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A late 19th-century Belgian Aesthetic Movement display vitrine, circa 1875–1890, distinguished by elaborate faux-grain painted decoration, three-sided glass construction, mirrored …
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A late 19th-century Belgian Aesthetic Movement display vitrine, circa 1875–1890, distinguished by elaborate faux-grain painted decoration, three-sided glass construction, mirrored interior and an ornate architectural crest. Raised on bun feet, this tall cabinet features paired glazed doors framed by turned columns and richly patterned grain painting, beneath a molded cornice surmounted by urn finials and a carved fan-form pediment. Dark decorative panels below the glazing provide contrast, while a full-width lower drawer retains its ornate period hardware.
Designed specifically for display, glass side panels allow light to enter from three directions while the mirrored back reflects objects throughout the interior. Adjustable shelving provides generous space for porcelain, glass, silver, ceramics or a collection of decorative objects. The warm cream-painted interior further brightens the display.
#002850 JWH
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- Dimensions
- 40ʺW × 22ʺD × 82ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- COLLECTOR'S NOTE This cabinet is particularly collectible for the survival of its elaborate 19th-century decorative finish. The faux graining was … moreCOLLECTOR'S NOTE This cabinet is particularly collectible for the survival of its elaborate 19th-century decorative finish. The faux graining was not simply intended to imitate one wood; contrasting patterns and tones were used across the doors, cornice and case to suggest an assemblage of richly figured materials. Much of the cabinet's visual character therefore resides in the original painted surface itself—something easily lost when period furniture was later stripped or refinished. It is also an unusually complete expression of the late 19th-century fascination with furniture made specifically for displaying treasured objects. Glass on three sides admits light into the cabinet, while the mirrored back multiplies both the light and the objects within—a sophisticated presentation for porcelain, glass, silver or other collections. The architectural cornice, urn finials, fan-form crest, turned columns, contrasting dark panels and ornate hardware make the cabinet itself nearly as decorative as whatever it was designed to hold. less
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