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A Rare Antique French Renaissance Revival Cocktail Cabinet Bar - FR113
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Dimensions: Height 98 cm, Width 89 cm, Depth 49 cm
A rare and striking antique French Renaissance Revival cocktail cabinet, richly carved and full of wonderful period character, enhanced by beautiful heraldic leaded stained glass.
The cabinet features elaborate carved decoration with classical masks, scrolling foliage and a particularly impressive lower central lion-mask carving with a ring handle. The upper section is enclosed by two unusual textured glass and decorative metalwork doors featuring grape and vine motifs – wonderfully appropriate for its use as a drinks cabinet.
Opening the doors reveals a highly decorative interior with six small glass shelves and a colourful heraldic-style stained glass panel to the back, creating a superb setting for displaying bottles, cocktail glasses and barware. Four interior lights illuminate the cabinet and show the stained glass to wonderful advantage, although the cabinet looks equally impressive when unlit.
One of the most intriguing features is the lower section. At first glance, the carved animal head with a ring in its mouth appears to be the handle of a conventional drawer. Instead, the entire section cleverly revolves to reveal additional concealed storage while also providing a useful surface from which to prepare or serve drinks.
A highly individual piece of French furniture combining impressive craftsmanship, decorative impact and practical storage. Its relatively compact proportions make it a wonderful statement piece for a dining room, living room, library or home bar.
Key Features
- Antique French Renaissance Revival cocktail cabinet
- Richly carved timber with elaborate period decoration
- Classical masks, scrolling foliage and carved lion-mask detail
- Decorative textured glass and metalwork doors with grape and vine motifs
- Beautiful heraldic leaded stained glass interior panel
- Four interior lights illuminate the stained glass and contents
- Six small glass display shelves
- Clever revolving lower section revealing additional concealed storage
- Revolving section also provides a convenient drinks serving surface
- Petite locking key included
- A superb statement piece for a home bar, dining room or living room
Dimensions
Height: 98 cm
Width: 89 cm
Depth: 49 cm
Origin & Period
Origin: France
Style: Renaissance Revival
Period: Circa 1880 to early 20th century
Condition
Presented in wonderful antique condition, particularly considering its age, with just a couple of small chips noted for accuracy. The cabinet retains tremendous character and displays beautifully whether illuminated or unlit.
The four interior lights are present; however, the existing plug is European and will require replacement with a suitable Australian plug before use. As with all antique electrical fittings, we recommend having the wiring and lighting checked by a qualified electrician before connection to power.
A petite locking key is included.
Ideal For
- Home bars and cocktail rooms
- Dining rooms and entertaining spaces
- French and European-inspired interiors
- Libraries and living rooms
- Displaying fine glassware and spirits
- Collectors of unusual antique French furniture
- A distinctive statement piece for the home
DISCLAIMER: while we make every effort to show true colours, artificial and natural lighting during photographing and your viewing device, over which we have no control, may affect the final result
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