The Chamber Reliquary is a rare survival of late 19th-century French craftsmanship, created in the Renaissance Revival style inspired by the Henry II period. Sculptural in presence and architectural in detail, this walnut cabinet exemplifies the refinement of its era, its slender silhouette distinguished by fluted columns, hand-carved floral motifs, and balanced proportion.
Refined with traditional hand-applied shellac, the surface retains its time-softened patina, allowing age and luster to coexist with quiet grandeur. At its center lies a discreet marble-lined chamber, concealed behind two faux drawer fronts — once a utilitarian necessity, now a relic of intimacy and ritual. Four graduated drawers with original hardware provide elegant functionality, while the cabinet’s vertical frame lends versatility within both classical and contemporary interiors.
Discovered in Rancho Palos Verdes and traced to a long-held family estate with roots in Hanford, California, the cabinet carries a lineage as layered as its craftsmanship. More than furniture, the Chamber Reliquary is a work of lived-in luxury and cultural inheritance. For collectors, designers, and aesthetes, it offers a singular opportunity to acquire a piece where history, artistry, and reverence for ritual endure in tangible form.
The Chamber Reliquary is a rare survival of late 19th-century French craftsmanship, created in the Renaissance Revival style inspired by the Henry II period. Sculptural in presence and architectural in detail, this walnut cabinet exemplifies the refinement of its era, its slender silhouette distinguished by fluted columns, hand-carved floral motifs, and balanced proportion.
Refined with traditional hand-applied shellac, the surface retains its time-softened patina, allowing age and luster to coexist with quiet grandeur. At its center lies a discreet marble-lined chamber, concealed behind two faux drawer fronts — once a utilitarian necessity, now a relic of intimacy and ritual. Four graduated drawers with original hardware provide elegant functionality, while the cabinet’s vertical frame lends versatility within both classical and contemporary interiors.
Discovered in Rancho Palos Verdes and traced to a long-held family estate with roots in Hanford, California, the cabinet carries a lineage as layered as its craftsmanship. More than furniture, the Chamber Reliquary is a work of lived-in luxury and cultural inheritance. For collectors, designers, and aesthetes, it offers a singular opportunity to acquire a piece where history, artistry, and reverence for ritual endure in tangible form.
17 5/8” W x 14 5/8” D x 39 3/8” H
