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About the Item

A lovely bonnetiere in walnut with carved embellishments on the door panels that include fleur-de-lis and birds that may be starlings, France, circa 1820. Measured from the crown molding: 33" wide x 20 1/2" deep x 84 1/4" high Waist width and depth: 29" wide x 18 1/2" deep Inside depth and width: 15 3/4" deep x 26 3/4 wide distance from inside floor to top of hanging bar 72" 3 adjustable shelves and a hanging bar These lovely French furniture pieces came into existence in the mid-18th century in response to women’s elaborate hairstyles of that time period. The large hats, wigs and other apparatuses (think the movie Amadeus) that were in vogue required tall, slender storage options—hence the birth of bonnetieres. Although bonnetieres were created for an intended purpose, the French found they were wonderful storage cabinets for anything, making the pieces even more popular. We find them in the country French Louis XV and Louis XVI styles, though we have come across some in Henry II, Louis XIV and Louis Philippe designs as well. Their clean lines and subdued decor makes them popular pieces today. Bonnetieres are often compared to armoires, as they have similar designs. Bonnetieres are smaller than armoires in all ways but one—they are no shallower. These pieces are very deep for a small piece of furniture, as that depth was needed for the wild hairdos! Most bonnetieres have three shelves. In general, the interiors of 18th century country French armoires and bonnetieres are often much less finished than the exteriors, although the high quality of the construction is the same. As provincial pieces, bonnetieres were often made out of native woods like cherry, walnut, oak and chestnut.

Dimensions:
Height: 84.25 in (214 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
Style:
Charles X (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1820
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Miami, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU988119033612

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