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Rare French Table Top Sedan Vitrine Cabinet
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850
Andrew Lovatt Antiques

Andrew Lovatt Antiques

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    Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.
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Rare French Table Top Sedan Vitrine Cabinet

19th century
Description

A extremely rare Walnut French Bijouterie Table Top Vitrine in the shape of a Sedan Chair having bombe shaped top flanked by twin acorn cast gilt finials. the Burr walnut sides have long walnut carrying arms, the front with Burr walnut panel surrounded with straight grain walnut veneers and Gilt Bronze mounts to each corner. The serpentine shaped door with Gilt Bronze winged Cherubs head pediment unlocks with small gilt key & escutcheon opens to a original green Damask silk fabric lined interior and glass shelf.

Rare French Sedan Vitrine Circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this French Sedan Chair Vitrine to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210524
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Description
A extremely rare Walnut French Bijouterie Table Top Vitrine in the shape of a Sedan Chair having bombe shaped top flanked by twin acorn cast gilt finials.
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the Burr walnut sides have long walnut carrying arms, the front with Burr walnut panel surrounded with straight grain walnut veneers and Gilt Bronze mounts to each corner.
Andrew Lovatt Antiques

The serpentine shaped door with Gilt Bronze winged Cherubs head pediment unlocks with small gilt key & escutcheon opens to a original green Damask silk fabric lined interior and glass shelf.

Rare French Sedan Vitrine Circa 1880.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this French Sedan Chair Vitrine to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210524
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Andrew Lovatt Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Andrew Lovatt Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior.
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Archive I A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior.

Rare French Table Top Sedan Vitrine Cabinet

Archive II A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior. View II
Archive III A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior. View III
Archive IV A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior. View IV
Archive V A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior. View V
Archive VI A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior. View VI
Archive VII A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior. View VII
Archive VIII A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior. View VIII
Archive IX A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior. View IX
Archive X A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior. View X
Archive XI A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior. View XI
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Andrew Lovatt Antiques

Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Telephone 07974 171 103 or 01782 636 588
Location
Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lovatt
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 48
Items Sold 1,102
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
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A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior.
Rare French Table Top Sedan Vitrine Cabinet
Ref: SA1210524
A French tabletop sedan chair vitrine cabinet crafted from polished brown wood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, glazed side panels, removable carrying poles, and a silk damask interior.
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A sedan chair vitrine is a miniature display cabinet designed in the shape of an 18th-century enclosed sedan chair, featuring glazed glass panels and decorative wood veneers. Originally inspired by French nobility transport, these tabletop pieces were created as novelty display cases for small trinkets and jewellery.

These cabinets often feature exotic wood veneers such as kingwood, rosewood, or walnut, complemented by cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts. The interior is frequently lined with silk damask or velvet fabric, accompanied by bevelled glass panels and brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved joinery, hand-chased ormolu mounts with natural patination, and age-appropriate wear to the gilding and interior textiles. Look for dovetailed construction on hidden drawers, hand-blown glass with minor imperfections, and cast metal fittings screwed securely from behind.

Place the cabinet on a hallway console, side table, or mantelpiece to serve as a focal decorative object. It functions well as a display case for small collectibles, antique pocket watches, or fine jewellery items in a living room, library, or dressing room.

Dust the exterior timber and metal mounts gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a delicate camel-hair brush to prevent lifting the gilding. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid drying out wood veneers, cracking the lacquer, or fading the interior fabric lining.
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