19th Century Marriage Armoire
19th Century Marriage Armoire
19th Century Marriage Armoire
19th Century Marriage Armoire
19th Century Marriage Armoire
19th Century Marriage Armoire
19th Century Marriage Armoire
19th Century Marriage Armoire
19th Century Marriage Armoire
19th Century Marriage Armoire
19th Century Marriage Armoire

19th Century Marriage Armoire

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A magnificent French marriage armoire in bleached oak, hand-carved in the Normandy tradition. Traditionally made to celebrate a wedding, these armoires carry their meaning in the carving—flower baskets, tumbling roses, and scrolling vines symbolizing love, fertility, and a happy union. The beautifully carved frieze and door panels sit above a shaped apron anchored by an acanthus cartouche. Two tall paneled doors—dressed with long shaped brass escutcheons—open to a practical interior fitted with shelves, ideal for linens, clothing, or display. Carved cornice moldings and short scrolled feet finish the piece. The soft bleached-oak finish lets all that romantic carving take center stage—a true heirloom statement for a bedroom, entry, or living room.

Please note the top cornice section carries a slightly warmer tone than the body—this is normal and expected with the bleaching process, as different areas of antique oak take the treatment differently. It's a natural characteristic of a genuine stripped-and-bleached piece.

  • Style: French Provincial / Normandy marriage armoire
  • Age: 19th century 
  • Material: Carved stripped/bleached oak
  • Hardware: Long shaped brass escutcheon plates
  • Details: Carved flower baskets, roses, foliate vines, acanthus apron—traditional marriage symbolism; carved cornice
  • Configuration: Two doors; fitted interior with adjustable shelves
  • Dimensions: 88"H × 56.25"W × 19.5"D
  • Condition: Good antique condition, wear and patina consistent with age. Top cornice reads slightly warmer than the body—normal for the bleaching process. 

NOTE FROM THE CURATOR: Célani Home sources with a century of use already accounted for. Some of our pieces come with old repairs done by careful hands: none of it is damage, all of it is age. Every listing describes condition as we find it. Nothing here is flawless, and nothing here is new.

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Group A $420

NV, Northern CA,UT,

Group B $845

AZ, NV (Las Vegas area), Southern CA, WA,OR,ID,MT,ND,SD,WY,CO,KS,NE,NM,OK,TX (North of I10)

Group C $1265

MN,WI,MI, TX (South of I10),AR,LA,MS,AL,TN, IL,IN,IA,OH,KY,

Group D $1885

GA,SC,NC,FL (North of I10),PA,WV,VA,DC,MD,DE,NJ,NYC/Long Island, NY, FL (South of I10), VT,ME,NH,MA,CT,RI 

 

Because so many of our pieces have already survived a century or two, we want them to reach you in one piece for the next century. We work with a trusted delivery team that handles in-home delivery

Because of the nature of vintage, antiques, and furniture, all sales are final and sold "As-is". Antiques come with the small marks and signs of age that come from being loved and used long before they reached us. We photograph and describe condition as honestly as we can, but we always want you to feel sure before you buy.

Please go over the measurements carefully and picture the piece in your actual space. If you have a question, ask it before you check out. If you want another angle, a close-up of a particular detail, or more on the condition, just email us. We would always rather send ten more photos than have a piece arrive and not be what you pictured.

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