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Breakfront Oak French Armoire
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Breakfront Oak French Armoire

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 February 2025 · The Vintage Interiors
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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
201cm (79.13")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA559877
Dealers Internal Reference
VI 716
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 large French oak breakfront armoire featuring a central mirrored door flanked by two wooden panel doors with carved detailing and brass hardware.
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 large French oak breakfront armoire featuring a central mirrored door flanked by two wooden panel doors with carved detailing and brass hardware.
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

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
201cm (79.13")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA559877
Dealers Internal Ref
VI 716
The Vintage Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Vintage Interiors Profile Page

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Archive I A large French oak breakfront armoire featuring a central mirrored door flanked by two wooden panel doors with carved detailing and brass hardware. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Breakfront Oak French Armoire

Archive II A large French oak breakfront armoire featuring a central mirrored door flanked by two wooden panel doors with carved detailing and brass hardware. View II
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The Vintage Interiors
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St Peters Way
Warrington
WA2 7BT
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A large French oak breakfront armoire featuring a central mirrored door flanked by two wooden panel doors with carved detailing and brass hardware.
BREAKFRONT OAK FRENCH ARMOIRE
Ref: SA559877
A large French oak breakfront armoire featuring a central mirrored door flanked by two wooden panel doors with carved detailing and brass hardware.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront profile, Arch top cornice, Raised wooden panels, Carved scrollwork
  • SizeH 231 cm (91 in) x W 201 cm (79 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

FAQs

Originating in France, the armoire evolved from medieval liturgical chests used to store vestments into large, freestanding cupboards designed for household textiles and garments, often featuring regional woodworking characteristics.

Traditional pieces are constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or walnut, utilizing pegged mortise and tenon joinery, hand-carved panels, and often brass or iron hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, asymmetrical or naturally aged wood grain, period-correct iron or brass hinges, and often evidence of hand-planed interior surfaces rather than modern machine processing.

An armoire serves as a substantial focal point in a bedroom or hallway, providing concealed storage while contrasting effectively against minimalist or contemporary neutral walls.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and occasionally applying appropriate natural waxes rather than modern silicone polishes.
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