China Cabinet

I inherited a lovely china cabinet or vitrine last week and know nothing about it. It has a mark and here is a photo. I would just like some basic information on its age, etc.

Thanks,

Mike

 

20s-40s. Limbert is well known for their mission furniture from the previous decade..... Not so much for their later production such as this. That said, this appears to be a notch above similar revival mahogany furniture made during this time period. The Van Raalte name was used starting in the mid-20s and the company ceased business in 1944.

Here is some company history:

http://www.furniturecityhistory.org/company/3682/limbert-charles-p-co

 

it's lovely......but the two brass oil lamps on the top are even sweeter....imo

 

Thanks. I bought the oil lamps in the late 70s at the Thieves' Market in Rome which, back then, was held only on Sundays. I bought one for $18 and the other for $20. Romans!

And thanks for the info on Limbert. It's a lovely piece I'll keep researching it.

 

You have good taste, AustinMike. That's one of the finer revival-type pieces I've seen - not that I can see a lot, since the photo's dark - and the Roman lamps look great on top.

 

Lovely quality and a great size. Very usable.

 

Thanks. Here are brighter and more detailed photos.

 

NICE piece!!!! Hi and WELCOME to ANTIQUERS, @AustinMike!!!

 

Welcome!! It's a lovely cabinet and the lamps are great too!

 

The piece looks just as nice as the originals that it's "reviving." Remarkable!