Antique Oak Baroque Armoire Wardrobe, Northern Europe, 1730

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- Baroque wardrobe (Schrank), likely northern Germany, 18th century
- Solid oak throughout
- Two tall panelled doors over two … Read more - Baroque wardrobe (Schrank), likely northern Germany, 18th century
- Solid oak throughout
- Two tall panelled doors over two drawers, on turned ball feet
- Elegant, with an authentic antique and slightly rustic character
- Harmonious architectural proportions of horizontal and vertical lines
- Almost entirely joiner’s work: broad planes and mouldings of different sizes
- Functional in feeling, with very modest carved decoration — three shells above the pilasters
- Brass keyhole escutcheon on the right door; original lock and key intact See less