Bleached Oak Armoire, France, circa 1940
Echoing the sculptural language of French Provincial Modernism Sculptural in its allure and understated in its details, this large French armoire dating from circa 1940 speaks to a moment of aesthetic transition, when 19th-century vernacular traditions met the nascent quietude of modern design.
The silhouette is straight and monastic, but it is enriched by a rhythmic geometry of pyramidal carvings, each hand-chiseled for an architectural purpose. Crafted from solid French oak, the piece retains all the hallmarks of its regional origin: peg joinery, wrought-iron hardware, and a lathe-turned side axis whose decorative finials provide subtle vertical punctuation. The carvings echo centuries-old armoire motifs, but here they are reduced, refined, inviting light and shadow to enliven the surface with a quiet dynamism. The cabinet has undergone Jada Galerie’s signature bleaching technique, a gentle restoration process that reveals the oak’s raw grain and mineral character. The result is a soft, luminous finish that situates the piece comfortably in rustic and architectural interiors, whether Brutalist, Provençal, or contemporary minimal. Evidence of age—wooden dowel marks, a softened hinge, and minor movement in the carved panels—testify to the cabinet’s authenticity and integrity.
It is structurally sound, and its original lock and key are in working order. Ideal for intimate storage or as a statement piece in a hallway or reading room, this cabinet appeals to connoisseurs of proportion, patina, and sculptural restraint. Available for private acquisition. For investment advice or collector information, please contact our specialists.
| Weight | 7846174 kg |
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| Dimensions | 7846174 × 7846174 cm |
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