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French Armoire Antique 5 Door

English Edwardian Antique Satinwood Three-Door Armoire Wardrobe c. 1880s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EDWARDIAN INLAID-SATINWOOD MIRRORED THREE-DOOR ARMOIRE WARDROBE England, ca. 1880 Item # 403UHV18Z
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19th Century English Edwardian French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Glass, Mirror, Satinwood

Early 1800s Antique Parquet Armoire Chateau Bienassis, France
Located in Dallas, TX
particular armoire has a clear lineage pointing to Chateau Bienassis, near Erquy France, and is at least 200
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19th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Oak

French Country Arched Top Mid 1800s era Armoire
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west
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1850s French French Provincial French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Maison Krieger French Deco Armoire with Ormolu Mounts
By Maison Krieger
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
and then moved into french art deco before they closed their doors. This piece is equipped with 5
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Metal, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Walnut Wood Armoire from Fourques, France, Circa 1820
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French armoire from Fourques, France is a masterpiece of balance in its design
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19th Century French Louis XV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Exceptional 18th Century French Régence Period Walnut Chateau Lyonnaise Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
A monumental 18th century French Régence period chateau armoire handcrafted of solid walnut by
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1720s French Regency French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Monumental French Mirrored Louis XVI Directoire Armoire Curca 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west
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1890s French Directoire French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Gothic Armoire
Located in New York, NY
FAPG 19959D/2 Gothic Revival armoire New York, about 1835-1840 Mahogany, with brass hardware
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19th Century American Gothic Revival French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Brass

Antique Gothic Armoire
Gothic Armoire
H 104 in W 73 in D 30 in
Monumental Brass Inlaid boulle Style Dor'e Figural Bronze Mirrored Armoire
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a MONUMENTAL and absolutely phenomenal brass inlaid and tortoise-shell ebonized armoire in
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1870s French Napoleon III French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Brass, Bronze

Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer and Full Columns, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Straightlined, unadorned early Biedermeier Armoire from Austria, circa 1820. This two-door
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Breakfront Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
been accomplished in the very finest quality French burr walnut. The wardrobe features a moulded
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1870s English Victorian French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Carved 2-Door Provincial Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style walnut carved two-door provincial armoire
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19th Century French French Provincial French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Armoire or Wardrobe from Normandy
Located in Miami, FL
Steeped in history, this captivating French 19th Century Louis XV Style Wedding Armoire from
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19th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Brass

Large Cabinet/Cupboard with Antique Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add charm and storage with this newly built cupboard made from 19th century antique French louvered
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19th Century French French Provincial French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Wood

Antique Dutch Burr Walnut Bombé Cabinet Armoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
inches x depth 2 foot, 4 inches Armoire is a tall, freestanding cabinet with doors that hide shelves
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1780s Dutch Rococo French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Very Important Palace Size Louis XVI Style Marquetry Parquetry Tall Commode
By Bronzes By Leon Kahn
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary, palace-size French Empire Revival armoire dates from circa 1900 and measures 98
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Kingwood

Antique Baroque Bedroom Set Italian Bombe Style
Located in Buxton, GB
This exquisite 5-piece bedroom set features a magnificent Large king-size bed (170cm) with an
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Bronze

Antique Baroque Bedroom Set Italian Bombe Style
Antique Baroque Bedroom Set Italian Bombe Style
H 55.12 in W 66.93 in D 78.75 in

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Art Deco / Louis XVI Hallway Wardrobe in Oak, 1920
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20th Century Art Deco French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Oak

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, until 1774. Over the years, we have imported some pretty spectacular Antique French ...
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1760s French Louis XV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Art Nouveau Hallway Cabinet in Mahogany, 1920
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Hallway cabinet restored Art Nouveau around 1920 mahogany cabinet Features: Two-door model with clothes rail and two drawers Very high quality processing Original bar lock Ori...
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20th Century Art Nouveau French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Mahogany

Art Nouveau Hallway Cabinet in Mahogany, 1920
Art Nouveau Hallway Cabinet in Mahogany, 1920
H 87.41 in W 57.09 in D 22.45 in
Art Deco Wardrobe in Mahogany Burl, 1925
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Wardrobe restored Art Deco around 1925 mahogany burl Features: Three-door model with mirror, 2 hanging rails and 4 shelves Height-adjustable shelves Very high quality processin...
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20th Century Art Deco French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Mahogany

Art Deco Wardrobe in Mahogany Burl, 1925
Art Deco Wardrobe in Mahogany Burl, 1925
H 80.32 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
French Large Louis XV Period Wardrobe Provencal Richly Carved 18th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Rare Provencal cabinet from the Louis XV period, richly carved with foliage and plant motifs: bouquets, bunches of grapes, ears of wheat... The legs are curved and finished with a sc...
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18th Century French Louis XV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Wood

