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French 18th Century Carved Walnut Four Door Armoire
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French 18th Century Carved Walnut Four Door Armoire

18th century
Description

An exceptional French cherry double-domed armoire or kitchen cupboard of four doors and two drawers. Late 1700s.

The carving detail is extraordinary on this piece. There are working locks with original keys. Superb quality hinges and panelled sides further show the craftsmanship that went into the building of this cupboard.

Width 150cm (59")

Depth 68cm (26.75")

Height 227cm (89.25")

*Price includes VAT (if buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628. If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Carved Walnut Armoire to the 18th Century.

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SA1116129
Description
An exceptional French cherry double-domed armoire or kitchen cupboard of four doors and two drawers. Late 1700s.

The carving detail is extraordinary on this piece. There are working locks with original keys.

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Superb quality hinges and panelled sides further show the craftsmanship that went into the building of this cupboard.
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
fig 1. An 18th-century French carved walnut four-door armoire with shaped panels, central drawers, and decorative brass hardware.
fig 1. French 18th Century Carved Walnut Four Door Armoire

Width 150cm (59")

Depth 68cm (26.75")

Height 227cm (89.25")

Price includes VAT (if buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628. If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

fig 2. An 18th-century French carved walnut four-door armoire with shaped panels, central drawers, and decorative brass hardware.
fig 2. French 18th Century Carved Walnut Four Door Armoire

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Carved Walnut Armoire to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1116129
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024
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An 18th-century French carved walnut four-door armoire with shaped panels, central drawers, and decorative brass hardware.
French 18th Century Carved Walnut Four Door Armoire
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An 18th-century French carved walnut four-door armoire with shaped panels, central drawers, and decorative brass hardware.
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  • ObjectArmoires & Wardrobes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched pediment, Curvilinear door panels, Rosette carving, External barrel hinges
  • SizeH 227 cm (89 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

This French provincial 18th century double-domed armoire is formed in cherry with a warm brown timber colour and stands on carved short cabriole feet. The exterior displays deep arched upper and lower door panels, symmetrical rosette carvings along the top frieze, and external barrel hinges alongside ornate brass keyhole escutcheons and drawer pulls. Two central drawers sit between the upper and lower cupboard sections beneath an arched pediment. It measures 227 cm high by 150 cm wide and 68 cm deep. Such a sizeable storage cupboard works well in a large kitchen, dining room, or hallway setting to house tableware, linens, or general household items while adding traditional French chateau character to the space.

A French Provincial armoire is a large freestanding wardrobe or storage cupboard originating from the French regions during the 18th century, typically characterised by curvilinear panels, regional wood carving, and solid timber construction.

Cabinetmakers predominantly used solid regional hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or cherry, secured with hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, wooden dowels, and cast brass or iron fittings like extended pin hinges and pierced escutcheons.

Authentic 18th-century examples feature hand-planed back panels, hand-carved floral or scroll motifs, historical tool marks, and original wrought metal hardware such as long external barrel hinges and lock escutcheons.

Position the piece as a focal point in a bedroom, dining room, or hallway to serve as a wardrobe, pantry, or storage unit, balancing its visual weight against clean-lined modern furnishings.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually, while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent timber movement.
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