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Antique French Painted Wardrobe Armoire
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Antique French Painted Wardrobe Armoire

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 September 2025 · Rawlings Antiques
This “Antique French Painted Wardrobe Armoire” found a buyer.

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Description

Good quality French painted armoire circa 1900 .

The armoire has unusual cane oval panels with well carved bouquets with gold flowers ,below this there are gold winged floral carved details .The armoire is a pale green colour . inside there is a single shelf with a hanging rail below .

There is a key for the two point door lock that works as it should .

The wardrobe flat packs fully for delivery and will go up most stair cases .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide please enquire for our competitive delivery / shipping costs

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this French Painted Wardrobe Armoire to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1162707
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Description
Good quality French painted armoire circa 1900 .
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The armoire has unusual cane oval panels with well carved bouquets with gold flowers ,below this there are gold winged floral carved details.
Rawlings Antiques

.The armoire is a pale green colour . inside there is a single shelf with a hanging rail below .

fig 1. An antique French painted wardrobe featuring cream-coloured panels, oval cane inserts, and raised gilt floral motifs on the double doors.
fig 1. Antique French Painted Wardrobe Armoire

There is a key for the two point door lock that works as it should .

The wardrobe flat packs fully for delivery and will go up most stair cases .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide please enquire for our competitive delivery / shipping costs

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this French Painted Wardrobe Armoire to the 1900s.

Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162707
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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An antique French painted wardrobe featuring cream-coloured panels, oval cane inserts, and raised gilt floral motifs on the double doors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique French painted wardrobe featuring cream-coloured panels, oval cane inserts, and raised gilt floral motifs on the double doors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Painted Wardrobe Armoire

Archive II An antique French painted wardrobe featuring cream-coloured panels, oval cane inserts, and raised gilt floral motifs on the double doors. View II
Archive III An antique French painted wardrobe featuring cream-coloured panels, oval cane inserts, and raised gilt floral motifs on the double doors. View III
Archive IV An antique French painted wardrobe featuring cream-coloured panels, oval cane inserts, and raised gilt floral motifs on the double doors. View IV
Archive V An antique French painted wardrobe featuring cream-coloured panels, oval cane inserts, and raised gilt floral motifs on the double doors. View V
Archive VI An antique French painted wardrobe featuring cream-coloured panels, oval cane inserts, and raised gilt floral motifs on the double doors. View VI
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Telephone 07852 312541
Location
Chelmsford
Essex
United Kingdom
Verified Since Aug 2017
Items For Sale 30
Items Sold 1,196
Rawlings Antiques
Verified Since Aug 2017
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Location: Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
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Aug 2017
For Sale
30
Sold
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An antique French painted wardrobe featuring cream-coloured panels, oval cane inserts, and raised gilt floral motifs on the double doors.
Antique French painted wardrobe armoire
Ref: SA1162707
An antique French painted wardrobe featuring cream-coloured panels, oval cane inserts, and raised gilt floral motifs on the double doors.
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  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWood, Cane, Gilt
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsCane panels, Gilt floral carvings, Turned legs, Ribbon crests
  • SizeH 190 cm (75 in) x W 118 cm (46 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

French armoires originated as large storage cupboards primarily used for hanging garments and linens. Over centuries, master cabinetmakers refined their proportions and surface treatments, incorporating decorative painted finishes and gilt ornamentation to suit aristocratic residences.

Traditional armoires are typically constructed using solid hardwoods like oak, pine, or beech, often featuring traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon. Surfaces are frequently finished with layered chalk paints, gesso, and hand-applied gilding.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age in the wood grain, hand-cut joinery, forged metal hardware, and natural craquelure within the painted finish. Modern reproductions often use machine-made components, synthetic adhesives, and artificially distressed surfaces.

Such statement pieces serve as focal storage units in contemporary bedrooms or living spaces, contrasting effectively against minimalist walls and neutral textiles to add architectural depth and historical character.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent paint cracking or wood warping. Surfaces should be cleaned exclusively with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaning agents.
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