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Title   English Georgian Chippendale wardrobe Linen press wonderful pale mahogany original patina Edwardian



Description Ref: Wardrobes 6028

 

Antique late 19th early 20th century  English Georgian Chippendale wardrobe Linen press wonderful pale mahogany original patina.

The two doors above open with a key to a vast hanging space with brass rod and hooks .

Three bombe fronted drawers below with deep capacity with ornate brass fretwork handles are flanked by carved acanthus leaves and fluted pilasters. Ornate carved roundels to flame mahogany doors.

All locks work and keys supplied.

The cabinet comes in two pieces for easy moving and is well made in solid wood.

English Edwardian period in the Georgian 1770's Chippendale manner

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 182 cm

Width 132cm

depth 59 cm

 

Interior Dimensions

Height 117 cm

Width 122 cm

depth 52 cm

 

Drawer interiors :

2X H18 x W 53 x D 43 cm

1 X H20 x W 108 X D43cm

 




Price AUD $2695

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Title   English Georgian wardrobe circa 1720  original patina polish



Description

An antique late 17th early 18th century English Georgian wardrobe with original patina polish.

The cabinet with two panel doors each with steel key and working locks, opens onto a hanging space of H153 W126 D40cm . Below this space are two fitted panel front drawers.

It is quite rare to find such a gorgeous antique armoire or wardrobe  in original condition . The cabinet comes apart in two sections , with hanging space extending below the panels in the bottom section  until it reaches the oak floor above the bottom drawers.

Ornate brass escutcheons and  draw handles. Original waxed patina finish.

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 190 cm

Width 148 cm

depth 57 cm

 

Interior Dimensions

Height 153 cm

Width 126 cm

depth 40 cm

 


English early 1700's

Price AUD $4250

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Title  Antique Baroque farmhouse painted pine armoire original circa 1800 with painted finish wrought iron 



Description

Antique Baroque farmhouse painted pine armoire original circa 1800 with painted finish wrought iron.

Good original condition with molded top pelmet and lower plinth raised on turned feet.

The two doors with original wrought iron hinges and ornate lock and key.  The two doors open to reveal a series of removable shelves .  Ideal for use as sereo or TV cabinet.

A dark patina finish over the original farmhouse painted original finish.  Usually made bespoke to celebrate a marriage, this one has the name Schaeffer and is dated 1800.

 

Internal depth of more than 50 cm which makes this a very versatile piece of furniture for hanging cloths in the modern way. .

 

Austrian Baroque circa 1800


Overall Dimensions

Height 194 cm

Width 167 cm

depth 68 cm

 

Internal dimensions:

Top:

H137cm

W110cm


Price AUD $3985


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Title  Gothic revival Biedermeier walnut bookcase armoire with original patina and fretwork panel upper door



Description

Biedermeier period two door armoire cabinet with fretwork upper door with gothic tracery in walnut and ebony. Superb quality vertical matched walnut and completely original finish. The interior with removable fitted shelves and two lower drawers below. Each door has its own key and ornate gothic brass escutcheons.

A wonderful storage cabinet or may be converted into a bookcase with an upper glazed section if desired.

Internal depth is 34 cm which makes this a very versatile piece of furniture.

Good original patina finish.

The whole raised on elegant small taper legs.


South German Circa: 1830


Dimensions

Height 191 cm

Width 96 cm

depth 43 cm

 

Internal dimensions:

Top:

H65cm

W85cm

D33cm

Bottom :

Height 65cm above drawers


Price AUD $3850


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Title  Tallboy armoire cabinet  on chest in flame mahogany marquetry inlay and gothic mouldings 1835



Description

A European Empire marquetry inlaid Biedermeier tallboy cabinet on chest with ornate Roman style inlay. This beautiful and practical cabinet is in original condition with superb quality intarsia in satinwood inlaid to flame mahogany. The top with a fitted full width frieze drawer and below this two doors open revealing a large storage space.

Four more drawers fitted below all with meandering marquetry inlay and penwork in fruitwood.

The cabinet flanked by facetted Gothic columns and raised on turned bun .

Each drawer and door opens with traditional push pull steel keys and original working locks in the minimalist manner.

This impressive quality piece of furniture has multi purpose storage and is beautiful quality.

Imperial Austrian Hungarian Empire  circa 1835



Overall Dimensions

 

Height 186cm

Width 139cm

Depth 59cm

 

Cabinet interior dimensions

H53cm

D46cm 

Width 120cm


Price AUD $3375

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Title   Majestic baroque armoire wardrobe late 17th century carved oak large interior original 1680

Description

Majestic baroque armoire wardrobe late 17th century carved oak large interior original 1680.

