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19th Century French Vernis Martin Painted Side or Music Cabinet
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19th Century French Vernis Martin Painted Side or Music Cabinet

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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19th Century French Vernis Martin Painted Side or Music Cabinet

This is a delightful cabinet, it has a wide slim scalloped shape with a marble top and ormolu mounts surrounding the lacquer panels and on the body of the cabinet

The Cabinet has a single door and has a shelf to the interior it is in very good antique condition, it is 31” tall, 29” wide and 14” deep at he front

ZX157

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Vernis Martin Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188285
Dealers Internal Reference
ZX157
Description
19th Century French Vernis Martin Painted Side or Music Cabinet
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This is a delightful cabinet, it has a wide slim scalloped shape with a marble top and ormolu mounts surrounding the lacquer panels and on the body of the cabinet.
Elmgarden

The Cabinet has a single door and has a shelf to the interior it is in very good antique condition, it is 31” tall, 29” wide and 14” deep at he front

ZX157

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Vernis Martin Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188285
Dealers Internal Ref
ZX157
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A 19th-century French Vernis Martin side cabinet featuring a curved front, marble top, hand-painted pastoral scene panel, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs.
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Archive I A 19th-century French Vernis Martin side cabinet featuring a curved front, marble top, hand-painted pastoral scene panel, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs.

19th Century French Vernis Martin Painted Side or Music Cabinet

Archive II A 19th-century French Vernis Martin side cabinet featuring a curved front, marble top, hand-painted pastoral scene panel, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French Vernis Martin side cabinet featuring a curved front, marble top, hand-painted pastoral scene panel, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French Vernis Martin side cabinet featuring a curved front, marble top, hand-painted pastoral scene panel, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French Vernis Martin side cabinet featuring a curved front, marble top, hand-painted pastoral scene panel, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French Vernis Martin side cabinet featuring a curved front, marble top, hand-painted pastoral scene panel, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French Vernis Martin side cabinet featuring a curved front, marble top, hand-painted pastoral scene panel, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View VII
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A 19th-century French Vernis Martin side cabinet featuring a curved front, marble top, hand-painted pastoral scene panel, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs.
19th Century French Vernis Martin Painted Side or Music Cabinet
Ref: SA1188285
A 19th-century French Vernis Martin side cabinet featuring a curved front, marble top, hand-painted pastoral scene panel, and ornate gilt bronze mounts on cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble, Ormolu, Paint
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPastoral scene, Cabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Marble top
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This nineteenth-century French Louis XV Revival side or music cabinet takes the form of a freestanding mahogany piece finished in a warm brown tone, topped with a pale marble slab and detailed with gilded bronze ormolu mounts. The curved body holds a single door fitted with an ornate drop handle, set around a hand-painted pastoral scene depicting two figures in a landscape enclosed within a gilt brass frame. Slender cabriole legs run down to delicate scrolled feet, accented by chased ormolu sabots extending up the shoulders, while decorative gilt bronze scrollwork adorns the frieze beneath the top. Measuring 79 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, the compact footprint suits placement in a living room, hallway, or bedroom as a display surface or accent storage unit. The interior provides shelving accessed through the central door, making the cabinet practical for organizing small items or music sheets. The visible surfaces show a polished timber grain complemented by decorative brass mouldings and painted lacquer work, presenting a decorative storage option for a traditional interior.

FAQs

Vernis Martin refers to a specialized lacquering technique developed by the French Martin brothers in the 18th century to imitate Asian lacquer, later adapted in the 19th century to feature hand-painted pastoral and romantic scenes on furniture.

These cabinets were constructed using fine timber veneers such as mahogany, kingwood, or rosewood, adorned with cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, hand-painted varnish panels, and shaped marble tops.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chased gilt bronze fittings with natural oxidisation, hand-painted artwork showing fine brushwork rather than transfers, dovetailed timber joinery, and heavy, custom-fitted marble tops.

Place the cabinet as a statement accent piece in a hallway, drawing room, or formal dining space, pairing it with minimalist lighting or neutral walls to highlight the detailed hand-painted artwork.

Dust painted surfaces gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid direct sunlight or moisture; clean bronze mounts using a soft brush without harsh chemical polishes that could damage surrounding lacquer.
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