1815 German wardrobe/ closet?

I recently bought this German wardrobe/closet. They said it was circa 1815. Any insight/info about this piece?

 

Not a Clue but, i like it!

 

Welcome, Seesoldat.
It is lovely, but we definitely need to see more photos, of sides, back, construction, hinges. Everything really.

I remember there was a fashion for replicas of these German and Austrian painted country style wardrobes in the 70s and 80s. They were very nice quality.
I am not saying this is one of those, but we really need to see more to say anything about it.

 

LOL, Yes, there is an entire industry over there manufacturing antique furniture, we don't do that sort of thing over here.

 

I was told the close bar was added, but the only thing changed.

 

They didn't sell them as antiques at the time, but they inevitably end up in an antique store sometime.

Amish and Shaker replicas come to mind.....

 

So far it looks antique to me, but I am just one person, let's wait what the others say.
Yes, the rail looks added, but it doesn't bother me one bit.

That splashy painting on the sides is gorgeous. I can't remember seeing that on replicas, if I remember correctly they were mostly floral.

 

But, they are not sold as antiques! REPLICA is the KEY word above!

 

Neither were the German wardrobes, they were made and sold as replicas (key word ). Germans were not interested in fakes industries the way the Italians and Greeks were.

I am not saying the 1980s German replica wardrobes are sold as antiques now, but we all know things that were made as replicas are regularly presented as antique on this forum.

 

Don't forget the English! HUGE industry there once upon a time. There were simply more Americans than england could supply antique furniture for so hey, i know! let's just BUILD some new antiques from old wood! BAM! Big business

 

This is a Bauernschrank. form hints towards the Alemannic region. typically marked with the year and initials of the bride and groom.
most in fir or spruce (cheap and regional).
Gruss an die Marine.

 

Thank you! Very interesting! Do you have any idea what they are worth?

 

as yours is obviously not repainted and only slightly modified 400 to 600 €. in a city like Frankfurt, Hamburg, München a bit more.

 

Do you know how much that is in American money? I’m from America

 

$450 - $680 Google exchange rates.

 

Oh Boy! RIVEN OAK!

 

problem will be that there might be erratic prices in the US. you already see the opinions - or rather guesses - of US furniture experts here with barely any knowledge about continetal stuff.
and what would you call it in English ? hand-painted German/Swiss yokel cupboard ?
anyways, if listed there are two main points that speak for it and should be mentioned. it's not repainted and the age is consistent with the 1815 date on it.