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This elegant antique French cabinet, crafted in the Vernis Martin style, features richly detailed hand-painted panels framed by ornate gilt …
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This elegant antique French cabinet, crafted in the Vernis Martin style, features richly detailed hand-painted panels framed by ornate gilt wood. Produced in France, this piece embodies the decorative artistry of the late 19th–early 20th century, with its soft glazing, romantic scenes, and warm gold-leaf finish.
The front panel depicts a refined couple reading music and playing a lute—an idyllic Rococo-inspired motif consistent with Vernis Martin decorative traditions. The side panels feature beautifully rendered European village landscapes, including a windmill, cottage, tower, and water reflections. Each panel is surrounded by scrolling gilt appliqués and rope molding, with a graceful curved form that adds sculptural elegance.
The cabinet stands on tapered legs and presents beautifully from all angles, making it ideal as an accent piece in a living room, hallway, or bedroom.
Dimensions:
• Height: 42"
• Width: 21"
• Depth: 16"
Country of Origin: France
Style: French Vernis Martin style (decorative, hand-painted, Rococo Revival)
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- Dimensions
- 21ʺW × 16ʺD × 42ʺH
- Styles
- Rococo
- Period
- 1910s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very good antique condition. Gilt finish shows an appealing warm patina. There is a small scratch on the front painted … moreVery good antique condition. Gilt finish shows an appealing warm patina. There is a small scratch on the front painted panel, with additional light craquelure typical of age. Solid and stable, and displays beautifully. less
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