It is our pleasure to present, for your consideration, this Monumental Ornate Karges Powerful American Victorian Tiger Oak Wardrobe Armoire Ca. This gorgeous and very substantial Karges American Tiger Oak Armoire weighs approximately 425 pounds in total and measures 108" in total height from the floor to the center of the decorative top crown, 93" in total height without the decorative top crown attached, 65" in total width, and 27 ½" in total depth.
The inside of right section measures 68" in height, 23" in width and 16 in depth and has a top shelf with hooks, all of which you could configure to accommodate your needs. The inside of left section also measures 68" in height, 23 in width and 16" in depth. This Spectacular Karges Oak Wardrobe breaks down into 12 pieces and 6 shelves for transport and the measurements are as follows. 65" in width, 24" in depth and 12 ¾ in height and weighs approximately 40 pounds.
1 Decorative Crown for Top Crown Section 62" in width, 3 ½" in depth and 15 in height and weighs approximately 25 pounds. 1 Base section with drawers 64" in width, 25" in depth and 21 ¼ in height and weighs approximately 100 pounds. 1 Middle section with Mirrored Door and Five Drawers. 13 ½" in width, 14 ½" in depth and 61 ½ in height and weighs approximately 65 pounds.
2 back panels 29" in width, ¾" in depth and 60 ½ in height and each weighs approximately 15 pounds. 2 Side Sections 17 ¾" in width, 4 ¾" in depth and 61 ½ in height and each weighs approximately 25 pounds each. 2 Front Columns 61 ½" in height and 4 ½" in diameter. 2 Mirrored doors 20 ¼" in width, 2" in depth and 59 in height and each doors weighs approximately 45 pounds. 6 Shelves 23" in width and 13 ¾" in depth and each shelf weighs approximately 1 pound.Though we have been unable to find any label on this Wardrobe, the design details strongly indicate that it was made by Karges Furniture Company. It is clearly the finest quality made during the period. It is, with complete certainty, a Tiger Oak collector's dream come true! The inside of this lovely Armoire would be perfect for storing small office or entertainment items, using as a linen closet or as a wardrobe to store your clothing, or for all of the above.
In any case, the details on this Magnificent Armoire are simply gorgeous! This fabulous Armoire is constructed of gorgeous warm Tiger Oak throughout and is wearing its original finish.
The magnificent fancy removable crown is graced with a dimensionally carved shell, foliate, and scroll center that rests upon a large round log roll with curved fluted shoulders. These curved fluted shoulders curve down and around toward the center and extend into the lovely foliate leaf carved ornamentations that accent the center circular leaf carved necklace ornamentation beneath the log roll.This magnificent removable crown perfectly accents the fabulous top that is graced with lovely crown moulding and beautiful foliate leaf scroll carvings across the front along with elegant carved corner block adornments. This fabulous top elegantly accents the body of this magnificent armoire. The body of this magnificent tiger oak armoire is graced with the two lovely tiger oak doors with heavy original beveled glass mirrors, intact locks (no key), brass escutcheons, glass knob pulls, and elegant foliate scroll carved applied adornments across the tops and bottoms. A gorgeous center section with a beveled mirror small door and five dovetailed drawers rests between the two lovely doors. The top beveled mirrored small door of this center section opens to reveal three file slots, and nine pigeon-hole slots.
Elegant foliate scroll carved applied adornments grace the top and bottom areas of this gorgeous center section and glass knob pulls adorn the door and drawers. The small door has an intact lock and a working key. Next, handsome tiger oak paneled sides and beautiful full front columns with foliate capitals and turned pediments complete the body which rests on the substantial large shaped base with beveled edging.This large shaped base has three roomy bow-shaped dovetailed drawers and is configured with two of the drawer sitting above one large bow-shaped bottom drawer. These drawers are all adorned with beautiful period brass pulls. Finally, elegant recessed circular carved sconces adorn the sides of these drawers and culminate into the two powerful front feet that support the front of the base and strait feet support the back of the base.
Castors on the bottom of all of the feet provide ease of movement. If you've been looking for a truly Magnificent and Massive Tiger Oak Armoire with its original finish, then don't miss out on the opportunity to own this one. The patina of the rich original finish on this piece is absolutely beautiful and it would be a gorgeous addition to any room of your home!
Novice antique collectors should be aware that any antique over 100 years old will have some type(s) of slight or minor imperfections or marks of character. It is exactly these time-acquired features that intrigue collectors to ponder about how the piece must have been used and by whom. Such marks of use and character only add to the authenticity, charm, and desirability of the piece. Meanwhile, here are the shipper's names.
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