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18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Carved Armoire or Wardrobe France, 1700s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The French custom of a father's gift to his newborn daughter was the crafting or purchase of an armoire carved with symbols of plenty and happiness, which stored her trousseau to use...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Period French Louis XV Walnut Armoire, Mid-1700s
Located in Miami, FL
wood exhibits a beautiful patina, France, mid-1700s. Glass panels, while handblown, were more than
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Wardrobe Baroque Walnut, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Lombard baroque wardrobe in walnut, Italy, early 18th century. Top indentation, front equipped with
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Wardrobe Baroque Walnut, Italy, 18th Century
Wardrobe Baroque Walnut, Italy, 18th Century
No Reserve
H 86.42 in W 67.92 in D 27.56 in
Museum-Quality Louis XIII Burgundian Diamond-Point Wardrobe -1X02
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Exceptional Louis XIII-era wardrobe adorned with diamond-point motifs. Features two doors and one
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Antique Early 1700s Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Antique German Baroque Armoire or Cabinet in Stripped Pine Made in the 1700's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique German Baroque Armoire or Cabinet with two doors built in the mid-1700’s, based on the
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Antique 1770s German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

18th Century Period Baroque Kas Wardrobe Cabinet with Rich Carved Wood Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This Swedish Baroque kast, from the early 1700's, offers endless storage potential, and will add a
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Handmade Stunning Unique Luxury Artist Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Paris, FR
Completely luxury handmade armoire wardrobe closet in Wooden structure, fabric, metal and brass
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2010s Italian Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass, Copper

English 18th Century Oak Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderfully carved solid oak cabinet was crafted in the 1700s with style and functionality in
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Antique 18th Century English French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood, Oak

English 18th Century Oak Cabinet
English 18th Century Oak Cabinet
H 72 in W 48.5 in D 15.13 in
Grande Armadio Barocco, Emilia Inizio XVIII Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Grande armadio sorretto da piedi a mensola, sul fronte presenta due ante ornate con formelle geometriche; intagli fogliacei presenti sui montanti, il cappello è sorretto da cornicett...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

French 18th Century Solid Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French carved, solid walnut armoire built in the Louis XV period. A Chapeau de Gendarme cornice tops the body of the armoire. Two solid walnut doors have shapely carved panels crea...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

French 18th Century Solid Walnut Armoire
French 18th Century Solid Walnut Armoire
H 89.25 in W 53.25 in D 25 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Style Solid Oak Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 18th century armoire in the Louis XV style has a fantastic dark oak finish and gorgeous hand carved details. A shaped cornice sits above elaborately paneled doors on long...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

18th Century Northern European Rustic Painted Armoire/Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century Northern European rustic painted "Kas" armoire/cabinet, 18th Century. Two door cabinet with single shelf, patinated gray and black painted finishes add wonderful contras...
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Antique 18th Century European Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Venetian Painted Armoire
Located in Houston, TX
This is a gorgeous Italian Armoire from Venice that’s been beautifully painted pale blue and creamy grey. It’s completely outfitted inside with two drawers, a rod for hanging and she...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

18th Century Venetian Painted Armoire
18th Century Venetian Painted Armoire
H 74.5 in W 60.5 in D 34.75 in
French 18th Century Louis XIV Period Two Door Oak Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 18th century Louis XIV period two-door Oak armoire with extremely fine carvings of flowers, garlands, and at the top, carvings of a face. All original hardware.
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Honey Oak Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome French 18th century Louis XVI period honey oak armoire. The armoire is raised on bun feet with four doors and 4 interior shelves. Each paneled door is decorated with ...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut 'Deux Corps'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine French 18th century Louis XV period walnut 'Deux Corps', mounted with all of its original hardware. The bottom is raised by cabriole legs and has two doors above a scalloped a...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely high quality, mid 18th century circa. 1750, French Louis XVI Period Normandy marriage armoire in dark Oak. The armoire with all original hardware includi...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Early 18th Century Walnut and Olive Wood Armoire from Eastern France
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique armoire from the early 1700’s was made from walnut and olive wood and features a plinth
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Antique Early 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal, Iron

French Provincial 18th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial 18th century walnut two door large scale armoire with foliate carved detail on doors and cornice with original hardware supported on a flat base.
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Impressive Renaissance Revival Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
two narrow doors, each hand carved with foliate motif medallions surmounted by S-scroll framed putti
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Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood

French 18th Century Provincial Walnut Armoire
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial 18th century walnut carved armoire with double scroll top and 2 doors with carved border.
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century Louis XIV Period Lyonnaise Chateau Bonnetiere
Located in Birmingham, AL
example from the Lyon region of France, renown in the 1700s for its superior production of armoires
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19th Century Italian Arte Povera Painted Walnut Armoire - Antique Tuscan Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1700's. The furniture was in fashion but was fairly expensive, due to the choice of wood (walnut or
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

