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Antique French Oak Wedding Armoire
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Antique French Oak Wedding Armoire

19th century
Sold 14 May 2025 · French Antique Company
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Description

Dimensions:W: 159cm (62.6")H: 210cm (82.7")D: 60cm (23.6")

Stunning very early19th century French oak wedding armoire in excellent condition.

These armoires were given to married couples on their wedding day for them to store all their beautiful monogrammed linen.

It has been stripped to reveal the natural grain and colour of the antique oak.

It has lots of gorgeous, hand carved detail including its lovely floral doors.

It has its 3 very thick original oak shelves and one has 3 drawers beneath.

It has its original iron hinges draw handles and a lock and key.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this French Oak Armoire to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
159cm (62.60")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120708
Dealers Internal Reference
10991
Dealers Notes

Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description
Dimensions:W: 159cm (62.6")H: 210cm (82.7")D: 60cm (23.6")

Stunning very early19th century French oak wedding armoire in excellent condition.

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These armoires were given to married couples on their wedding day for them to store all their beautiful monogrammed linen.
French Antique Company
fig 1. An antique French oak armoire featuring two panelled doors with carved floral motifs and a deep cornice.
fig 1. Antique French Oak Wedding Armoire

It has been stripped to reveal the natural grain and colour of the antique oak.

It has lots of gorgeous, hand carved detail including its lovely floral doors.

It has its 3 very thick original oak shelves and one has 3 drawers beneath.

It has its original iron hinges draw handles and a lock and key.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this French Oak Armoire to the 1800s.

Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
159cm (62.60")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120708
Dealers Internal Ref
10991
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the French Antique Company Profile Page

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French Antique Company

French Antique Company
Telephone 07899 864960
Location
Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany
Verified Since Oct 2019
Items For Sale 21
Items Sold 697
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Verified Since Oct 2019
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Location: Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An antique French oak armoire featuring two panelled doors with carved floral motifs and a deep cornice.
Antique French oak wedding armoire
Ref: SA1120708
An antique French oak armoire featuring two panelled doors with carved floral motifs and a deep cornice.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialOak, Wrought Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral carved panels, Provincial moulding, Exposed iron hardware
  • SizeH 210 cm (83 in) x W 159 cm (63 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

French marriage armoires were traditionally crafted as wedding gifts in rural regions like Normandy and Provence, often commissioned to celebrate nuptials and symbolise prosperity for the new household.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid local timbers such as French oak, employing traditional joinery techniques like pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved panels, and wrought iron hardware.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, hand-cut joinery marks, iron hinges, and natural patina that indicates age and honest wear rather than artificial distress.

An antique armoire provides substantial visual weight and texture, serving as a functional statement piece in a contemporary bedroom or hallway to contrast clean architectural lines with organic warmth.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, occasionally treating the timber with natural beeswax to nourish the wood.
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