1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted interior, complete with hangi...
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1920s English French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Oak, Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XV Bonnetiere, Armoire
Located in Carmel, CA
Louis XV walnut bonnetiere with original lock and decorative face plate, hinges and key. This handsome one door cabinet has a recessed panel with scrolls, wheat and cricket detail. T...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Carved Wardrobe or Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut made in the late 18th century French Louis XV. Characteristic wavy line with wood carvings on the floral taste front. Beautiful c...
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1780s French Louis XV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Pair Auffray & Co. Fine French Armoires with Carved Details
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of twin Provincial French style medium size armoires from the great French maker Auffray. Tall, elegant 18th century style forms in honey tone wood in an antiqued finish. The ...
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20th Century French French Provincial French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Brass

Belgian Oak Armoire, circa 1820
Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted in Liege, Belgium, the beauty of solid, quarter sawn oak is prominently displayed on the raised panels of the sides and on the doors of this large armoire. Small carvings of ...
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1820s Belgian Louis XV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Oak

Belgian Oak Armoire, circa 1820
Belgian Oak Armoire, circa 1820
H 86 in W 76 in D 27 in
Antique 18th Century Carved French Oak Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
 Attractive carvings of vines, leaves and flowers embellish this armoire giving it a romantic touch. Crafted in the late 18th century France, this oak armoire has beautifully carved ...
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Late 18th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Oak

Louis XV Fruitwood Bonnetiere with Carved Paneled Door and Cabriole Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XV bonnetiere / single door armoire with carved paneled door and lower drawer on cabriole feet.
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18th Century French Louis XV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Fruitwood

Italian wardrobe with three doors, in walnut, curved on the sides, art deco
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe with three doors, in walnut, curved on the sides, art deco style. Completely dismantled, it is divided into two curved sides, two doors with mirror, back, upper top...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Mirror, Walnut, Fir

Antique French Carved Elm Armoire with Beveled MIrror Doors
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a beautifully carved piece with handsome nature motifs.
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Elm, Mirror

Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Triple Bank circa 1920's Wardrobe Mirrored Door
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Art Deco Burr Maple triple bank wardrobe with large full length mirrored middle door which is part of a small suite This is a very...
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1920s English Art Deco French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Mirror, Maple

A matching pair of Art Deco Pale Walnut Wardrobes in the style Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A truly stunning pair of matching Art Deco wardrobes in the style of Epstein. These beautiful wardrobes have fabulous pale highly figured burr walnut doors with inverted birch fluted...
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1930s European Art Deco French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

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Located in New York, NY
Very rare walnut two-door armoire. The 5 foot high size make this the perfect armoire for storage
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18th Century and Earlier French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Antique French Armoire
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H 60 in W 33 in D 22.5 in
Antique 19th Century French Burr Walnut, Rosewood and Kingwood Armoire
Located in Glencarse, GB
central mirror door, flanked by two slightly bowed panel doors, each inlaid with oval panels of musical
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Early 19th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

Large 1885 Antique Carved Louis XIV Bedroom Set, Marble Top
Located in Lakewood, NJ
24" wide by 17" deep by 18" high Stately Large Mirror Doored Armoire 5 feet wide by 8' high (until
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1880s French Louis XIV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Marble

19th Century Antique French Rococo Armoire Carved Wood Triple Door
Located in Buxton, GB
Marvellous Chateau Armoire Antique Wardrobe Rococo Louis XV Triple Door Armoire Fantastic Piece
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Late 19th Century French Rococo French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Glass, Mahogany

French Painted Armoire in the Louis XVI Style with Wire Doors
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
late 1800's. Unique 3 door armoire with 5 center drawers and detailed carvings. Paint may not be
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19th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

Antique French Armoire
Located in New York, NY
white color. Original old beveled mirror door, great french carved legs. This armoire has a single
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19th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

Antique French Armoire
Antique French Armoire
H 96 in W 40 in D 18 in
A 2ndq 19thc Beautifully Figured French Solid Walnut Two Door, 4-Drawer Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a shaped cornice above a rectangular case, the two doors with matching solid walnut panels
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19th Century French Restauration French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Iron

French Victorian Faux Bamboo Armoire
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian faux bamboo pine and maple trimmed armoire cabinet with large mirrored door, 1
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19th Century French Victorian French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Maple, Pine, Mirror

French Victorian Faux Bamboo Armoire
French Victorian Faux Bamboo Armoire
H 99 in W 48 in D 19.5 in
Antique Country French Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
adjacent provinces, creating a unique look. Utilizing dense, old-growth French white oak, the artisans
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19th Century French Armoire Antique 5 Door

Antique Country French Armoire
Antique Country French Armoire
H 94.5 in W 70 in D 22.5 in
French 19th C. Armoire Cabinet w/ It's Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted wood armoire storage cabinet from the 19th century. This tall antique
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19th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Wood

Rosewood mirrored armoire
Located in Buchanan, NY
Small bedroom armoire in Rosewood veneers, belveled mirrored door with the inside in maple veneers
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19th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

Rosewood mirrored armoire
Rosewood mirrored armoire
H 80.5 in W 38 in D 17.5 in
Antique Painted Contrasting Grays Normandy French 19th Century Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1840s French French Provincial French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

