. Carved wood. Louis XVI style. Original damask silk interior. Fitted with an interior lig...

Antique mahogany astragal glazed carver corner cabinet with an attractive shaped cornice to the top section and an attractive carved frieze. The shaped...

Glass Case Genova Medium with aluminum structure in veneered brass finish. With fused carved bronzed glass structure and doors, 6mm thickness. Inside temp...

18th century George I walnut cabinet on chest circa 1710. We are pleased to offer this stunning cabinet in the manner of Coxed and Woster. The piece is lavishly veneered in burr wa...

Murano glass kitchen cabinet, jewelry-inspired design. Handcrafted birch wood frame with fine Murano glass and brass feet. Ninety vibrant Muran...

Phillip Lloyd Powell illuminated bar cabinet USA, 1970s hand-carved walnut, glass, brass, found objects One of one bench-made Phil Powell bar cabinet. Side panels are hand-carved walnut. Doors are stained glass with backlit lighting to illuminate the stained glass cased in the black walnut. Door handles are brass found objects. The sides and the back of the interior are clad with a sectioned walnut. Found objects support the glass display shelving...

A Dutch Colonial period Indonesian display cabinet from the early 20th century, with carved motifs, glass doors and cabriole legs. Created in Indonesia during the early years of the 20th century, this Dutch Colonial display cabinet...

Discover the Spectacular White & Black Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that embodies the fusion of traditional techniques and modern design. This unique cabinet is ...

Antique Shanxi province elm cabinet with hand carved arpon. This Elmwood cabinet with original color and patina and hardware is from the Shanxi Province of China. It has carving details at the bottom with original lacquer. The cabinet suitable to be used for an elegant storage for clothing, beddings, china and crystal...

This French buffet unfolds like a carved hymn to symmetry and craft. Its tripartite façade is marked by a rhythmic procession of concentric rosettes, each hand-carved with meditative...

Gorgeous 1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, With Shelves, Wine Cabinet!! Antique Cabinet, French Renaissance Revi...

Gothic Revival Buffet in Carved Oak, France, Late 19th Century A domestic cathedral carved in oak A masterwork of French Gothic Revival design, this late 19th-century buffet transfo...

Fine craftsmanship and lavish carvings abound in this handsome Renaissance Revival Hunt cabinet, which was created in France in the late-19th century from European oak. The cabinet i...

Ideal for narrow spaces this Two Door Mahogany China Closet can fit when our larger cabinets cannot make it between a set of doorways, windows, radiat...

Add a touch of historical charm to your space with this North American Early 20th Century Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape China Cabinet, a remarkable piece of furniture that reflects the craftsmanship and design of the era. The charleston inlaid...

English Regency mahogany book case with an arched cornice, corner urn finials resting on oval floral satinwood inlaid plinths, centered satinwood in...

Elegant and unique chest made of solid chestnut wood, painted in tempera in shades of red, green, yellow, and black. The chest is rectangular in shape, with bracketed feet and a prot...

Antique French carved oak tall cabinet faux chest of drawers Louis XIV style. ~Direct from France~ ~Highly carved 19th century French cabinet/chest i...

On the left post of the lower body, is written the date 1596 in a cartouche This cabinet has two bodies. The upper part, set back, is moulded and carved. At the bottom, the cabine...

Gorgeous E. 1900's Antique Fall-Front, Italian Renaiss. Revival, Carved, Walnut Cabinet! Gorgeous Antique Cabinet, Fall-Front, Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut, Early 19...

19th century French Directoire period oak bookcase or cabinet t has two parts that can be separated for easier transport. the upper part has a height of 125 cm with two doors and th...

SUPERB Antique English GOTHIC REVIVAL Oak Cabinet, Chest, or Wardrobe~~ONE OF A KIND~~HIGHLY CARVED with 8 Interior Sliding Compartments ~~c. 1880s This is a MUST SEE! RARE STATEMENT PIECE~~19th century English oak cabinet with exquisitely carved monkey supports on either side, birds, rabbit, snake, crocodile, cherubs, apple and pear~~carved eagles in upper frieze~~this piece has it ALL! 4 piece construction resting on plinth base~~outstanding hardware and carved paneled sides~~working keys are included This cabinet is a commissioned, ONE OF A KIND piece with tons of storage~~use in an office, study, library, or bar for supply storage~~quilt or linen storage in a large bath...

An English oak Welsh dresser from the 19th century, with open shelves, petite hooks and low sideboard with two doors, three drawers, carved arch and Chippendale style hardware. Created in England during the 19th century, this oak Welsh dresser features a narrow upper section made of a beveled cornice with molded accents, sitting above open shelves presenting petite hooks in the front. The lower part is made of a sideboard showcasing three drawers fitted with brass Chippendale style hardware and presenting a dovetail construction revealing the piece's good age. Two doors below, with recessed panels, surround a central opening carved with an arched motif. The ensemble is raised on bracket feet whose elegant lines compliment the piece beautifully. With its nice proportions, oak patina and convenient organization, this English Welsh dresser...

An Italian Florentine Renaissance Carved Burl Walnut Fall-Front Writing Cabinet, Circa 1560, 16th century From the Davanzatti Palace Museum in Florence Height: 59 inches x 36 inches ...

Console cabinet from 1920s original Venetian Baroque dressing table in hand-carved walnut , restored and polished to wax. In good condition. Gr...

A Dutch Colonial period Indonesian hutch cabinet from the early 20th century, with bonnet top, shelves, drawers and cabriole legs. Created in Indonesia at the turn of the century, th...

Exquisite antique english oak 18th century Georgian era chest of drawers~~brass lion pulls with upper shelf and gallery~~pre-1800 A must have~~gorg...

Late 19th C., French Gothic Revival cabinet, with interior shelf and central door. Heavily adorned with carved panels to front and sides. The front is comprised of panels flanking a central door. To each side of the door are two beautifully carved panels. The door has brass hinges and escutcheon. It locks with the key retained. The carving is mirrored on both sides of the piece, each comprising five carved panels. The red undertones suggest that this is a chestnut rather than an oak piece. The overall structure owes much to the Gothic Revival movement of 19th century France, with a nod to Renaissance Revival. The door panel is dominated by a lovely example of Gothic tracery in the form of a half moon “window...

Handsome and stately hand carved English Tudor court cupboard. The top section with door with elaborately hand carved panels above a single drawer...

Pair of antique French ebonised wood, ormolu, bronze and marquetry cabinets French, Late 19th Century Height 110cm, width 89cm, depth 41cm A remarkable example of 19th century Fre...

A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style mahogany, kingwood and stainwood ormolu-mounted marquetry two-door Meuble D'Appui attributed to either Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener or Zwien...

Antique Italian Rococo Styled Decorative Painted Gilt and Onyx Storage Cabinet/Dry Bar Gorgeous Antique Italian Rococo Styled Decorative Painted Gilt Storage Cabinet/Dry Bar. This ...

Stunning and all handcrafted, single door corner cabinet for wall mounting. For the collectors of great looking and ready to use antiques we also...

Glass Case Genova large with aluminum structure in veneered brass finish. With fused carved clear glass structure and doors, 6mm thickness. Inside tempere...

Rare primitive cabinet, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech wood. A shelf on the inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest home in the highl...