Velvet Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Unique and highly collectible antique Gothic wall cabinet with working lock and key. This handcrafted and rare Gothic Revival wall cabinet from the late 1800s or early 1900s is another one of our magnificent recent finds. The uniqueness of the design, the quality of the workmanship, the many Gothic details, the patina and its excellent condition makes this another perfect purchase for collectors of this ancient and highly decorative style. Even more so when you have a special interest in collecting reliquary items, because this cabinet was made purely for that purpose. This is pretty clear to see by the small size of the square cabinet itself, but even more so by the hand sawn brass text at the bottom 'RELIQUIAE SANCTORUM' which means Relics of Saints. The former owner / collector told us that this piece originated from a convent in the southeast of the Netherlands, but he could no longer remember the name. If it was made in the Netherlands or in another European country, is something we don't know. What we do know is that this cabinet is laced with Christian and Gothic decorations, such as the descending bird: And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him. The bird coming down from the sky in the door of this cabinet is doing so between a pair of Gothic church like windows (with tilted quatrefoil symbols in the top). The larger, winged angels on either side of the cabinet as well as the cross in the top center too are all handsawn out of thick brass. Finally, the hand sawn PAX sign stands...

Antique American Empire carved mahogany glass front display cabinet / vitrine, heavily carved with spindle and paw / claw feet supporting ...

Pair of green velvet wall shelves or brackets. Handmade and covered in silk-rayon velvet. Measures: 12" x 6" x 9" H each.

Beautiful and practical, antique wall cabinet with perfect working lock and key. This hand carved, late 1800s wall cabinet is a real beauty. The warm patina, the stylish shape, th...

Most favorite Piece! This is a 18th century Italian Rococo carved giltwood table top vitrine or reliquary. It opens to a velvet lined walls and a tin...

Rare and truly stylish design cabinet with a purple velvet interior with brass hooks. This finest quality, early twentieth century, double door wall cabinet with its original glass ...

This beautifully carved étagère murale or “Estanier” was crafted in southern France circa 1880. Traditionally designed to display pewter (étains), this graceful wall cabinet embodies...

Pair of acid green wall shelves or brackets. Handmade and covered in silk-rayon velvet. Measures: 12" x 6" x 9" H each.

Beautifully handcrafted cabinet with a red velvet interior. This finest quality 19th century, single door wall cabinet with its original glass panel is a work of art in its own ri...

Stunning and top quality carved Gothic cabinet from the late 1800s. This one of a kind Gothic wall cabinet is another one of our recent great ...

It is made in ebonized wood and velvet and features a brass frame. In excellent original condition.