The armoire is made in two box forms that join at the centre. this makes it easier to move up and down those narrow chateau staircases.

 

The arched moulded top  above two doors with carved doors that open open with a steel key. Originaliron hinges and locks.

 

The interior is vast with dimensions : H178cm . W 152 cm . D 70cm

Good original patina is a value point.

All massive pegged construction and note the massive oak slab back consisting of only 4 panels traditional 17/18th century furniture traditions.

the doors open to clear span space and the interior with original oak coat hooks.

 

 

Original blonde waxed patina finish is a value point. .


Dutch late 1600's

 

Overall dimensions :

Height 207cm

Width 180cm

Depth 70cm

Door opening space H128cm, W126cm



Price AUD $ 6975

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Title   Antique provincial French Louis XV carved oak armoire  tall wardrobe with ornate carved door

Description

An Antique French Louis XV carved oak armoire with single door ornate brass hinges and escutcheon.

The moulded top over a tall single curved door that opens with a steel key. Original brass hinges with ornate finials.

The interior is vast with dimensions : H186cm . W 71 cm . D 46cm.

There is a lift out shelf and hanging rail at height 151cm.

Good original waxed patina is a value point.

Traditional pegged construction raised on elegant escargot scroll carved feet  consistent with 18th century furniture traditions.

 Armoire of this size are usually called bonnetiere and are highly sought after for the narrow size ideal as a single wardrobe.

 


French 1800's

 

Overall dimensions :

Height 209cm

Width 93cm

Depth 61cm



Price AUD $ 2750

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Title   Blonde Directoire cherrywood bookcase or linen cabinet ebony string inlay and adjustable shelves

Description

Blonde Directoire cherrywood bookcase or linen cabinet ebony string inlay and adjustable shelves

with ornate bronze ecutcheons.

The two doors open with a key in the traditional manner.

The shelves with marquetry inlay.,

 

Raised on elegant taper legs with brass sabot feet.

 

Highly sought after in blonde cherrywood this piece will suit many interiors even minimal modern or Scandinavian mid century.

 

Ideal entertainment sideboard for storage as a wine cabinet or to hide entertainment equipment or printer etc.

Overall Dimensions :

Height 162cm

Width 133cm

Depth 50 cm

Interior dimensions:

Height 137cm

Width 132 cm

Depth 39cm

 


French early 20th century in the directoire manner of 1790

  
Price AUD $ 2950

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Title   Antique provincial Empire armoire two door original painted wardrobe faux rosewood finish 1825

Description

Antique provincial Empire armoire with gorgeous original painted finish. This two door wardrobe with original hand painted faux rosewood finish and exquisite linework circa 1825

Gorgeous grained hand painted faux brazilian rosewood crackle finish painted over solid pine cabinet.

 

The panel armoire with traditional pegged construction original finish with exquisite detail to ornate linework in imitation of satinwood inlay in the neoclassical manner.

The two doors open to reveal a spaceous clean interior with oak hanging rod and original hanging robe pegs above.

A false bottom with lift up lid for more valuable hidden item storage.

 

Lion head ring pull handles are an elegant way to open the doors.

 

An elegant neoclassic design that will suit most interiors.

Overall Dimensions:

Height: 197cm

Width 144cm

Depth 61cm

   

Northern Europe circa 1820

 

Interior dimensions:

height 161 cm

Width 128 cm

Depth 50 cm

  
Price AUD $ 3895

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Title   Antique majestic provincial French Louis XV late 18th century carved oak armoire large interior

Description

An Antique majestic French Louis XV late 18th century carved oak armoire large interior.

The arch top curved doors open with a steel key. Original brass hinges with ornate finials.

The interior is vast with dimensions : H186cm . W 130 cm . D 48cm

Good original patina is a value point.

Traditional pegged construction Consistent with 18th century furniture traditions.

 Original blonde waxed patina finish.


French late 1700's


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Title  Superb quality Georgian Chippendale mahogany single door Armoire silk lined wardrobe with arch top 1880



Description

Superb quality Georgian Chippendale mahogany single door Armoire silk lined wardrobe with arch top 1870.

 

 

Beautiful carved architectural pelmet with a curved pediment to the top and with shaped corners is typical of the Georgian Chippendale period of the 18th century .

 

The single bevel edged mirror door with flame mahogany panel. The door opens with a key and a turn knob lock to reveal a large open space inside with original silk lining . a hanging rail is fitted under an upper shelf and original brass hooks . 

