18th c. Portuguese Cabinet

Portugal, 18th Century

$3,995

Antique Jaw Dropper One-Of-A-Kind

Some pieces arrive with their whole life intact, and this 18th-century Portuguese cabinet even kept its original key. Found in Béziers, it's built in dark wood with four panelled doors and two center drawers, each panel carved with a raised diamond and centered with a small iron escutcheon. The diamond-panel front is a signature of Iberian baroque cabinetry, where the play of raised geometry caught candlelight and gave a heavy piece its depth across a dim room. The wood has gone darkened with age, the iron hinges hand-forged, the whole thing standing on turned bun feet. Sylvie sets it in an entryway or dining room and fills it with linens, candles, and the bottles worth keeping behind a door that locks.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Age:: 18th Century
Country of Origin:: Portugal
Material:: Wood with metal hardware
Dimensions:: 68.75" H x 46.5" W x 20.5" D

Notes from Sylvie:

Dear collector, as with many antiques, this piece may show signs of its age, including subtle repairs, a bit of movement, cracks, scratches, small holes, and surface variation from years of use. The piece has a slight musty aroma, stands on feet, is constructed as a single unit, and features two drawers.

All items are final sale.