Country French 1780 Antique Carved Walnut Armoire

Authentic Country French or Provincial furniture from about 1780, this historic armoire is solid wormy walnut, delicately hand carved with traditional artistic motifs and graceful moldings. Every plank is hand hewn and planed, some are diagonally sawn. Feet have been restored, perhaps 100 years ago.

Warm and satiny, the rich finish is excellent with glowing patina. Doors lift off original hand-wrought hinges and the crown can be detached to facilitate moving. Corners are secured with hand-carved wooden pegs. There are repairs and losses as would be expected on a true antique of this age, there is lots of character - mars, stains, warps, shrinkage separations from age, even burns on both sides, probably from candles. There is a working lock with giant key.

The interior has removable shelves and a pair of massive hand dovetailed drawers. This rugged and usable antique furniture measures 66" wide at the crown, 60 1/2" wide in the body, 27" deep and 7' 6" tall, the interior is 22" deep on this historic French furniture.

Item # S-17849