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Antique French Louis XV Triple Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Triple Armoire is a majestic example of one of the most recognizable French
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Triple Door Mirror Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Exquisite 19th Century Louis XVI Style Triple Door Mirror Armoire – a perfect blend of elegance
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Mirror

Antique French Louis XVI Triple Painted Armoire ~ DIsplay Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Triple Painted Armoire ~ DIsplay Armoire is a magnificent ode to the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Triple Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Triple Armoire is a magnificent example of the superlative
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Triple Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Triple Armoire is a sublimely stately expression of the refined
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Triple Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Triple Armoire is a splendid expression of the classical style
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th Century Country French Normandie Armoire in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Normandie Armoire in Stripped Oak is a splendid testament to the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Country Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Early 19th Century Country French Wedding Armoire from Normandie in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th Century Country French Wedding Armoire from Normandie in Stripped Oak is a magnificent
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Antique Early 19th Century French Country Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Art Deco Triple figured walnut wardrobe (flatpack)
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are proud to present this stunning 1920s Art Deco period triple wardrobe. Recently restored and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

ANTIQUE DiSTRESSED BURR WALNUT TRIPLE WARDROBE WITH QUEEN ANNE LEGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
made wardrobe, three of the doors have been french polished. The rest if the wardrobe has been cleaned
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20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase ~ Display Armoire features a tailored architecture that
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

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Brass

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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 Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Stunning French 3 Door Armoire
Located in Seaford, GB
A truly superb quality French 3 door Armoire. Made from walnut and having its original bevelled mirrors. The central is hanging and the 2 sides are shelved but these could be easily ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Stunning French 3 Door Armoire
Stunning French 3 Door Armoire
H 97.25 in W 84.65 in D 20.87 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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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

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 Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Walnut, Fir

18th Century Country French Oak Armoire or Bookcase
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century country French armoire, or vitrine, from Alsace made of solid oak with inlaid mahogany and cherry Marquetry details. Original iron hardware with long decorative escut...
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Antique 18th Century French Country Vitrines

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Iron

Antique Walnut French Louis XVI Style Ribbon Carved Armoire
Located in Brea, CA
Armoire 60”w x 25”d x 100”h Inside:53”w x 20”d Rod:74”h from inside bottom Antique French Louis XVI Style Armoire with Ribbon And rose carvings. Double door with mirrors, open a...
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20th Century European Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Monumental 18th Century French Louis XV Period Bleached Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional 18th century French Louis XV period armoire, circa 1750s, handcrafted of solid walnut by talented artisans in Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes r...
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

19th Century Louis XV Style French Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Louis XV style French petite armoire, or wardrobe, from the Loire Valley. Made of solid cherry with scroll carving on the door panels and simple circular carved...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

French Antique Armoire, Early 19th C., with 3 Shelves, Louis XV
Located in Houston, TX
Antique rustic armoire with doors that open wide. Original hardware and locks. The crest has a domed shape and beneath very good carvings of crossed Anchors. Three sturdy shelves t...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood

Antique French Louis XIV Style Kingwood Two-Door Curio Wardrobe C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** An antique French Louis XIV style curio Wardrobe offers kingwood construction with arc...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Kingwood, Glass

Victorian Carved Walnut Armoire Wardrobe "Charles Jenner" Scotland 1890, H167
Located in Vancouver, BC
19th century Victorian carved Walnut armoire wardrobe "Charles Jenner & Co" Scotland 1890, H167 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original finish Intricately carved fretwork pediment Mould...
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Mirror Back Hall Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Leaded Glass, Scotland 1910, H247
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Arts and Craft mirror back hall armoire, wardrobe, closet, leaded glass, Scotland 1910, H247 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak Original Finish Dentil Cornice on top with sing...
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets

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Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Armoire Display Shelf Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Armoire Display Shelf Cabinet Country: France Materials: Oak, Glass Shelves, Metal Mesh Door Condition: Original Condition Style: French Antique Year: 194...
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Cabinets

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Metal

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted and Gilt Wall Trumeau Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, carved antique trumeau was crafted in France, circa 1880. The hand painted canvas depicts an interior scene with two women at work in a typical country French decor, a ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

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Mercury Glass, Giltwood, Canvas

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armoire with Ormolu
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI mahogany armoire with Ormolu is an exquisite example of the excellence in design and craftsmanship found in Paris during the later years of the 1800s. D...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Armoire ~ Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI painted armoire ~ wardrobe is a splendid combination of style, form and function! The full length hand-beveled mirror on the door provides a lovely refl...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

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Louis XV French Mirrored Triple Door Armoire
Located in Santa Ana, CA
This French walnut armoire is made in the Louis XV style. The beautifully carved details are
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Walnut

