Cabinet c. 1867 - 1880

charlesguillaumediehl

natural stone pattern

wood texture

pottery

stoneware

warm toned

warm palette

wooden texture

neutral brown palette

cardboard

coin

brown colour palette

This cabinet, crafted by Charles-Guillaume Diehl between 1867 and 1880, is a stunning example of 19th-century French marquetry and decorative arts. Its elaborate design features a central panel depicting a classical interior, framed by intricate inlaid patterns of wood and adorned with silver-plated mounts. The use of diverse woods and decorative elements, such as the female bust at the top, creates a rich and visually captivating surface, highlighting the artistic craftsmanship and decorative trends of the period. The cabinet serves as a testament to Diehl's mastery of marquetry, a technique of decorating furniture with inlaid materials.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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At the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris the cabinetmaker Charles Diehl caused a great stir with a jewellery cabinet in a Greek Revival style. This is a somewhat plainer version of that cabinet. All the motifs of the inlaid work on the door refer to Greek antiquity, as do the silvered bronze fittings, which imitate Classical figures and coins.