18th Century Spanish Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
during the 1700s. With a wonderfully wood piece that can be used as a wardrobe or large moveable cupboard.
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

18th Century Spanish Armoire
18th Century Spanish Armoire
H 51 in W 40 in D 26 in
Baroque White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive oak baroque armoire that dates from the late 1700's into early 1800's. Note the heavily
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak, Paint

18th Century Walnut Antique Armoire
Located in East Hampton, NY
French Armoire in original condition from the 1700s. It is shy of 9 feet tall. It is roomy enough
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Antique 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century Walnut Antique Armoire
18th Century Walnut Antique Armoire
H 104 in W 57 in D 28 in
Original Brown Painted Two Door Baroque Pine Armoire, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
dates back to the late 1700's into early 1800's. Please examine the close up photos to appreciate the
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine, Paint

Antique French Large Louis XV Walnut Armoire, c1700's Restored Pierced Fretwork
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Large Walnut French Armoire from the 1700's. Louis XV, ruled as King of France from 1715
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel

French Louis XV Walnut Pantalonnier Deux Corps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Walnut "Deux Corps Pantalonniere" dating from the mid 1700's and French in origin
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century French Country Armoire
Located in Evergreen, CO
Dating from the mid-late 1700s, featuring three large brass hinges on each door, long detailed
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Country Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

18th Century French Country Armoire
18th Century French Country Armoire
H 91.5 in W 68 in D 26 in
18th Century German Walnut Hamburger Schapp Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
arrangement, the wardrobe can be fitted with additional shelves, a clothes rail or a divided set consisting of
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak, Walnut

Exceptional 18th Century French Régence Period Walnut Chateau Lyonnaise Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
France, renowned in the 1700s for its superior production of armoires. When Louis XIV, the Sun King
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Antique 1720s French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Early 18th Century Bleached French Walnut Armoire from the Île-de-France Region
Located in Dallas, TX
Typical of Ile-de-France furniture from the early 1700’s, this walnut armoire has unadorned panels
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

Louis XV Bonnet-top Armoire in Walnut, Provence, c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
the third quarter of the 1700s. French in origin, likely Provence, unique in retaining the period
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Rococò Antique Cabinet in Walnut Wood with Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare antique closet dating from the Rococo period of the 1700s, made of walnut wood with brass
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Wood

1700s Antique Dutch Marquetry, Inlaid, Display Vitrine on Chest!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Vitrine On Chest, Dutch Marquetry, Inlaid, Display, 18th C., 1700s!! Dutch
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Other Vitrines

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Wood

Italian antique Directory style Chest of drawers in solid wood, mid 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique Directory style Chest of drawers in solid wood, mid 1700s Chest of drawers with
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th C. Louis XV Beach wood and Cain Arm Chair Chaise Percée Side chair. Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
” It used to be in the “garde-robe” hence the “wardrobe chair” comes from. That’s where the more
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

An Early 18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Kas Cabinet with Ebonized Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
emphasizing the panels and feet. This Swedish Baroque kast, from the early 1700's, offers endless storage
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinets

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Metal

Antique Victorian Mahogany Twin Base Extending Dining Table, 19th C
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
were famous for their stunning selection of wardrobes, dining chairs and dining tables. In 1829 Wylie
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

18th Century, 2-Piece Wardrobe in Brown Poplar, Northern Italy, 1700s
Located in Torino, Torino
Wardrobe with 2 doors, in brown Poplar, from Northern Italy, with internal Shelves, Notched on the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Poplar

1700s French Country Highly Carved Walnut Wedding Armoire-Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French late 18th century lovely highly carved floral motif walnut marriage armoire-complete with distinctive aged worm holes and aged patina. It is priced at quite a steal right no...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Serpentine French Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece is absolutely exquisite! Serpentine front, curved crown, all the beautiful carving one could want and a lovely faded fruitwood patina. The doors are a little warped, as is...
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fruitwood

Serpentine French Armoire
Serpentine French Armoire
H 99.5 in W 62 in D 25 in
18thC Wedding Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Deccorated with turtle doves, grapes, branches and flowers. Given to daughter on her wedding day.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wardrobes and Armoires

