10/16/2026
The detail work on this 19th century antique French bombe’ marquetry parlor cabinet with cabriole legs and brass trimmings is magnificent. Pieces like this intrigue me. So many questions raised in my simple mind: was it a music or cigar cabinet, why the bombe’ sides and front, why the irregular height, why the raised brass trimmings around the top, how long did it take to do the intricate handcrafted inlaid work????
At the moment I have four French marquetry type pieces which means I am drawn to them for some reason. I love the style but there’s something more I just can’t put my finger on yet. I’ll keep plugging along and snagging them up though because they’re just beautiful.
39” tall
19” wide
15” deep