Antique Mahogany Display Cabinet, Half-moon Shape, English Style, Curved Glass, 19th Century

This beautiful antique half-moon display cabinet, made of mahogany, perfectly illustrates the English style, known for its refinement and attention to detail. The curved shape of the display cabinet gives it an elegant and distinguished look. The two doors and the sides of this piece are also curved, adding to its charm while highlighting the originality of its design. This curved design allows for a subtle and harmonious highlighting of the objects displayed inside, offering them a choice setting. The display cabinet rests on four spade feet, a characteristic detail of English-style furniture. These feet, all in finesse, provide stability and elegance, thus enhancing the overall structure of the piece of furniture. In terms of decoration, the display cabinet is distinguished by its marquetry inlay, a meticulous work that attests to the craftsmanship that went into its manufacture. The mahogany veneer that covers the entire piece of furniture gives it a luxurious and warm finish, typical of pieces made of this wood species. Mahogany, prized for its robustness and rich hue, gives this piece of furniture a noble and timeless appearance, while guaranteeing great durability. The interior of the display case features a refined decor, adorned with a chinoiserie-patterned fabric. This type of decor, often influenced by Chinese art and culture, was very fashionable in elegant interiors of the 18th and 19th centuries, and it fits perfectly into the overall design of the piece of furniture here. The chinoiserie patterns, often floral or evoking exotic scenes, add an extra touch of originality and elegance to this display case. The storage space is distributed over three shelves, allowing various objects to be displayed in an orderly and aesthetic manner. These shelves, placed at judicious heights, optimize the use of the available space while providing optimal visibility of the objects on display. In addition, the display case is equipped with a key and a lock in perfect working order, ensuring the safety of the precious objects placed there. This functional aspect, combined with the aesthetics of the furniture, makes it a piece that is as practical as it is decorative. Currently, the display case is lit by a discreet LED strip, which highlights the objects on display by creating a warm atmosphere. This modern installation does not affect the integrity of the furniture in any way since it can be easily removed if you prefer to preserve the authenticity of traditional lighting. However, the addition of this light strip demonstrates a contemporary adaptation, making the display case compatible with current expectations in terms of highlighting art and collectible objects. This display case is available for sale in my shop at 57 rue Victor Hugo, 76000 Rouen Possibility of delivery (ask for a transport quote) You can follow me on my Instagram by following this link: https://www.instagram.com/patrick.boussougant/ Back to the shop: Online sale of antique objects and furniture, secure purchase (abnantiquites.com)