
Chippendale Style Mahogany Corner Cabinet
This is a two-piece mahogany corner cabinet featuring a prominent 18th-century Chippendale style aesthetic, likely a high-quality reproduction from the mid-20th century. The upper section is crowned with a broken-pediment or 'swan-neck' top, adorned with an intricate fretwork gallery and a central carved finial. Below the cornice is a decorative dentil molding. The upper display area features dual glazed doors with gothic-arched wood muntins, opening to reveal interior glass shelves and a built-in lighting fixture. The lower cabinet section consists of two solid wood doors featuring large, circular floral marquetry or flame mahogany veneer medallions in a contrasting lighter tone, surrounded by delicate string inlay. The piece stands on bracket feet with a shaped lower apron. Construction appears robust with high-grade mahogany veneers over solid secondary woods. The condition appears to be excellent with a high-luster finish and no visible significant damage, though minor surface scratches and age-appropriate wood movement may be present. The level of detail in the fretwork and the complex marquetry suggest a premium manufacturer such as Baker, Henkel Harris, or Kindel.
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Estimated Value
$2,500 - $3,800
Basic Information
Category
Antique Furniture
Appraised On
January 14, 2026
Estimated Value
$2,500 - $3,800
Item Description
This is a two-piece mahogany corner cabinet featuring a prominent 18th-century Chippendale style aesthetic, likely a high-quality reproduction from the mid-20th century. The upper section is crowned with a broken-pediment or 'swan-neck' top, adorned with an intricate fretwork gallery and a central carved finial. Below the cornice is a decorative dentil molding. The upper display area features dual glazed doors with gothic-arched wood muntins, opening to reveal interior glass shelves and a built-in lighting fixture. The lower cabinet section consists of two solid wood doors featuring large, circular floral marquetry or flame mahogany veneer medallions in a contrasting lighter tone, surrounded by delicate string inlay. The piece stands on bracket feet with a shaped lower apron. Construction appears robust with high-grade mahogany veneers over solid secondary woods. The condition appears to be excellent with a high-luster finish and no visible significant damage, though minor surface scratches and age-appropriate wood movement may be present. The level of detail in the fretwork and the complex marquetry suggest a premium manufacturer such as Baker, Henkel Harris, or Kindel.
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