Mid-18th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Baroque chest of drawers with trompe-l'œil cube marquetry Mainfranken Nussbaum and others Mid 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 82 x 92 x 61 cm Description: Extraordinarily smal...

An 18th century French Louis XV buffet à deux corps made from thick planks of solid walnut. Excellent craftsmanship and grand in scale at 10 feet tall, the provenance of this buffet ...

A George III chest of drawers with ogee molded top over four cock-beaded graduated drawers with later rococo pulls, standing on a Chippendale bracket base. Rich and vividly grained ...

Large Swedish 'Knekt' Chest from the mid-18th century 'Knekt'-chest was used by soldiers to store personal belongings and military gear. This chest rests on a legged base frame tha...

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume A mid-18th century ladies' desk or so-called "bureau de pente", its shaped fall-front opening to reveal a red lea...

Classic traditional English George I period chest of drawers with solid walnut sides and highly figural walnut veneers on the drawer fronts and top surface. Having very old if not or...

Discover a masterpiece of mid-century Italian design with this exquisite wall bookcase by Osvaldo Borsani, created in the 1960s to 70s and proudly bearing the Tecno label. Renowned f...

A very good quality 18th century Dutch marquetry inlaid vitrine, having glazed doors and sides, with shelves within, above three bombe fronted floral marquetry inlaid Oak lined drawe...

Elegant 18th-century armoire Bordelaise in solid mahogany. Opening two large doors, decorated with fluting, "gendarme hat" cornice molded with boudins and ogee. Cremone bolt and t...

Painted Swiss alp traditional cupboard dated 1760

A very fine Chippendale period chest on chest of superb quality. Made in beautifully figured Santo Domingo wood and over two hundred and fifty years has acquired a highly desirable a...

Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass hardware and locks.

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...

The upper part with cavetto frieze over three short drawers over three graduated drawers, set between fluted canted corners; the lower part with a brushing slide set over three gradu...

The George III design, named after the English monarch, is characterized by clean lines and high-quality wood. This Circa 1760 chest is crafted entirely from mahogany, featuring three graduated drawers lined with white pine. The drawer fronts are veneered in flame mahogany and adorned with their original brass handles. Many craftsmen favored mahogany for its durability and rich coloring. Given the expense of procuring mahogany, items made from this wood were typically intended for affluent buyers. Petite chests like this one often include a discreet brushing slide at the top, which pulls out with a small brass knob to reveal a surface for laying out clothes to be brushed before wearing. These gentleman’s chests, introduced as 'dressing chests,' are the historical precursors to ‘bachelor’s chests.’ Additional features include vertical side trim with swirling vine motifs and acanthus leaves emerging from carved canted corners, as well as bracket feet. Overall, this is a stunning chest that fits seamlessly into any room and serves multiple purposes: as a bedroom dresser, bathroom or hallway commode, or dining room...

A magnificent large and richly carved 18th century walnut commode with a shaped top. This chest of four drawers, is standing on elegantly carved feet. Distributed over three rows, ea...