18thC Wedding Armoire
18thC Wedding Armoire
H 92.5 in W 55 in D 21 in
Chinese Compound Cabinet from Zhejiang Province
Located in Atlanta, GA
Compound cabinets in this style are rare today. This is a completely authentic cabinet with original hardware. The top is removable. Notice the detailed carving on the base of the...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century Alsace French Cabinet
Located in Tricase, Italia
Wardrobe from the late 1700s with old Louis XVI style lacquer. The central body is closed by two
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Alsace French Cabinet
19th Century Alsace French Cabinet
H 86.62 in W 63 in D 21.66 in
Antique Normandy Wedding Wardrobe "Mariage" from the 1700s in Walnut Wood
Located in Barletta, IT
Magnificent antique French Normandy wedding wardrobe, "Normandia da Mariage," from the second half
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Antique Early 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Walnut Wardrobe Italy 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Wardrobe with two doors and bracket feet. The doors have three panels each and framed carved tiles
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Walnut Wardrobe Italy 18th Century
Walnut Wardrobe Italy 18th Century
H 88.59 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Antique Louis XIII Style Armoire, circa 1700s
Located in Chicago, IL
design for hundreds of years later. This Louis XIII style French armoire, was handmade in the 1700’s and
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Antique 1740s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique Louis XIII Style Armoire, circa 1700s
Antique Louis XIII Style Armoire, circa 1700s
H 81.75 in W 54.63 in D 18.5 in
Antique French Louis XIII Armoire or Cupboard from the Early 1700's
Located in Chicago, IL
Very authentic 300-year-old French 4-door cupboard, with 2-drawers, or some might call it an armoire. In truth, the 4-doors make more a much more useful cabinet. The original patina ...
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Antique 1730s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Early 1700s French Walnut Wood Chateau Armoire, "The Order of Saint Louis"
Located in Dallas, TX
The 'Cross of Saint Louis', carved into the front panels of this armoire represents L'Ordre de Saint Louis. This was an honorary recognition devised by King Louis XIV in 1693, and th...
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Antique 1710s French Régence Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Wardrobe Walnut Manufactured in Italy, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
An impressive wardrobe, two doors with carved tiles. Two uprights with tiles, carved double bracket
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Antique 18th Century Italian George I Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Wardrobe Gilded Bronze Pine Walnut Liguria, Italy, Early 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Wardrobe from Liguria, supported by carved shelf feet, with two arched doors decorated with carved
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Antique 18th Century Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

Piedmontese Wardrobe Poplar, Italy, Late 17th-Early 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Piedmontese wardrobe supported by shelf-shaped feet, there are two panelled doors on the front
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

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Poplar

Antique French Louis XIII Style Armoire from the 1700s
Located in Chicago, IL
is still being produced to this day. This armoire was made in the 1700s and therefore it would be
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Antique Early 17th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

French Louis XIII Armoire circa 1700s, in Original Finish from Pamiers, France
Located in Chicago, IL
armoire only dates to the 1700s. The reign of Louis XIII began after his father Henry IV was assassinated
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Antique 1740s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique Pair of French Oak Bonnetiere's, Amroires or Cupboards from the 1700s
Located in Chicago, IL
One wonders how a pair of Louis XIII 250-year-old French bonnetieres, cupboards, armoires or what have you, could possibly stay together that long, without be separated? We instructe...
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Antique 1750s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique Blue / Green Painted Double Door Wardrobe Cabinets, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique double door wardrobe, hand-carved and painted with a majority of blue / green colors
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Antique 18th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

French 18th Century Primitive Painted Fruitwood Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
is a fine armoire from the 1700s with its own Primitive asymmetrical carvings. You can really see the
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Antique 18th Century French Primitive Wardrobes and Armoires

18th Century Armoire from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
In the 1700’s, the most notable furniture production from the provinces arose in cities like
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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1700s Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1700s wardrobe for your home. Each 1700s wardrobe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and oak. If you’re shopping for a 1700s wardrobe, we have 121 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 1700s wardrobe — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1700s wardrobe, those designed in louis xv, Louis XVI and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Wylie & Lochhead and Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix each produced at least one beautiful 1700s wardrobe that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1700s Wardrobe?

Prices for a 1700s wardrobe start at $1,500 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $8,675.

Finding the Right wardrobes-armoires for You

When shopping for antique and vintage wardrobes and armoires for your home, there are several things to keep in mind, not least of which is question number 1:

What is the difference between an armoire and a wardrobe?

The difference between an armoire and a wardrobe is actually simple: An armoire is merely an ornate wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods.

Antique and vintage armoires, on the other hand, are freestanding, heavy wooden structures that typically feature decorative metal hinges and pictorial carvings. Armoires are large cabinets that aren’t outfitted with the varied storage features that wardrobes now commonly have. Armoires often have one or two doors and a hanging bar and allow for quick access. Whether a minimalist mid-century modern wardrobe or grandiose Victorian-era armoire is the right fit for you, both are highly functional furnishings and can be a smart storage solution.

Armoires have been around since medieval times, and initially they may have housed weapons and armor. In their early days, armoires were often adorned with elaborate carvings and lavish paintings, particularly in Renaissance-era France. During the 18th century and later, armoires were widely known as “presses” for hanging clothes, and they were so large that they swallowed up the room where they stood.

In today’s modern homes, an antique armoire can be a striking, architectural work of art amid comparably unadorned furnishings. Whether you’re using your piece in the kitchen for cookware or as a food pantry, in the bedroom for clothes or in the living room as a media console, it will likely become a lovable focal point.

The evolution of the armoire can be seen in today’s corner wardrobes, which may rest on an asymmetrical base to account for corner placement, and even mirrored wardrobes, which feature a mirror affixed to the inside panel of one of the doors for convenience. Contemporary wardrobes commonly feature additional sliding trays and drawers and hanging space for clothing or linens, and the cabinet doors make them ideal for concealing televisions and computer monitors when such devices aren’t in use.

When choosing the right wardrobe or vintage armoire for your home, it’s good to have the following in mind: What are you planning to store in it? How much of what you’re storing will need to be housed in it? It should be big enough to accommodate your needs. What is the size of the room where your wardrobe or armoire will live? A large new piece of furniture in a modest space can easily become a hindrance if you have to navigate your way around it during your daily routine, so be mindful of the area you'll need in order to move freely.

Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1700s Wardrobe
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1700s, popular jewelry types included bracelets, brooches, belt buckles, earrings, rings and necklaces. Additionally, women frequently wore hair jewelry, such as tiaras, hairpins and combs encrusted with precious gemstones. You can find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Compactum wardrobe is a piece of furniture made for storing clothes. Compactum wardrobes typically have mirrored doors and internal storage drawers, cubbies, racks and shelves that hold all of your necessities. Shop a collection of Compactum wardrobes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Knockdown wardrobes are wardrobes that can be dismantled. Knockdown furniture is a type of furniture that requires customer assembly; that is, the furniture comes in parts with instruction manuals for assembly. Find a collection of antique and vintage knockdown wardrobes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A chifferobe wardrobe is a piece of furniture designed for storing clothes. It features an armoire side that allows you to hang clothes on one side. On the other side, it may feature drawers or shelves to allow for extra versatile storage space. Browse a collection of chifferobe wardrobes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The top of a wardrobe is called a clothes rack, which is reserved for hanging garments.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A freestanding wardrobe is called an armoire. Armoires have been around since medieval times, functioning initially as storage furniture for arms like swords. In modern times, these attractive case goods have a range of uses. Whether you're using your piece in the kitchen for cookware or as a food pantry, in the bedroom for clothes or in the living room as a media console, it will likely become a lovable focal point. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage armoires.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    The difference between a wardrobe and a cupboard is that a wardrobe is a very tall structure that is typically located in a closet or bedroom. Wardrobes usually contain clothing and shoes, while a cupboard, even though it is a versatile type of case piece, is usually found in a kitchen or pantry and is used for food storage. 

    Although both are types of storage cabinets, a wardrobe is generally much larger than a cupboard. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. You won’t find any hanging rods in a cupboard.

    Cupboards have long been staples in interior design as reliable case pieces, which have been a vital part of the home for centuries. Cupboards appeared in the Middle Ages and by the 17th century had eclipsed the chest in popularity as a piece of furniture for storage. New techniques in woodworking allowed furniture manufacturers to build pieces that were more complex than simple chests.

    Find a collection of antique and vintage storage furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    You can use a variety of other things in place of a wardrobe. Armoires are a popular alternative. These case goods are usually bigger than wardrobes and have more ornate, decorative designs. You may also consider the chifferobe, which has a hanging area for clothing on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Open clothes racks can also serve as a substitute for a wardrobe. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The difference between an almirah and a wardrobe is that an almirah is a type of wardrobe that originated in India. Typically made of wood and used to hold clothes and shoes, it can also be employed in a kitchen for storing small appliances and miscellaneous items or in an office for books and files.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Both a closet and a wardrobe are used for storing objects, but the former is a small room and the latter is a stand-alone piece of furniture.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    People may have mirrored wardrobes for different reasons. Some may appreciate the convenience of being able to quickly check their appearance after dressing for an event or for going into the office for work. Others may appreciate how mirrors can make a room seem larger or simply maximize the amount of lighting in a given space. On 1stDibs, find a range of mirrored wardrobes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    An armoire is a type of wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. An armoire is freestanding, usually wooden and has one or two doors plus a hanging bar.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    An armoire is a type of wardrobe.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    A wardrobe with drawers is called a chifforobe or chifferobe. It usually features a large, roomy interior for hanging clothes on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Chifforobes date back to the early 20th century, and their name is a combination of the words wardrobe and chiffonier, the term for a narrow chest of drawers. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of chifforobes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether mirrored wardrobes are a good idea is largely a matter of personal opinion. You may like the convenience of being able to check your appearance in the reflective surface. Mirrored furniture can also make small rooms seem larger and add appealing shine to spaces. Shop a selection of mirrored wardrobes on 1stDibs.

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