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Antique French Wanut Bonnetiere Armoire
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Antique French Wanut Bonnetiere Armoire

18th century
Sold 12 November 2025 · Hand of Glory
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Description

A charming French walnut bonnetiere / narrow armoire in Louis XV taste, late 18th / early 19th Century, with single scroll and folitate carved panel door, raised on scroll feet, the interior with five adjustable shelves, with pierced metal escutcheon and original working key.

Physical Dimensions
Height
202cm (79.53")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this French Walnut Bonnetiere to the 18th Century.

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SA1176187
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SKU00000983
Description
A charming French walnut bonnetiere / narrow armoire in Louis XV taste, late 18th / early 19th Century, with single scroll and folitate carved panel door, raised on scroll feet, the interior with five adjustable shelves, with pierced metal escutcheon and original working key.
Height
202cm (79.53")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this French Walnut Bonnetiere to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176187
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000983
Hand of Glory
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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An antique single-door French bonnetiere made from carved walnut with raised panels and cabriole feet.
Antique French Wanut Bonnetiere Armoire
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An antique single-door French bonnetiere made from carved walnut with raised panels and cabriole feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmoires & Wardrobes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRaised carved panels, Scrolled cresting, Cabriole feet, Wrought iron keyplate
  • SizeH 202 cm (80 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

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A bonnetiere is a traditional tall, single-door cabinet originating in provincial France, originally designed to store womens bonnets and headwear before evolving into general narrow wardrobe storage.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from regional European hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or cherry, featuring pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved panels, and wrought iron hardware.

Key indicators of authenticity include hand-cut dovetail joints, tool marks from historic planes and chisels, natural timber shrinkage, hand-forged hinges, and a patinated wax finish.

This piece functions effectively as a linen cupboard in a bathroom, a pantry cabinet in a kitchen, or a wardrobe in a bedroom, contrasting its warm wood tones against minimalist contemporary walls.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a natural beeswax to nourish the antique finish.
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