Antique French Carved Chestnut Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Breton Brittany

Antique French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Ship Spindle. Direct from France, a lovely antique French armoire or “bonnetiere” cabinet, with gorgeous hand carvings throughout. The slender, smaller size makes a “bonnetiere” highly sought after for today’s home, as they can easily be placed in a variety of locations. Of course, the term “bonnetiere” comes from these early 18th and 19th century cabinets that were used for the elaborate ladies’ bonnets and linens. NOTE: The style and design are true to the Celtic roots of the Brittany region of France, which was heavily dependent on fishing and maritime, so the hand carvings are noted for spindled ship’s wheels and symbolic use of men and women in traditional Celtic dress to represent their strong work ethic, piety, and the enjoyment of life. All these Breton carved features are present in this cabinet! The crown features a wide band of open “ships wheel” spindles with carvings to either side. The full-length door has three different carved panels with half circle “spindle” designs on the upper and lower portions. The center panel has corner spindles framing the round carved panel...

Antique French Cabinet Cupboard Brittany Breton Carved Oak TALL Ship Spindle Trim. Direct from the Brittany region of France, another beautiful...

19th Century Antique French carved oak cabinet Breton Brittany wine liquor sideboard. Direct from the Brittany region of France, a lovely antique French ‘confiturier...

Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist. Direct from the Brittany region of France, a very ornate Breton carved nightstand cabinet or end table. ...

19th century French carved oak server sideboard display Breton Brittany marble ~Direct from the Brittany region of France~ ~Versatile antique French server/sideboard or display shelf!~ ~With true Brittany style throughout, the highly carved and spindled back, features double, full length rows of finials above the three carved panels~ ~Two panels having Breton carved motif, and the center panel featuring a gentleman in period clothing, smoking a pipe, fireside! ~Ship’s wheel spindle and carved brackets on either side, support the back; marble inset to the top~ ~Two carved front drawers above the large, double open shelves~ ~Turned baluster legs, large lower moulding~ ~Lower shelf has full length spindle trim to the back~ ~Quality throughout with dovetailed drawers, well built by craftsmen of the period, ~c1890~ Brief note about Brittany Style Antique French Furniture The Celtic roots of the Brittany region of France are manifest in the furniture produced in this region. The Breton style is as distinctive as its special culture and easily recognizable due to its very ornate carvings. Historically, the local economy in Brittany was heavily dependent on fishing and maritime activities, so one often finds circles and ship's wheels as a common decorative motif in the Brittany Style of antique furniture. Often antique furniture in the Brittany Style was carved out of chestnut or oak, with a very dark finish. A hallmark feature of the Brittany Style of French Country Antique Furniture...

Antique French Mantel Fireplace Surround Breton Brittany Carved Dark Oak . Direct from France, this gorgeous statement piece will add elegance a...

This is an antique carved Breton buffet cabinet. A French sideboard crafted in oak in the late 19th century, circa 1880. An ornate example of French, ...

Beautifully Carved Antique French Oak Breton Jam Cabinet with Drawer~~c. 1890s Highly requested classic French Breton design~~Breton (sometimes known as Brittany) furniture orig...

Antique French Provincial hand-carved walnut "Bonnetiere" cabinet, Circa 1880's.

Charming antique French miniature oak Brittany cabinet with richly hand-carved details. Brittany, France

"Bonnetiere" French cherry late 19th style Louis XIV, opening to a door and a drawer. Everyday life is much more pleasant when you return home and you find tidy spaces especially i...

The Antique Carved French Hunt Cabinet is a traditional furniture piece originating from France. It is known for its exquisite craftsmanship...