French Walnut Louis XV Armoire
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Walnut Louis XV Armoire This is a large French Louis XV period, triple panel armoire
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut, Oak

French Walnut Louis XV  Armoire
French Walnut Louis XV  Armoire
H 105.25 in W 57.25 in D 24 in
French Palisander Marquetry Armoire Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
A Beautiful French three doors triple armoire in the style of Louis XV, performed in a marquetry
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Palisander

Louis XV walnut armoire from Lyon
Located in San Francisco, CA
The cavetto molded cornice above multi-paneled sides and a pair of triple panel arched doors each
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Louis XV walnut armoire from Lyon
Louis XV walnut armoire from Lyon
H 101 in W 74 in D 28 in
Louis XV Provincial Walnut, Cherry and Loupe de Chene Armoire
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
The cavetto molded cornice above triple panel sides and a pair of triple shaped burlwood panelled
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Louis XIV Style Pewter-Inlaid Palisander
Located in Palm Desert, CA
cornice with foliate-inlaid pewter frieze above a pair of triple-paneled doors inlaid with wood floral
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pewter

Louis XIV Style Pewter-Inlaid Palisander
Louis XIV Style Pewter-Inlaid Palisander
H 94 in W 64.5 in D 25.75 in
Louis XV style cherry bonnetiere
Located in San Francisco, CA
The arched cavetto molded and stepped cornice above triple paneled sides and two shaped panel door
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Louis XV style cherry bonnetiere
Louis XV style cherry bonnetiere
H 92 in W 34 in D 18 in
Miniature Armoire
Located in Stonington, CT
cabinetmakers small-scale work at its best. Of particular note are the triple panelled doors. 19th century.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Models and Miniatures

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Walnut

Miniature Armoire
Miniature Armoire
H 21 in W 14 in D 7 in
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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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Mahogany

c.1870 French Walnut Triple Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Breathtaking French Napoleon III style walnut triple door armoire with 3 hand-dovetailed drawers on
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut, Mirror

c.1870 French Walnut Triple Armoire
c.1870 French Walnut Triple Armoire
H 105 in W 71.25 in D 19.75 in
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Triple Door Armoire, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XVI flame mahogany triple door armoire with cast foliate ormolu mounts
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Triple Door Mirrored Armoire 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI armoire offers mahogany construction with three cabinets, the central
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Mahogany

Exquisite Antique French Rococo Triple Walnut Armoire w/Mirrors
Located in Chicago, IL
Spectacular original antique French figured walnut triple compartment armoire with mirrors. This
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Period Regence Triple Armoire from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
French Regence, triple crowned 3 -door armoire has provenance from a Chateau in Neufchatel-en-Bray
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Period Regence Triple Armoire from Normandy
Period Regence Triple Armoire from Normandy
H 96.75 in W 89.25 in D 22.125 in
Early 1900s Antique Triple, French Breton, Carved Oak, Mirrored Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Early 1900s Antique triple, French Breton, carved Oak, mirrored armoire!! This French
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Early 20th C., Antique Triple, French Breton, Carved Oak, Mirrored Armoire!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Breakfront Armoire, Triple, French Breton, Carved Oak, Mirrored, Early 1900s, 20th
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Early 20th Century French Other Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

French Mahogany Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
Elegant French armoire made of mahogany with brass inlay and finials. Triple doors with beveled
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

French Mahogany Armoire
French Mahogany Armoire
H 95 in W 86 in D 18 in
c.1870 Napoleon III Three Door Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous Napoleon III walnut triple armoire with bonnet-shaped center cornice featuring a cabochon
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

STUNNiNG 19TH C FRENCH TRIPLE WARDOBE CENTRAL DOOR MIRROR GILT MOULD & SHELVES
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 19th-century French triple wardrobe with gilt
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Walnut

1900s Louis XV Style Breakfront, Mirrored, Crest, 3 Drawers, Triple Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous armoire, triple, Louis XV style breakfront, mirrored, crest, 3 drawers, early 1900s, 20th
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20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Painted Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV painted armoire features a triple door design, with a full length
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Antique French Normandy Region Solid Oak Bonnet Topped Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing original antique French Normandy region solid oak bonnet-topped armoire. Intricate carved
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique Painted French Country Armoire in the Louis XVI Style
Located in Brea, CA
Fabulous triple armoire with carved ribbon motifs. Center mirror is original to the piece, all
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century Country French Solid Walnut Normandie Armoire, circa 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
French Armoire was created from seasoned old-growth quarter-sawn oak to last for generation after
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Antique 1840s French Country Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Armoire, 19th Century French Louis XV in Walnut, by Mercier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV walnut triple armoire by Mercier Freres in Paris was crafted by one of
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Walnut

