Louis XVI Style Vitrine

This fine piece dates from the third quarter of the 19th century and has many of the characteristics of a period piece, although made later. The mahogany is exceptionally well-chosen...

This unusual cabinet, though plainly Art Nouveau, pays homage to Louis XV. It is bombe, with gently swelling sides and front. This ebeniste really knew his trade, the drawer fronts a...

Although of kidney shape, this desk is more substantial than generally found in such a form. The top has a pierced brass gallery enclosing a fanning kingwood veneer. The leather slide-out writing surface is enclosed by a pair of tambour shutters which, when rolled back, reveal small drawers. The desk is flanked by three curved drawers...

This parquetry desk has the attributes one would expect when bearing the name to one of Paris leading retailers of objet deluxe. It is bombe...gently swelling and raised on cabriole legs. It is applied with oval porcelain panels which we have not dismounted but are to Sevres standard. It extensively mounted with bronze chutes sabots and moldings of various sorts. Including a bronze pierced plaque with the monogram of the owner. It is in a small way, highly evocative of 19th century Paris at its best. This company flourished between the consulate and 1867 when it closed. It enjoyed Royal patronage and was certainly a leading supplier of luxury goods of the highest quality. Maison Giroux, the famous curiosity and luxury goods shop, was situated at No. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré and in business from the time of the Consulate until the end of the Second Empire. The business was founded in 1799 by Francis Simon Alphonse Giroux, cabinetmaker and official restorer of Notre Dame. “Maison Alphonse Giroux” also known as “Giroux & Cie” specialized in producing ornate objects d’art and technically sophisticated furniture. Patronized by various members of the French Royal Family, including Louis XVIII, Charles X, Henri...

A very good quality late 19th century French gilded ormolu mounted, marble topped vitrine. Having wonderful quality cherub mounts to the corners, scrolling folaite decoration, reeded...

A fine quality French 19th century Kingwood vitrine, having ormolu swags and drapes. parquetry inlaid panel to the door and adjustable glass shelves.

PRICE DISCOUNTED FROM $6500 FOR 1STDIBS SATURDAY SALE – ONE WEEK ONLY. NO ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS, NO HOLDS. ITEM WILL BE RETURNED TO REGULAR PRICING AFTER 7 DAYS.


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Exclusive French vitrine in Louis XVI style. Finely engraved and moulded bronze. Solid beechwood. Three sided glassed, one drawered body on conical legs. Profile- framed flecked Mar...