19th C. French Louis XV Carved Oak Confiturier With Display Top From Normandy

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This charming two-piece cabinet was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1870 in the Louis XV style, blending elegant curves with … Read more This charming two-piece cabinet was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1870 in the Louis XV style, blending elegant curves with regional rusticity. Made from richly grained oak, the lower section functions as a confiturier, or jam cupboard, featuring a single paneled door with interior shelving. The front and sides are intricately carved with floral sprays, shell motifs, and stylized foliage that continue along the shaped apron and scrolled feet.
The upper vitrine is crowned with a curving bonnet cornice above its original wavy glass-front door, flanked by gracefully contoured open shelves, ideal for displaying pottery, books, or decorative accents. Inside, two shaped interior shelves provide functional storage behind the antique glass panel. A carved drawer, decorative escutcheons, and working locks with period-style iron hardware add both charm and utility. Two keys are included.
Measuring 75 inches high by 30.25 inches wide and 17 inches deep, this antique Normandy cabinet offers both display and concealed storage in a refined provincial silhouette. Excellent condition with a warm, medium oak patina and sturdy joinery throughout. A wonderful and versatile piece to place in a hallway, a powder room, or on a landing. See less