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Antique French Vernis Style Martin Style Corner Cupboard 1900s
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Antique French Vernis Style Martin Style Corner Cupboard 1900s

19th century
Sold 8 July 2026 · Pendle Antiques
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This piece of furniture from the 1900s exudes elegance and charm. This corner cupboard is the perfect addition to any antique furniture collection. With its intricate design and vintage appeal it offers a touch of sophistication and nostalgia to any room. The cabinet has a wonderful painted French Country scene and good quality mounts.

134cm height

64cm length

46cm Width

Date of Manufacture

Pendle Antiques has dated this French Corner Cupboard to the 19th Century.

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SA1201307
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This piece of furniture from the 1900s exudes elegance and charm. This corner cupboard is the perfect addition to any antique furniture collection.
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With its intricate design and vintage appeal it offers a touch of sophistication and nostalgia to any room.
Pendle Antiques

The cabinet has a wonderful painted French Country scene and good quality mounts.

134cm height

64cm length

46cm Width

Date of Manufacture

Pendle Antiques has dated this French Corner Cupboard to the 19th Century.

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SA1201307
Pendle Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011
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An antique French Vernis Martin style corner cupboard featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes, gilded details, and ornate ormolu mounts against a dark wood frame. SOLD8 JUL 26
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Lancashire
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An antique French Vernis Martin style corner cupboard featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes, gilded details, and ornate ormolu mounts against a dark wood frame.
Antique French Vernis Style Martin Style Corner Cupboard 1900s
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An antique French Vernis Martin style corner cupboard featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes, gilded details, and ornate ormolu mounts against a dark wood frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCorner Cupboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Vernis Martin
  • MaterialMahogany, gilt bronze, gesso, paint
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHand-painted pastoral scenes, Gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, Floral garlands, Canted front

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Vernis Martin is a type of glossy resin varnish developed in 18th-century France by the Martin brothers, designed to imitate expensive Japanese and Chinese lacquer. It was widely used on high-end furniture, panels, and carriages to create a durable, luminous finish adorned with chinoiserie or pastoral scenes.

These pieces typically feature a foundational structure of pine or oak, overlaid with fine wood veneers such as mahogany, kingwood, or walnut. They incorporate intricate gilt-bronze or ormolu mounts, hand-painted panels, and traditional joinery like dovetailing and mortise-and-tenon construction.

Authentication involves examining the craquelure in the varnish, the quality of the hand-painting, and the age of the underlying wood and hardware. Genuine period pieces exhibit natural aging, hand-cut screws or traditional fasteners, and meticulous craftsmanship that mass-produced reproductions lack.

Placing an ornate French cabinet in a modern minimalist space creates a striking focal point through high-contrast design. It functions effectively as a standalone statement piece in an unused corner, balancing clean, contemporary architectural lines with historical texture and artistry.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels and keep the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent the varnish from fading or cracking. Dust gently with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and avoid chemical polishes, household cleaners, or excessive moisture which can damage delicate painted surfaces and gilt mounts.
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