An extraordinary Louis XV period (1715-1774) French ormolu mounted tulipwood and kingwood marquetry bombé sauteuse commode by master Parisian ébéniste André-Antoine Lardin. circa late 1740s In our 40+ years we have not came across a chest of drawers that captures our attention like this one! Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris in the mid-18th century, exceptionally executed in opulent and luxurious period King Louis 15th taste, featuring a curvacious serpentine-front bombe-form solid wood case fitted with two drawers, adorned with finely chased, chiseled and gilded bronze doré mounts, including rare and most distinctive sculptural fiolated scroll Rocaille handles, flanking ornate keyhole escutcheons with original key included. In absolutely stunning rare and exotic precious tulipwood and kingwood veneer work with striking warm rich highly figured grain patterns, elegant floral marquetry inlays and fascinating early sunburst panels. Topped with the original serpentine shaped Brèche de Médous marble-top with stepped molded edge. The Breccia de Médous is extracted in the towns of Médous and Asté, near Bagnères-de-Bigorre in the Hautes-Pyrénées. This dramatic breccia is composed of angular elements of contrasting colors ranging from black to yellow to gray creating a bold but subdued visual display. Signed, retaining the original LARDIN blind stamp to top proper-right rear post underneath marble. André-Antoine Lardin (1724-1790) is a celebrated Master Cabinetmaker, earning maître in 1750, and particularly respected for his extraordinary woodworking veneer - marquetry work. - PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: From the important collection of Loyd-Paxton, Dallas, Texas. Property from the magnificent Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris Graham Sr., El Paso, Texas, but also with homes in Dallas, Texas and Pebble Beach, California. Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 Furniture & Decorative Art Featuring The Collection of Mrs. Henry Ford II Signature Auction Catalog #8167 Loyd Paxton Gallery, Dallas, Texas. With one of the finest collections in the world and prominent customers to match, including Sir Elton John, Truman Capote, Saudi Prince Faisal, and the Sultan of Brunei. Rare French antiques from Loyd-Paxton made their way into Versailles when it underwent renovations, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased furnishings, including a dazzling Louis XIV Boulle desk that had been owned by the Sun King himself. Betty Jo Graham might not hold celebrity status but her remarkable life and many contributions to American history and the arts community of El Paso, Texas, make her deserving of the limelight nonetheless. Affectionately known to her friends as BJ, led a remarkable life that intertwined a deep passion for music with significant contributions to her community and country. BJ embarked on her vocal journey at the age of 12, studying under the esteemed Mini Ferguson Owens at the University of Wichita. Her pursuit of musical excellence continued in the same institution, where she later attended college. BJ's life was not solely dedicated to music; she also played a vital role in American history. During the tumultuous times of World War II, she contributed her skills to the Cessna AT-17 training program, a crucial effort in preparing pilots for combat. She worked as an electrical wiring diagram analyst for Boeing Engineering Development on the iconic Enola Gay project in 1956. BJ's heart always remained with music. She continued to refine her vocal skills with notable figures such as Maude Douglas Tweedy in New York City and John Charles Thomas in Apple Valley, California. Her love story with Robert Morris Graham Sr., whom she married in 1975, was filled with shared adventures and travels across the globe, living in places from Dallas, Texas, to Pebble Beach, California, and El Paso, Texas. As a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica, she played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community. Her support extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, Holocaust Museum, Museum of Art, and many more, showcasing her belief in the transformative power of art and culture. Betty Jo Graham's journey through life reflects a profound dedication to her passions, community, and the arts. Her legacy, marked by her music, history, and philanthropy contributions, inspires and impacts many, ensuring that her melodious spirit will be remembered and cherished for future generations. After traveling the globe and living in cities across the country, Graham and her husband, Robert Morris Graham Sr., eventually settled in El Paso, where she served as a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica. Though Graham had a lifelong passion for music and played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community, her philanthropy extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, El Paso Holocaust Museum and El Paso Museum of Art, showcasing her belief in the power of art and culture. A patron of the arts, Graham was also a collector of fine jewelry, with a particular fondness for eye-catching, statement-making rings, necklaces, earrings and more, and Heritage was honored to present Property from the Estate of Mrs. Betty Jo “B.J.” Graham as part of its Spring Fine Jewelry Signature Auction. Inscription to placard on reverse: FROM THE COLLECTION OF LOYD-PAXTON DALLAS, TEXAS Signatures: Original blind stamped LARDIN to top of rear post. Bronzes not removed to inspect for foundry marks. - DIMENSIONS: (approx) 33" High, 42" Wide, 20.75" Deep - CONDITION REPORT: Overall a superb example, especially considering its nearly 300 years old. Beautifully aged warm patina, antique wood glow and lustrous sheen. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Evidence of restorations, likely by Loyd-Paxton, including high-quality bespoke upholstered drawer lining. Typical wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure, including minor nicks to edge, age splits scattered throughout body, expected antique character and charm. Marble top is in great shape. Accompanied by two working keys. Overall outstanding presence, delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! - INTERESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This elegant commode typifies the fashion for furniture mounted with exotic and rare woods, exquisite marquetry-work, and decadent Rococo bronzes. Andre Antoine Lardin, also known as N.B. Lardin was born in 1724 and died on 10 August 1790. He held his master's title from 1 July 1750 and was particularly respected for the exceptional quality of his veneering / marquetry. A well known and regarded maître ébéniste, Lardin’s career is somewhat thinly documented, most likely due to the upheaval and record destruction during the Revolution, notably when the guilds in Paris and elsewhere were abolished in 1791. Lardin worked for various marchand-mercier (furniture dealers) and probably also for a private clientele. He ran his workshop first in the Rue de Charenton and from 1770 in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. His two sons, André Antoine II and Louis François, worked with him for some time and the second-named became his successor in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. Lardin is known to have worked for the marchands André-François Carré, this superb commode having almost most certainly been commissioned through the intervention of one of these fashionable dealers. The marchand-mercier André-François Carré, is recorded rue Froidmanteau, "Magasin de glaces, porcelaine ébénisterie et curiosités pour les cabinets d'histoire naturelle." Carré also worked with two vernisseurs (vernis Martin): Porchon and Prévost. All of Lardin's furniture is classic in form and decor, well crafted and mostly veneered in rosewoods or violet wood. Lardin worked in the taste of the time with geometric patterns, cartouche fields and simulated fluting. Furniture with elaborate inlays such as birds, trophies, urns, landscapes, or flowers and sunburts such as this stunning example appear more rarely. The stamp JME stands for Jures Menuisiers Ebeniste and notes the guild affiliation of the master. The Corporation des Menuisiers-Ébénistes was a French craft guild which was concerned with the profession of woodworking. Some JME stamps are worn down from the marble slab over the years and no longer apparent, but in this case lacking the JME stamp is likely indicative of work made prior to reaching maître ébéniste (master cabinetmaker), denoting an early and exceedingly scarce example. Eighteenth century French furniture...

