WHY THIS ENGINEERING MATTERS
- Anticipates: The tendency of curved (bombe) drawers to seize within the frame due to wood expansion.
- Stabilizes: The operational clearance gaps even when placed in non-climate-controlled garden estates.
- Delivers: A static architectural presence that allows for daily utility without mechanical frustration.
“Concerns at this scale are not aesthetic preferences — they are architectural instincts.”
In spatial compositions where storage must bridge the gap between utility and ornamentation, this system is designed to read as a resolved presence. The French Provincial Collection prioritizes the functional longevity of the Master Suite, ensuring that the romantic visual language is supported by industrial-grade kinetic hardware.
Engineering Foresight
The development of this system began with the assumption that Curvilinear Binding would eventually compromise the lower drawer bank. In traditional bombe furniture, solid wood drawer fronts warp at different rates than the carcass, leading to friction points. Rather than relying on traditional timber runners, the design neutralizes this force by utilizing OE-Core™ Moulded Substrates for the drawer fronts and calibrating them on side-mounted steel slides.
This intervention interrupts the failure path. The result is a complex curved facade that opens with linear precision, protecting the delicate hand-painted finish from impact damage.
Technically, the French Provincial Painted Armoire is conceived as a hybrid storage system. Categorically defined as a “Tallboy Armoire” combining hanging space (upper) with folded storage (lower).
Project-Specific Interpretation
[SIMULATION]: In a recent specification for a Countryside Manor Renovation, the design was adapted to act as a primary linen store. Despite the heavy load of textile storage, the system maintained structural squareness. As seen in our residential project gallery, the integration of OE-Glide™ Runners ensured that the drawers extended fully without tipping, allowing easy access to the rear volume.
Structural Scalability & Surface Logic
The carcass is constructed using the OE-Frame™ System with reinforced corner blocks to support the heavy cabriole legs. This elevates the unit from the floor, requiring the base joinery to manage the entire vertical load path without splaying.
Aesthetic Surface Protocol
The surface treatment employs a Polychrome Floral Protocol. The cream lacquer base is applied in five layers, followed by the hand-painting of botanical motifs. Finally, raised carvings are highlighted with 24k Gold Leaf before being sealed in a non-yellowing clear coat. This ensures the art remains vibrant despite UV exposure.
Engineering Specifications (Reference)
| Structural System | OE-Core™ (Moulded Composite) |
| Primary Function | Neutralization of Drawer Binding |
| Drawer Hardware | OE-Glide™ Side-Mount (Epoxy/Ball Bearing) |
| Interior Finish | High-Gloss White Lacquer |
| Specification Freeze | Confirmed at CAD/Sample Sign-Off |
OEM & Bespoke Services
- Full CAD & Shop Drawing Coordination
- Custom Floral Motif Matching (Textile/Wallpaper)
- Internal Configuration (Shelves vs. Hanging Rail)
- Initiate Bespoke Specification
This is typically selected by clients who prefer to decide once — and never revisit the decision.
Technical Disclaimer: The floral artwork is hand-painted; minor variations in brushstroke and color density are evidence of manual execution. Anti-tip wall anchoring is mandatory for units of this height.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the floral pattern be omitted?
A: Yes. We can produce this unit in a solid monochrome lacquer (White/Cream/Grey) with or without gold accents.
Q: What is the internal depth?
A: The standard internal depth is 560mm, sufficient for standard hangers. This can be adjusted during the CAD phase.
Q: How do the drawers operate?
A: We utilize smooth-gliding side-mounted runners that support up to 25kg per drawer, ensuring reliability for heavy clothing storage.
