Museum Quality 19th Century Wedding Armoire in Carved Oak from Normandy France

From the Regence period, this oak armoire was hand carved in France, circa 1720. Regence was the period of French history when the nation was governed by Philippe d’Orléans while the...

This 19th-century oak confiturier cabinet from Normandy, is an excellent display of the fine craftsmanship of regional French woodworkers of the 1800s. The thick molding to the door...

This unique armoire from the early 1700’s was made from walnut and olive wood and features a plinth base with central cherub mascaron along the crown. At just under 86 inches tall and 78 wide at the crown, this armoire has a more manageable size, compared to many of the very large armoires of the same period. The unique construction allows it to be easily disassembled for transport. At one point, this walnut and olive wood armoire was the property of a chocoladefabriek (chocolate factory) in Strasbourg, located in the region of Alsace, near the German border. It was originally one armoire in a pair that were commissioned in Eastern France in the early 1700s. The ebeniste who created the armoire decided to use olive wood for the door panels and some of the side panels. Olive wood was a highly valued wood among wood workers of the 18th century because of its pretty color and the richness and nuances of its veining. In the center of the crown is a foliate and floral ring surrounding a cherub mascaron. The crown and the top of the door frames have both been carved in an arch, mirroring the shape of the door moldings. Each door is mounted on iron hinges and separated by recessed molding into three uniquely shaped panels of olive wood (the rest of the armoire is constructed with walnut). Both upper panels of the doors are adorned with a series of undulating C-scrolls, while the bottom panels are rectangles with concave tops. The two sections are separated by a simple ovate center panel. Armoires date back the 17th century when French menuisiers created the storage cabinet to house clothing. Early armoires such as this one were without feet (plinth style base) and were often seen in paneled boiserie...

Typical of Ile-de-France furniture from the early 1700’s, this walnut armoire has unadorned panels, allowing the beautiful, curved moldings to take prominence. The walnut wood has be...

A Homme debout is a two-bodied cabinet with a drawer separating the sections. This handsome Homme debout from southwest France was hand carved from oak in the 1600s. The period Louis...

This elegant antique French armoire from Fourques, France is a masterpiece of balance in its design. It has very sparse yet deeply carved c-scroll motifs on all of the thick tri-part...

Really lovely carvings on this early 19th century oak armoire found in Normandy, France. Includes original key, and interior has three sections and two spacious drawers. Beautiful or...

This solid oak armoire from 19th century France is substantial in size and full of hand-carved detail. A large cornice tops the piece above a carved diamond detail. The large doors f...

Early 19th Century Country French Wedding Armoire from Normandie in Stripped Oak is a magnificent example of hand-crafted and artistically sculpted furniture! Crafted from dense, old-growth indigenous oak, it features the classic motifs and techniques for which the region has been famous for centuries, influenced by the neoclassic architecture of ancient Greece and Rome. The crown immediately captures the eye, with multi-tiered dcarved detail. Scrolled acanthus leaves and wildflowers in relief adorn the bonnet, centered with a pair of lovebirds. Down each front corner appears a rounded, fluted column with wheat...

This provincial oak armoire combines a statuesque design with a subtle natural finish. Built in France in the 1800s, the burled grain of the oak provides elegant organic ornament, wh...

19th Century antique French provincial carved oak armoire, with flora and fauna carvings on the doors and intricate border carvings. One interior shelf. Provenance: Pierre Deux.

Steeped in history, this captivating French 19th Century Louis XV Style Wedding Armoire from Normandy is crafted from warm French white oak, embodies the charm of the Louis XV style. The ornately carved frieze and raised panels showcase a graceful interplay of delicate floral and leaf motifs, hinting at the springtime of marriage. A touching detail, a centrally carved heart adorns the shaped apron, a traditional symbol of love gifted to newlyweds. Gleaming brass hardware and an original lock and key complete the picture of enduring quality. This French 19th Century Louis XV Style Armoire boasts two interior shelves, this heirloom piece not only whispers stories of the past but also offers functional storage for cherished belongings in your modern home. Our French 19th Century Louis XV Style Oak Armoire or Wardrobe is a perfect piece of furniture for clothing, bed and bath linens...