Antique Cabinets - Item 9230
Louis XIII Cabinet

Item 9230 Louis XIII Cabinet Dimensions Width 40, Height 37½, Depth 18¼ (in inches) Wood Walnut Country France Date Circa 1870 Price $2,995 Description Known as a meuble d’appui or “support piece,” it is likely that this compact, antique cabinet  was designed as a base to support a small chest, cupboard or other item.  It features classic elements of Louis XIII style as reinterpreted by French craftsmen in the 19th century, including the rectilinear panels made of solid walnut and the graceful torsades or spiral turnings(also known as "barley twists") crowned by fleurons or stylized blossoms in a rectangular setting.  The piece has had significant repairs and likely dates from the early 19th century, but boasts a magnificent patina and rich, deep coloration.  For other Louis XIII style pieces featuring torsades, see confiturier 1036, desk 9280 and table 9310. Reference Quette, Anne-Marie, Le Mobilier Français Louis XIII et Louis XIV (Editions Massin, Paris, 1996) Uses The cabinet works well in any number of rooms, including the foyer, living room, library, bedroom, dining room, or even the kitchen.