French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Cabinet
Antique Furniture / Display Cabinets

French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Cabinet

This is a two-piece French Louis XV style vitrine cabinet, demonstrating high-quality 20th-century craftsmanship in the style of the 18th century. The upper section is a double-door display cabinet featuring arched doors with large glass panes held within ornate, gilt-bronze (ormolu) foliate scroll moldings. The interior is lined with a vibrant red velvet or damask fabric and contains two glass shelves. The woodwork features fine parquetry in a diamond or trellis pattern across the main panels. The lower section comprises a bombé-shaped commode with two drawers, heavily adorned with floral marquetry in lighter wood tones against a darker mahogany or rosewood ground. The piece is further embellished with cast gilt-brass or bronze mounts on the crest, shoulders, apron, and sabot feet, showing characteristic rococo C-scrolls and acanthus leaf motifs. The overall condition appears excellent with a high-gloss finish, likely a French polish or spray lacquer. There is light patina on the metal mounts consistent with age, and the structural integrity seems sound with all delicate cabriole legs intact. The piece reflects a mid-to-late 20th-century revival period, likely produced for the high-end European or American export market.

Estimated Value

$4,500 - $7,000

Basic Information

Category

Antique Furniture / Display Cabinets

Appraised On

March 17, 2026

Estimated Value

$4,500 - $7,000

Item Description

This is a two-piece French Louis XV style vitrine cabinet, demonstrating high-quality 20th-century craftsmanship in the style of the 18th century. The upper section is a double-door display cabinet featuring arched doors with large glass panes held within ornate, gilt-bronze (ormolu) foliate scroll moldings. The interior is lined with a vibrant red velvet or damask fabric and contains two glass shelves. The woodwork features fine parquetry in a diamond or trellis pattern across the main panels. The lower section comprises a bombé-shaped commode with two drawers, heavily adorned with floral marquetry in lighter wood tones against a darker mahogany or rosewood ground. The piece is further embellished with cast gilt-brass or bronze mounts on the crest, shoulders, apron, and sabot feet, showing characteristic rococo C-scrolls and acanthus leaf motifs. The overall condition appears excellent with a high-gloss finish, likely a French polish or spray lacquer. There is light patina on the metal mounts consistent with age, and the structural integrity seems sound with all delicate cabriole legs intact. The piece reflects a mid-to-late 20th-century revival period, likely produced for the high-end European or American export market.

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