{"product_id":"antique-french-kingwood-vernis-martin-vitrine-cabinet","title":"Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hw-luxury-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hw-description-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"hw-description-eyebrow\"\u003e\n      FRENCH · LOUIS XV REVIVAL · KINGWOOD\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"hw-description-lead\"\u003e\n      An impressive antique French Louis XV Revival kingwood vitrine\n      display cabinet, distinguished by its serpentine outline, bombe-shaped\n      lower section and romantic painted panels in the Vernis Martin style.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Richly figured veneers, ornate gilt-metal mounts and an elaborate\n      pierced crest create a striking decorative composition. Shaped\n      glazing, a mirrored interior and glass shelving provide an elegant\n      setting for porcelain, glassware and treasured collections.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hw-catalogue-facts\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hw-catalogue-fact\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hw-catalogue-fact\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLouis XV Revival\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hw-catalogue-fact\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eVeneers\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eKingwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hw-catalogue-fact\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eDecoration\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eVernis Martin Style Panels \u0026amp; Gilt-Metal Mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hw-description-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cul class=\"hw-luxury-features\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAntique French Louis XV Revival vitrine display cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRichly figured kingwood veneers\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSerpentine outline with a bombe-shaped lower section\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRomantic painted panels in the Vernis Martin style\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOrnate gilt-metal mounts following the cabinet's contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eElaborate pierced foliate crest\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eShaped central glazed door with flanking glazed panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGlazed sides, mirrored interior and three glass shelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eShaped apron and graceful cabriole legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hw-description-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The cabinet combines a tall glazed upper section with a swelling\n      bombe-shaped lower body. Its flowing outline is emphasised by\n      kingwood veneers, with diagonal grain patterns bringing movement\n      and contrast to the surrounding framework.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      A shaped central glazed door is flanked by narrower glazed panels,\n      with further glazing continuing around the sides. Gilt-metal\n      borders trace the openings, while foliate mounts accentuate the\n      upper corners and curved lower sections.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Above, the raised central crest incorporates pierced scrollwork,\n      foliage and shell-like ornament. Below, the shaped apron and\n      slender cabriole legs continue the curving design, with decorative\n      mounts extending towards the feet.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hw-description-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003ePainted Decoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The lower front is centred by a romantic scene depicting a seated\n      couple within a landscape, framed by scrolling gilt-metal borders.\n      Smaller figural panels flank the central composition, carrying\n      the decorative treatment across the curved frontage.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Executed in the Vernis Martin style, the panels combine warm\n      golden, brown and muted green tones. Their colouring complements\n      the reddish-brown kingwood and gilt ornament, giving the cabinet\n      a richly layered appearance.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hw-description-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eInterior \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The mirrored interior and three glass shelves allow displayed\n      objects to be appreciated against a reflective backdrop.\n      Glazing to the front and sides provides views from several\n      angles while keeping the display visually open.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The combination of shaped glass, reflective surfaces and finely\n      outlined framing makes the cabinet particularly suited to\n      displaying porcelain, small sculptures, glassware and\n      decorative collections.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hw-description-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eScale \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Measuring 194 cm high and 119 cm wide, the cabinet has a commanding\n      decorative presence while retaining a depth of 44 cm. Its raised\n      crest and curved silhouette would make a natural focal point\n      in a drawing room, dining room or reception space.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Equally effective among traditional French furnishings or within\n      a contemporary interior, this is a distinctive display piece\n      combining practical shelving with richly ornamented surfaces.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65024324075897,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/DSCF8484.jpg?v=1793183542","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-kingwood-vernis-martin-vitrine-cabinet","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}