Petite Armoire Antique
Napoleon III Cabinet, Petite Armoire, French 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Napoleon III cabinet or Petite armoire, French 19th century
Ebonized, Boulle Style details
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19th Century French Napoleon III Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Anglo Indian Teak Petite Armoire Cupboard With Mirror
Located in Centennial, CO
A sweet antique (late 1800s or early 1900s) Anglo-Indian teak petite armoire cupboard with mirror
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century French Oak Bassette, Small Armoire, Buffet D'appui
Located in Fayetteville, AR
bassette or petite armoire from the early 19th century is detailed with inlaid exotic woods depicting vines
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Early 19th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
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
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Iron
Antique Louis XV Provincial style Pickled Pine Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, resting on petite cabriole legs. The pickled pine decoration is late 20th century. Mortise tenon and peg
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19th Century European Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Pine, Lacquer, Paint
19th Century Louis Quinze Petite French Display Armoire
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century French display cabinet or armoire in the Louis XV style.
This is an original display
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Pine
19th Century Chinese Stained Burlwood Armoire with Four Doors and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
showcases two petite doors, adorned with similar hardware. The armoire showcases a warm stained finish that
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19th Century Chinese Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Brass
H 76 in W 47 in D 21 in
19th Century Lacquered Small Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Petite 19th-century armoire in ebony veneer, adorned with brass inlay decoration.
It opens with
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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Granite, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherry Bonnetière with Intricate Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
traditional headpieces of each region) this armoire features a single door with nicely carved recessed panel
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19th Century French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood, Cherry
H 90 in W 52.5 in D 27 in
19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
secretaries, armoires and even dressing tables, comfortable fainting couches in the living room, small tables
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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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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18th Century French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Walnut
Italian wardrobe of the twentieth century in walnut color fir
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe of the twentieth century in walnut color fir.
It is completely disassembled and can be easily assembled in 15 minutes.
The color is original and inside it has tw...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Fir
Art Deco / Louis XVI Hallway Wardrobe in Oak, 1920
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Hallway wardrobe restored Art Deco / Louis XVI 1920 oak wardrobe
Features:
Three-door model with three mirrors and clothes rail
High quality
Cassette fillings
Original faceted...
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20th Century Art Deco Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Oak
Swedish Baroque Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period Rococo cabinet with decorative carved pediment. Two doors with carved decorative detailing open to shelved storage, and below, two short and two long drawers. This piece is ...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood
Large 19thC Country House Arched Pine Wardrobe
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Large 19thC English Country house Arched pine wardrobe
We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers and fi...
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19th Century Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Pine
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
A pair of ormolu mounted malachite Ekaterinburg vases after a design by I.I. Galberg
French, 20th century
Height 51cm, diameter 32cm
Crafted to a design by the prestigious architect...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Original Hand Painted Armoire, Hungary circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This painted pine armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish in an earth tone pallet.
The floral patterns against the faux wood painted backg...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pine Two Door Armoire with Carved Door Panels
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely piece shares many of the common design features of Central European armoires. The bold crown molding is built in a number of tiers, underscored by beaded quarter round, a...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Pine Armoire
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful antique early 1900s Swedish waxed pine divided armoire with six shelves and two drawers. Original brass hardware with working key that locks the doors. A beautiful and fu...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 18th Century French Louis XV armoire from Burgundy with chapeau de gendarme crown. Made from thick planks of solid walnut with twelve raised panels. Simple hand-carved decora...
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18th Century French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Iron
Swedish Primitive Country Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Primitive Country Desk, Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1870s Swedish Country Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood
Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Original Baroque wardrobe from the late 18th century. It was made in the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. The wardrobe features an original fittings, original Baroque lock. The wardr...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Brass
Antique English Georgian Oak Wardrobe Cupboard
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique English Georgian oak cupboard, 18th/ 19th c., molded cornice, two paneled doors, lower exterior drawer, on bracket feet, loss to trim at right side of drawer.
Dimensions:
Ap...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Brass
French Country Style Reclaimed Exterior Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual reclaimed exterior door originating from France, circa 1800. This beautiful antique exterior door makes a handsome entrance or side door to a country style cottage or rust...
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Mid-19th Century French Country Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood, Pine
Art Deco Single Door Wardrobe / Floorboard Narrow in Oak, 1930
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
One-door wardrobe restored Art Deco oak floorboard narrow
Features:
Oak, mostly solid
Single-door model with mirror, drawer and five shelves
Solid softwood shelves, height adju...
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20th Century Art Deco Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Oak
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Fine 19th Century Ebonized ‘Boulle’ Petite Armoire by Joseph Cremer, French
By Joseph Cremer
Located in London, GB
Joseph Cremer French, 1811-1878 A Louis XIV style gilt bronze-mounted ebony, ebonized and brass inlaid Boulle style marquetry grand cabinet Paris, third quarter of the 19th century.
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood
H 88.19 in W 40.95 in D 17.72 in
Antique French 19th Century Petite Louis XV Biblioteque
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French 19th century Petite Louis XV Style Biblioteque with detailed carvings, scrolled legs
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Glass, Wood
Petite One-Door Armoire
Located in Woodbury, CT
A petite one door jelly cupboard.
