
Ornate French Provincial Style Armoire/Media Cabinet
This is a large-scale, two-piece armoire or media cabinet designed in a French Provincial or Rococo Revival style, likely dating from the late 20th century. The piece features a light cherry or honey oak finish with book-matched veneer panels on the upper doors arranged in a radiating sunburst pattern. The upper section is crowned with a serpentine molded cornice decorated with egg-and-dart or dentil-style carving. Each door is embellished with a central cartouche and elegant vertical backplates for the metal pulls. The lower section consists of two deep, serpentine-fronted drawers with ornate cast metal bail handles and scrolled escutcheons. The entire unit rests on short, carved cabriole feet with acanthus leaf motifs. Notable condition issues include a missing drawer or missing horizontal divider trim piece between the upper cabinet and the first drawer, along with visible scuffing, finish loss, and surface wear along the base and corners. The craftsmanship suggests a mass-manufactured high-end reproduction rather than a period antique, characterized by the uniform finish and modern construction proportions.
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Estimated Value
$400 - $650
Basic Information
Category
Furniture - Cabinets & Armoires
Appraised On
January 11, 2026
Estimated Value
$400 - $650
Item Description
This is a large-scale, two-piece armoire or media cabinet designed in a French Provincial or Rococo Revival style, likely dating from the late 20th century. The piece features a light cherry or honey oak finish with book-matched veneer panels on the upper doors arranged in a radiating sunburst pattern. The upper section is crowned with a serpentine molded cornice decorated with egg-and-dart or dentil-style carving. Each door is embellished with a central cartouche and elegant vertical backplates for the metal pulls. The lower section consists of two deep, serpentine-fronted drawers with ornate cast metal bail handles and scrolled escutcheons. The entire unit rests on short, carved cabriole feet with acanthus leaf motifs. Notable condition issues include a missing drawer or missing horizontal divider trim piece between the upper cabinet and the first drawer, along with visible scuffing, finish loss, and surface wear along the base and corners. The craftsmanship suggests a mass-manufactured high-end reproduction rather than a period antique, characterized by the uniform finish and modern construction proportions.
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