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Antique French Vernis Martin & Lacquered Cabinet
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Antique French Vernis Martin & Lacquered Cabinet

19th century
Sold 10 October 2025 · Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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19th Century French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts

Stunning 19th century exceptional Vernis Martin single door sedan style display cabinet. Crafted with meticulous detail, this piece is a testament to French craftsmanship. The cabinet features painted panels adorned with gold lacquer decoration, and it is elevated by high-quality ormolu mounts that add a touch of opulence to the overall design.

The cabinet showcases the timeless beauty of Vernis Martin, a French technique known for its exquisite painted panels. The subtle gold lacquer decoration on the top enhances the overall richness and sophistication.

The sedan style design of the display cabinet adds a touch of romanticism and classic French charm. The single door allows for a curated display of your treasured items, creating a focal point in any room.

Delicate gold lacquer decoration graces the top of the cabinet, adding a layer of refinement. This intricate detail complements the painted panels and contributes to the overall aesthetic appeal.

The display cabinet is adorned with high-quality ormolu mounts, elevating its elegance. These mounts, crafted with precision, serve as both decorative elements and a testament to the fine craftsmanship of the 19th century.

Dimensions: Height 184 cm x Width 92 cm x Depth 43 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1140985
Description
19th Century French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts

Stunning 19th century exceptional Vernis Martin single door sedan style display cabinet. Crafted with meticulous detail, this piece is a testament to French craftsmanship.

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The cabinet features painted panels adorned with gold lacquer decoration, and it is elevated by high-quality ormolu mounts that add a touch of opulence to the overall design.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. An antique French lacquered glass display cabinet featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes, curved glass panels, and gilt bronze mounts.
fig 1. Antique French Vernis Martin & Lacquered Cabinet

The cabinet showcases the timeless beauty of Vernis Martin, a French technique known for its exquisite painted panels. The subtle gold lacquer decoration on the top enhances the overall richness and sophistication.

fig 2. An antique French lacquered glass display cabinet featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes, curved glass panels, and gilt bronze mounts.
fig 2. Antique French Vernis Martin & Lacquered Cabinet

The sedan style design of the display cabinet adds a touch of romanticism and classic French charm. The single door allows for a curated display of your treasured items, creating a focal point in any room.

fig 3. An antique French lacquered glass display cabinet featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes, curved glass panels, and gilt bronze mounts.
fig 3. Antique French Vernis Martin & Lacquered Cabinet

Delicate gold lacquer decoration graces the top of the cabinet, adding a layer of refinement. This intricate detail complements the painted panels and contributes to the overall aesthetic appeal.

The display cabinet is adorned with high-quality ormolu mounts, elevating its elegance. These mounts, crafted with precision, serve as both decorative elements and a testament to the fine craftsmanship of the 19th century.

Dimensions: Height 184 cm x Width 92 cm x Depth 43 cm

Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1140985
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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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
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 141
Items Sold 954
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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An antique French lacquered glass display cabinet featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes, curved glass panels, and gilt bronze mounts.
Antique French Vernis Martin & Lacquered Cabinet
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An antique French lacquered glass display cabinet featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes, curved glass panels, and gilt bronze mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Ormolu, Lacquer
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved glass panels, Hand-painted pastoral scenes, Gilt-bronze mounts, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 184 cm (72 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Vernis Martin is a type of lacquer finish developed in 18th-century France by the Martin brothers, designed to imitate expensive Asian lacquerware using multiple layers of varnish and often featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes.

These cabinets typically feature a hardwood frame such as oak or beech, veneered with exotic woods like kingwood or tulipwood, embellished with cast gilt-bronze mounts and glass panels for display.

Authentic pieces show age-appropriate craquelure in the lacquer, hand-painted details without modern printing matrices, traditional hand-cut dovetail joinery, and fire-gilded bronze mounts rather than modern electroplated brass.

Pair the ornate piece with minimalist contemporary surroundings to let the hand-painted artwork stand out as a focal point, using neutral wall colours and sophisticated lighting to highlight the glass shelves and interior.

Keep the cabinet out of direct sunlight to prevent lacquer fading and varnish degradation, dust gently with a soft dry cloth, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to protect the delicate wooden veneer and painted panels.
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