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Art Nouveau Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Cabinet
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Art Nouveau Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Cabinet

19th century
Description

Exceptionally fine quality elegant Art Nouveau inlaid mahogany bow front cabinet with mother of pearl and marquetry inlaid panel open fret work top.

In the style and quality of Shapland & Petter or Liberty's.

Height: 68" - Depth: 17" - Width: 37"

Please note that the price includes cleaning, waxing and polishing prior to delivery.

Physical Dimensions
Height
172cm (67.72")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Art Nouveau Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

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SA1121543
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19172
Description
Exceptionally fine quality elegant Art Nouveau inlaid mahogany bow front cabinet with mother of pearl and marquetry inlaid panel open fret work top.

In the style and quality of Shapland & Petter or Liberty's.

Height: 68" - Depth: 17" - Width: 37"

Please note that the price includes cleaning, waxing and polishing prior to delivery.

Height
172cm (67.72")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Art Nouveau Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121543
Dealers Internal Ref
19172
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Archive I An Art Nouveau mahogany display cabinet featuring a central door with detailed wood and mother-of-pearl marquetry inlay, bowed side glass panels, and an ornate pierced top gallery.

Art Nouveau Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Cabinet

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An Art Nouveau mahogany display cabinet featuring a central door with detailed wood and mother-of-pearl marquetry inlay, bowed side glass panels, and an ornate pierced top gallery.
Art Nouveau Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Cabinet
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An Art Nouveau mahogany display cabinet featuring a central door with detailed wood and mother-of-pearl marquetry inlay, bowed side glass panels, and an ornate pierced top gallery.
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Art Nouveau cabinet design emerged between 1890 and 1910, defined by sinuous, organic lines inspired by nature. Furniture from this movement often features flowing plant motifs, curved glass, detailed marquetry inlays, and decorative wood fretwork.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood for structural frames. Decorative accents often incorporated exotic timber veneers, mother-of-pearl, brass fittings, and hand-cut glass panels for the glazed doors and sides.

Authentic pieces display period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, original lock mechanisms, and subtle imperfections in hand-carved or inlaid details. The patina on the mahogany and natural oxidisation on brass hardware also indicate genuine age.

Position the cabinet as a focal feature against a neutral wall in a living space, hallway, or dining area. Style the interior shelves minimally with curated glassware or monochrome ceramics to balance the ornate woodwork and marquetry.

Position the cabinet away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp walls to protect the wood veneer and marquetry from warping or fading. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly along the grain.
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