Cabinet on Stand
c. 1760
Medium
Mahogany, ebony, boxwood
Dimensions
120.7 × 53.4 × 42.6 cm (47 1/2 × 21 × 16 3/4 in.)
Classification
furniture
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
121777
Art Historical Context
This elegant Cabinet on Stand, crafted around 1760 by the esteemed English cabinetmaker William Vile, exemplifies the refined furniture traditions of mid-eighteenth-century Europe. Standing at just over four feet tall, the piece combines rich mahogany with contrasting ebony and boxwood accents, creating a striking visual harmony that highlights the natural beauty of these woods. As a functional yet decorative object, it reflects the period’s growing appreciation for furniture that served both practical storage needs and as a display of refined taste in aristocratic homes. Vile’s work, produce...