*Mix of Walnut and other woods; Condition:   Previous restorations,  minor cracks and losses, age separations, and signs of previous worms consistent with age. Sign of old wood worms along side panels, and old worm paths along some front panels. Please do not hesitate to ask for more photos-Age:  Early 1800’s
Brittany, with its Celtic roots has a history of a very distinctive furniture style, delightfully naïve and whimsical, yet practical.  The Bretons have always had a great love of ornamentation, whether it is floral, animal, or human motifs always in an original and imaginative country style.  Scenes from the country, the city, festivities, and feasts are common themes found on panels of Brittany antiques.
This antique Brittany armoire has beautiful hand carved scenes depicting everyday country on its six asymmetrical front panels (See Photos).  There are stylized c-scroll acanthus leaf motifs, bead and reel, rolled acanthus and pearl, and petal ornamentation on the crown.  The scalloped apron has a central stylized shell. 
This antique French Brittany armoire has a beautiful rich and deep patina with carved panels featuring a more simple way of life.