Liquor Cabinet
"Black Forest Openwork" liquor cabinet with its complete set of glassware ('slight crack on the neck of a decanter)
Folk art box made of hand-carved wood, originating from Brienz, Switzerland, generally dating from the late 19th century (Napoleon III or Art Nouveau periods).
Folk art box made of hand-carved wood, originating from Brienz, Switzerland, generally dating from the late 19th century (Napoleon III or Art Nouveau periods).
- Carved walnut wood) with floral motifs
- Classic contents: The interior holds a table service for tasting liqueurs, consisting of 4 carafes and 16 glasses
- The openwork (or openwork) refers to a specific design in which the wooden box is not solid but carved with openings and wooden grilles This cabinetmaking and carving technique offers several distinctive features: Distinctive Features of the openwork model
- Interior visibility: Unlike traditional, completely opaque cabinets that hide their contents, the openwork design allows a glimpse of the silhouettes of the crystal decanters and the shimmer of the engraved or gilded glasses, even when the cabinet is closed.
- Visual lightness: Artisans from the Black Forest or Brienz used this method to create openwork designs (often interlacing branches, ivy leaves, or architectural motifs such as chalet facades) to give the piece a more airy and jagged appearance.
- This type of work required great skill to avoid weakening the walnut or fruitwood structure during carving. Today, it is a highly sought-after piece among collectors for its theatrical elegance.
1 580 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Solid wood
Width: 37 cm
Height: 33 cm
Depth: 27 cm
Reference (ID): 1836045
Availability: In stock
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