This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, carved skirt and brass hardware pulls. It has been given an exceptional newer professional antique white l...

Wonderful and rare bar and card play openable cart , in all equal to the "jamaica" eugenio gerli one, perhaps more beautuful, if this is possible. Make in wood on wheels, it has bot...

A rare George II mahogany architect's desk/chest, circa 1750. The desk/ top slides forward, thus allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at three different heights, the highest being 47" floor to top. The chest having a plan drawer which is flanked by two pen drawers...

18th century Baroque cabinet with secretaire, Germany, 1760, walnut veneer. Beautiful piece in excellent condition, professionally rest...

A fine Italian mid-18th century figured-walnut bombe three drawer commode; the commode is inlaid on all visible sides including the top in attractive olive wood and walnut, and it si...

This impressive Louis XV period armoire Lyonnaise was carved in Lyon, France circa 1760. Built of solid walnut, the tall and elegant cabinet stands on "pieds escargot", or escargot f...

A large French mid-18th century highly carved oak cabinet "cabinet a deux corp", probably made in Normandy. The upper two-door glazed section contains two shelves. The lower secti...

Elegante ribalta veneta della prima metà del Settecento, interamente lastronata e intarsiata in noce e radica di noce, con raffinati motivi geometrici continui su fronte e fianchi. I...

An antique pine blanket chest dated 1763 on the back. The rectangular top with beveled trim opens to reveal a deep storage compartment. The ...

An exquisite French antique chest showcasing a breakfront design, featuring its original Marquina Marble top elegantly positioned above three drawers. The superb craftsmanship of the...

This gorgeous Louis XV Secretary desk dates back to around 1750-60 and was made in France. The secretaire de dame has a kingwood veneer and a v...

Exceptional Norwegian Cabinet from Gulbrandsdalen ca 1730s Sometimes, you get the pleasure of being around true beauty. When forms, colors, history, and patina truly shine through, ...

An impressive 18th century painted armoire from Provence, France, circa 1760. Highly carved with romantic motifs including hearts beating on a drum, kissing doves, floral bouquets, ...

This is an antique bow front corner cabinet. An English, mahogany and oak wall mount cupboard, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1750. Attractive mid Georgian example with appea...

A fine English circa 1760 Chippendale style mahogany bachelor's chest of uncommon 'pedestal' form, the molded edge top above brushing slide and four graduated drawers all with origin...

A very rare Italian chest of 3 drawers in fruitwood. Unusual front leg and foot embellishments, circa 1750. Heavy brass drop handles. Early brass keyhole escutcheons. Overall, a real...

This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, scalloped skirt, brass hardware pulls and is raised on curved cabriole feet. The newer, professionally ap...

Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top – Restored & Hand-Polished 1740-1750 Beautiful antique walnut chest of drawers featuring an inlaid top with two decorative panels. B...

