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Armoires - Item 1014
Louis XIII Armoire

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Item 1014	Louis XIII Armoire in French Walnut
Dimensions	Width 84½, Height 71, Depth 21 (in inches)
Date	Circa 1940
Price	$3,995
Description	This three-door armoire is a faithful rendering in solid French walnut of armoires with alternating diamond and rectangular panels, typically made of oak in the 16th century in northeastern France. The diamond panels or pointes de diamant were also particularly common in armoires and buffet cabinets referred to as Louis XIII in style. The beauty of the natural walnut is highlighted by the simplicity and symmetry of design of this piece, made approximately a half century ago. For other pieces with the diamond motif, see two-piece 1035 and buffet cabinet 9212.
Reference	Fligny, Laurence, Le Mobilier en Picardie 1200-1700 (Picard Editeur, Paris, 1990)
Uses	The sturdy construction of this modern piece make it ideal for storing items in a bedroom, kitchen or library.