Dayton, OH
Details
- Dimensions
- 55ʺW × 19ʺD × 89ʺH
- Styles
- Louis XVI
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Satinwood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good Antique Condition: General Age Related Wear, Edge Wear, Veneer Loss Good Antique Condition: General Age Related Wear, Edge Wear, Veneer Loss less
- Description
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Antique French Louis XVI Style Armoire, circa last quarter 19th century. Made from satinwood with crossbanding, a large central mirror …
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Antique French Louis XVI Style Armoire, circa last quarter 19th century. Made from satinwood with crossbanding, a large central mirror flanked by columns, a scalloped crown and ormolu accents. The wardrobe opens to three adjustable shelves and two small drawers for storage along the bottom. The cabinet is supported by square tapered legs.
With large full length doors, we often look at antique armoires as passageways to secret rooms or even different worlds. While most antique armoires don’t take us to a different dimension, they nonetheless add incredible charm and beauty to both new and old homes alike.
Before closets were built into rooms, a solid wood free-standing wardrobe or “armoire” (French for Wardrobe) was standard for storing clothes. However, not all could afford such a luxury, and many antique wardrobes belonged to the upper classes who owned more than one set of clothes.
Thus, on antique armoires from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, we often see artistic embellishments and luxurious details. Antique French armoires often have Rococo or Gothic carvings, mirrored doors and naturalistic carvings. These feminine elements on antique French armoires demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship and artistry afforded only by the rich.
The phrase Knock-down refers to the ability for these pieces to be easily disassembled and re-assembled. This allowed for these massive armoires to be able to shipped hundreds of miles and fit up the narrow staircases and winding hallways of the Victorian and preceding eras.
Dimensions:
55"x19"x89"h less
Dayton, OH
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