18th Century Country French Bonnetiere

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18th Century Country French Bonnetiere is a splendid reminder of a bygone era, when cabinetry such as this was placed … Read more 18th Century Country French Bonnetiere is a splendid reminder of a bygone era, when cabinetry such as this was placed next to the entry most often used by family, and used to deposit outer garments immediately upon arriving home. Named after the ubiquitous bonnet, such pieces still had to uphold the standards of interior decorating in the home, no matter how humble their purpose, hence pieces such as this wonderful example were created. Essentially a miniature armoire, stout timbers and planks of old-growth oak were employed to create the framework, with special attention paid to the crown molding and the three molded panels in the design. See less