Art Deco Parisian Oak Shop Display Cabinet, 1930s

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An elegant small parisian oak display cabinet dating from the 1930s. Its slender shape and typically art deco geometric decoration … Read more An elegant small parisian oak display cabinet dating from the 1930s. Its slender shape and typically art deco geometric decoration make it a particularly decorative and easy-to-integrate storage unit.

materials: the cabinet is made of oak (solid oak frame and oak veneer panels) and closes with a large glass door. The wood has a beautiful natural hue that highlights its grain as well as the various carved decorations on the front.

features: the cabinet opens with a large glass door and houses four shelves (adjustable in height thanks to a rack system) for displaying dishes, glassware, books, or collectibles. The cabinet is punctuated by fine fluting and several carved geometric motifs characteristic of the art deco aesthetic, including a fan motif on the upper frieze and a diamond pattern on the lower door. This antique display cabinet offers ample storage capacity in a very compact space.

restoration: this parisian display cabinet underwent extensive restoration. It was first sanded, then treated against wood-boring insects, and finally sanded again. It was also washed before being protected with a clear wax on the exterior. The interior of the cabinet was painted in farrow & ball's card room green. As the lock was no longer functional, a magnet was installed to ensure the door closes securely. A wooden patch was added to the back to reinforce a crack in the upper section.

dimensions: w61 x d32.5 x h159.5 cm.

interior: w59 x d26.5 x h143 cm.

a small art deco display cabinet full of character, particularly appealing for its narrow dimensions, the warmth of its oak, and the meticulous attention to its carved details. See less