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French Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
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French Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Cabinet

19th century
Sold 9 February 2025 · Tom Scott Antiques
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Description

Super quality and beautifully finished French Empire cabinet of smaller proportions, circa 1860.

Wonderful rich grains running through this piece, notice the grain to the door panels with the brass inlay, you can see the grain from the base of the door frame and into the panel itself.

All original solid brass handles, mounts and caps to the turned side columns.

This cabinet can have so many uses with the full width drawer and the two doors opening up to a storage space with a central shelf.

Very decorative piece of antique French furniture and being smaller than you may expect, it will fit in almost anywhere and look superb!

Measuring:

34 inches 86.5 cm height

36 3/4 inches or 93.5 cm wide

20 1/4 inches or 51.5 cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
93.5cm (36.81")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Declaration

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this French Empire Mahogany Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121819
Dealers Notes

I can arrange delivery to you, whether you are within the UK or require an international delivery service, please do get in touch…as a mainland UK guide, a delivery for something around the size of a chest of drawers within approx 150 miles will be £75 to you, but if you if you are in Scotland, Wales, Ireland or Cornwall please get in touch to confirm delivery costs!

Based in Uppingham, Rutland…having been in the business for 25 years focusing on mostly French and English decorative antiques and interiors from the 18th to the early 20th century, hopefully a collection you will enjoy browsing and hopefully re home some of my finds!

Viewing here in Uppingham is very welcome in my spacious barn studio but also I have a showroom based within the Uppingham Antiques Centre, which is well worth a visit and have a good lunch in town too!

Any queries about anything you have seen or about delivery, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Description
Super quality and beautifully finished French Empire cabinet of smaller proportions, circa 1860.
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Wonderful rich grains running through this piece, notice the grain to the door panels with the brass inlay, you can see the grain from the base of the door frame and into the panel itself.
Tom Scott Antiques
fig 1. A French Empire dark mahogany cabinet featuring brass string inlay, circular ring handles, and classical column supports on tapered legs.
fig 1. French Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Cabinet

All original solid brass handles, mounts and caps to the turned side columns.

This cabinet can have so many uses with the full width drawer and the two doors opening up to a storage space with a central shelf.

fig 2. A French Empire dark mahogany cabinet featuring brass string inlay, circular ring handles, and classical column supports on tapered legs.
fig 2. French Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Cabinet

Very decorative piece of antique French furniture and being smaller than you may expect, it will fit in almost anywhere and look superb!

Measuring:

34 inches 86.5 cm height

36 3/4 inches or 93.5 cm wide

20 1/4 inches or 51.5 cm deep

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
93.5cm (36.81")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Date of Manufacture

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this French Empire Mahogany Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121819
Tom Scott Antiques
Tom Scott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2017

Specialist dealer in french & english decorative furniture and interiors

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Tom Scott Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A French Empire dark mahogany cabinet featuring brass string inlay, circular ring handles, and classical column supports on tapered legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Cabinet

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Tom Scott Antiques

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Rutland
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2017
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A French Empire dark mahogany cabinet featuring brass string inlay, circular ring handles, and classical column supports on tapered legs.
French Empire mahogany and brass inlaid cabinet
Ref: SA1121819
A French Empire dark mahogany cabinet featuring brass string inlay, circular ring handles, and classical column supports on tapered legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets and Commodes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass stringing inlay, Classical columns, Drop-ring handles, Tapered feet
  • SizeH 86.5 cm (34 in) x W 93.5 cm (37 in) x D 51.5 cm (20 in)

FAQs

The French Empire style flourished during the early 19th century under Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing heavy inspiration from the classical civilisations of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt.

Empire furniture typically utilises dense tropical hardwoods like mahogany, frequently adorned with gilt bronze or brass mounts, stringing, and classical architectural motifs such as columns and pilasters.

Authentic pieces often feature solid construction methods of the period, fire-gilt or cast brass mounts, flame mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods, and hand-cut dovetail joints in drawers.

Pairing classical neoclassical furniture with minimalist or contemporary surroundings creates a striking contrast that highlights the rich timber grain and metallic detailing as a focal point.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood.
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