The door is flanked by carved ornate acanthus florettes and framing.

The whole raised shaped chippendale bracket feet.

 

Superb well cared for condition and original french polished patina.  Working key supplied.


English circa 1870 in the 18th century Chippendale style.


Overall Dimensions

Height 221 cm

Width 112cm

Depth 59 cm

 

internal dimensions:

Wardrobe compartment:

Height 175 cm

Width 94cm

Depth 48 cm

 


Price AUD $3350

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Title  Rare French colonial armoire two door wardrobe in heavy solid rosewood with fitted drawers 1860



Description

Rare French colonial armoire two door wardrobe in heavy solid rosewood with fitted drawers 1860 Nalopeon III colonial era.

 

Beautiful architectural solid rosewood pelmet with a rounded corners is typical of the French Louis Philippe and 2nd Empire style of 1820-1835.

The two doors with double plank insert panels to solid rosewood frames with brass hinges. An ebony inlaid escutcheon to each door. Hand forged Empire lock and working key supplied. Once opened the interior features three removable shelves. The centre shelf with two straight front drawers below.

 

Original polished finish to gorgeous figurative grain heavy rosewood.

Due to the rarity and cost this type of rosewood would have only been used as a veneer back in France but here it was sused in the solid indicating manufacture close to the source of the wood or perhaps a Port Town.

The interior with hand wrought iron hooks holding down the lift off top and door catch and the usual French jointing construction bolts to help together the casework from inside.

 

If you require hanging space it would be easy to just lift out the shelves and insert a hanging rod.


French Colonial Empire Circa 1860


Overall Dimensions

Height 204 cm

Width 154cm

Depth 56 cm

 

internal dimensions:

Wardrobe compartment:

Height 179 cm

Width 132cm

Depth 45 cm

 


Price AUD $2950

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Title  Rare Austrian antique late Empire early Biedermeier 2 door wardrobe armoire original Vienna circa 1815



Description

Rare late Empire period antique door wardrobe Schrank or armoire in blonde walnut.

The stepped top with ebonised molding over two panel doors.

These are flanked by caryatid columns to either side with carved and ebonized details.

Original brass escutcheons lock and key all original circa 1815 .

The hanging space inside has had later shelving added. These lift out.

Good original condition with stepped top pelmet supported on full turned and carved columns and lower stepped plinth raised on carved turned and ebonised feet.

The two doors open with a steel key with original wrought iron lock and bolts. 

 

The two doors open to reveal a large open space H179 x W120 x D43cm.

 

Original french polished patina finish is a value point.

 

Austrian circa 1815


Overall Dimensions

Height 189 cm

Width 133 cm

depth 56 cm

 

Internal dimensions:

Height 179cm

Width 120 cm

Depth 43 cm

 

A very similar wardrobe was sold by Dorotheum Vienna October 2010 for  12,500 Euro.

 


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Title  Rare signed antique provincial farmhouse wardrobe hand painted pine armoire original circa 1820 



Description

Rare signed Empire period antique Scandinavian provincial wardrobe or farmhouse armoire hand painted pine armoire original circa 1820 with faux marble carved columns .

 

Good original condition with stepped top pelmet supported on full turned and carved columns and lower stepped plinth raised on carved lion paw front feet.

The two doors open with a steel key with original wrought iron hinges and ornate lock and key. 

Each door with fielded panels and carved ornate central designs. The two doors open to reveal a large open space H174 x W143 x D48cm and features original coat hanger hooks inside.

A patina finish over the original farmhouse painted finish. 

Two faux drawer fronts below the two doors ideal for storage inside.

 

Internal depth of 48 cm which makes this a very versatile piece of furniture for hanging cloths in the modern way on wire hangers...a 20th century invention..

Inside this piece is stamped by the master painter and cabinet maker of Roskilde just 40km west of Copenhagen.

 

Danish circa 1820


Overall Dimensions

Height 194 cm

Width 160 cm

depth 67 cm

 

Internal dimensions:

Height 174cm

Width 143 cm

Depth 48 cm

 


Price AUD $3350


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Title  Biedermeier flame mahogany single door Armoire with upper hat compartment  with convex doors 1820


Description

A flame mahogany Biedermeier Schrank, armoire or wardrobe. Pieces such as these were often made in pairs, one being a fall front desk with drawers the other matching in appearance but having a false front that is actually a door for linen storage or wardrobe such as this piece. The beautifully matched vertical veneers are in superb condition. The wardrobe door opens to reveal  moveable shelving but could also be used as hanging space.

