{"product_id":"armoire-monumental-french-rena-revival-carved-mirrored-96-1800s","title":"Armoire, Monumental, French Rena. Revival, Carved, Mirrored 96”, 1800's!","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStunning Antique Armoire, Monumental, French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Mirrored, Figural,  96”, 1800's, 19th Century!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOffered here is a monumental 19th century French Renaissance Revival carved armoire of exceptional scale and architectural presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStanding approximately 96 inches tall, this cabinet exemplifies the French Renaissance Revival movement that flourished during the Second Empire and late 19th century. During this period, French cabinetmakers looked back to the grandeur of the 16th-century Loire Valley châteaux and court furniture of Francis I and Henry II, reviving bold architectural forms, figural carving, classical ornament, and rich surface decoration for affluent urban interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis example features a stepped cornice above a deeply carved and parcel-gilt frieze adorned with scrolling foliate ornament and classical motifs. The dual mirrored doors are framed by intricate Renaissance-inspired carving and flanked by projecting half-figure carvings terminating in expressive mask elements — sculptural devices directly inspired by 16th-century French and Italian prototypes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe lower case continues the carved and parcel-gilt decoration with gadrooned trim and scrolling ornament, rising on substantial carved paw feet, reinforcing the cabinet’s architectural weight and theatrical presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInterior examination reveals hand-cut dovetail joinery, thick secondary boards, and aged hardware consistent with 19th century craftsmanship. The construction and materials support a dating to circa 1860–1890.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Origin: France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Period: 19th Century (Renaissance Revival)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Material: Carved wood with parcel gilt decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Doors: Dual mirrored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Height: approx. 96\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Width: approx. 76.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Depth: approx. 29\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStructurally solid and substantial. Interior joinery and patina consistent with age. Surface wear, finish variation, and minor imperfections appropriate to a 19th century piece. Mirrors appear later but suitable to the form. Please review photographs carefully.Slight bow to edge of left door. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis is not a reproduction but an authentic 19th century Renaissance Revival cabinet created during a period when French decorative arts intentionally revived and celebrated the grandeur of earlier centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA commanding statement piece suitable for a formal interior, estate setting, or collector of architecturally scaled period furnishings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSeller:  Old Europe Antiques Home Furnishings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDoor to Door Delivery Available!  Inexpensive shipping options available, contact me for a quote.  [512 686 6531]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use. 29t26\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e   \"Old World Elegance at Reasonable Prices!\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"285\" width=\"285\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0650\/files\/logo_d2d21260-f5af-4ed1-a7f8-92e6f4659b3b.webp?v=1772482029\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Europe Antique Home Furnishings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47894329229526,"sku":"168179428811","price":3399.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0650\/files\/Armoire_Monumental_FrenchRena.Revival_Carved_Mirrored96_1800_s.webp?v=1772482029","url":"https:\/\/www.oldeuropeantiques.com\/products\/armoire-monumental-french-rena-revival-carved-mirrored-96-1800s","provider":"Old Europe Antique Home Furnishings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}