French Louis XIII Revival Cupboard in Carved Oak

About the Item

A Renaissance Revival cupboard or vaiselier in the style of Louis XIII from Brittany, France, circa 1890. In a richly dark, carved French oak with sliding doors in the center flanked by two hinged doors at either side, offering lots of storage. Open shelf on bottom is perfect for confit pots. There is the depiction of Christian symbolism carved into the center panels of the center doors with the monogram "IHS. IHSOUS," which is "Jesus" in Latin, with a cross above the "H" and the sacred heart below it. Measures: 74" wide x 18 1/2" deep x 84" high. Note: You should always request a shipping quote. Quoted amounts are an estimate of what it might cost to ship out to you based on destinations of the greatest distance. We would love to find you a better quote if possible. From a French Antique Dealer who contacted us Hi, I have dealt in French furniture for 50 year and thought you might like to know the following! The box-bed or lit clos in French is an enclosed bed that looks like a cupboard , sometimes open but mostly with a single or double sliding doors. The form originates in Western Europe from late medieval times. The box-bed is closed on all sides by panels of wood, or set into a wall of the dwelling One enters it by removing curtains, opening a hinged or sliding door or doors on the front. These were used until the 19th or very early 20th century. In early times and until the 19th century they were a safe place to sleep out of reach of the pigs and fowl which often also lived in the largely single room cottages and even doubled up as somewhere to leave small children safe from wolves when the parents went out to work in the fields! This Box-Bed would have been removed from the wall and then built out as a cabinet.

Dimensions:

Height: 84 in (213.36 cm)Width: 74 in (187.96 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)

Style:

Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Oak

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1890

Condition:

Refinished. Additions or alterations made to the original: This cabinet was once the facade of a built in bed. Once removed from the wall a cabinet was built around it. Wear consistent with age and use. Construction is provincial which adds to its charm but very solid and functional. This cupboard was originally built in as a bed.

Seller Location:

Miami, FL

Reference Number:

Seller: CUP000271stDibs: LU98811074876

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