Display cabinet - Blackened Wood - Napoleon III display case

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Napoleon III display cabinet in blackened wood with engraved bone inlays from France, late 19th century, with full glass frontage and dimensions 155 cm high, 100 cm wide, 40 cm deep; lock to be replaced; in good condition with some wear and age-related stains.

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Napoleon III display cabinet in ebonized wood with bone inlays – France, late 19th century
The lock needs to be replaced.
Elegant Napoleon III-style display cabinet, crafted in blackened wood and richly adorned with engraved bone inlays, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.

This piece of furniture is inspired by the Boulle style, characterized by its contrasting decorations, its finely carved floral and mythological motifs, and its refined aesthetic typical of bourgeois furniture from the Second Empire period.

The fully glazed façade allows optimal presentation of the objects on display (porcelains, bronzes, curiosities, glassware, collections).

Materials and Techniques
• Charred wooden structure
• Decorative inlays in natural, engraved bone
• Floral motifs, scrolls, and mythological figures
• Full glazing
• Lock to be replaced

+ transport and delivery quoted according to the destination

Napoleon III display cabinet in ebonized wood with bone inlays – France, late 19th century
The lock needs to be replaced.
Elegant Napoleon III-style display cabinet, crafted in blackened wood and richly adorned with engraved bone inlays, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.

This piece of furniture is inspired by the Boulle style, characterized by its contrasting decorations, its finely carved floral and mythological motifs, and its refined aesthetic typical of bourgeois furniture from the Second Empire period.

The fully glazed façade allows optimal presentation of the objects on display (porcelains, bronzes, curiosities, glassware, collections).

Materials and Techniques
• Charred wooden structure
• Decorative inlays in natural, engraved bone
• Floral motifs, scrolls, and mythological figures
• Full glazing
• Lock to be replaced

+ transport and delivery quoted according to the destination

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Napoleon III display case
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Blackened Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
155 cm
Width
100 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated period
Late 19th century
Can Be Locked
Yes
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