Louis XV - Cabinet on stand - Oak
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Louis XV / Regency style fall-front secretary bar cabinet in oak, originating from France and dating to circa 1960–1970, measuring 121 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 42 cm deep, in excellent condition with minimal wear and lockable.
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Secretary / Drop-front bar cabinet in Louis XV style in carved oak – 20th century
Description :
Nice drop-front secretary (or bar cabinet) in Louis XV / Régence style, in solid oak with veneer. This elegant and very practical piece combines the charm of classic cabinetry with functional features.
Facade and drop-front :
Large drop-front door adorned with a molded panel and a central relief-sculpted motif representing a rocaille shell framed by volutes.
The drop-front opens to reveal an interior space equipped with a glass shelf and a mirrored back (ideal for a liqueur bar or a console piece). The open top is held by sturdy metal compasses.
There is a pull/ drawer in the lower part with two patinated bronze/brass handles decorated with foliate motifs and shells.
Finishes and Pedestal :
Sculpted uprights with a cascade of flowers / stylized vegetal motifs at the top.
Lower wavy belt ornamented with a large shell carved at the center.
Stands on four cabriole legs ending in large claw-and-ball feet.
Origin and Period :
Period: Second half of the 20th century (c. 1960–1980).
Probable origin: France or Belgium (traditionally oak-made in a rustic chic style).
Characteristics :
Type of furniture : Drop-front secretary / sideboard bar
Style : Louis XV / Régence
Material : Oak, mirror and glass shelf inside
Secretary / Drop-front bar cabinet in Louis XV style in carved oak – 20th century
Description :
Nice drop-front secretary (or bar cabinet) in Louis XV / Régence style, in solid oak with veneer. This elegant and very practical piece combines the charm of classic cabinetry with functional features.
Facade and drop-front :
Large drop-front door adorned with a molded panel and a central relief-sculpted motif representing a rocaille shell framed by volutes.
The drop-front opens to reveal an interior space equipped with a glass shelf and a mirrored back (ideal for a liqueur bar or a console piece). The open top is held by sturdy metal compasses.
There is a pull/ drawer in the lower part with two patinated bronze/brass handles decorated with foliate motifs and shells.
Finishes and Pedestal :
Sculpted uprights with a cascade of flowers / stylized vegetal motifs at the top.
Lower wavy belt ornamented with a large shell carved at the center.
Stands on four cabriole legs ending in large claw-and-ball feet.
Origin and Period :
Period: Second half of the 20th century (c. 1960–1980).
Probable origin: France or Belgium (traditionally oak-made in a rustic chic style).
Characteristics :
Type of furniture : Drop-front secretary / sideboard bar
Style : Louis XV / Régence
Material : Oak, mirror and glass shelf inside
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Louis XV
Material
Oak
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
121 cm
Width
107 cm
Depth
42 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
Can Be Locked
Yes
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