Petite Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Mahogany Raised Side Cabinet
2503-25813 (Click to Inquire About This Item)
29.5H x 18W x 10D
Location: Dallas
A petite antique French Louis XVI neoclassical mahogany raised cabinet, lifted on four tall square tapered legs that give it a light and graceful stance. Fine string inlay outlines the paneled doors, the drawer front, and the edge of the top, framing the rich figure of the mahogany and its beautiful patina. Each door has a silvered escutcheon shaped as a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon bow. The motif was a favorite of neoclassical ornament and stood for honor and devotion.
The legs rise straight into the corner stiles, the traditional method of French cabinetmakers, so the case and its base read as one clean architectural line. Below the doors, a single drawer has a small round silvered pull. The doors still have their original lock and slide bolt.
The Louis XVI style brought French furniture back to the clarity of classical antiquity, with slender proportions, straight lines, and delicate ornament. Mahogany was a highly prized wood among French cabinetmakers, valued for its deep warmth and fine grain. A petite cabinet on tall legs shows that refinement at its best: modest in scale and elegant in every detail.
Circa mid-1900s
Measures 29.5H x 18W x 10D
Available at Inessa Stewart's Antiques, Dallas Design District, Dallas, Texas.
