• A tall, light natural wood double-door cabinet with dark metal handles, set against a light blue paneled wall and a patterned rug.
  • A large natural pine wood armoire cabinet with two doors swung open, showing a tall interior with a lower drawer section, set against a blue paneled wall and patterned rug.
  • A large rustic pine wooden armoire cabinet with two doors swung open, showing a plaid dress hanging inside, a woven basket, and stacked boxes on the lower shelf, set against a blue paneled wall and patterned rug.
  • A tall, light natural pine double-door wardrobe or armoire cabinet with a decorative top and bottom, standing on a patterned rug against a blue paneled wall.
  • A tall, rustic wooden cabinet with two doors and visible natural wood grain, standing against a light blue paneled wall on a patterned rug.
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19th Century European Pine Two-Door Wardrobe Armoire | c. 1880

19th Century European Pine Two-Door Wardrobe Armoire | c. 1880

$2,200.00 USD
$2,200.00 USD
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A handsome 19th-century European pine wardrobe or armoire, circa 1870–1900, with beautifully mellowed natural pine and a restrained country-house form.

The tall rectangular case is surmounted by a projecting molded cornice and fitted with two long paneled doors retaining simple inset brass hardware. The doors open to reveal a remarkably spacious interior, currently configured with a hanging rail and offering generous storage. The wardrobe rests on a substantial molded plinth with turned bun feet to the front.

Constructed extensively from solid pine, including the broad plank backboards and interior, the piece displays the knots, grain variation, small marks and warm honey coloration that make antique European pine so desirable. The broad hand-fitted boards visible on the reverse and interior give the cabinet considerable character.

Its unusually clean, architectural lines make this an exceptionally versatile antique: substantial enough to anchor a bedroom or dressing room while restrained enough for a modern country, Scandinavian-inspired or English interior. It could also be adapted with removable shelves for use as a linen press, pantry cupboard or general storage cabinet.

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