French 18th Century Solid Walnut Armoire

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A French solid walnut and carved armoire built in the Louis XV period, early to mid 1700s. A Chapeau de … Read more A French solid walnut and carved armoire built in the Louis XV period, early to mid 1700s. A Chapeau de Gendarme cornice tops the body of the armoire, rounding out the impressive scale. Two solid walnut doors have shapely panels creating a gorgeous façade playing on depth and proportion. The carvings on the exterior include a fleur de lis, stars, and shell motifs typical of rococo decoration. The doors are hung on large steel barrel hinges with long pierced steel escutcheon plates and open to a massive storage space with four fixed shelves measuring 17” deep. The sinuous lines of the scalloped apron continue to the antique’s carved escargot feet in classic Louis XV-style. A single key is present. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this antique storage piece is ready for your immediate use. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition. See less