Antique Armoire

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Posted by Carolita222
16 years ago
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Description Beautiful Antique Armoire. All original knobs and paint. Beige/yellowish in color. Hand carved flower bottom of Armoire.
Category Furniture
Medium Wood
Distinguishing marks unknown
Condition Mint
Size and dimensions of this item 4feet 9 inch height, 3 feet lenth,
Date Period This Armoire belonged to my Grandmother, Early 1900?
Weight appx 200 pounds, very heavy
History This piece belonged to my Grandmother. From my understanding it has been in the family for quite some time, I always adored the piece ,When she passed away I kept it for myself.
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Price Paid (If known) unknown
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Submitted by Anonymous

Good morning and thanks for including such great pics! This looks like a beautiful piece in very good condition. It is important for the drawers to be in good repair and overall structural condition to be excellent. Very important note: I am not a professional, antiques are just my rather spendy hobby/obsession. Although many historical design period styles had revival periods, this piece looks as though it may be slightly older than the 1900's to me. The feet were not entirely clear on my screen - from what I could tell they look consistent with the features of the rest of the double chest (or "chest on chest"). The drawer handles, shell motif relief carving, serpentine front and shorter legs look more like the European Rococo style from 1720-1760 roughly. The double chest was first identified in the late 1700's in America, with many of the best examples made there from the late 1700's to the mid-1800'S. Where was your Grandmother from (and her mother)? Best of luck and truly a gorgeous double chest. Ardanien

P.S. The "American Rococo" period (sometimes referred to as the American Chippendale period) dates back to 1754 I think. If you are sure the double chest is American made then it may help to research those terms to more closely date this piece. Best, Ardanien

Afraid not ;~), this piece is very modern, it's unlikely it predates the 1950's. It's loosely based on 18th Century French furniture, which was revived in the late 19th century, the 1920's, the 1950's and again in the 1980's. Hint for all furniture novices, any time you see fake worm holes in the form of paint splatters such as found on this piece you are generally looking at post WW2 furniture. Lovejoy

Thanks. I always wondered why there were black paint splatters on the piece. By the way are you a professional appraiser?
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