Antique French Oak Armoire Linen Press

19th century

Sold by French Antique Company

Description

Antique French oak armoire linen press

Stunning mid 19th century French oak wedding armoire.

It dates from the mid 1800s and has been professionally stripped and bleached to reveal the lovely grain of the oak.

These armoires were given to married couples on their wedding day to store all their lovely monogrammed linen.

It has masses of beautiful hand carved detail with no missing pieces including its Louis XV feet, floral doors, bottom panel and gorgeous crest piece.

It has a stunning curved top that is so sought after.

It has its original brass hinges, escutcheons and working key.

It has 3 internal shelves. Please note it is not quite deep enough for a hanging rail.

It dismantles into several pieces for transportation and a guide will be provided to reassemble it.

Internal photos to follow.

Physical Dimensions

Height

235cm (92.52")

Width

125cm (49.21")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

French Antique Company has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA824054

Dealers Internal Reference

10477

Dealers Notes

Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description

Antique French oak armoire linen press

Stunning mid 19th century French oak wedding armoire.

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It dates from the mid 1800s and has been professionally stripped and bleached to reveal the lovely grain of the oak.

French Antique Company

fig 1. Antique French oak armoire linen press — fig 1. Antique French Oak Armoire Linen Press

These armoires were given to married couples on their wedding day to store all their lovely monogrammed linen.

It has masses of beautiful hand carved detail with no missing pieces including its Louis XV feet, floral doors, bottom panel and gorgeous crest piece.