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William and Mary chest on Legs China Hutch Cabinet English European - $999 (Irvine)
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This is a one-piece antique Edwardian (circa 1900s) oak wood display cabinet on a stand. The wood cabinet features a distinctive design with intricate geometric mullions on the glass doors.
Hand carved decorative details at top
The upper section has decorative sunburst-like metal medallions and an oval motif at the crest. The image shows a military-style badge, featuring a sunburst and wreath design surrounding a central blank medallion, resembles some historical military decorations, that are often collected as militaria or used for historical reenactment. The blank center suggests it might be a generic design or intended for customization with a specific insignia or emblem.
The Center features a laurel wreath design, often associated with victory and honor.
The lower stand has slender, square, tapering legs connected by a simple under-tier stretcher shelf
glass double doors with pediments
Inside are three fixed wooden shelves
Silk fabric at inside wall
Locking door (no key)
China Hutch Display Cabinet
Evolution of Display Cabinets
Display cabinets evolved from 18th-century bookcases. Displaying fine china and collectibles became fashionable in the 19th century, leading to the development of the display cabinet as a distinct piece of furniture. The preceding Victorian era featured opulent cabinets with intricate carvings, curved glass, and heavy use of woods like mahogany and rosewood. The Edwardian era marked a shift away from the heavily ornamented Victorian style towards lighter designs and colors. Common woods used included mahogany and oak, which became more common in homes. The design often incorporated simpler lines and could be influenced by movements like the Aesthetic Movement, which emphasized art for art's sake and incorporated Japanese motifs. The geometric glass paneling, simple pediment, glass doors and shelving details as in this cabinet are characteristic of this period that served to showcase prized possessions.
* Inspired by designs done during the period of English Monarchs William and Mary, 1689-1702. William was of Dutch origin and brought with him Dutch craftsman and the idea that ordinary people could enjoy comfort. The designs featured lines that were simpler and more delicate than designs before that time, with an emphasis on vertical lines. Highboys and chests on legs were invented at this time as was the first china cabinet originally designed for Queen Mary to house her collection of Delftware.
transitional. Grandma chic. Traditional. Edwardian. English. European
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