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19th Century Canadian French Provincial Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood
19th Century Petite Armoire or Bassette
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This unique late 19th century hand carved oak bassette or petite armoire has two lowers drawers and
Category
19th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Steel
19th Century Country French Bonnetiere Petite Armoire
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Country French bonnetiere petite armoire with stepped pediment above large carved
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19th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Oak
Antique Petite Armoire
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique petite original painted armoire with shelves. Great storage for kitchen, bathroom, etc.
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19th Century Hungarian Victorian Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood
Antique Petite Armoire
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique petite original painted armoire with glass doors and shelves. Great storage for kitchen
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19th Century Hungarian Victorian Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood
Louis XIII Style Petite Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
This Louis XIII style armoire is from France and was made from walnut wood, c. 1900. The handsome
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Petite Armoire with Fluted Edge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant petite two door armoire with fluted edge. Inside shelves offer beautifully detailed
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Early 20th Century Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Bonnetiere or Petite Armoire or Cabinet in Original Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
. The Sunburst pattern you see on our Louis XIII Bonnetiere, or small armoire, is very typical of the
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1760s French Louis XIII Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Oak
H 83.25 in W 50.25 in D 22.75 in
18th c. Swedish Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted and Carved Petite Armoire
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood
Small Armoire Painted in Gustavian Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite armoire painted in Gustavian gray. Very surdy and solid. All dove-tail construction from
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19th Century Baltic Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Pine
c.1880 3/4 Scale Louis Philippe Style Walnut Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Philippe style petite armoire made from book-matched walnut. Still has its original shelves
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19th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
Restauration Period French Walnut Armoire or Cabinet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
. With locking upper and lower drawers and three interior shelves, this petite armoire will provide ample
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Chinoiserie Painted Armoire or Cabinet with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This Petite Armoire or Bonnetiere, is an excellent example of a 19th century French chinoiserie
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1880s French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Walnut
H 60 in W 41 in D 13 in
Pair of Biedermeier Armoires, Cherry Veneer, Austria/Vienna circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
petite armoires are veneered in a perfect wonderful, bright cherrywood. Each has four ebonized columns
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Cherry
Antique French Louis XIII Style Bonnetière or Small Armoire in Figured Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
French petite armoire so unusual is the wood. Generally, one would expect to see oak, cherry or walnut
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1790s French Louis XIII Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Walnut
H 85 in W 37.5 in D 23.13 in
Antique Petite French Oak Armoire
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique petite oak armoire, with paneled front and sides on stile feet. Wonderfully gnarly.
Category
Late 18th Century Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood
Petite Louis Philippe Style Walnut Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
A Louis Philippe style petite walnut armoire with a molded doucine (cyma recta) cornice above two
Category
Early 20th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Walnut
c.1920 Petite 3/4 Scale French Walnut Louis Philippe Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite Louis Philippe style walnut armoire featuring a molded doucine (cyma recta) cornice above
Category
Early 20th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Walnut
c.1920 Petite French Louis XV 3/4 Scale Oak Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual 3/4 scale vintage French Oak Louis XV style bonnet-topped armoire with intricate carvings
Category
Early 20th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Oak
Carved Oak Hall Cupboard of Small Proportions
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak bonnetiere petite armoire of small proportions, the moulded cornice to the long cupboard
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Early 20th Century British Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Oak
French Pine Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nineteenth century pine wood armoire from France. This armoire has a petite footprint for clothing
Category
19th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Metal
Petite French Bonnetiere
Located in Chicago, IL
desirable due to its petite size.
Category
Early 20th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Pine Armoire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rustic 19th century French country pine armoire with decorative carved side columns that extend
Category
Mid-19th Century French Country Petite Armoire Antique
Petite French Henri II Style Bonnetiere
Located in Chicago, IL
French Henri II style bonnetiere made from oak and walnut in a great petite size with original
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Early 20th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Biedermeier Mahogany Antique Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet, circa 1830-1850
Located in Shippensburg, PA
attractively petite late Biedermeier wardrobe is crafted of both solid mahogany and mahogany veneers over pine
Category
19th Century European Biedermeier Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Pine, Mahogany
H 63.38 in W 28.13 in L 63.38 in
Petite Original Mid 18th Century French Oak Bonnetiere
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking authentic mid 18th century hand-carved antique French oak bonnetiere (single door armoire
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18th Century and Earlier French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Oak
French 1730s Louis XV Walnut Armoire from the Rhône Valley with Floral Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period 18th century walnut armoire from the Rhône Valley, with floral inlay and
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Walnut
H 106 in W 78 in L 106 in
Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Hand Carved and Planed Petite Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A primitive teak cabinet from British Colonial India. The cabinet has been totally carved and planed by hand. It features a repeated carved sunburst motif found on all panels. The in...
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19th Century English Anglo-Indian Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Iron
European Antique Painted Cupboard
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Beautiful petite painted European armoire with shelves. Perfect for kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, etc.
