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Antique French Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Cabinet
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Antique French Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Cabinet

1920 - 1940
Sold 30 November 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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An absolutely stunning antique French inlaid marquetry marble top cabinet, dating from around the 1930’s.

It is of outstanding quality, the gilt bronze ormolu mounts are exceptionally well cast with incredibly fine details. There is beautiful inlaid floral marquetry of various woods on a burr walnut panel with king wood sides. The bow fronted marble top is held in place by the upper ormolu mounts, it has some wonderful colours and patterns. This is a very useful size and comes with a locking keys for the cabinet.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent throughout.

Width – 31 inches , 78 cm

Depth – 17 inches , 43 cm

Height – 33 inches , 84 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Marble Top Cabinet to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1176771
Dealers Internal Reference
11396
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An absolutely stunning antique French inlaid marquetry marble top cabinet, dating from around the 1930’s.
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It is of outstanding quality, the gilt bronze ormolu mounts are exceptionally well cast with incredibly fine details.
Marylebone Antiques

There is beautiful inlaid floral marquetry of various woods on a burr walnut panel with king wood sides. The bow fronted marble top is held in place by the upper ormolu mounts, it has some wonderful colours and patterns. This is a very useful size and comes with a locking keys for the cabinet.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent throughout.

Width – 31 inches , 78 cm

Depth – 17 inches , 43 cm

Height – 33 inches , 84 cm

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Marble Top Cabinet to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176771
Dealers Internal Ref
11396
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique French cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, curved wooden sides, gilt metal mounts, and a white marble top.
Antique French Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Cabinet
Ref: SA1176771
An antique French cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, curved wooden sides, gilt metal mounts, and a white marble top.
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  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialWalnut, Marquetry Veneers, Marble, Gilt Bronze, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry urn, Ormolu mounts, Curved cabriole legs, Conformity marble top
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

French marquetry involves the artful application of finely cut wood veneers to create pictorial or geometric designs on furniture surfaces, a technique that flourished during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These pieces typically feature a carcase of native timber such as oak or pine, veneered with exotic woods like kingwood, tulipwood, or walnut, and frequently accented with marble tops and cast brass or ormolu mounts.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the construction joints, the type of veneers used, the natural ageing and oxidisation of the woods, and the hand-cut nature of the marquetry inlay rather than modern printed or laser-cut methods.

Placing a piece with historic character in a modern setting creates a sophisticated focal point, providing a surface for minimal contemporary lamps or ceramics while contrasting clean architectural lines with ornate craftsmanship.

Marquetry should be kept away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent veneer cracking, using only gentle waxing with high-grade beeswax, while marble tops require careful cleaning with pH-neutral solutions to avoid acid etching.
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