Picardy furniture
The discreet charm of Picardy country homes is often expressed through handcrafted furniture with simple lines, enhanced by delicate carvings inspired by nature and traditional motifs. The use of local materials and the preservation of ancestral craftsmanship reinforce a strong regional identity, also found in Normandy. These pieces are sturdy, decorative, and designed to last.
Picard furniture includes functional pieces such as the wardrobe, the swan-neck cradle, chairs, armchairs, the étimier, the clock, the bread bin, the pottery rack, the sèage, and the bread table. The central piece of this ensemble is the traditional sideboard, known as the traite picarde. Ornamentation mainly features vegetal motifs and carved bouquets, and sometimes incorporates a heart motif in the so-called marriage traites.
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Vignacourt sideboard
Vignacourt sideboard is a key element of regional furniture decorated with floral patterns.
Furniture for pewter pots
The French word “étimier” comes from the tin pots that were originally stored in this piece of furniture. Its drainer section, with perforated shelves, allowed dishes to be drained. Today, its shallow depth makes it easy to incorporate into modern interiors, even in an entryway or hallway.
"Etimier" with shelves with a solid bottom.
Bread box
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The bread box
The top of this bread box is removable,
and a drawer below allows to retrieve bread crumbs easily.
This is the traditional model of Picardy, carved with a rose.
Bread table
The Picardian bread table is a folding table with a removable top.
This piece of furniture was once used for the bread preparation.
This folding top makes it a practical table for daily life.
Cradle
White lacquered Picard rocking cradle with a locking mechanism,
of great depth, made of spindles and topped with a swan neck.
Clock
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Picardian clock was always placed in the common room. Now, it takes place in the dining room.
Shelving with pots
"Potière", the french word for shelving with pots, is a mural element used for the suspension of tin pots.
Seage
"Le séage" with 2 doors, 2 drawers, and central open space.
Wardrobe
Picardian wardrobe with one side for the closet, the other part for the shelves.
Picardian dining room
The charm of this double sideboard comes from balanced proportions and carved flowers.
