1800s French Provincial Armoire with Original Patina

Antique French Walnut China Cabinet, Vitrine, Bookcase or Armoire, probably constructed over 200-years ago. Our Old Plank restoration department, went through the Armoires structure,...

French Provincial 18th century walnut two door large scale armoire with foliate carved detail on doors and cornice with original hardware supp...

French Provincial 18th century walnut carved armoire with double scroll top and 2 doors with carved border.

This French Country arched top armoire, mid-1800s era, is a fine example of provincial craftsmanship and timeless rustic elegance. Crafted from solid fruitwood, the armoire features ...

This rare original French Normandy wedding or marriage armoire from the early 1800s is a magnificent example of provincial craftsmanship and enduring romance. Hand-carved with extraordinary detail, the armoire features elaborate floral and ribbon motifs, scalloped edges, and paneled double doors, all crowned with a crest that symbolizes unity and prosperity. Its original chipped milk-paint finish, beautifully aged over centuries, reveals an authentic patina that collectors and decorators prize for its timeworn charm and historical integrity. Historically, marriage armoires were gifted to newlyweds as a treasured heirloom, designed to hold fine linens and clothing for generations. This particular piece exudes that tradition, making it not only a functional storage cabinet but also a piece of French cultural heritage. With its rustic yet elegant presence, the armoire integrates seamlessly into a variety of design schemes. It is an outstanding choice for antique-inspired interiors, while its textured surface and bold silhouette allow it to complement Hollywood Regency glamour or even contrast beautifully with sleek mid-century modern décor. A true statement piece, this Normandy wedding armoire...

A very unusual parquet armoire coming directly from a home in Brittany. An old ebenist of the area from which this armoire originates is quite confiden...

American Hepplewhite tiger maple armoire with Palladian cornice, flanking recessed paneled doors, single lower case drawer with the original brasse...

Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940 Echoing the Sculptural Language of French Provincial Modernism Sculptural in stance and restrained in detail, this tall French cabinet fro...

Original lock and key This piece of furniture shows no recess on its upper part. It opens with four folding-doors and two drawers within the belt. The key bears the date 1524 above cross motifs. Burgundy and Lyon regions subordinated themselves to architecture in a different manner than the other french schools. Rather than using particularly columns and pediments pieces of furniture from Lyon borrow architecture’s organization principles and rigorous designs. On the upper body a strong feeling of balance and symmetry appears with the folding doors reliefs. Swags of flowers and fruits held with knot cloth centered by a man seating on his arms. Here profiles, masks and chou de Bourgogne mingle with the structuring scrolls. The two lateral terms wear draperies and the goddess Diana in the center wears a belt of fruits similar to Hugue Sambin’s designs (Termes de Diane et de Venus, 1554, BNF). The two palm-leaves enriched drawers and the alternating scrolls belt balance the weight of the cornice with its alternatings consoles and tops. The lower body is also adorned by three terms with a feminine one in the center, all three are wearing fruits on their heads. The folding doors are centered upon a motif of cut cuirs by a mask in high relief. Wearing a feathered tiara...

Large late 18th-century Louis XVI style armoire or cabinet from France. Made of solid oak and waxed. Circa from the end of the 18th century. Body, with rounded corners, partially car...