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18th Century Austrian Marriage Armoire
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18th Century Austrian Marriage Armoire

18th century
Sold 13 May 2025 · Arcadia Antiques
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Description

18th century Austrian original painted marriage armoire. Breaks down into four sections for transport, these are the cornice, plinth and two body sections. 1780.

Internal depth is 16.5".

Code: 8570

Dimensions:

W: 71.5" (181.6 cm)

H: 72.5" (184.2 cm)

D: 23" (58.4 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Marriage Armoire to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1092800
Dealers Internal Reference
8570
Description
18th century Austrian original painted marriage armoire. Breaks down into four sections for transport, these are the cornice, plinth and two body sections. 1780.

Internal depth is 16.5".

Code: 8570

Dimensions:

W: 71.5" (181.6 cm)

H: 72.5" (184.2 cm)

D: 23" (58.4 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Marriage Armoire to the 18th Century.

Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1092800
Dealers Internal Ref
8570
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An eighteenth-century Austrian painted marriage armoire featuring distressed teal blue surfaces and decorative red and yellow folk art panels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An eighteenth-century Austrian painted marriage armoire featuring distressed teal blue surfaces and decorative red and yellow folk art panels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Austrian Marriage Armoire

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Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 700
Items Sold 6,195
Arcadia Antiques
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
Verified
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For Sale
700
Sold
6,195
An eighteenth-century Austrian painted marriage armoire featuring distressed teal blue surfaces and decorative red and yellow folk art panels.
18th Century Austrian Marriage Armoire
Ref: SA1092800
An eighteenth-century Austrian painted marriage armoire featuring distressed teal blue surfaces and decorative red and yellow folk art panels.
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  • ObjectWardrobes & Armoires
  • Period18th century
  • StyleAustrian Folk Art
  • MaterialPine, Softwood, Iron
  • ColourTeal Blue
  • MotifsHand-painted panels, Geometric framing, Cornice moulding, Bun feet
  • SizeH 184 cm (72 in) x W 182 cm (72 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

Marriage armoires were traditionally crafted as wedding gifts in Central Europe, often commissioned by families to store the brides dowry linens and textiles, frequently featuring personalised motifs such as initials, dates, or symbolic folk art.

These pieces were typically constructed from locally sourced softwood such as pine or spruce, assembled using traditional joinery techniques like pegged mortise and tenon frames, and finished with hand-mixed distemper or oil-based paints.

Authenticity is assessed through surface wear patterns, natural pigment oxidisation, hand-forged iron hardware, dovetail joints secured with wooden trunnels, and the presence of historic tool marks consistent with eighteenth-century woodworking.

Such statement storage pieces work effectively as focal points in neutral rooms, contrasting against minimalist architectural backgrounds to highlight the historical patina, texture, and vibrant folk art motifs.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and cleaning only with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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