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Flame Mahogany French Armoire
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Flame Mahogany French Armoire

19th century
Description

This lovely French mahogany armoire is offered in very good condition.

The armoire has wonderful flame mahogany veneered detailing.

There are two doors that open to a large storage area with a brass hanging rail within the canopy.

The base has two drawers and stands on bun feet.

There is a small area of repaired veneer on the left hand side of the base, please see photo.

The dimensions are

2280 mm overall height

1730 mm overall width

650 mm overall depth

510 internal depth

Physical Dimensions
Height
228cm (89.76")
Width
173cm (68.11")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

The Vintage Interiors has dated this Flame Mahogany French Armoire to the 1890s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1211302
Dealers Internal Reference
VI 1313
Description
This lovely French mahogany armoire is offered in very good condition.

The armoire has wonderful flame mahogany veneered detailing.

There are two doors that open to a large storage area with a brass hanging rail within the canopy.

fig 1. A 19th-century French mahogany armoire with flame-veneered double doors, a top moulding, two base drawers, and turned bun feet.
fig 1. Flame Mahogany French Armoire

The base has two drawers and stands on bun feet.

There is a small area of repaired veneer on the left hand side of the base, please see photo.

The dimensions are

2280 mm overall height

1730 mm overall width

650 mm overall depth

510 internal depth

Height
228cm (89.76")
Width
173cm (68.11")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Interiors has dated this Flame Mahogany French Armoire to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211302
Dealers Internal Ref
VI 1313
The Vintage Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013
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Archive I A 19th-century French mahogany armoire with flame-veneered double doors, a top moulding, two base drawers, and turned bun feet.

Flame Mahogany French Armoire

Archive II A 19th-century French mahogany armoire with flame-veneered double doors, a top moulding, two base drawers, and turned bun feet. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French mahogany armoire with flame-veneered double doors, a top moulding, two base drawers, and turned bun feet. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French mahogany armoire with flame-veneered double doors, a top moulding, two base drawers, and turned bun feet. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French mahogany armoire with flame-veneered double doors, a top moulding, two base drawers, and turned bun feet. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French mahogany armoire with flame-veneered double doors, a top moulding, two base drawers, and turned bun feet. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French mahogany armoire with flame-veneered double doors, a top moulding, two base drawers, and turned bun feet. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century French mahogany armoire with flame-veneered double doors, a top moulding, two base drawers, and turned bun feet. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century French mahogany armoire with flame-veneered double doors, a top moulding, two base drawers, and turned bun feet. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century French mahogany armoire with flame-veneered double doors, a top moulding, two base drawers, and turned bun feet. View X
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A 19th-century French mahogany armoire with flame-veneered double doors, a top moulding, two base drawers, and turned bun feet.
FLAME MAHOGANY FRENCH ARMOIRE
Ref: SA1211302
A 19th-century French mahogany armoire with flame-veneered double doors, a top moulding, two base drawers, and turned bun feet.
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  • ObjectArmoires
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialMahogany, Mahogany Veneer, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Book-matched door panels, Moulded pediment cornice, Plinth base drawers
  • SizeH 228 cm (90 in) x W 173 cm (68 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

This nineteenth-century French armoire originates from 1890 and is constructed from mahogany, mahogany veneer, and brass. The warm brown cabinet presents flame mahogany veneered detailing, including book-matched door panels and a moulded pediment cornice. Visible details include two base drawers, turned bun feet, a repaired veneer section on the lower left side, and small round drawer knobs. The substantial storage unit stands 228 cm high, 173 cm wide, and 65 cm deep overall, with an internal depth of 51 cm. Interior storage comprises a brass hanging rail within the canopy, accessed via double doors. The traditional French Chateau aesthetic suits a bedroom or dressing room for hanging garments and storing folded items in the lower drawers. The exterior finish highlights the natural figuring of the wood grain across the panels, complemented by the sturdy plinth base and classical architectural moulding at the top.

FAQs

A French flame mahogany armoire is a freestanding double-door wardrobe crafted during the 19th century, featuring book-matched mahogany veneers that display a characteristic flame-like grain figure.

These pieces are constructed using solid hardwood framing covered with cut mahogany veneers. Traditional cabinetmaking features hand-cut dovetail joints on base drawers and mortise-and-tenon joinery throughout the frame.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut joinery, original iron or brass lock mechanisms, hand-planed timber backboards, and natural variations in the veneer. Book-matched symmetry in the flame pattern is also indicative of quality craftsmanship.

A flame mahogany armoire functions as a focal point in modern bedrooms, dressing rooms, or hallways. Positioning it against neutral walls with linen soft furnishings balances the heavy timber density and classical lines.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and keeping the cabinet away from direct heat sources. Applying a beeswax polish annually helps nourish the timber veneer and protects the original patinated surface.
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