1800-1809 France Weathered Pale Grey Painted Oak Armoire

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Painted oak armoire in Weathered Pale Grey. Its weathered pale grey finish sets off raised panel doors, bun feet, softly … Read more Painted oak armoire in Weathered Pale Grey. Its weathered pale grey finish sets off raised panel doors, bun feet, softly distressed grey finish, a hallmark of of the french provincial period France craftsmanship in the french provincial tradition. Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived. There is a particular satisfaction in owning something with real history behind it, rather than something made to be replaced in a few short years. It is a satisfying way to furnish a home responsibly, giving a well-made object more years of use rather than sending it to a landfill. It is well suited to a bedroom or entry for linens and coats. See less