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Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France
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Slender and architectural, this petite armoire stands with the poise of a column—narrow in stance, yet rich in detail. Its twin doors are carved in sharp diamond-point relief, each facet catching shadow like folded linen or cut stone. The central drawer is chamfered into a prismatic silhouette, echoing the geometries above and below with quiet symmetry. All is held within a frame of softened oak, timeworn to a parchment hue.
Attributed to a provincial workshop in the tradition of Art Populaire, the piece reflects a postwar reverence for material integrity and craft discipline. The geometric motifs—reminiscent of Gothic tracery or early Renaissance coffered panels—lend it an ornamental austerity, grounded by the rustic warmth of hand-carved wood.
The dentil cornice and turned wooden feet nod subtly to classical forms, while the ornamental lock escutcheons and forged iron hardware reveal a vernacular finesse rooted in the rural French decorative canon. Its verticality suggests chapel cabinetry or bread cupboards, where function met quiet ceremony.
Crafted in solid oak, the piece displays beautiful surface activity: visible grain, pale tonality, and areas of honest wear—particularly to the lower panels, where oxidation and historical patina converge.
Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original surface.
This armoire carries the dignity of an architectural fragment—a petite elevation of form and function, poetic in scale and sculptural in presence.
Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Dimensions:Height: 68.31 in (173.5 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Style:French Provincial (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina, this piece retains the quiet imprint of time, bearing witness to its history and authenticity. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Seller Location:Kaštel Sućurac, HR
- Reference Number:Seller: 0009318050171stDibs: LU4245144381322
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