Cabinet - Louis XVI - Mahogany
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Louis XVI era golden blond mahogany cabinet with a deep shellac polish and Grand Tour heritage, offering refined storage and a striking period centerpiece.
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Beautiful golden-blond mahogany cabinet
From the Louis XVI period, circa 1775.
The wood has been expertly polished, which is a time-consuming and expensive process
in which shellac was meticulously applied using a tampon using a rotating motion.
Shellac is a natural product.
This creates a beautiful deep shine and the wood looks like a polished mineral.
It is a classicist style, borrowed from classical Roman antiquity.
During this time Roman antiquity was rediscovered and wealthy people went
extensively travel as tourists through Italy to admire the art and architecture.
The Grand Tour.
The base cabinet has three large drawers that slide easily.
The shape is 'single curved', straight at the top and tapering towards the bottom.
The interior is beautiful and extensive.
Also very practical with plenty of storage space.
Several shelves and 5 small drawers all glued with red mahogany.
Elegant tapering legs.
The top cabinet can be taken apart so that the furniture can be easily transported.
The height up to the cornice is 212 cm, including the central ornament, 234 cm.
Beautiful Golden-Blond Mahogany Cabinet
From the Louis XVI period, around 1775.
The wood has been expertly French polished (politour) — a time-consuming and costly technique in which shellac is meticulously applied using a pad in circular motions.
Shellac is a natural product.
This process results in a beautiful deep gloss, making the wood resemble polished mineral.
It is a classicist style, inspired by ancient Roman antiquity.
During this period, Roman antiquity was rediscovered, and wealthy individuals began to travel extensively through Italy to admire its art and architecture —
The Grand Tour.
The lower cabinet features three large drawers that slide smoothly.
The shape is "single curved", straight at the top and elegantly bowed towards the bottom.
The interior is refined and extensive.
Also very practical, with ample storage space.
Multiple shelves and five small drawers, all veneered in red mahogany.
Elegant tapered legs.
The upper part can be taken separately, making the piece easy to transport.
The height to the cornice is 212 cm, and including the central ornament it measures 234 cm.
Beautiful golden-blond mahogany cabinet
From the Louis XVI period, circa 1775.
The wood has been expertly polished, which is a time-consuming and expensive process
in which shellac was meticulously applied using a tampon using a rotating motion.
Shellac is a natural product.
This creates a beautiful deep shine and the wood looks like a polished mineral.
It is a classicist style, borrowed from classical Roman antiquity.
During this time Roman antiquity was rediscovered and wealthy people went
extensively travel as tourists through Italy to admire the art and architecture.
The Grand Tour.
The base cabinet has three large drawers that slide easily.
The shape is 'single curved', straight at the top and tapering towards the bottom.
The interior is beautiful and extensive.
Also very practical with plenty of storage space.
Several shelves and 5 small drawers all glued with red mahogany.
Elegant tapering legs.
The top cabinet can be taken apart so that the furniture can be easily transported.
The height up to the cornice is 212 cm, including the central ornament, 234 cm.
Beautiful Golden-Blond Mahogany Cabinet
From the Louis XVI period, around 1775.
The wood has been expertly French polished (politour) — a time-consuming and costly technique in which shellac is meticulously applied using a pad in circular motions.
Shellac is a natural product.
This process results in a beautiful deep gloss, making the wood resemble polished mineral.
It is a classicist style, inspired by ancient Roman antiquity.
During this period, Roman antiquity was rediscovered, and wealthy individuals began to travel extensively through Italy to admire its art and architecture —
The Grand Tour.
The lower cabinet features three large drawers that slide smoothly.
The shape is "single curved", straight at the top and elegantly bowed towards the bottom.
The interior is refined and extensive.
Also very practical, with ample storage space.
Multiple shelves and five small drawers, all veneered in red mahogany.
Elegant tapered legs.
The upper part can be taken separately, making the piece easy to transport.
The height to the cornice is 212 cm, and including the central ornament it measures 234 cm.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Louis XVI
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Model
Louis XVI
Material
Mahogany
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
234 cm
Width
175 cm
Depth
60 cm
Estimated period
Late 18th century
Can Be Locked
Yes
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