18th Century Walnut Wood Armoire- Nimes, France - Louis XV, Signed "IG"
Located in Dallas, TX
remarkable antique French armoire has been very finely constructed of prized French blond walnut wood. The
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18th Century French Louis XV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Signed Antique Rennaise Cherrywood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
This highly carved and incised antique armoire in Cherrywood is from Rennes in Brittany, France
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19th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Grand Period Louis XIV Walnut Wood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
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18th Century and Earlier French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

Massive Walnut Wood Lyonnaise Armoire, Early 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
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19th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

Beautiful 18th Century Walnut Wood Lyonnaise Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Antique Louis XV Style Armoire with Chicken Wire Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Oak, Paint

Period Regence Walnut Wood Armoire from the Early 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare magnificent French armoire is from St. Bertrand de Cominges, a commune in the Haute
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18th Century and Earlier French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Rare Period Regence Armoire Lyonnaise-Walnut and Burled Walnut (1700-1730)
Located in Dallas, TX
door panels strongly delineated by multiple levels of thick moldings as is the case with this armoire
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18th Century and Earlier French Régence French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

French 19th Century Fruit Wood Livery Cupboard
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
front door witch is open on barrel hinges. There are 5 movable interior shelves. All this over a shaped
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19th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

French 19th Century Fruit Wood Livery Cupboard
French 19th Century Fruit Wood Livery Cupboard
H 77.5 in W 29.38 in D 22.88 in
Antique Oak 'Homme Debout' from Brittany, France-Late 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
antiques. An homme-debout is a piece of furniture half the size of a normal sized armoire
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19th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Located in VÉZELAY, FR
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1920s French Art Deco French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Bronze

19th Century Cherrywood Homme Debout
Located in Dallas, TX
two doors separated by two drawers. There are very detailed and tiny hand carved motifs of stylized
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Located in London, GB
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19th century French Carved Chestnut Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Wood Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton. Direct from France
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Chestnut

Antique French Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen Storage Gothic Revival Oak c. 1880
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB Antique French GOTHIC REVIVAL Oak Armoire, Wardrobe or Cabinet~~HIGHLY CARVED~~c. 1880s
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Oak

Vintage French Shutters
Located in Sheffield, MA
to them. Would make a fabulous accordion-hinged screen or doors for cupboard or armoires. Will
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Iron

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Vintage French Shutters
H 76.5 in W 11.25 in D 1.75 in
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Located in Vancouver, BC
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1880s French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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7-Piece French Louis XVI Mahogany Marquetry & Ormolu Bedroom Suite, Signed
By François Linke
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Located in Savannah, GA
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Early 1800s French French Provincial French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Mahogany

French Art Deco Inlaid Thuya Wood Armoire, Attributed to Maurice Dufrène
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York City, NY
Important and spectacular French Art Deco armoire in beautifully figured thuya burl wood
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Silver Leaf

French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Burled Walnut Armoire Attrubted to Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Early 20th Century French Regency French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

19th Century Antique French Armoire in Walnut & Cherry with Burl Olive Ash Panel
Located in Miami, FL
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1830s French Louis Philippe French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Louis XV Dome Top Walnut Armoire with Star Carved Crest, circa 1750
Located in valatie, NY
cartouche with a carved 5 point star. The interior and drawers are lined with a French blue and white
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1750s French Louis XV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

18th C. French Louis XV Period Walnut Wood Buffet Deux Corps from a Boiserie
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare and magnificent 18th C. French Walnut Wood Buffet a Deux Corps was most likely originally
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

17th Century Walnut Wood Homme Debout Cabinet from France
Located in Dallas, TX
From France, this circa 1640 "Homme Debout" cabinet has been made from French walnut wood. An homme
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17th Century French Louis XIII French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Antique Dutch Mahogany Cabinet on Chest, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
and mounts. The two panelled doors have been masterfully hand carved with swags and urns, have
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1780s Dutch French Armoire Antique 5 Door

Large Antique Louis XV Style French Painted/Mirrored Armoire
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Sensational! Very Large French Painted Armoire in several parts. Outstepped molded cornice above
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19th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

Louis XV style walnut armoire
Located in Oakville, ON
Louis XV style solid walnut armoire with beveled mirror doors. Great storage, 5 shelves and a
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Walnut

Louis XV style walnut armoire
Louis XV style walnut armoire
H 96 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
French Napoleon III Period Bonnetiere
Located in Austin, TX
single door with a beveled mirror. The armoire has a patterned ground frieze with a rosette medallion in
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19th Century French French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Wood, Glass

French Napoleon III Period Bonnetiere
French Napoleon III Period Bonnetiere
H 88.5 in W 43.5 in D 18.75 in
Solid Oak and Brass Banque De France Cupboard Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Roubaix, FR
Solid oak and brass "Banque de France" ( French National Bank) 2-door wardrobe Armoire cabinet
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau French Armoire Antique 5 Door

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Brass

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French Armoire Antique 5 Door For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French armoire antique 5 door for your home. Each French armoire antique 5 door for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and cherry. There are many kinds of the French armoire antique 5 door you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A French armoire antique 5 door is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a French Armoire Antique 5 Door?

A French armoire antique 5 door can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,715, while the lowest priced sells for $1,098 and the highest can go for as much as $29,564.

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.

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