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Antique 18th Century Country French Corner Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
paid to form and proportion. The upper tier with its bold chapeau de gendarme cornice that blends into
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Corner Cupboards

Country French Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Winter Park, FL
-carved grapes vines decorate the top under a chapeau de gendarme crown with bead border. This unusual
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

French 1740s Louis XV Walnut Armoire from Nice, with Hand Carved Foliage Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bien-Aimé (the Beloved), this Niçoise walnut armoire features a "chapeau de gendarme" cornice sitting
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Plaid Fabric - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
chapeau de gendarme backs. Structurally restored, they showcase a naturally aged dark patina with a rich
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

French Vintage Square Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Custom upholstered in gorgeous pale pink Alcantara. Fine set of 6 dining chairs with chapeau de gendarme
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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Oak Louis XIII Style High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Bridgeport, CT
a tall arched back and a deep seat for ultimate comfort. Fine set of 8 dining chairs with chapeau de
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

19th Century Napoleon III Period Commode or Cabinet Signed, Made in Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
French walnut, a classic form was crafted including a chapeau de gendarme cornice flanked by carved
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

18th c. French Secretaire Bookcase Scriban
Located in Winter Park, FL
adjustable shelves and chapeau de gendarme crown, the slant front of the abattant is decorated with inlaid
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Antique Early 18th Century French Secretaires

French 19th Century Louis XV Mahogany Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
century. A molded and trimmed Chapeau de Gendarme cornice tops two doors with shapely carved panels
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

French Early 19th Century Massive Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
their entire length and feature their original decorative hardware inside and out. From its Chapeau de
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Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Early 19th Century Country French Stripped Oak Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
, designed with architecture rooted in ancient Greek and Roman classicism. The bold chapeau de gendarme
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Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

French Early 19th Century Grand Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Classic Chapeau de Gendarme cornice, which essentially translates to "Hat of the Guard" or "Guard's Hat
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Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique Rare Dormant Vie Trumeau
Located in Dallas, TX
, breaking the chapeau de gendarme arch of the remarkable oil on canvas below. Evidenced by its ability to
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Trumeau Mirrors

Pair of French Napoleon III Blue Tufted Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
de gendarme” style backs are heavily tufted with flared arms, making them truly impressive and unique
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

French 19th Century Napoleon III Asymmetrical Chaise Lounge
Located in Buchanan, NY
features a charming “chapeau de Gendarme” detail on the back and an elegant right-armed asymmetrical shape
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

French Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps or Sideboard
Located in Winter Park, FL
. Remy de Provence. The top has a chapeau de gendarme crown above a beautifully hand-carved ribbon and
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Buffet Deux Corps from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
features a "Chapeau de Gendarme" molded cornice decorated with shell motif at the pediment, over foliage
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Six Antique French Louis XIII Os De Mouton Oak Dining Chairs in Striped Fabric
Located in Astoria, NY
fabric. Stripe placement was carefully considered to highlight the graceful contours of the chapeau de
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Oak

Exceptional 18th Century French Period Louis XV Bressan Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
of France, circa 1750s. This large provincial armoire features a chapeau de gendarme crown above
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

French Parisian Louis XV Style Daybed in Green Velvet Damask
Located in Astoria, NY
wood, it features gracefully curved chapeau de gendarme arms clean-finished with antique brass nailhead
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds

Materials

Damask, Velvet, Wood, Oak

Grand 18th Century Country French Buffet/Vaisselier
Located in Dallas, TX
everyday china and flatware. The arched bonnet referred to in France as the chapeau de gendarme because of
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Antique 1880s French Country Buffets

Materials

Brass

Circa 1830 Swedish Classical Period Console Mirror
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
boxwood line inlays to accent the curves and scrolls of the design. Rondels accent the chapeau de gendarme
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Pier Mirrors and Console ...

Materials

Wood

18th Century Louis XV Period Lyonnaise Chateau Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
stately Provincial armoire features a boldly sculpted chapeau de gendarme cornice above an intricately
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Period Bordelais Bibliotheque
Located in Birmingham, AL
artisans from the Bordeaux region. Very high, it's topped with a chapeau de gendarme cornice atop a frieze
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Magnificent Large French 19th Century Painting of Napoleon Exiled to Elba
Located in New Orleans, LA
, as if to be throwing up his arm in disgust, another has both arms raised, one holding his chapeau de
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Paint

Monumental Louis Philippe Period Solid Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
the Lyon region, renown for its superior production of armoires, having a chapeau de gendarme crown
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Pair Vintage French Original Leather Moustache Back Club Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
curves across the back or the “chapeau de gendarme” with its elegant arch-like curve. The special pair
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Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

18th C. French Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Period Walnut Bordelaise Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
handcrafted by skilled artisans from the Bordeaux region of France, circa 1750s, having a chapeau de gendarme
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Monumental 18th Century French Louis XV Period Bleached Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
armoire features a hand carved stylized chapeau de gendarme crown with les perles (beading that resembles
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Double Chapeau de Gendarme Antique Armoire from Rennes
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique double Chapeau de Gendarme armoire made of cherry wood (and secondary woods) from the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cherry

