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Boudoir Cabinet
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Boudoir Cabinet

19th century
Description

A very pretty 19th Century French oval boudoir cabinet.

It has cane sides with gold leaf decoration and the

centre shelf and base are covered with green silk with a

gold edge. It has a beautiful, polished green marble

top.

These items were made in France at the beginning of the 19th Century. They were hand crafted and individually commissioned by gentle ladies for their boudoirs.

Date of Manufacture

Carlton House Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Boudoir Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Reference Numbers
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SA693757
Description
A very pretty 19th Century French oval boudoir cabinet.

It has cane sides with gold leaf decoration and the

centre shelf and base are covered with green silk with a

gold edge. It has a beautiful, polished green marble

top.

These items were made in France at the beginning of the 19th Century. They were hand crafted and individually commissioned by gentle ladies for their boudoirs.

Date of Manufacture

Carlton House Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Boudoir Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA693757
Carlton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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An oval French Louis XVI style giltwood boudoir cabinet featuring a green marble top, open central shelf, woven cane sides, and fluted tapered legs.
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Archive I An oval French Louis XVI style giltwood boudoir cabinet featuring a green marble top, open central shelf, woven cane sides, and fluted tapered legs.

Boudoir Cabinet

Archive II An oval French Louis XVI style giltwood boudoir cabinet featuring a green marble top, open central shelf, woven cane sides, and fluted tapered legs. View II
Archive III An oval French Louis XVI style giltwood boudoir cabinet featuring a green marble top, open central shelf, woven cane sides, and fluted tapered legs. View III
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Telephone 020 3581 2145 or 07442 105319
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An oval French Louis XVI style giltwood boudoir cabinet featuring a green marble top, open central shelf, woven cane sides, and fluted tapered legs.
Boudoir Cabinet
Ref: SA693757
An oval French Louis XVI style giltwood boudoir cabinet featuring a green marble top, open central shelf, woven cane sides, and fluted tapered legs.
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  • ObjectBoudoir Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Giltwood, Marble, Cane
  • ColourOff-White and Gold
  • MotifsFluted tapered legs, Green marble top, Giltwood detailing, Woven cane sides
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in)

This nineteenth-century French boudoir cabinet follows the Louis XVI style. Constructed from painted wood, giltwood, cane, and marble, it displays an off-white and gold colour palette with a polished green marble top and green silk covering the centre shelf and base. The piece incorporates woven cane sides, a prominent oval front opening with ornate giltwood detailing, and four fluted tapered legs finished with small turned feet. A carved frieze runs beneath the marble top alongside delicate moulding details around the central opening and shelves. Measuring 87 cm high, the cabinet provides a decorative surface and practical display storage. It suits placement in a sitting room, bedroom, or dressing area as a corner accent piece or side table for holding small personal items, ornaments, or books.

FAQs

A boudoir cabinet is a compact storage piece or side table traditionally placed in private dressing rooms or bedrooms. Arising in 18th-century France, these cabinets were designed to hold personal belongings, cosmetics, or books within small, private living spaces.

Pieces from this period frequently incorporate carved wood frames with painted or water-gilded finishes, inset marble tops, and woven cane or glass panels. Hardware and accent trims are typically made from cast brass or gilt bronze.

Authentic Louis XVI cabinets feature neoclassical geometric forms, straight lines, fluted tapered legs, and decorative motifs such as ribbon ties, guilloche borders, and acanthus leaves. Construction details include hand-cut joinery, carved gilding, and period-correct marble edge profiles.

Place the cabinet as a standalone accent piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living room alcove. Pair it with neutral textiles and simple decor to highlight the carved gilding and marble surface without cluttering the space.

Dust giltwood gently with a dry ostrich feather duster or dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that can lift gold leaf. Marble tops should be wiped with a damp cloth using mild, pH-neutral soap and immediately dried to prevent staining.
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