French Armoire

Two door French armoire in elm. Circa 1890 H 231cm x W 150cm x D 69cm

Single mirrored wardrobe by Stag Furniture in oak. Re-finished. U.K circa 1960. H 182cm x W 91cm x D 56cm

Painted steel coat stand.

French eight leg settee in walnut. Circa 1820. H 100cm x W 166cm x D 86cm (SH 53cm).

Original lock and key This piece of furniture shows no recess on its upper part. It opens with four folding-doors and two drawers within the belt. The key bears the date 1524 above cross motifs. Burgundy and Lyon regions subordinated themselves to architecture in a different manner than the other french schools. Rather than using particularly columns and pediments pieces of furniture from Lyon borrow architecture’s organization principles and rigorous designs. On the upper body a strong feeling of balance and symmetry appears with the folding doors reliefs. Swags of flowers and fruits held with knot cloth centered by a man seating on his arms. Here profiles, masks and chou de Bourgogne mingle with the structuring scrolls. The two lateral terms wear draperies and the goddess Diana in the center wears a belt of fruits similar to Hugue Sambin’s designs (Termes de Diane et de Venus, 1554, BNF). The two palm-leaves enriched drawers and the alternating scrolls belt balance the weight of the cornice with its alternatings consoles and tops. The lower body is also adorned by three terms with a feminine one in the center, all three are wearing fruits on their heads. The folding doors are centered upon a motif of cut cuirs by a mask in high relief. Wearing a feathered tiara...

Magnificent Antique French Louis XV Rococo Armoire. This cabinet is in remarkable condition considering its considerable age. Imported from Europe featuring exquisite carved details ...

French Art Deco Armoire – zebrawood and amboyna burl with three doors, interior shelves, Mother of Pearl and nickel plated hardware, center doo...

French Art Deco armoire made of amboyna burl with marquetry and inlaid mother-of-pearl. Large rectangular mirrored center door and two large si...