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French Marriage Armoire / Bonnetiere in Louis XVI Style
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French Marriage Armoire / Bonnetiere in Louis XVI Style

19th century
Sold 23 August 2024 · Hand of Glory
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A very pretty early 19th century French oak single door marriage armoire / bonnetiere in Louis XVI style, the arched cornice carved in deep relief with a basket of flowers and trailing foliage, over a glazed upper panel backed with pale green fabric, over a carved panel with a design musical instruments and a lower panel, the base with a single drawer and shaped apron extensively carved with foliage.

The interior of the armoire is lined to the upper section with olive green hessian fabric and passementerie detailing, the fabric to the reverse of the glazed panel is attached by two brass rod and can easily be replaced with a different fabric or be removed for use as a display cabinet. With original key.

A lovely armoire in very good condition, one small section of loss to the basket of flowers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
212cm (83.46")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this French Marriage Armoire to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087242
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000713
Description
A very pretty early 19th century French oak single door marriage armoire / bonnetiere in Louis XVI style, the arched cornice carved in deep relief with a basket of flowers and trailing foliage, over a glazed upper panel backed with pale green fabric, over a carved panel with a design musical instruments and a lower panel, the base with a single drawer and shaped apron extensively carved with foliage.
fig 1. An antique French oak marriage armoire featuring intricate floral and ribbon carvings, a single glazed door with gathered fabric backing, and a lower drawer.
fig 1. French Marriage Armoire / Bonnetiere in Louis XVI Style

The interior of the armoire is lined to the upper section with olive green hessian fabric and passementerie detailing, the fabric to the reverse of the glazed panel is attached by two brass rod and can easily be replaced with a different fabric or be removed for use as a display cabinet. With original key.

A lovely armoire in very good condition, one small section of loss to the basket of flowers.

Height
212cm (83.46")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this French Marriage Armoire to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087242
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000713
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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SN15 3HP
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An antique French oak marriage armoire featuring intricate floral and ribbon carvings, a single glazed door with gathered fabric backing, and a lower drawer.
French Marriage Armoire / Bonnetiere in Louis XVI Style
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An antique French oak marriage armoire featuring intricate floral and ribbon carvings, a single glazed door with gathered fabric backing, and a lower drawer.
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  • ObjectWardrobes & Armoires
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral relief carvings, Ribbon cresting, Glazed arched door, Moulded plinth drawer
  • SizeH 212 cm (83 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Traditionally commissioned as a wedding gift in rural France, marriage armoires were handcrafted to store the brides linen trousseau and often featured symbolic carvings representing fertility, love, and union.

These cabinets were predominantly built from solid regional hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or chestnut, utilising traditional joinery techniques like pegged mortise and tenon joints without modern metal fasteners.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-carved motifs, irregular board widths on the back panels, handmade iron or brass hardware, and visible tool marks or patination consistent with age.

An antique armoire provides practical storage while adding architectural warmth and historical contrast when paired with minimalist contemporary furniture or neutral colour schemes.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the finish rather than using silicone-based polishes.
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