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Antique French Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Cabinet with Sevres Style Porcelain Plaques
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
for sale €1,931     $2,096
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Antique French Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Cabinet with Sevres Style Porcelain Plaques

19th century
Description

A striking antique French ebonised cabinet, richly adorned with ornate gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts and exquisite Sevres style porcelain plaques. This elegant piece features a bold black ebonised finish contrasted beautifully by finely cast gilded decoration, including classical figures, floral motifs, and scrolling acanthus mounts.

The central panel is decorated with hand-painted porcelain plaques depicting delicate floral arrangements, framed within intricate ormolu borders, creating a true statement of French craftsmanship and luxury design. The proportions make it an ideal decorative cabinet, side cabinet, or statement storage piece for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Internally, the cabinet offers practical storage with shelving, while externally it presents as a highly decorative focal point.

A superb example of antique French furniture, combining artistry, function, and timeless appeal.

Dimensions: Height 111cm x Width 91cm x Depth 31cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Ebonised Ormolu French Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1206978
Description
A striking antique French ebonised cabinet, richly adorned with ornate gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts and exquisite Sevres style porcelain plaques.
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This elegant piece features a bold black ebonised finish contrasted beautifully by finely cast gilded decoration, including classical figures, floral motifs, and scrolling acanthus mounts.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. An ebonised black wood cabinet decorated with elaborate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and oval Sevres-style floral porcelain plaques.
fig 1. Antique French Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Cabinet with Sevres Style Porcelain Plaques

The central panel is decorated with hand-painted porcelain plaques depicting delicate floral arrangements, framed within intricate ormolu borders, creating a true statement of French craftsmanship and luxury design. The proportions make it an ideal decorative cabinet, side cabinet, or statement storage piece for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

fig 2. An ebonised black wood cabinet decorated with elaborate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and oval Sevres-style floral porcelain plaques.
fig 2. Antique French Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Cabinet with Sevres Style Porcelain Plaques

Internally, the cabinet offers practical storage with shelving, while externally it presents as a highly decorative focal point.

A superb example of antique French furniture, combining artistry, function, and timeless appeal.

Dimensions: Height 111cm x Width 91cm x Depth 31cm

Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Ebonised Ormolu French Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206978
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Archive I An ebonised black wood cabinet decorated with elaborate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and oval Sevres-style floral porcelain plaques.

Antique French Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Cabinet with Sevres Style Porcelain Plaques

Archive II An ebonised black wood cabinet decorated with elaborate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and oval Sevres-style floral porcelain plaques. View II
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Archive IV An ebonised black wood cabinet decorated with elaborate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and oval Sevres-style floral porcelain plaques. View IV
Archive V An ebonised black wood cabinet decorated with elaborate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and oval Sevres-style floral porcelain plaques. View V
Archive VI An ebonised black wood cabinet decorated with elaborate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and oval Sevres-style floral porcelain plaques. View VI
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
Location
Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 155
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Location: Unit 15, Palmers Vale Business Centre, Palmerston Road, Barry, Glamorgan, CF63 2XA, United Kingdom
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An ebonised black wood cabinet decorated with elaborate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and oval Sevres-style floral porcelain plaques.
Antique French Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Cabinet with Sevres Style Porcelain Plaques
Ref: SA1206978
An ebonised black wood cabinet decorated with elaborate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and oval Sevres-style floral porcelain plaques.
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Popularised in the mid-to-late 19th century during the Second Empire, this style features dark, ebonised timber carcasses accented by elaborate cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and inset painted porcelain plaques. The aesthetic combines elements of Louis XV and Louis XVI design with dramatic colour contrast.

Constructed over hardwood or pine frames, these pieces typically use ebonised fruitwood or pearwood veneers. Decorative elements comprise gilt bronze (chased and mercury-gilded ormolu) and soft-paste or hard-paste porcelain plaques decorated with enamel paints.

Authentic period pieces display hand-chased bronze mounts secured with early iron or steel screws, rather than modern machine threads. The ebonised finish often exhibits fine age-related craquelure or natural wear along handling edges, while porcelain plaques feature hand-painted floral or figural vignettes.

These decorative cabinets act as focal points in neutral or maximalist rooms. Designers balance the heavy visual weight of the black wood and gold mounts by pairing the piece with light wall paint, modern art, or refined table lamps.

Dust ebonised surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes that can degrade the dark stain. Gilt bronze mounts should be gently dusted with a soft brush, keeping moisture away from metal and porcelain junctions to prevent oxidisation or lifting veneer.
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