French 18th Century Solid Pine Louis XV Armoire

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Dimensions: 91 ⅝” H x 55 ⅜” W x 20 ⅜” D

A French solid pine carved armoire from the … Read more Dimensions: 91 ⅝” H x 55 ⅜” W x 20 ⅜” D

A French solid pine carved armoire from the Louis XV period, with stylized bonnet top, dramatic paneled doors, and serpentine apron that together give this large storage piece its historic character. Scrolled carvings flow from the arched cornice, rounding out the crown over a pair of doors that mirror each other’s calligraphic outline around the paneling. Each door is punctuated in the lower third by circular panels, as well as one above. The doors open by working lock and key to reveal two shelves, approximately 12 ½” deep. In the lower cabinet–protruding forward beyond the upper body–past a working lock and key is an interior fitted with a single shelf, 16 ⅜” deep. The sinuous lines of the swelled apron transition into carved escargot feet, another signature of the Louis XV taste for refined, yet playful touches. From its graceful curves to robust proportions and charming patina, this Louis XV armoire will bring a comforting presence to any home. It has been cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax to be ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more and the current condition. See less