Elevate your interiors with this exquisite 19th-century French Renaissance Revival hunt cabinet, richly carved from walnut. This statement piece showcases masterful craftsmanship, featuring deeply sculpted panels, lion mask motifs, and detailed foliate scrollwork. The upper cabinet boasts double doors with ornate raised carvings, while the lower section includes additional storage with drawers behind paneled doors, all accented with original brass hardware.
Atop the cabinet, you’ll find a grand pediment with a central mask carving, flanked by finials and mythological faces, embodying the bold decorative elements of the Renaissance Revival period. This type of cabinet was traditionally used in French country estates and hunting lodges to store fine tableware and game service pieces.
Perfect for grand dining rooms, libraries, or statement entryways, this antique offers both storage and historic character. Use it to showcase china, silver, or books—or let it stand alone as a decorative focal point.
Dimensions: 57ʺW × 25ʺD × 104ʺH
Period: Mid 19th Century
Condition:
This piece is in great antique condition, consistent with its age and history. The walnut wood retains its rich, original patina with very minor nicks, scratches, and age-related cracks that add to its authentic character. The carvings remain crisp and well-preserved, some areas show natural wear from use over time, particularly on edges and corners, which is typical for 19th-century furniture of this type.
Original hardware is intact, and all doors open and close smoothly. The panels on some sections may show minor separation or movement, consistent with wood’s natural aging process.
Overall, this cabinet is structurally sound and presents beautifully, ready for use and display.
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