French walnut rococo three drawer commode with graceful curved front and sides resting on carved feet. Three central brass key escutcheons (for decoration) and one large brass pull o...

A very simple and plain Chinese round corner and tapered cabinet produced early 18th century from mixed hardwoods, with later restorations and rep...

One-door wardrobe in fir from 1700 Measures: Height 185cm – Width 115cm (130 to the frames) – Depth 50cm (57 to the frames) Spruce wardrobe, with one door, in excellent conditi...

18th Century Rustic Country French Oak Armoire dates to the reign of Louis XV, and features a rural charm that only seasoned artisans using what we consider today to be primitive too...

This exquisite French Louis XV bronze-mounted commode is attributed to Louis Pelletier, one of the distinguished 18th-century ébénistes of Paris. With its serpentine front, bombe sid...

18th century Baroque commode, probably Mainz (Germany), 1750. Body on flattened ball feet, serpentine front with three drawers, each of th...

This Mexican Colonial trunk is hand crafted with Sabino wood, it features hand iron forged handles and hinges and has an amazing dovetailed joints. The piece in general shows wear b...

Italian walnut chest of three drawers with hand carved details throughout. Carving includes egg and dart, faces, central shield and more, all resting on lion's feet. Drawers function...

A good & substantial antique French Lyonnaise carved walnut Provincial three drawer commode chest, in the Regence style, Lyon, France, circa 1730. The commode being of serpentine form and having three large drawers, each drawer is carved with Rococo scrolls and shell motifs, the drawers with gilt bronze handles and escutcheons. The commode is raised on short cabriole feet, as is common with these chests from Lyon, they are larger in size and have plenty of drawer space for storage. The drawers run smooth, clean and free from aroma and ready to store clothes or bedding, the chest is in good condition and is ready to grace your home. Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques ship globally, if we have your location or zip code we can provide a preferential shipping quote. Provenance; From an early 18th century chateau...

A mid-18th century dresser with rack with glowing patina in quarter sawn oak having a seven section divided rack with a wavy edge cornice, sitting on a molded edge top on six turned ...

fine Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century. France Middle 18th century Dimensions: h x w x d: 82 x 124 x 62 cm (measured at the top) Description: Excellent Louis...

Elegant mid-18th century Italian walnut chest featuring three extra roomy full-sized lined drawers. The case is richly adorned with geometric marquetry across the top, sides, and dr...

This is a fine original antique kneehole desk or dressing table from the mid-18th century, thought to have the provenance of being part of the es...

18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers circa 1760. Fine quality serpentine shaped Georgian period chest of drawers complete with brushing slide. Top surface m...

Large mid-18th Century Louis XV/XVI transitional period oak commode. Bleached oak with fine hand carved details and brass ring handles. Circa 1760.

Cabinet / Cupboard Corner Swedish baroque, 18th century original paint, Sweden. An absolutely lovely cabinet in a bevelled shape. One cabinet d...

A 18th Century, antique Italian pair of credenzas in a white patina, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The slightly half-rounded sideboards have an arched top...

A rare antique Flemish/Dutch polychrome corner cabinet, painted with the nativity scene of Jesus, Holland circa 1760. The two door bow-fronted cabinet having an original painting of ...

Antique English Georgian mahogany diminutive chest of drawers A small-scale George II chest of drawers. Dating circa 1750 Comprised of four long graduating drawers with origi...

A wonderful 18th century panel door cabinet, three carved drawers with nail head studs, across the top, Shanxi China, circa 1790. Having a 200 year old beautiful patina that is outs...

A French Louis XV period fruitwood armoire from the first half of the 18th century, with bonnet top, raised panel doors, scalloped skirt and scrolled feet. Born in the middle of King Louis XV's reign, this exquisite French fruitwood armoire...

Impressive Baroque wardrobe from Germany, dated 1747. This exceptional cabinet is crafted from solid oak with beautifully contrasting walnut inlays in the door panels, showing subtle...

Outstanding quality antique George II figured mahogany bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality figured mahogany top with unusual shaped panelled doors opening to reveal a fitte...

This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front and beautifully carved skirt resting on cabriolet feet. It has been given an exceptional newer professional...

Antique 18th century burl walnut chest of drawers on cross legs. In good condition. Beautiful warm color. The base is 19th century. Origin: England Period: Approx. 1760 Size: 100cm x...