Swedish Rococo 1770s Painted Wood Wall Cabinet with Chapeau de Gendarme Cornice
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this Rococo period wall cabinet features a charming 'chapeau de gendarme' cornice, sitting above two
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Mirror with Chapeau de Gendarme Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XIV period carved giltwood chapeau de gendarme mirror from the early 18th century with
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

A Fabulous Pair of French Leather Club Chairs Chapeau de Gendarme Models C 1950
Located in Hastings, GB
A Fabulous Pair of French Leather Club Chairs Chapeau de Gendarme Models Circa 1950’s This is a
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

French 19th Century Armchair with High Back
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 19th century Napoleon III armchair in muslin and burlap with high "chapeau de gendarme" back.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Burlap, Muslin

19th Century Painted Bibliothèque, France, circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
French Louis XV-style Bibliothèque in painted walnut wood with a Chapeau de Gendarme crown, double
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Small French Settee in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
in the classic " Chapeau de Gendarme" style and the original lumbar support is still intact. SOLD
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Antique 19th Century French Settees

Elegant Honey, Colored Oak Armoire, Flemish, circa 1785
Located in Antwerp, BE
and sides and a lovely ‘chapeau - de gendarme ‘corniche, standing proud from the cut-out corners and
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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style 19th century Chapeau de gendarme bed canopy, was formerly the top of a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bed Coronas

Materials

Wood

18th French Louis XV Chinoiserie Painted Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
green background, c.1920's. Chapeau de gendarme crown, three raised panels on doors, each with different
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Country French Normandie Bonnetiere, Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
classic elements typical to the region including a bold chapeau de gendarme crown over a basket of flowers
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Antique 1870s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Set of Six French Louis XV Style Carved Dining Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
a high chapeau de gendarme back and brass nailhead trim, each side chair is decorated with shell
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Louis XV Style Bonnetiére or Display Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
pulls. Chapeau de gendarme crown is 33.5" wide. Fine craftsmanship using pegged construction. Please
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Fauteuil or Armchair in Original Paint, Stamped, France, circa 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
with "chapeau de gendarme" form upholstered backrest issuing scrolled and stop-fluted arms with padded
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Stripped Bookcase, Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
, accented by the fine molded detail, mitered and faceted cornerposts, and the chapeau de gendarme crown
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XIII Style Leather and Mohair Barley Twist Armchair
Located in Birmingham, AL
seat with nailhead trim, circa 1860s. The stylized chapeau de gendarme back and scalloped nailhead trim
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Antique 1860s French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Leather and Mohair Barley Twist Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
backs and newly upholstered mohair seats with nailhead trim, circa 1860s. The stylized chapeau de
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Antique 1860s French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Period 8-Day Comtoise Walnut Longcase Clock
Located in Birmingham, AL
South of France, this pretty, very graceful longcase clock was hand crafted with a chapeau de gendarme
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Walnut

Country French Thirty-Hour Comtoise Marriage Clock From Normandy
Located in Birmingham, AL
handcrafted with a chapeau de gendarme cornice over the dial case. It houses a pewter dial featuring Roman
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Antique 1830s French Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Horloge de Parquet or Tall Case Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
with a chapeau de gendarme crown, all pegged and mortise construction, from the west side of France
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

19th Century French Louis Philippe Rosewood Display Armoire, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
eschewing carved detail, features a bold chapeau de gendarme cornice and tailored lines allowing it to work
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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

18th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
original glass panes and a chapeau de gendarme crown. Each section accented with inlaid marquetry details
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Winter Park, FL
solid cherry faux bamboo details, chapeau de gendarme crown and beveled mirror door. Large turned wood
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Pine

Ten Antique French Louis XIII Os De Mouton Oak Dining Chairs in Coral Stripe
Located in Astoria, NY
chapeau de gendarme backrest and traditional hand-carved os de mouton legs. The set has been structurally
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Oak

Set of 8 Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut and Leather Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
Valley near Paris, circa 1900, having high slightly slanted chapeau de gendarme backs with cognac color
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Late 18th C. French Rennes Armoire, Cherrywood, Brittany, Attributed J.B.Depouez
Located in San Francisco, CA
double chapeau de gendarme cornice and the delightfully naive and whimsical ornamentation of stylized
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cherry

Rare 18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Armoire Pantalonnier Deux Corps
Located in Birmingham, AL
linen press, this rare two-piece cabinet features an upper armoire with a chapeau de gendarme crown
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

French Napoleon III Style Settee
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome small French sofa or settee in the Napoleon III style. The classic “chapeau de gendarme
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Settees

Materials

Upholstery

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Chapeau De Gendarme For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chapeau de gendarme you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every chapeau de gendarme was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chapeau de gendarme, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A chapeau de gendarme made by louis xv designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular.

How Much is a Chapeau De Gendarme?

The average selling price for a chapeau de gendarme at 1stDibs is $4,980, while they’re typically $813 on the low end and $34,950 for the highest priced.