Antique French Hand Carved Brittany Bonnetiere, circa 1880-1890

Antique French beautifully hand-carved elm & beveled mirror "Armoire de Mariage," Circa 1880. Original mirrors on doors with curve-line beveling. In...

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved walnut 2 door armoire with Original Curve-Line Beveled Mirrors. Beautiful Fitted Interior.

Antique French Provincial carved elm 2 door armoire with original brass hardware and fitted interior, Circa 1890's.

Antique French carved walnut jewel box, Circa 1880-1890. Beautifully carved with Lovebirds and Foliage, and with 3 Compartments newly lined on the interior.

Antique French Rosewood Breakfront Display Cabinet with Beveled Glass Circa 1880. This rare rosewood cabinet has three beautiful glass front doors with curve line beveling.

Antique French Louis XV style carved walnut and beveled glass two door display cabinet, circa 1880's.

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

Antique French hand-carved walnut display cabinet, Circa 1890-1910.

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

This large, elegant antique "bonnetiere" (one-door armoire) would make a beautiful addition to any living room or bedroom! Crafted in the Perigord region of France circa 1750, the si...

Early 19th century country French Bonnetiere is a splendid reminder of a bygone era, when cabinetry such as this was placed next to the entr...

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...