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Antique French Napoleon III Brass & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet with a Gallery
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Antique French Napoleon III Brass & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet with a Gallery

19th century
Sold 22 February 2026 · Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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A 19th Century Napoleon III Brass & Ebonised Pier Cabinet With an Incredible Brass Gallery.

A unique piece heavily decorated in brass which would be an eye catcher in any setting! With neoclassical design features such as brass angles, it also includes floral ormolu mounts and moulding as well as two unique dancers, 1 on each side. It features a bevelled top lined with brass and also a bevelled base also lined with brass. The glass door opens to reveal two shelves, brass lined and with a royal blue interior.

Every feature on this cabinet has incredible detail, with french themes throughout!

Dimensions

Height (including gallery) - 143.5cm

Height (Without Gallery) - 112cm

Width - 76.5cm

Depth - 37.5cm

Worldwide delivery:

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Physical Dimensions
Height
143.5cm (56.50")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Napoleon III Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186001
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Description
A 19th Century Napoleon III Brass & Ebonised Pier Cabinet With an Incredible Brass Gallery.

A unique piece heavily decorated in brass which would be an eye catcher in any setting! With neoclassical design features such as brass angles, it also includes floral ormolu mounts and moulding as well as two unique dancers, 1 on each side. It features a bevelled top lined with brass and also a bevelled base also lined with brass. The glass door opens to reveal two shelves, brass lined and with a royal blue interior.

fig 1. An antique Napoleon III ebonised pier display cabinet featuring intricate gilt brass mounts, glazed door, and an upper gallery rail.
fig 1. Antique French Napoleon III Brass & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet with a Gallery

Every feature on this cabinet has incredible detail, with french themes throughout!

Dimensions

Height (including gallery) - 143.5cm

Height (Without Gallery) - 112cm

Width - 76.5cm

Depth - 37.5cm

Worldwide delivery:

fig 2. An antique Napoleon III ebonised pier display cabinet featuring intricate gilt brass mounts, glazed door, and an upper gallery rail.
fig 2. Antique French Napoleon III Brass & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet with a Gallery

We do offer delivery services worldwide, please contact us if you require this service, we work closely with various quality shippers to deliver our incredible items worldwide! Please let us know your full address details and any extra relevant delivery information and our team will get a delivery quotation for you! Please note cost and service availability varies by country and import and export fees apply.

Height
143.5cm (56.50")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Napoleon III Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186001
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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An antique Napoleon III ebonised pier display cabinet featuring intricate gilt brass mounts, glazed door, and an upper gallery rail.
Antique French Napoleon III Brass & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet With A Gallery
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An antique Napoleon III ebonised pier display cabinet featuring intricate gilt brass mounts, glazed door, and an upper gallery rail.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialEbonised wood, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsOrmolu mounts, Pierced brass gallery, Glazed door, Caryatid mounts
  • SizeH 143.5 cm (56 in) x W 76.5 cm (30 in) x D 37.5 cm (15 in)

The Napoleon III style, popular during the Second French Empire, is characterised by an eclectic revival of historical motifs, heavily influenced by Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI designs, often featuring opulent ornamentation and ebonised finishes.

These pieces typically utilise fruitwoods or pine treated with a black stain or lacquer to imitate ebony, heavily accented with cast gilt-bronze or brass mounts, known as ormolu, alongside glass panels.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct joinery, hand-chased brass or ormolu mounts with crisp detailing, and aged glass with minor imperfections consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

An ebonised cabinet serves as a strong focal point and pairs well with neutral walls, minimalist modern decor, or layered textures to balance its dark finish and intricate metallic details.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid chemical polishes or excessive moisture, which can damage the delicate ebonised finish and loosen historical brass mounts.
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