Antique Italian Sacristy Cabinet Vestment Chest Credence Cupboard Early 18thc

A scarce French Provincial Louis XV (1715-1774) / Louis XVI (1774-1792) Period mixed wood religious oratory (prie-dieu / altar) Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, with later 19th century elements, likely originating in the south of France / Mediterranean region, featuring pegged solid wooden construction of warm, rich fruitwood, chesnut, oak, and maple. Having a slant-front bureau with tall raised back decorated with three Renaissance Revival style high relief panels, the center depicting religious scene comprising Jesus and winged Saint, the side panels with foliate floral fruit pendant carvings, flanked by classical turned baluster-form columns, surmounted with highly stylized hand carved and turned finials. Over a slant-front with star parquetry, the hinged drop-front opens to reveal a distressed leather writing desk / lectern / pulpit on which the holy books can be laid open and allows to shelter the books, which were considered precious goods at that time. The lower sacristy cabinet has a pair of slide-out supports flanking a paneled cupboard door decorated with a large stepped base Christian cross parquetry inlay, affixed with later decorative forged iron faux escutcheon overtop. The door opening with key to a single fixed shelf on which holy items...

A rare Continental Italian Renaissance Revival oak and leather sideboard with warm, rich patina. Born in the early 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted and exceptionally execut...

A handsome over 200 hundred year old rustic Spanish Baroque oak paneled cabinet with nicely aged warm rich dark patina. circa 1775 Hand-crafted in Spain in the 18th century, possibly very early 19th century. Large two-piece solid wood construction, having a stepped molded cornice, over rectangular case fitted with two upper and two lower cupboard doors, opening to spacious shelved interior, three middle drawers with hand cut dovetail joinery, affixed with the original pulls, decorated with hand carved foliate motifs and raised paneling, rising on bun feet. A wonderful example, sure to add authentic antique character, rich historical depth, elegant rustic warmth, and old world European charm to any space! Dimensions (approx): 77.5" Tall, 57.5" Wide, 20.5" Deep As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal large size and substantial proportions for a variety of different uses, with outstanding patina throughout, and offering abundant storage options, this magnificent example would make for a wonderful country farmhouse kitchen cupboard, Mediterranean Revival sideboard buffet, Southwestern Santa Fe ranch armoire, primitive China cabinet...

An Italian walnut corner cabinet, molded cornice, over triangular case, upper and lower cupboard doors with contrasting marquetry panels, opening to reveal shelved interior, rising o...

Italian antique wooden storage unit or sideboard with relief design, 1600s. Walnut storage unit or sideboard, with double hinged door with embossed design on the front and sides with...

A late 18th century Italian armoire cabinet in the Baroque style with handsome, elongated bun feet. Circa 1780. This cabinet has been han...

A period 18th Century Swedish Baroque cabinet. With decorative carving to the doors. The cabinet breaks down in to eight pieces, for easy transport and ensemble. Stunning original 1...

Nice example of a Tuscan sideboard buffet. Beautiful proportions and great patina. Later varnish removed and back to original wood. Some original pain...