Rosewood Louis XV Revival Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An impressive, carved rosewood, triple-door, Louis XV-Revival armoire, with dramatically-carved top
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Rosewood

Rosewood Louis XV Revival Armoire
Rosewood Louis XV Revival Armoire
H 103 in W 75 in D 20 in
Grand Period Louis XIV Walnut Wood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
lines. This armoire has a triple stepped out projecting cornice, rounded corners, and deep symmetrical
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Massive Walnut Wood Lyonnaise Armoire, Early 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
door’s thick outer molding is a stylized triple acanthus leaf jutting forward and rising up from curled
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique Burr Walnut Triple Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
Very impressive antique burr walnut triple arched three door wardrobe in excellent condition
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Vintage 1910s British Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Monumental 18th Century Louis XV Period Cherrywood Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
legs ending in scrolled French toes on pegs. The first armoires appeared in France during the latter
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry

19th Century Painted Louis XVI Style Wardrobe Armoire
Located in Brea, CA
uses inside the armoire. The mirror center door does have some age markings. Inside center: 41" W x
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

Louis XVI Mahogany Armoire, Mercier Frères, Dore Bronze, Beveled Mirror
By Mercier Freres
Located in Stamford, CT
Dore Bronze Triple door Armoire having a large center Beveled Mirror Door flanked by a pair of smaller
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

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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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19th Century French Neoclassical Painted & Hand-Carved Triple Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
, this elegant 19th century neoclassical French painted triple Armoire boasts a full length beveled glass
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Painted Bedroom Set
Located in Dallas, TX
extended to accept a modern Queen mattress set for your comfort, and the triple door armoire not only
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bedroom Sets

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XVI Queen Bed with Ormolu
Located in Dallas, TX
matching triple door armoire is still available if you hurry! circa 1880s Headboard measures 64 H x
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Bronze

19th Century French Signed by Mercier Freres Louis XV Walnut Bedroom Suite
Located in Dallas, TX
- consists of an impressive triple armoire, with step-front centre section and exquisitely scrolled framework
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bedroom Sets

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bedroom Suite
Located in Dallas, TX
patina over the decades. Consisting of a triple armoire, a Queen-sized bed (thanks to our crafty in-house
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Antique 1890s Bedroom Sets

19th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Bedroom Set
Located in Dallas, TX
fond, this impressive neoclassical triple armoire features a step-up and step-front center section with
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Bedroom Sets

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Glass, Walnut

Antique French Style Painted and Carved Display Triple Armoire
Located in Brea, CA
Beautiful early 20th century French style painted and carved display armoire. Three doors, the
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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Triple Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Triple Walnut Armoire represents the epitome of
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Painted Triple with Carved Cherub Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV Painted Triple Armoire features a triple compartment design with the
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Oak

Early 20th Century Walnut Carved and Painted French Triple Armoire with Roses
Located in Brea, CA
Early 20th century walnut carved and painted French triple armoire with roses Easy to move and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

French Bleached Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and triple door design with eye-catching intricate linenfold panel carving. The doors come with the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal, Wrought Iron

French Bleached Armoire
French Bleached Armoire
H 66.5 in W 71 in D 20.5 in
Antique 19th Century French Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique French armoire, 19th century, double door with triple recessed and craved panels, the top
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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Antique 19th Century French Armoire
Antique 19th Century French Armoire
H 98 in W 54.5 in D 22.75 in
18th Century French Carved Walnut Bow-Front Armoire from the Perigord
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique carved fruitwood armoire from the Southwest part of France, circa 1780. This piece
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

A Fine Vintage French Gray Cerused Oak Armoire from a Maine Estate
Located in New York, NY
A fine armoire / wardrobe in gray cerused French oak. France, circa 1930. Features a triple X
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

19th Century, French, Louis XVI Painted Triple Bookcase, Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century, French, Louis XVI painted triple bookcase, display armoire features a stately
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bookcases

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Hardwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Triple Display Armoire ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI Walnut Triple Display Armoire ~ Bookcase features three original
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Antique French Solid Pine Armoire Wardrobe Large Triple Mirror Fronted
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful antique farmhouse style French solid pine triple aspect wardrobe armoire, corniced top
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20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

French Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Triple Door Walnut Armoire This armoire features three doors that open, each with the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak, Glass

French Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire
French Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire
H 99 in W 69 in D 20.5 in
French Wardrobe Armoire Hanging Cupboard Oak Antique Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
enclosed by a pair of triple panel doors with brass hanging rail and hooks within, comes with one working
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

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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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