Above this  wardrobe space is an amazing convex shaped double door hat compartment.

The same ornate brass key opens both locks top and bottom. Beautiful architectural scrollwork applied to the top is typical of the northern German or Scandinavian late Empire style known as early Biedermeier.


Danish or Northern German Circa 1820


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Title   English Georgian wardrobe circa 1770  original patina polish large interior for hanging clothes +1 drawer



Description

An antique late 18th century English Georgian wardrobe with superb patina polish.

Made in the provincial manner this wardrobe has original painted sides and interior and large capacity interior for hanging cloths.

Two doors with fielded front top panel with satinwood stringing and cross banding. A pair of faux drawer fronts to each door. A full length lower drawer and raised on original shaped Sheraton apron and legs.

Original bronze ring pull handles with neoclassical urn motif.

Some repairs to veneers but in good condition .

Ornate brass escutcheons and  draw handles.

Original waxed patina finish.

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 203 cm

Width 134 cm

depth 65 cm

 

Interior Dimensions

Height 150 cm

Width 117 cm

depth 54 cm

 


English Georgian period 1770's

Price AUD $2650

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Title  Antique Wardrobe in blond ashwood Biedermeier period single mirror door armoire linen cabinet vitrine.

 

 


Description

Superb quality blond ashwood single door armoire with mirror front single door. This cabinet was originally a vitrine with glass door and the original mirror back plate is not in place of the glass.

An ornate carved cherrywood crown to top with ornate cornice moldings.

Canted corners with acanthus carved corbels and lower details and with crossbanding to edges. Raised on carved front legs  and block rear legs . Working lock and key with brass escutcheon.

A gorgeous feature is the book matched panel below the mirror in the recessed molding showing a superb choice of figurative Hungarian ashwood

 

The interior with three solid wooden removable shelves with an interior space of dimensions of H 151cm x W87cm x D39cm

 

Superb quality original finish and patina.


Austrian circa 1840

 

Dimensions

Height 186cm

Width 100cm

Depth 50cm


Price AUD $2250

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Title  Tall Empire pier cabinet in flame mahogany with carved corbells  Scandinavian circa 1825



Description

Northern European Empire Biedermeier pier cabinet with carved acanthus scroll corbells. This beautiful and practical cabinet has a bow front main door  that opens onto two shaped shelves and a polished interior. The fitted drawer in the top frieze with concave shaped front. There is also a shaped front drawer fitted to the plinth. All have brass escutcheons and working locks  and key supplied. In excellent original condition ...a value point and with an unusual oval raised platform top for that special statue candelabra or clock.


Swedish or North German 1825

 

Dimensions

Width 73cm

Height 141cm

Depth 52cm

 


Price AUD $3899

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Title   French Mahogany Empire style Display cabinet circa 1830

Dimensions

Height 207 cm

Width 102 cm

depth 49 cm

Description

A well made French Louis Phillipe period Empire Style single door vitrine or armoire in mahogany with flame mahogany veneers surface. Ormolu key , escutcheons and mercurial gilts ormolu handles to lower drawer. A hidden or secret drawer is fitted just below this lockable drawer disguised as the base apron.

Glass shelves  are adjustable.

This armoire would originally have had a mirror door or wooden inserted panel door and was converted to clear glass some time ago.

 


French circa 1830

Price AUD $3675

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Title   Antique Danish stripped pine Empire armoire wardrobe with 2 doors, 2 drawers Scandinavian 1850

Description

Antique blonde stripped spruce pine armoire.

This beautifully restored Empire  or Biedermeier provincial warobe with rare full turned front columns. Well made moulded top cornice with lift off moustache shaped top pelmet mount.

Two doors with three panels each hinge open and reveal a huge hanging space complete with hanging rod.

Two drawers fitted into the base with turned wood handles.

This wardrobe has been fully restored in Scandinavia. It has been stripped back to the blond wood and waxed. Minor traces of old woodworm but all nice and solid and sturdy with a golden waxed patina.

 

Highly sought after in blonde pine this piece will suit many interiors even minimal modern or Scandinavian mid century. 

This wardrobe comes apart into clever designed easy transportable sections .

 

Scandinavian mid 19th century

 


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Title French Empire mahogany three door Bibliotheque Bookcase With gilt ormolu



Description

French Empire Bookcase with ormolu caryatid mounts and central brass grill door.

A good polished mahogany three door Bibliotheque bookcase with four adjustable shelves per compartment.

