Object Description
Title: Pair of Boulle Pier Cabinets
Item Code: S27-788A
Description:
A striking pair of Boulle pier cabinets, richly decorated in the Louis XIV manner, featuring bold red and black lacquered grounds heightened with elaborate gilt brass mounts. Each cabinet is centred by an arched glazed door, framed with intricate gilt mouldings and opening to reveal an interior shelf, ideal for display. The friezes and panels are finely embellished with scrolling foliate and arabesque decoration, characteristic of the Boulle tradition, while the corners are adorned with finely cast gilt caryatid mounts. The cabinets are raised on shaped plinth bases, further enriched with gilt detailing, giving the pair a strong architectural presence. Decorative, elegant, and highly versatile, these cabinets are well suited to both traditional and eclectic interiors.
Key Features:
* Pair of matching Boulle pier cabinets
* Red and black lacquered decoration with gilt detailing
* Arched glazed doors with decorative gilt surrounds
* Interior shelving suitable for display
* Finely cast gilt brass mounts, including caryatid figures
* Shaped plinth bases with gilt accents
Circa:
Late 19th century, circa 1880–1900
Dimensions:
* Width: 83 cm
* Depth: 31 cm
* Height: 110 cm