English Pine Bonnetière, 1890s

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This victorian bonnetière in solid pine is a beautiful example of late 19th-century english domestic furniture. Simple, well-constructed, and full … Read more This victorian bonnetière in solid pine is a beautiful example of late 19th-century english domestic furniture. Simple, well-constructed, and full of character, it brings to a contemporary interior the raw warmth that only aged pine can provide. An ideal piece for a bedroom or entryway in a country chic or wabi-sabi style.

materials: solid pine.

features: the bonnetière consists of a main body with a single door, topped by a simple, straight cornice with a molded profile. The door panel has a gently angled arched frame. The interior is fitted with two fixed pine shelves, offering ample storage. A drawer with a double turned wooden knob at the bottom elegantly completes the piece. The cabinet rests on discreet flat feet.

restoration: this english bonnetière has been gently sanded to remove grime without stripping its patina. It has been left in its natural wood finish. Its solid pine shelves are new.

dimensions: w88 x d58.5 x h195 cm.
drawer: w68 x h24 cm.
cupboard: w80 x d50 x h151.5 cm. Spacing between shelves from top to bottom: 46-52-49 cm.

an authentic english bonnetière that fits equally well in a rustic interior or a more minimalist setting. The raw pine, original hardware, and simple silhouette make it an unpretentious piece. See less