Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Bonnetière of Solid Oak

From the town of Bazoches in the Le Perche region of Normandy, France, this hand carved oak bassette or petite armoire from the early 19th century is detailed with inlaid exotic woods depicting vines, leaves and stars. Its two paneled doors on iron fiche hinges feature ornate iron escutcheons. The doors open to reveal two interior shelves. Standing on sturdy cabriole legs, this piece displays hand pegged construction both at the joinery...

Standing at just over seven and a half feet in height, this late eighteenth century French Directoire period armoire is constructed of hand pegged paneled sides and doors of solid wa...

Found in the region of Normandy, France, this pair of early twentieth century rustic oak nightstands or bedside cabinets features solid hand pegged paneled sides in the Louis XIV sty...

This small scale early twentieth century French Art Deco period palm wood marquetry cabinet features sides and doors with striated patterns and inset borders of fine lines of ebonized pearwood. The cabinet is fitted with six doors detailed with bronze tassel pulls...

This late-eighteenth century Louis XIV style hand carved walnut commode or chest of drawers was found in the region of Normandy, France. This piece features three drawers of dovetail...

This turn of the twentieth century French faux bamboo armoire stands at an impressive height of eight feet and is constructed of cherrywood and birdseye maple. Its finely detailed ba...

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV / Régence Marquetry Armoire or Wardrobe The rectangular Louis XIV Régence armoire or wardrobe with rounded corners standing on a short base with bracket feet and curved apron with gilt-bronze Apollo head mount; the two doors can be opened by a Pasquil lock to reveal the inside with four removable shelves. The doors decorated with gilt-bronze framed rectangular cartouches displaying elaborate trellis pattern marquetry and gilt-bronze paterea mounts at the corners; the inner sides of the doors each with a large marqueted rhomb motif; the sides of the armoire with quatre-foil mirrored marquetry. Rich gilt-bronze banding, the upper corners and the bracket feet at the front with Louis XIV style gilt- bronze foliage appliques. Although this exceptional Louis XIV / Régence armoire or wardrobe does not bear a stamp (stamping furniture only became commonplace after 1745), its shape, its quality of manufacture and its luxurious yet well-balanced use of Louis XIV/Régence gilt-bronze mounts on an elaborate geometrical marquetry all lead to the workshop of the important cabinet maker Etienne Doirat (1675-1732). Étienne Doirat came from a family of cabinet makers that had been established in Paris from the beginning of the 1600s. Doirat only began to stamp his furniture at the end of his career, and accordingly only few pieces bear his stamp and can serve as comparison pieces for newly discovered pieces of furniture. He constructed various furniture forms, including commodes, armoires, corner cupboards, and tables, often veneered with simple marquetry in exotic woods. Although he did not do the casting, chasing and gilding, Doirat tried to keep exclusive control over the models for his bronze furniture mounts...

An exceptional French 18th century Louis XIV period two-door Oak armoire with extremely fine carvings of flowers, garlands, and at the top, carvings of a face. All original hardware.

Rare and difficult to find Louis XIV period chateau bonnetiere. Solid walnut. An exceptional example from the Lyon region of France, renown in the 1700s for its superior production o...

An exceptional and very unique Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period ebonized Fruitwood, bone, giltwood, and gilt metal specimen cabinet. The three door thirteen drawer cabinet...

Very beautiful early 18th century Louis XIV antique French wardrobe in oak a Fine french wardrobe in superb condition with elegant floral deco...

This wonderfully carved solid oak cabinet was crafted in the 1700s with style and functionality in mind. Thumbnail molded paneling on the front and sides give it fantastic depth. The...