What is a bijouterie table?

A bijouterie table is a specialised piece of furniture featuring a glazed top and a lined interior compartment designed for showing small ornaments and jewellery. These tables allowed owners to inspect their collections without handling individual items directly.

How do I clean the glass?

Clean the glass panels using a soft cloth and a mild glass cleaner applied sparingly to avoid touching the surrounding wood or fabric lining. Harsh chemicals can damage antique timber finishes and delicate interior textiles.

Where were these cabinets used?

These display cases stood in domestic drawing rooms for private collections as well as in commercial retail shops. Shop counters accommodated larger inventories, whereas table cabinets suited private homes.

What woods were used?

Cabinet makers utilised mahogany, satinwood, walnut, kingwood, and teak for the primary structures of these display pieces. Finer examples combined these timbers with decorative brass inlay and ormolu mounts.