Pair French Gothic Marriage Cabinets Carved Oak Armoire Closet 1880

Name: Pair French Gothic Marriage Cabinets Carved Oak Armoire Closet 1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1141189
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Canonbury Antiques

Description

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of hand carved French oak Gothic marriage cabinets

Circa 1880 on these which would have originally come from Normandy

Great carved details including grotesque busts on the top corners

Also features coloured glass door inserts

A marriage cabinet is a traditional, often elaborately decorated, armoire or wardrobe that was historically given as a wedding gift, especially in European countries like France and Germany

These cabinets symbolized the union of two families and were used to store the bride’s trousseau, linens, and valuables, often featuring carvings, initials, or motifs representing love, prosperity, and family heritage

Great interiors pair

Viewings available by appointment

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

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Physical Dimensions

Height

212cm (83.46")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

39cm (15.35")

Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1141189

Description

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of hand carved French oak Gothic marriage cabinets

Circa 1880 on these which would have originally come from Normandy

Great carved details including grotesque busts on the top corners

fig 1. Pair French Gothic Marriage Cabinets Carved Oak Armoire Closet 1880

Also features coloured glass door inserts

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A marriage cabinet is a traditional, often elaborately decorated, armoire or wardrobe that was historically given as a wedding gift, especially in European countries like France and Germany.

Canonbury Antiques

fig 2. Pair French Gothic Marriage Cabinets Carved Oak Armoire Closet 1880

These cabinets symbolized the union of two families and were used to store the bride’s trousseau, linens, and valuables, often featuring carvings, initials, or motifs representing love, prosperity, and family heritage

Great interiors pair

Viewings available by appointment

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote