1880s Wardrobes and Armoires

Bruce Talbert (1838-1881) for Gillow and co., a rare and important walnut, amboyna, ebonized, and gilt bedroom suite, each with differing carved rosettes, comprising: a triple mirror door wardrobe, 208cm high, 208cm wide, 58cm deep; a pair of bedside lockers, 85cm high, 38cm wide; and a pair of single bedsteads, 124cm wide Provenance: The famous Argentinian writer and suffragette Victoria Ocampo (1890-1979), bought from her estate and shipped back from Argentina. Bruce James Talbert originally trained as a carver and then an architect, and he became an influential and very successful furniture designer. He served an apprenticeship in Dundee and had his own carving business for two years where he learned the skills to apply carved details to furniture and then joined the architectural offices of Charles Edward. In 1856 he moved to Glasgow and worked for the architects W. N. Tait and Campbell Douglas. He moved to Manchester in the early 1860s, where he gained employment with the cabinetmakers Doveston, Bird, and Hull, which was short-lived, then moved to Coventry gaining work with Skidmore's Art Manufactures. In 1863 he won the competition to design the masthead for 'The Building News and in the mid-1860s moved to London, where he started designing furniture for Holland and Sons. His 'Pericles' Gothic sideboard was displayed on their stand at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1867 where it was the Grand Prix winner. It was at this point that his most prolific period began and also when he started designing furniture for Gillows of Lancaster in 1868. in the same year, he published his very influential first book 'Gothic Forms Applied to Furniture, Metal Work and Decoration for Domestic Purposes', which he dedicated to George Edmund Street. This was followed in 1876 by 'Examples of Ancient and Modern Furniture, Metalwork, Tapestries and Modern Furniture' and in 1881 by 'Fashionable Furniture. Other companies he designed for were Marsh, Jones and Cribb, Jackson and Graham, and for a short time, was a partner with Daniel Cottier. He designed textiles for Templeton's, Warner's, Cowlishaw, and Barbour and Miller; carpet designs for Templeton's and Brinton and Co.; and his wallpaper designs were printed by Jeffrey and Co. He also designed church metalwork and furniture for Cox and Sons...

19th century painted tapered Chinese cabinet. Having elaborate panels with gilt painting and raised moldings. Warm red lacquer adorned with black lacquer and gilt painting. Framing the panels recessed into the molding are remnants of crushed seashell used...

Antique wardrobe from the end of the 19th century, France. Dimensions: height 233 cm / width 166 cm / depth 65 cm

Antique italian wardrobe in solid walnut wood made in late 19th century. This truly spectacular wardrobe is very rare due to its large dimensions equipped with four doors. The interi...

Antique italian wardrobe in walnut veneer wood made in late 19th century. Very particular wardrobe characterized by a slender upper part with a geometric line frame. Equipped with tw...

We are delighted to offer this very well made antique Hungarian hand painted Housekeepers pot cupboard circa 1880 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers wi...

Indochina or south china. Circa 1880-1900 Brass hinges, handles and padlocks Double door cabinet with two shelves Pretty marquetry: vegetation, birds, mythological creatures / deitie...

Large two-door wardrobe in ash and cherry with fillet band inlays and ebonised columns. The cornice with accentuated pediment and ebonised segmental elements is inscribed: Elise Freu...

Important and rare antique solid walnut cabinet, 19th century. Characterized by a refined hand carving of the wood on the front doors. The...

The French custom of a father's gift to his newborn daughter was the crafting or purchase of an armoire carved with symbols of plenty and happiness, which stored her trousseau to use...

Late 19th century French Mirror with oak frame. Little columns frame the mirror, Louis XVI style Beveled mirror. Good furniture for an entry or for a spacious room. Good antique ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning highly collectible Victorian pine housekeepers cupboard for linens or pots A very charming and highly collectable piece, this is one...

We are delighted to offer this stunning antique hand carved oak, Dutch Armoire linen wardrobe with original plate glass mirrored doors This piece is part of a suite, I have the matching pair of bedroom...

Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut wood made in 1880s. Internally with a stick to hang clothes. In the lower part two comfortable large drawers. Very linear, perfect...

French Arts & Crafts walnut mirror double door armoire This is a good quality tall piece not surprising as it is made in figured walnut and has...

19th century armoire inlaid chinoiserie with mirror doors Stunning Chinese wardrobe very rare find and in very good condition for its age This will take a sideways hanging rail if ...

19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Mahogany Armoire by Schmit of Paris is an example of the Belle Epoque magnificence that gained France worldwide recognition at the end of the 19...

19th century gilt painted wardrobe cabinet. A very special Qing dynasty wedding cabinet elaborately decorated with fine and exceptional gilt painting. The lacquer can be referred to ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Howard & Son’s Berners street late Victorian light mahogany linen press A very well made and collectable piece, produced by...