Wall cabinet 1844
franzxaverfortner
natural stone pattern
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Franz Xaver Fortner's "Wall Cabinet" is an intricate example of 19th-century German craftsmanship. Dating back to 1844, the cabinet is adorned with ornate, gilded, and inlaid decoration. The front features two doors, each framed by an elaborate Gothic archway filled with delicate floral motifs and a central figure clad in armor. The cabinet's design is typical of the Neo-Gothic style, a revival of Medieval architectural elements popular during this period.
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Various stylistic periods are here combined in a single piece of furniture. The inlay technique combining wood with metal revives the technique known as boullework, named after the renowned 17th-century French cabinetmaker André Charles Boulle, while the motifs – cuirasses, lances and banners – reflect the 19th-century’s enthusiasm for the Middle Ages.
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