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Breakfront Oak French Armoire
The Vintage Interiors
for sale €2,217     $2,407
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Breakfront Oak French Armoire

1900 - 1920
Description

This lovely french oak armoire is offered in very good condition.

The bow front armoire has a lovely central mirror with ornate bevelling.

The two side doors have carved detailing to the panelling.

The armoire has a swept canopy and stands on a substantial base with cabriole feet.

The two sides have shelving that can be replaced with hanging rails if required.

The central section has a hanging rail with a top shelf.

The armoire has a fitted drawer to the bottom of each section.

The armoire completely dismantles for ease of transportation and delivery.

The armoire comes with working keys and locks and retains the ornate brass escutcheons.

The dimensions are

2310 mm overall height

2010 mm overall width

630 mm overall depth

525 mm internal depth of centre

430 mm internal depth of sides

Physical Dimensions
Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
201cm (79.13")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

The Vintage Interiors has dated this French Oak Breakfront Armoire to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1121966
Dealers Internal Reference
VI 1223
Description
This lovely french oak armoire is offered in very good condition.

The bow front armoire has a lovely central mirror with ornate bevelling.

The two side doors have carved detailing to the panelling.

The armoire has a swept canopy and stands on a substantial base with cabriole feet.

fig 1. A French provincial style breakfront oak armoire featuring three doors, an arched central section with a full-length mirror, carved mouldings, and cabriole feet.
fig 1. Breakfront Oak French Armoire

The two sides have shelving that can be replaced with hanging rails if required.

The central section has a hanging rail with a top shelf.

The armoire has a fitted drawer to the bottom of each section.

The armoire completely dismantles for ease of transportation and delivery.

fig 2. A French provincial style breakfront oak armoire featuring three doors, an arched central section with a full-length mirror, carved mouldings, and cabriole feet.
fig 2. Breakfront Oak French Armoire

The armoire comes with working keys and locks and retains the ornate brass escutcheons.

The dimensions are

2310 mm overall height

2010 mm overall width

630 mm overall depth

525 mm internal depth of centre

430 mm internal depth of sides

Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
201cm (79.13")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Interiors has dated this French Oak Breakfront Armoire to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121966
Dealers Internal Ref
VI 1223
The Vintage Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013
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Breakfront Oak French Armoire

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A French provincial style breakfront oak armoire featuring three doors, an arched central section with a full-length mirror, carved mouldings, and cabriole feet.
BREAKFRONT OAK FRENCH ARMOIRE
Ref: SA1121966
A French provincial style breakfront oak armoire featuring three doors, an arched central section with a full-length mirror, carved mouldings, and cabriole feet.
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A French breakfront armoire is a large freestanding wardrobe distinguished by a central section that steps forward beyond the adjacent side bays. Originating in 18th-century France, these pieces frequently showcase arched cornices, panelled doors, and ornamental mouldings.

French provincial armoires are traditionally constructed from regional hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or cherry using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. They feature panelled doors, hand-carved motifs, and cast brass or iron fittings including long escutcheon plates and barrel hinges.

Louis XV style armoires are identified by asymmetrical curvilinear details, sinuous mouldings, carved rocaille or floral scrollwork, arched central cornices, and short cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet.

A large oak armoire serves as a focal piece in a master bedroom, dressing room, or expansive hallway. To complement modern interiors, balance its visual weight with simple linen textiles, neutral paint palettes, and minimal decorative accessories.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the woods lustre. Avoid placing the armoire near direct heat sources or in damp environments to prevent timber movement or mirror desilvering.
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