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Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Side Antique 1890
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Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Side Antique 1890

19th century
Description

Impressive antique Art Nouveau display cabinet dating to circa 1890

Richly figured dark wood complemented by decorative gilt metal mounts

Central glazed display section with flowing, plant-like scrollwork and shelves for treasured objects

Flanked by two panelled cupboard doors decorated with elegant lyre motifs

The raised back features a bevelled mirror beneath a shaped and carved pediment

Further mirrored panels and open lattice galleries add to the decorative appeal

Carved figures to the sides and gilt metal feet complete the elaborate design

A striking statement piece for a drawing room, dining room or hallway

Please view the photographs to appreciate the detail and craftsmanship

We will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

63 (160) x 16.5 (42) x 81.1 (206)

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Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242989
Description
Impressive antique Art Nouveau display cabinet dating to circa 1890

Richly figured dark wood complemented by decorative gilt metal mounts

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Central glazed display section with flowing, plant-like scrollwork and shelves for treasured objects.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A dark mahogany display cabinet featuring gilt ormolu mounts, bevelled mirror panels, and a central glass door with decorative organic glazing bars.
fig 1. Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Side Antique 1890

Flanked by two panelled cupboard doors decorated with elegant lyre motifs

The raised back features a bevelled mirror beneath a shaped and carved pediment

Further mirrored panels and open lattice galleries add to the decorative appeal

fig 2. A dark mahogany display cabinet featuring gilt ormolu mounts, bevelled mirror panels, and a central glass door with decorative organic glazing bars.
fig 2. Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Side Antique 1890

Carved figures to the sides and gilt metal feet complete the elaborate design

A striking statement piece for a drawing room, dining room or hallway

Please view the photographs to appreciate the detail and craftsmanship

We will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

63 (160) x 16.5 (42) x 81.1 (206)

BTM

Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1890s.

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242989
Canonbury Antiques
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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Archive I A dark mahogany display cabinet featuring gilt ormolu mounts, bevelled mirror panels, and a central glass door with decorative organic glazing bars.

Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Side Antique 1890

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A dark mahogany display cabinet featuring gilt ormolu mounts, bevelled mirror panels, and a central glass door with decorative organic glazing bars.
Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Side Antique 1890
Ref: SA1242989
A dark mahogany display cabinet featuring gilt ormolu mounts, bevelled mirror panels, and a central glass door with decorative organic glazing bars.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialMahogany, Ormolu, Glass, Mirror
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOrmolu mounts, Bevelled mirror panels, Organic glazing bars, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 206 cm (81 in) x W 160 cm (63 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

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Cabinets from the late 19th and early 20th centuries often blend traditional Victorian proportions with organic, fluid decorative details. Typical features include stylized botanical motifs, bevelled glass mirrors, polished mahogany veneers, and ornate cast brass or bronzed mounts.

High-grade mahogany, walnut, or rosewood formed the primary structural timber, often accented with gilt-brass or bronzed ormolu mounts. Display panels utilized hand-blown or early float glass, while mirror backs incorporated silvered or mercury glass.

Authentic period cabinets display hand-cut dovetail joints, original slotted screws, and age-consistent oxidisation on metal fittings. Natural foxing or slight imperfections on original mirror panels and hand-carved decorative elements also indicate historical authenticity.

A substantial antique cabinet functions effectively as a focal point in a formal dining space, hallway, or living area. Combining dark timber finishes with neutral wall palettes and minimalist ceramic or glass displays inside balances historical ornament with modern aesthetics.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice yearly to preserve the grain finish. Avoid positioning the cabinet near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer lifting, and glass damage.
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