Antique Carved French Brittany Armoire Bonnetiere Cabinet Wardrobe Chestnut

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

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...

An exceptional 18th century French Knockdown Armoire. Made from oak with beautifully hand carved inset paneled doors featuring diamonds, French foliate and scrolling wing motifs. T...

A fabulous vintage Boho armoire. Incredible hand carved detail in a solid chestnut case. Made in 1780 and a beautiful warm patina from time. Working key included. Currently open pane...

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

Early 18th century French walnut bonnetiere or small wardrobe armoire. Beautiful patina of walnut, original finish, one door with nice original carvings. Great size.   

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original circa 1840-1860 Jacobean Revival hand painted French Armoire...

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Armoire ~ Wardrobe is a majestic example of the neoclassical revival that captivated the attentions of Louis XVI and his Queen Marie Antoinette. Craf...