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Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Vernis Martin Bombe Vitrine Display Cabinet
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for sale €5,382     $5,842
£4,600
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Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Vernis Martin Bombe Vitrine Display Cabinet

19th century
Description

An impressive antique French Louis XV-style kingwood and Vernis Martin vitrine display cabinet, beautifully decorated with romantic painted scenes, finely figured veneers and elaborate gilt-metal mounts.

**Dimensions**

Height: 194 cm (76½ in)

Width: 119 cm (47 in)

Depth: 44 cm (17½ in)

Measured at widest points. Imperial rounded to nearest ½ in.

**Condition:** Presents attractively in the photographs, with age-related character. Structural condition, locks, hinges and any restoration are to be confirmed before sale.

Of particularly elegant serpentine bombe form, the cabinet features shaped glazed doors and side panels, an ornate pierced foliate crest and gracefully curved cabriole legs.

The lower panels are decorated with romantic scenes in the Vernis Martin manner, framed by scrolling gilt-metal embellishments. The kingwood veneers display attractive colour and grain throughout.

The upper display compartment incorporates glass shelves and a mirrored back, creating an elegant setting for porcelain, silver, glassware or decorative collections.

A highly decorative example of French Louis XV revival furniture, offering both sophisticated presentation and practical display space.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Louis XV Vitrine to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242822
Description
An impressive antique French Louis XV-style kingwood and Vernis Martin vitrine display cabinet, beautifully decorated with romantic painted scenes, finely figured veneers and elaborate gilt-metal mounts.
fig 1. A French Louis XV style Vernis Martin bombe vitrine display cabinet featuring kingwood veneer, gilt-bronze mounts, glass panels, and hand-painted figurative scenes.
fig 1. Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Vernis Martin Bombe Vitrine Display Cabinet

Dimensions**

Height: 194 cm (76½ in)

Width: 119 cm (47 in)

Depth: 44 cm (17½ in)

Measured at widest points. Imperial rounded to nearest ½ in.

Condition:** Presents attractively in the photographs, with age-related character. Structural condition, locks, hinges and any restoration are to be confirmed before sale.

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Of particularly elegant serpentine bombe form, the cabinet features shaped glazed doors and side panels, an ornate pierced foliate crest and gracefully curved cabriole legs.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
fig 2. A French Louis XV style Vernis Martin bombe vitrine display cabinet featuring kingwood veneer, gilt-bronze mounts, glass panels, and hand-painted figurative scenes.
fig 2. Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Vernis Martin Bombe Vitrine Display Cabinet

The lower panels are decorated with romantic scenes in the Vernis Martin manner, framed by scrolling gilt-metal embellishments. The kingwood veneers display attractive colour and grain throughout.

The upper display compartment incorporates glass shelves and a mirrored back, creating an elegant setting for porcelain, silver, glassware or decorative collections.

A highly decorative example of French Louis XV revival furniture, offering both sophisticated presentation and practical display space.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Louis XV Vitrine to the 19th Century.

Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242822
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
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A French Louis XV style Vernis Martin bombe vitrine display cabinet featuring kingwood veneer, gilt-bronze mounts, glass panels, and hand-painted figurative scenes.
Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Vernis Martin Bombe Vitrine Display Cabinet
Ref: SA1242822
A French Louis XV style Vernis Martin bombe vitrine display cabinet featuring kingwood veneer, gilt-bronze mounts, glass panels, and hand-painted figurative scenes.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Rococo
  • MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Glass, Vernis Martin Lacquer
  • ColourDark Brown and Gold
  • MotifsBombe silhouette, Vernis Martin painted panels, Serpentine glass doors, Ormolu mounts
  • SizeH 194 cm (76 in) x W 119 cm (47 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This nineteenth-century French Louis XV style rococo display cabinet is constructed from dark brown kingwood veneer with polished glass shelves, a mirrored back, and gleaming gold-coloured ormolu mounts. The serpentine bombe form rests on slender cabriole legs with scrolled feet, topped by an ornate pierced foliate crest finial and delicate scrolling gilt-metal framing. Hand-painted romantic figurative scenes adorn the lower cupboard doors in the Vernis Martin manner, complemented by shaped glazed side panels and glazed doors. The timber displays rich dark brown tones with visible grain variation alongside gilded bronze embellishments. Overall dimensions measure 194 cm high, 119 cm wide, and 44 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a formal reception room, dining space, or drawing room, this cabinet provides sophisticated storage and display surfaces. The upper compartment accommodates fine porcelain, glassware, or decorative collections against the reflective mirror back, while the lower section conceals further storage behind the painted panels. The glass-fronted design protects treasured items from dust while maintaining maximum visibility from multiple angles in a domestic interior.

FAQs

A Vernis Martin display cabinet is a glazed storage unit decorated using a specialised lacquer technique developed in eighteenth-century France by the Martin brothers. This technique imitated East Asian lacquerwork and was frequently applied to curved wooden surfaces alongside hand-painted figurative scenes.

Vitrines executed in the Louis XV style typically combine hardwood carcasses veneered with exotic woods such as kingwood or rosewood. They incorporate hand-cut glass panels, cast ormolu or gilt-bronze mounts, and hand-painted lacquered panels on the lower sections.

Authentic period craftsmanship is characterised by hand-chased gilt-bronze mounts fitted precise to the woodwork, serpentine curved glass panels, and cross-banded veneer work. Dovetail joinery on interior framing and hand-applied gilding or lacquering further distinguish original pieces.

A bombe vitrine functions as a prominent focal point when placed against a neutral wall in a living room, dining area, or wide hallway. Pairing it with contemporary minimalist decor creates a curated balance between historical craftsmanship and modern lines.

Maintain the cabinet by dusting gently with a soft dry microfibre cloth, keeping it clear of direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent lacquer crazing. Clean glass panels with a mild glass cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than the cabinet frame to protect gilt mounts and wood veneers.
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