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19th Century French Empire Influenced Mahogany Cabinet
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19th Century French Empire Influenced Mahogany Cabinet

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19th century french empire influenced mahogany cabinet circa 1890.

This cupboard was constructed using a flat pack technique, with panels held in place by bolts.

Central door with decorative latice wire design, flanked either side with a single full length door with ormolu decoration and mounts with inlay to the doors.  interior consists of various adjustable shelves.

Minor surface marks.  this piece has been fully restored in our workshop.

Shipping price based on item being sent out flat packed for self assembly.

Physical Dimensions
Height
170.8cm (67.24")
Width
176.5cm (69.49")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this French Empire Mahogany Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1053892
Dealers Internal Reference
EA2126
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Description
19th century french empire influenced mahogany cabinet circa 1890.

This cupboard was constructed using a flat pack technique, with panels held in place by bolts.

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Central door with decorative latice wire design, flanked either side with a single full length door with ormolu decoration and mounts with inlay to the doors.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  interior consists of various adjustable shelves.

Minor surface marks.  this piece has been fully restored in our workshop.

Shipping price based on item being sent out flat packed for self assembly.

Height
170.8cm (67.24")
Width
176.5cm (69.49")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this French Empire Mahogany Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1053892
Dealers Internal Ref
EA2126
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century French Empire style mahogany cabinet featuring decorative ormolu mounts, a central brass wire mesh door, and outer panelled doors with shell inlays.

19th Century French Empire Influenced Mahogany Cabinet

Archive II A nineteenth-century French Empire style mahogany cabinet featuring decorative ormolu mounts, a central brass wire mesh door, and outer panelled doors with shell inlays. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French Empire style mahogany cabinet featuring decorative ormolu mounts, a central brass wire mesh door, and outer panelled doors with shell inlays. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century French Empire style mahogany cabinet featuring decorative ormolu mounts, a central brass wire mesh door, and outer panelled doors with shell inlays. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century French Empire style mahogany cabinet featuring decorative ormolu mounts, a central brass wire mesh door, and outer panelled doors with shell inlays. View V
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century French Empire style mahogany cabinet featuring decorative ormolu mounts, a central brass wire mesh door, and outer panelled doors with shell inlays.
19TH CENTURY FRENCH EMPIRE INFLUENCED MAHOGANY CABINET
Ref: SA1053892
A nineteenth-century French Empire style mahogany cabinet featuring decorative ormolu mounts, a central brass wire mesh door, and outer panelled doors with shell inlays.
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  • ObjectCabinets & Bookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOrmolu mounts, Wire mesh door, Shell inlay, Flame mahogany veneer
  • SizeH 170.8 cm (67 in) x W 176.5 cm (69 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This nineteenth-century French Empire style cabinet uses warm brown flame mahogany veneer with brass, ormolu, and a wire mesh door. The architecture incorporates panelled doors with shell inlays, brass wire lattice on the central door, and decorative ormolu mounts at the corners, alongside brass mouldings and block feet with ornate ormolu mounts. The hardware includes brass key escutcheons on the outer doors and the central door, while minor surface marks remain visible after workshop restoration. The dimensions measure 170.8 cm high, 176.5 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, and the cupboard uses a flat-pack design secured with bolts. Interior storage consists of adjustable shelves behind the doors. Suitable placement includes a living room, dining room, or hallway to store books, tableware, or linens.

FAQs

Originating during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in the early nineteenth century, French Empire furniture draws inspiration from classical Roman, Greek, and Egyptian forms. Key characteristics include symmetrical silhouettes, rich mahogany veneers, and gilded brass or bronze mounts depicting classical motifs.

These cabinets predominantly feature solid mahogany and high-figure mahogany veneers over oak or pine carcases. Decorative components frequently utilise cast ormolu or brass fittings, intricate shell or anthemion marquetry, and woven brass wire grilles for central display panels.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy construction with hand-planed timber secondary woods, original mercury-gilded ormolu mounts held by threaded bolts, and hand-cut dovetail joints. Look for natural patination around keyholes and handles, as well as period-appropriate brass wire mesh on door inserts.

Position the cabinet as a focal architectural piece against a neutral backdrop to highlight the warmth of the mahogany and lustre of the brass fittings. Use the internal shelving to display contemporary ceramics, leather-bound books, or glassware to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern minimalism.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain the finish. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on metal fittings, relying instead on dry brushing to remove dust without stripping original patination.
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