Elegant Louis Philippe Display Cabinet in Walnut with Floral Glass, Italy, 19th Century

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Elegant Italian display cabinet of high cabinetmaking, made between 1870 and 1890, in a refined transitional style between the late … Read more Elegant Italian display cabinet of high cabinetmaking, made between 1870 and 1890, in a refined transitional style between the late Neoclassical and the first floral Art Nouveau influences.

The cabinet has a solid walnut structure, embellished with walnut root veneers and polychrome floral inlays along the upper and lower band. The front doors and sides are equipped with original curved glass, finely engraved with plant motifs, a typical workmanship of the high-level artisan workshops of the second half of the nineteenth century.

The work is completed by the presence of gilded bronze friezes, applied to the corners and bases of the columns, valuable details that enhance the elegance of the furniture. The turned pin feet and the sinuous shape of the structure accentuate its harmony.

Elegant Italian display cabinet from the period between 1870 and 1890, crafted in the transitional style between Late Neoclassicism and early Floral Art Nouveau influences.

The structure is made of solid walnut, adorned with burl walnut veneers and floral marquetry inlays along the top and bottom friezes. The front doors and side panels are fitted with original curved glass, finely engraved with botanical motifs, a hallmark of superior cabinetmaking in 19th-century Italy.

The piece is further enriched with gilded bronze ornaments, applied to the corners and column bases – precious details enhancing its decorative impact. The elegant tapering legs and gently curved silhouette emphasize its refinement. See less