Early 19th Century Solid Oak Bonnetiere

Description

Bonnetiere is a French Furniture. a tall, narrow wardrobe of the 18th century, found especially in Normandy and Brittany.

This … more Bonnetiere is a French Furniture. a tall, narrow wardrobe of the 18th century, found especially in Normandy and Brittany.

This solid oak bonnetiere is from Normandy (Honfleur) and one rare feature of this piece is the carved drawer between the top and bottom doors.

Has the three original major keys.

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 and bonnets! less