Antique Carved Oak Display Cabinet with Wavy Glass | Louis XV, 19th Century

• Structurally inspected
• Furniture ready for use

A living room with books in sight reads before one even sits in it. Behind glass, furthermore, they remain dust-free.

This antique carved oak display cabinet was made in northern France in the mid-19th century, following the Louis XV style that the French provinces continued to use throughout that century. It came from an antique dealer. We chose it for the carving and the glass, which is original.

Each door opens in an arch beneath a hand-carved crest: a rocaille shell in the center, curled acanthus leaves, and floral sprigs in the corners. Below, the crossbar of the glass repeats the design in a wavy molding with two shells. The solid panels feature molding with curved trim.

The glass is the original "water glass," with waves and slight distortions that change the reflection depending on the angle. The escutcheons are made of cut iron, and the lock, which is the original, closes with its key.

It measures 163 cm wide, 53 cm deep, and 205 cm high. Inside, there are four adjustable shelves on a notched rack. In a living room or office, it serves as a bookcase; in a dining room, for tableware and glassware. It fits easily under 2.40 m ceilings. It weighs 80 kg.

WHAT IS NOT MADE TODAY

→ The water glass. Mid-19th-century glass, hand-blown and drawn. The waves are visible as you walk by and slightly distort what is behind.

→ The carving. Rocaille, acanthus, and flowers gouged into solid oak. A shrinkage crack crosses the left crest following the grain: this is what oak does over the years.

→ The dowels. The door frames are mortise-and-tenon joined and fixed with wooden dowels, which are visible at the corners.

RESTORED IN OUR WORKSHOP IN NAVALCARNERO, MADRID

In the workshop, the wood, the interior of the doors, and the shelves were inspected. The original idea was to strip it completely.

After the initial surface cleaning, it remained like this: with part of its patina and lighter areas that give texture to the oak. No color or stain has been applied, and the signs of age remain where they were. The original lock works with its key.

Style: French provincial Louis XV
Material: Solid oak; hand-blown glass
Technique: Hand-carved rocaille on crests and crossbars; mortise and tenon joinery with dowels
Finish: Oak with surface cleaning in workshop, preserving part of its patina; no workshop color or stain
Hardware: Long fiche hinges, cut-out iron escutcheons, and original lock with its key
Layout: Two glazed doors with solid lower panels; four adjustable shelves on a notched rack
Dimensions: 163 cm (Width) × 53 cm (Depth) × 205 cm (Height)
Condition: Sturdy structure; original hand-blown glass; lock working with its key; signs of age preserved
Period: Mid-19th century, Northern France

163 cm (Width) × 53 cm (Depth) × 205 cm (Height)

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