French Art Deco China Cabinet /  Display Vitrine
By Jules Leleu
Circa 1930's, France

 

This stunning low height vitrine was skillfully crafted with elaborate marquetry inlay work,
featuring butterflies, acorns, squirrels and flowers on the side columns.

Elaborate cross hatched marquetry work on the lower doors
with framed inlaid mother of pearl dot pattern.
Architectural profile on the raised base, with nickel plated trim details.

Created by noted furniture and Interior Designer,  Jules Leleu.

Polished nickel plated bronze trim.
Just restored with a Rosewood stain and a high gloss French Lacquered finish.
Beautifully constructed with an upper glass front display with by-pass glass doors
(not shown in above photo, see photos below)
mirrored interior to display china or collectables. Lower storage, ideal for dishes or table linens.
Black Lacquered trim frames display area, top and base.

Could also be used as a dessert cabinet, toiletries cabinet or bookcase.
Can be used in an entry way as a high console.
Lower doors feature a interlocking design when closing,
so that the doors do not warp over time.

Dimensions: 44” wide, 51” high, 16” deep.

Condition: In excellent restored condition. ( May 2008)
New French lacquered finish, new glass, all hardware re-plated in polished nickel.

Item # FADC165:  Vitrine $ 24,000.

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French Art Deco Dining Table or Desk by Jules Leleu
Circa late 1930’s, France

 

Item # FADDT79

Larger Server (with matching inlay)  FADC195
(just back from restoration; August 2008)

Additional photos below:

   

Shown below with glass shelf & glass by pass doors in place...