Pair of Antique Painted and Mirrored Orangerie Doors France-Late 1700's/Early 1800s

A Pair of Antique French Orangerie Doors  - Condition: Minor age cracks to wood, rubs, nicks; loss of wood to one side where hardware would have been; all commensurate with age.  One door with frame, bronze hinges and hardware, back not painted; One without door frame; painted and finished out back; Age-Late 1700’s/ Early 1800’s
Orangeries date back to the mid 1500’s and housed orange trees originally, hence the name.  Their design advanced to resemble what we now refer to as a conservatory—usually an extension of the architecture of the main home.  They were rooms with multiple doors of glass, wood and or iron featuring indoor plants and trees.

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Le Louvre French Antiques

Le Louvre French Antiques, owned by Annick McNally, has been a leading source for high quality antiques in Dallas for over 25 years. With a keen eye for beauty and quality, Le Louvre is constantly brimming with unusual and hard to find pieces, with everything from 18th century tapestries to hand…

 

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