French La Fixine Advertising Shop Display Cabinet, 1920s

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Description

Rare french advertising shop display cabinet for la fixine textile dyes, dating from the 1920s–1930s.

originally created as a counter … Read more Rare french advertising shop display cabinet for la fixine textile dyes, dating from the 1920s–1930s.

originally created as a counter display for a haberdashery, mercery or textile shop, this unusual piece opens like a triptych and reveals numerous compartments, original printed advertising panels, a central antique mirror and a preserved textile colour sample chart.

the front panel reads:

“la fixine – teint tous les tissus”

the cabinet has a distinctive architectural form with a pitched roof, folding side sections and a strong mustard-yellow painted finish with authentic age-related wear.

one of its most remarkable surviving features is the original textile sample chart, still retaining several coloured fabric swatches and printed dye references.

the combination of original advertising graphics, textile history, shop-fitting design and untouched patina makes this a particularly rare and decorative example of french commercial furniture.

details

• france, circa 1920s–1930s
• original la fixine advertising display
• haberdashery / mercery / textile dye shop fitting
• painted wood construction
• folding side sections
• multiple storage compartments
• original textile swatches and printed labels
• original advertising paper panels
• antique mirror with naturally aged silvering
• original mustard-yellow painted surface and patina

dimensions

height: 85 cm
width closed including roof: 34.5 cm
width fully open: 58.5 cm
depth including roof: 20 cm
body depth: 16 cm
weight: approx. 6 kg

condition

good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with original commercial use.

the painted surface shows rubbing, scratches, chips and small losses. The original advertising papers are worn, stained and partially damaged in places. The textile sample chart also shows age and some losses. The mirror has natural deterioration to the reflective backing.

the piece has not been over-restored and retains its original materials, surface and patina.

please refer carefully to all photographs for condition and details.

a rare and highly decorative piece of french commercial history, ideal for a collected interior, design collection, retail display or vintage advertising collection. See less