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Superb Quality 19th Century Antique French Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Cartonnier Cabinet
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Superb Quality 19th Century Antique French Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Cartonnier Cabinet

19th century
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Superb quality 19th century antique French kingwood and ormolu mounted Cartonnier cabinet

having a superb quality shaped kingwood cabinet with 10 leather drawers, original ornate ormolu handles and mounts standing on a fantastic kingwood double tambour cabinet opening to reveal 2 adjustable shelves, superb quality ormolu mounts standing on original ormolu feet.

An exceptional piece of the highest quality and even though it does not bare a makers mark it was most certainly crafted by a leading cabinet maker of the period.

Dimensions:

Height 181 cm (71.26 in )

Width 139 cm (54.72 in)

Depth 44 cm (17.32 in)

Dated 1850

Physical Dimensions
Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Kingwood Cartonnier Cabinet to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238745
Dealers Internal Reference
2669
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Superb quality 19th century antique French kingwood and ormolu mounted Cartonnier cabinet

having a superb quality shaped kingwood cabinet with 10 leather drawers, original ornate ormolu handles and mounts standing on a fantastic kingwood double tambour cabinet opening to reveal 2 adjustable shelves, superb quality ormolu mounts standing on original ormolu feet.

“
An exceptional piece of the highest quality and even though it does not bare a makers mark it was most certainly crafted by a leading cabinet maker of the period.
London City Antiques

Dimensions:

Height 181 cm (71.26 in )

Width 139 cm (54.72 in)

Depth 44 cm (17.32 in)

Dated 1850

Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Kingwood Cartonnier Cabinet to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238745
Dealers Internal Ref
2669
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A nineteenth-century French kingwood cartonnier cabinet with leather-faced document drawers and gilded bronze mounts above a fluted cupboard base.

Superb Quality 19th Century Antique French Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Cartonnier Cabinet

Archive II A nineteenth-century French kingwood cartonnier cabinet with leather-faced document drawers and gilded bronze mounts above a fluted cupboard base. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French kingwood cartonnier cabinet with leather-faced document drawers and gilded bronze mounts above a fluted cupboard base. View III
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A nineteenth-century French kingwood cartonnier cabinet with leather-faced document drawers and gilded bronze mounts above a fluted cupboard base.
Superb Quality 19th Century Antique French Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Cartonnier Cabinet
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A nineteenth-century French kingwood cartonnier cabinet with leather-faced document drawers and gilded bronze mounts above a fluted cupboard base.
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  • ObjectFiling Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOrmolu mounts, leather-faced drawers, fluted cupboard doors, cabriole feet
  • SizeH 181 cm (71 in) x W 139 cm (55 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This 19th-century French Chateau style cartonnier cabinet dates to 1850 and is constructed from warm brown kingwood combined with ormolu mounts and leather drawer faces. The upper section comprises ten document drawers arranged in a shaped configuration, each featuring dark leather panels with gold-tooled borders, round ormolu knobs with floral centres, and elaborate gilded bronze mounts at the arched top and corners. Below sits a double tambour cabinet with vertical fluting on the doors, secured by small drop handles and a central key escutcheon, flanked by scrolling ormolu mounts and supported on cabriole feet with ornate gilded bronze terminals. Measuring 181 cm high, 139 cm wide, and 44 cm deep, this substantial statement piece provides organized storage and display surfaces suitable for a study, home office, or grand library. The interior of the lower cupboard contains two adjustable shelves behind the slatted tambour doors, while the upper tier holds paperwork, correspondence, or collectibles within its tiered rows of small drawers. The combination of rich timber grain, tactile leather surfaces, and bright gilded hardware creates a functional focal point for traditional interiors requiring period character and high-capacity storage.

FAQs

A cartonnier is a French storage cabinet specifically designed for filing papers and documents. Originating in the eighteenth century, these pieces feature stacked drawers or cardboard boxes, often faced in leather, set within an ornate wooden carcass.

Nineteenth-century French cartonniers were predominantly constructed using exotic wood veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, or rosewood, layered over an oak or pine frame. They feature fire-gilded bronze mounts, known as ormolu, and tool-embossed leather drawer fronts.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display precise dovetail drawer joints, heavy hand-chased brass or bronze mounts, and authentic wear on the gilding and leather fronts. Look for veneer construction typical of French cabinetmaking, along with historical locks and keyholes.

A cartonnier functions effectively as a focal statement piece in a modern study, home office, or grand hallway. Pairing its rich wood tones and ornate gilt hardware with contemporary minimalist art or structured wall paneling creates an engaging visual contrast.

Clean the wood veneer gently with a soft dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly along the grain. Preserve the gilded ormolu by dusting with a soft brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that strip original patination.
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