French Louis XIII Walnut Homme Debout Two-Part Cabinet [RESTORE #D3369] 25 Depth 3 Height 10

25 Depth 3 Height 10

with shamrock carving

Width 4 Depth 4 Height 5

built 1910)

French Louis XIII Walnut Homme Debout Two-Part Cabinet [RESTORE #D3369] 25 Depth 3 Height 10DETAILS This antique, French, period Louis XIII cabinet is a traditional, wardrobe or half armoire called a homme debout which translates into standing man. Some believe the name originated in the Vende region where during the French Revolution, armed men were hidden away between battles. The interior was removed allowing a soldier to hide in the cabinet. This example is arranged in two parts; the smaller top section is fitted with two shelves over a