Louis XV walnut Provençal “panetière” – 18ᵗʰ century – South of France

Louis XV walnut Provençal “panetière” – 18ᵗʰ century – South of France

Looking like a beautiful miniature cathedral, this carefully crafted little piece of furniture as sometimes thought to be an element of church furniture.
In fact, it is a highly prized food safe popular in Provence in the 18ᵗʰ century.
Hung on a wall, it was entirely lined with fabric so as to keep the rodents away from all the food that could be conserved: bread, cheese, saucisson, etc.
The elegant structure and the stylish decoration clearly indicate that this Provençal “panetière” was a wedding gift for a high society couple.

  • The finely turned wood framework has “candle holder” carvings on top (bobèches).
  • The little door with recessed mouldings has a large keyhole decoration running all the way up.
  • The hinge is deliberately impressive.
  • Finely pointed bars.
  • The four scroll feet.

Dimensions:
length – 80 cm; height – 105 cm; depth – 47 cm.
Reference: [ME021]

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Louis XV walnut Provençal “panetière” – 18ᵗʰ century – South of France
The finely turned wood framework has “candle holder” carvings on top (bobèches).
The finely turned wood framework has “candle holder” carvings on top (bobèches).
The little moulded door with its large keyhole decoration and hinge
The little moulded door with its large keyhole decoration and hinge
Finely pointed bars.
Finely pointed bars.
The four scroll feet.
The four scroll feet.

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