19th Century French Provincial / Baroque Revival Armoire

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French Provincial / Baroque Revival Armoire

Key features:

Tall, monumental scale – typical of armoires used for clothing and linens … Read more French Provincial / Baroque Revival Armoire

Key features:

Tall, monumental scale – typical of armoires used for clothing and linens before built-in closets.

Arched, broken pediment top – a hallmark of Baroque influence, especially in French and Flemish furniture.

Book-matched wood panels – the mirrored grain patterns on the doors suggest skilled craftsmanship and decorative intent.

Heavy molding and carved edges – common in provincial interpretations of court styles.

Dark, aged patina – often walnut, oak, or fruitwood, finished to emphasize natural grain. See less