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French Rosewood Pier Cabinet with Ebony Detail Mounts C1850
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French Rosewood Pier Cabinet with Ebony Detail Mounts C1850

19th century
Description

This is a superb quality French rosewood serpentine fronted pier cabinet in excellent condition. With crisply carved floral ebony mounts. The top in a rose Italian marble.

With key

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Rosewood Pier Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244287
Description
This is a superb quality French rosewood serpentine fronted pier cabinet in excellent condition. With crisply carved floral ebony mounts. The top in a rose Italian marble.

With key

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Rosewood Pier Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244287
Junk Antiques & Interiors
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A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet.
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Archive I A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet.

French Rosewood Pier Cabinet with Ebony Detail Mounts C1850

Archive II A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet. View II
Archive III A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet. View VI
Archive VII A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet. View IX
Archive X A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet. View X
Archive XI A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet. View XI
Archive XII A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet. View XII
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Top floor
The Apiary
38 Borough Street
Castle Donington
Leicestershire
DE74 2LA
United Kingdom
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A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet.
French Rosewood Pier Cabinet with Ebony Detail Mounts C1850
Ref: SA1244287
A mid-19th-century French rosewood pier cabinet featuring a marble top, serpentine front, carved ebony floral appliques on double doors, and cabriole feet.
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  • ObjectCabinets & Credenzas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialRosewood, Marble, Ebony
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsCarved floral appliques, serpentine front, cabriole legs, marble top
  • SizeH 115 cm (45 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This French Rococo Revival pier cabinet dates from the nineteenth century and is constructed from rich brown rosewood with ebony detail mounts and a top of rose Italian marble. The serpentine front holds a pair of double doors decorated with carved ebony floral appliques, raised mouldings, and a hanging tassel key. The structure stands on cabriole legs with carved feet and features a heavily moulded apron with central scrollwork and matching mounts at the upper corners. The furniture measures 115 cm high, 114 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. It functions as a decorative storage surface in a living room, hallway, or dining room, holding lamps, ornaments, or everyday household items.

FAQs

Originating in 18th and 19th-century Europe, pier cabinets were designed to be positioned against the wall space between two windows, known as a pier. During the mid-19th century, French cabinetmakers favoured Rococo Revival forms, incorporating serpentine fronts, ornate timber veneers, and dark carved embellishments.

Mid-19th-century pieces frequently utilised high-grade timber veneers such as rosewood and walnut applied over solid hardwood or pine cores. Tops were often fitted with shaped marble, while decorative accents incorporated carved ebony, ebonised timber, or gilt bronze mounts.

Authentic period cabinets display hand-cut dovetail joints, thick natural timber veneers, and hand-finished marble tops with smoothed underside edges. Hardware such as locks and escutcheon plates often show signs of period ironwork or cast brass with natural age patina.

Place the cabinet against a neutral or rich wall backdrop in an entryway, drawing room, or hallway to create a defined focal point. Balance the dark timber tones by styling the marble surface with contemporary ceramic vessels or structured table lamps.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Clean the marble top using only pH-neutral water and mild soap solutions, avoiding acidic cleaners that damage natural stone.
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