Striking & Whimsical French Louis XV Style Quatrefoil Cloverleaf Vitrine Cabinet, Mahogany, Bronze Ormolu Mounts, Beveled Glass Top, 2 Glass Shelves, Circa 1900
FurnitureThis elegant French vitrine represents a highly sought-after design from the turn of the twentieth century, specifically embodying the refined characteristics of the Louis XV style. Crafted around 1900, the cabinet features an unconventional and striking quatrefoil layout, commonly referred to as a cloverleaf shape. This particular design requires immense skill to execute, as it incorporates four distinct bowed or curved glass panels that follow the contours of the mahogany frame. The top of the cabinet features a matching beveled glass inset framed by a pierced or decorative brass border, allowing for multi-angle viewing of the treasures displayed inside.
The decorative embellishments on the wooden supports further elevate its aesthetic appeal. Intricate bronze ormolu mounts, cast in traditional floral and foliate motifs, run down the slender stiles and accent the aprons. The interior is engineered to maximize visibility, housing two contoured glass shelves that suspend above a polished wood or upholstered floor. The entire structure rests gracefully on short, slender cabriole legs terminating in sabre feet, a hallmark of the period’s lighter, more whimsical approach to formal furniture design.
In the secondary antique and luxury design markets, cloverleaf curio vitrines of this caliber hold substantial value due to their relative scarcity.
Dimensions: width 22.75″ x depth 22.5″ x height 37.25″
$1,850.00
1 in stock
