Display cabinet - Mahogany - Elegant Display Cabinet-Bookcase

Elegant Display-Bookcase in Mahogany Flame Veneer – Luigi Filippo Style – 19th Century – Provenance "Antichità Delfino"

Refined two-body piece of high cabinetmaking, dating to the second half of the 19th century (Luois Filippo period). This piece stands out for the masterful use of mahogany flame veneer, characterized by rare beauty and depth of color with mirror-like patterns.

The furniture has clear provenance: it was purchased about thirty years ago at the prestigious gallery "Antichità Delfino" in Caltagirone, a historic Sicilian institution in the antique sector. It belonged to a private family collection, kept in a cared-for and cherished environment.

The Upper Section, the two-door display cabinet with original glass from the period, measures 126 L x 36 W x 155 H cm. The interior offers ample display space for fine books or works of art.

The Lower Section is a solid base equipped with three large drawers and a fourth under-top, thinner drawer with a hidden shelf. The continuity of the wood grain between the drawers testifies to the piece’s artisanal quality. Dimensions 130 L x 58 D x 90 H cm

* Finishes: original bronze/burnished brass lock mouths with neoclassical palmette decorations. Spirit wax polish that enhances the natural luster of the mahogany.

Conservation Status:
The piece is in excellent structural and aesthetic condition, with an authentic patina that attests to its age.

The locks are original to the 19th century.

Shipping and Pickup
* Pickup: Free at Enna (Sicily)
* Shipping: Given the importance and delicacy of the lot, shipping must be carried out via a courier specialized in antique furniture. Costs are the buyer’s responsibility and will be quoted based on the destination.