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A Superb Louis Xvi Cherrywood Armoire
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for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
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A Superb Louis Xvi Cherrywood Armoire

19th century
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A superb quality louis xvi cherrywood armoire with beautifully made steel escutcheons and door hinges, original lock and key, in excellent condition

198cm h; 160 X 58cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
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Serendipity Antiques has dated this Louis Xvi Cherrywood Armoire to the 19th Century.

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SA1102925
Description
A superb quality louis xvi cherrywood armoire with beautifully made steel escutcheons and door hinges, original lock and key, in excellent condition

198cm h; 160 X 58cm

Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Serendipity Antiques has dated this Louis Xvi Cherrywood Armoire to the 19th Century.

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SA1102925
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A two-door French Louis XVI cherrywood armoire featuring carved panelled doors, long steel exterior hinges, a moulded cornice, and scroll feet.
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Preston Court
Near Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 2LL
United Kingdom
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A two-door French Louis XVI cherrywood armoire featuring carved panelled doors, long steel exterior hinges, a moulded cornice, and scroll feet.
A SUPERB LOUIS XVI CHERRYWOOD ARMOIRE
Ref: SA1102925
A two-door French Louis XVI cherrywood armoire featuring carved panelled doors, long steel exterior hinges, a moulded cornice, and scroll feet.
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Louis XVI French Provincial furniture combines neoclassical symmetry and simplified linear forms with regional craftsmanship. Unlike urban court furniture which used elaborate marquetry and gilded bronzes, provincial makers utilized native fruitwoods like cherrywood to create functional, geometric pieces with subtle carved moulding.

Traditional armoires were crafted using solid hardwoods joined with mortise and tenon joints held together by wooden pegs. Doors were often fitted with extended steel or iron barrel hinges (fiches) that ran vertically down the frame, accompanied by hand-hammered escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-planing on rear panels, irregular wooden pegging at joinery points, and original hand-forged ironwork. The interior often retains historical shelf support slots or peg holes, alongside native secondary woods like pine or oak used for internal framing.

A tall armoire functions as a anchor piece in a bedroom, dining room, or wide entrance hall. Pairing warm wood tones against neutral plaster walls or minimalist architectural backdrop balances traditional proportion with modern clarity.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity fluctuations to prevent wood movement or splitting. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually with a soft cloth to protect the finish and maintain the natural patina.
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