{"product_id":"french-louis-philippe-cabinet-in-flame-mahogany-france-c-1840","title":"French Louis Philippe Cabinet in Flame Mahogany – France, c.1840","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0,0\"\u003eThis spectacular mid-19th-century French armoire vitrine showcases the pinnacle of cabinet-making artistry through its exceptional use of bookmatched flame mahogany veneers. The front profile features a monumental, single glazed door set within an elegantly understated ogee molded frame, characteristic of the refined Louis Philippe era. The mahogany exhibits deep, highly figured cathedral grains that cascade down the primary surfaces with a lustrous, fiery depth. Notable visual signatures include a generously proportioned lower drawer adorned with seamlessly matched feather-grain veneers and an original, ornate cast brass escutcheon plate. Masterfully constructed with hand-cut dovetail joinery hidden within the internal frame, the cabinet's architecture terminates in grounded, crisp block feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_88f06b5428782a4f-23\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-9 citation-end-9\"\u003eOriginating from France during the peaceful and prosperous Louis Philippe period (1830–1848), this piece represents a deliberate shift away from over-ornamentation toward pure form, timber quality, and clean lines.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e As an authentic piece of 19th-century history, it stands as an exemplary \"Sustainable Heritage\" asset—crafted by hand long before the age of mass production, built to survive generations, and offering a zero-carbon footprint for the modern collector. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e An absolute design anchor for an ambitious interior. Place this vitrine centrally in an elegant dining room to display fine porcelain, or utilize it as a sophisticated statement bookcase within a modern workspace or primary hallway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_88f06b5428782a4f-24\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Restored to conservation standards. \u003cspan class=\"citation-8 citation-end-8\"\u003eThe flame mahogany exterior has been meticulously cleaned and brought to a rich finish using traditional products, preserving its honest historical patina and minor signs of age.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The large single-pane glass is secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_88f06b5428782a4f-24\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0,0\"\u003eDimensions: H: 205cm | W: 103cm | D: 45cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,1,0\"\u003eMaterial: Mahogany (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eSwietenia macrophylla\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,2,0\"\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0,0\"\u003eAn investment-grade 19th-century French masterpiece that will steadily hold and appreciate in value while anchoring a room's entire aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eViewing:\u003c\/b\u003e Request a personal video walk-through of this piece via WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Dispatched via our specialist antique couriers at buyers expense or collection available \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScarcity:\u003c\/b\u003e One available. Once sold, this specific grain pattern cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Erfmann Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57293839139191,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/7951\/files\/DSC01459.jpg?v=1783670189","url":"https:\/\/www.erfmann-vintage.co.uk\/products\/french-louis-philippe-cabinet-in-flame-mahogany-france-c-1840","provider":"Erfmann Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}