Raised on gilt bronze lions paw feet

Original well polished throughout this cabinet comes apart for easy transport and delivery up and down those narrow Parissienne stairways.


French 20th century.

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Title  Antique Empire Biedermeier two door bow front armoire bookcase

  Description

Superb quality Empire style armoire cabinet . The flame mahogany bow front doors flanked by full turned columns open to reveal a space for hanging or shelving. The oak interior with adjustable shelving holes with brass locators.

 

 


North German 19th century

 


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Title   Antique Italian hand painted armoire Milanese wardrobe with 2 doors hanging rails and shelves

Description

Antique Italian hand painted armoire Milanese wardrobe with 2 doors hanging rails and shelves

 

Highly sought after original ornate hand painted details of this piece will suit many interiors Especially French 18th century even minimal modern or Scandinavian provincial. 

Good original finish.

The armoire has been adapted to separate into two box sections with one door each.

One side with shelves and hanging rod, the other with hanging rod only.

Ideal as a wardrobe or bookcase with double depth .

It would also make a fabulous wine cellar hidden from view.

Each panel door with its own lock and working key.

Minor losses and wear to painted surface consistent with age and use.

 

Italian 19th century in the Renaissance manner of 1650

 

 

  
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Title Empire Fruitwood 3 Door Armoire
Dimensions Height 206 cm Width 207 cm Depth 55 cm

Description Empire Fruitwood 3 door armoire with fine rosewood marquetry panels. This locely and practical piece of furniture can be used to house clothing, books or even to Tv and stereo. It is of the Biedermeier revival period circa 1910 but of excuisite quality.
Circa 1910

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Title Well carved Dutch BAROQUE WARDROBE


Description A gorgeous Dutch pallisander veneer cabinet with fitted lower drawers and two internal drawers ( may be removed if converted to  wardrobe handing space) this rare Brazillian rosewood cabinet prebably dates from the early 1900's and is in the 17th Century manner. Comes complete with key and lock.

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Title   Tall antique French Louis XVI carved oak armoire cabinet with 2 doors and drawer original locks and keys

Description

An Antique French Louis XVI carved oak armoire with two doors ornate iron hinges and escutcheon.

The moulded top over a two cabinet doors  devided by a drawer .  All doors open with original steel keys.

This would make a perfect wine bottle cellar storage cabinet.

Good original waxed patina is a value point.

Traditional wooden pegged construction consistent with 18th century furniture traditions.

 Armoire of this size are usually called bonnetiere and are highly sought after for the narrow size ideal as a single linen cabinet or wardrobe for folded clothes.
French 1780

 
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Title   Antique blonde Biedermeier armoire wardrobe wdoors hanging rail and drawer with original locks keys

Description

Antique blonde Biedermeier armoire with two doors hanging rail and lower drawer with original locks keys

 

Highly sought after in blonde fruitwood this piece will suit many interiors even minimal modern or Scandinavian mid century.  Good original finish.

 

German 19th century


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Title   Antique Austrian baroque era marquetry armoire wardrobe with superb inlay Vienna circa 1750

Description

Important and rare antique  wardrobe from Imperial baroque era Austria. Superb quality marquetry armoire ( Schrank) with 2 doors & hanging rail Vienna circa 1750.

Highly sought after original ornate marquetry inlay with superb sellection of rare woods and figurative timbers.

A stepped cornice over the main body with canted corners and framed mouldings.

The two doors open wide with an original working iron key and lock.

The paper lined interior with ornate tin coated wrought iron hinges.

A later brass hanging rail and top shelf inside.

Raised on turned bun feet to front

This rare cabinet would also make a fabulous wine cellar hidden from view.

Good french polished finish.

The hand adzed backing timbers bear an original shipping label from Vienna.

Imperial Austrian 1750

 

 

Overall dimensions

Height 196 cm

width 165 cm at cornice

Depth 67 cm at cornice

 

Interior dimensions :

H160cm

W 130 cm

D 47 cm.

 

 

  
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Title Full Australian Red Cedar Wardrobe 1850

Description Early colonial Australian full cedar wardrobe with hanging space and fitted shelves. Lovely carved Victorian carved corbels to doors and a well molded top pelmet. full cedar throughout and in excellent condition for its age. The Cedar wardrobe is in good original condition. It still maintains two interior fitted drawers and is made entirely of Australian Red Cedar. Its footprint measures : Width 187cm by Depth 63 cm The top cornice measures 202 cm wide by 78 cm deep A total height of is 217 cm high.
Circa 1850

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