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French Style Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet
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French Style Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 July 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Here we Have a Rather Pretty French Style Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet.

Standing Upon Carved Cabriole Legs with a Carved and Shaped Apron.

The Base of the Cabinet Being of a Bombe Form with 1 Deep Mahogany Carved Drawer.

The Upper Section Having a Shaped Door With Bevelled Glass.

The Door Opens to Reveal 2 Glass Display Shelves.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 72” (183cm)

Width 32” (81cm)

Depth 16” (40cm)

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Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1143433
Dealers Internal Reference
LP89-14
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Description
Here we Have a Rather Pretty French Style Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet.

Standing Upon Carved Cabriole Legs with a Carved and Shaped Apron.

The Base of the Cabinet Being of a Bombe Form with 1 Deep Mahogany Carved Drawer.

The Upper Section Having a Shaped Door With Bevelled Glass.

The Door Opens to Reveal 2 Glass Display Shelves.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 72” (183cm)

Width 32” (81cm)

Depth 16” (40cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1900s.

Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143433
Dealers Internal Ref
LP89-14
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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A tall French style mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring a serpentine carved base, cabriole legs, and a single glass door with a tassel key.
French Style Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet
Ref: SA1143433
A tall French style mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring a serpentine carved base, cabriole legs, and a single glass door with a tassel key.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Serpentine base, Scroll carvings, Glazed door
  • SizeH 183 cm (72 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

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French display cabinets, often known as vitrines, gained prominence during the 18th century in France to showcase porcelain, curiosities, and fine tableware. These pieces evolved through various royal periods such as Louis XV and Louis XVI, featuring characteristic curved lines, delicate carvings, and glazed panels to display valuable collections.

Traditional construction typically involves solid hardwoods and fine veneers such as mahogany, walnut, or fruitwood over a secondary timber frame. Skilled joinery includes dovetail joints for drawers, mortise and tenon framing, and hand-carved decorative flourishes complemented by brass hardware and individually glazed glass panes.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the interior construction, hand-cut dovetailing, wood shrinkage patterns, and the type of glass used. Older glass often exhibits slight imperfections, bubbles, and waviness, while tool marks and natural oxidisation on the timber provide clues to the age of manufacture.

Integrating a classic display cabinet into a contemporary space involves balancing the ornate woodwork with minimalist objects inside the case. Pairing the dark timber finish with neutral walls and curated collections creates a sophisticated focal point that bridges historical craftsmanship with modern curation.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels between 40 to 50 percent and avoiding direct sunlight to prevent the mahogany finish from fading. Cleaning should be done with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding silicone-based polishes in favour of traditional micro-crystalline waxes applied sparingly.
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