Gustavian display cabinet, Sweden ca. 1780–1800

Gustavian breakfront display cabinet in two parts, made in oak and painted black with a beautiful patina. Sweden ca. 1780–1800.

The upper section is finished with a distinctive moulded cornice with carved dentil frieze and an underlying band with stylised ornaments.

The two display doors have moulded frames with original glass and curved carvings in the upper panels.
Inside, the cabinet is fitted with two shelves and is painted in a beautiful, contrasting dusty blue-green colour.

The corners of the cabinet are flanked by half-columns with brass details and bronze capitals. The lower section has two smaller drawers at the top and three wide drawers below, all with moulded edges, round brass handles and escutcheons.

The cabinet is finished at the bottom by a moulded plinth with carved apron and short feet.

A decorative cabinet made in high-quality joinery with fine details and beautiful colour with a patina that in several places lets the warm tone of the oak show through.

Dimensions: H. 222 × W. 128 × D. 57 cm.

Sweden, ca. 1780–1800.

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