Antique Neo-Renaissance Oak Display Cabinet, 1910

Details

Description

An antique bookcase/display cabinet made of solid oak and pine, dating back to the early 20th century and featuring an … Read more An antique bookcase/display cabinet made of solid oak and pine, dating back to the early 20th century and featuring an elegant Neo-Renaissance style.

The piece impresses with its excellent proportions, the beautiful grain of the natural oak, and a richly carved cornice. It was crafted using traditional joinery methods with meticulous attention to detail. Large glazed doors showcase the contents, making the unit ideal for storing books or displaying porcelain, glassware, or collectibles.

Specifications
Period: circa 1910–1920
Style: Neo-Renaissance (Historicism)
Material: Solid oak
Shelves and back panel: Solid pine
Features: Two spacious drawers

Dimensions
Height: 194.5 cm
Width: 120 cm
Depth: 46 cm
Condition

The piece is in good to very good condition. The structure is stable and solid. The wood displays a beautiful natural patina, the hardware is complete, and the original key is fully functional; the cabinet is ready for immediate use.

An excellent choice for a study, home library, living room, or professional office, as well as for interiors designed in classic or loft styles.

The bookcase features glass panes with a 2.5 cm bevel, accompanied by a decorative hand-ground border cut set 1 cm away from the bevel—a hallmark of high-quality, custom-made furniture from the early 20th century.

The combination of the 2.5 cm bevel and the additional decorative border grind (often referred to as a "double bevel" or "beveled edge with decorative border cut") significantly elevates the piece's quality. Such details were characteristic of premium furniture—particularly from German and Silesian workshops—produced between 1905 and 1920.

Origin:
Likely Silesia or Germany (Saxony, Thuringia, or the regions surrounding Wrocław or Berlin). The style of the floral-motif frieze, the spherical feet, the hardware, and the hand-ground beveled glass are highly characteristic of German furniture design from the 1910–1915 period. See less