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Timber Monument: An 18th-Century Pyrenean Armoire in Solid Oak
$6,501.93
£4,851.52
€5,500
CA$9,046.61
A$10,123.37
CHF 5,266.29
MX$121,978.89
NOK 66,300.16
SEK 62,642.61
DKK 41,875.67
About the Item
A composition of elemental strength, this 18th-century French armoire articulates a language of rustic permanence and unembellished craft. Hewn from raw oak planks in the foothills of the Pyrenees, the piece stands as an enduring testament to the rural vernacular—a stoic presence shaped by the hand and the season.
The facade is defined by its uncompromising simplicity: squared panels set deep within a robust frame, their unadorned surfaces inviting contemplation of grain, patina, and joinery. The vertical massing is counterbalanced by the quiet rhythm of hand-forged hardware, each hinge and latch a marker of its century-old origins.
Attributed to an anonymous atelier attuned to the codes of agrarian necessity rather than courtly fashion, the cabinet exemplifies the 1700s embrace of structure over ornament, clarity over flourish. Its proportions are generous but unpretentious, offering storage behind planes of timber whose fissures and undulations record the passing of time.
Executed in solid oak, the surface bears a dry, weathered finish that tempers the rigor of its geometry—an aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi restraint that honors imperfection as a form of grace. The armoire recalls not the refinement of the salon but the dignified austerity of the farmhouse: Romanesque by way of highland isolation.
Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by JADA to maintain its structural integrity while safeguarding its authentic patina.
The cabinet reads as a structural gesture—anchoring a space with its monumental simplicity and quiet authority. It speaks to a period when furniture was built to outlast generations, embodying a way of life where utility and poetry found common ground.
Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Dimensions:Height: 57.88 in (147 cm)Width: 33.86 in (86 cm)Depth: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)
- Style:French Provincial (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:18th
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina, this piece retains the quiet imprint of time, bearing witness to its history and authenticity. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Seller Location:Kaštel Sućurac, HR
- Reference Number:Seller: 20221000591stDibs: LU4245145748462
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