Antique French Regence Bonnetiere

Antique Regence bookcase or display cabinet is an excellent choice for those who need storage, display and style flair in a relatively compact case. Not quite seven feet tall, it wil...

The door of this bonnetiere has fluted chamfered corners and is faux painted with herringbone banding. The shelves are fixed.

Pair of French Regency-style (19th Century) carved oak breakfronts with 3 glass doors (PRICED AS Pair)

Antique French Carved Chestnut cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Breton Brittany. Direct from France, a highly carved “Brittany” cabinet, in a one-piece, ...

"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...

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...