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19th Century European Petite Armoire Antique
1760s French Painted Wood Bonnetière with Quadrilobe Décor and Scrolled Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
petite French armoire, circa 1760 will use its discreet elegance to enliven any room.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood
19th Century Japanese Two-Section Kiri Wood Wardrobe with Ombre Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
in Japan during the 19th century, this exquisite kiri wood armoire is made of two separate sections
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19th Century Japanese Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood
18th c. Walnut Bonnetiere
Located in New Orleans, LA
Petite Carved Bonnetiere
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18th Century and Earlier French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Walnut
c.1880 French Hand-Carved Solid Oak Bonnetiere
Located in Chicago, IL
ideal for a bathroom, due to its unusually petite size.
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19th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Oak
18th Century Louis XIII Style Petite Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handsome 18th century Louis XIII style petite buffet handcrafted in solid walnut by talented
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Cabinet Wardrobe Armoire Bonnetiere Oak Gothic Barley Twist 19thc
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful 19th century French Gothic Revival oak bonnetiere, cabinet, armoire, wardrobe with open
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Oak
H 66.75 in W 28 in D 17.75 in
Petite Vintage French Solid White Oak Louis XV Bonnetiere
Located in Chicago, IL
gorgeous single door armoire offers the utmost in storage taking a relative small footprint. This fine
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Early 20th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
18th Century French Louis XV Wall Cabinet
Located in Doylestown, PA
A great example of 18th century French furniture from Arles, this petite wall-hanging "
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Cherry
Maison Jansen Ebonized Neoclassical Tall Cabinet
By Maison Jansen
Located in NYC, NY
bar, could also work as a wardrobe / armoire piece.
Excellent proportions, and petite at five feet
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Marble
Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Cabinet with Gilt Hand-Painted Musical Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark brown lacquered armoire from the 19th century with gilt hand
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19th Century Chinese Qing Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Bronze
H 75 in W 38.5 in D 20.25 in
Renaissance Cabinet, School of HUGUES SAMBIN
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, 2019
JACQUEMART Jean-Pierre, Armoires et cabinets à la fin du la Renaissance en Bourgogne et Franche
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16th Century Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Walnut
Petite Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small wardrobe with lots of character. Has hanging space as well as shelves and drawer. Functioning lock and key. Note the hefty dovetail construction! Very solid piece.
Measures:...
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19th Century Estonian Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Pine
Louis XVI French Painted Armoire Chest of Drawers
Located in Brea, CA
Beautiful Louis XVI style petite armoire with plenty of storage. This has been painted in our
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique French Cherry Bonnetière, or Small Armoire or Cupboard, circa 1780
Located in Chicago, IL
petite armoire, was handmade in the 1700s.
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1770s French Country Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Cherry
H 75.5 in W 36 in D 23.25 in
Petite Dutch Mahogany Biedermeier Armoire, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
doors, and scrolled feet create the look of elegance in this petite Dutch armoire. Carved wood
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Late 19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Petite French Armoire, Louis XV, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A small scale Louis XV armoire in elm wood, with two doors nicely carved with inset panels, the
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Elm
20th Century Louis XV Style Petite French Display Armoire
Located in Brea, CA
20th Century Petite French Display Armoire in the Louis XV style
We have painted this in a soft
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Walnut
French Primitive Petite Blue & White Painted Pine Armoire / Wall Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a sweet piece! It is a diminutive antique French blue and white painted armoire. It
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Pine
H 46.75 in W 26.75 in D 15.25 in
Period Louis XV Armoire of Hand Carved Walnut, Rare Petite Height, c. 1800
Located in Fayetteville, AR
to an ample interior with three shelves, this piece will provide great storage. This armoire
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Early 1800s French Louis XV Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Empire Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a stunning French 19th century petite Empire armoire. The mahogany grain of the wood shows
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19th Century French Empire Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Mahogany
French Country Normandy Pine Armoire, circa 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A petite Louis XV pine wedding armoire from Normandy France, circa 1800, with an arched cornice
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Pine
Biedermeier Cabinet in Fruitwood with Ebonized Detail ca. 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier cabinet of petite size constructed in fruitwood with ebonized detail, the cabinet
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19th Century German Petite Armoire Antique
18th Century Italian Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A charming late 18th century painted Italian armoire with panelled doors, petite proportions
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18th Century Italian Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Wood Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet, circa 1830s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier armoire wardrobe cabinet, circa 1830s. This Austrian antique walnut storage
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Dutch Colonial Lacquered Armoire with Columns and Paneled Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial lacquered wood armoire from the 19th century, with hexagonal columns, upper
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19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Wood
Petite Antique French Carved Oak Wall Table Cabinet Shelf Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Petite Antique French Carved Oak Wall Table Cabinet Shelf Louis XV Style.
Direct from France, a
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Early 20th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Oak
19th Century Country French Vitrine~Bonnetiere from Normandie
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French Vitrine ~ Bonnetiere from Normandie is in essence a petite display
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1880s French Country Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Steel
Petite Armoire found in Canada
Located in Woodbury, CT
Exceptional petite armoire. Panel on three sides. Beautifully restored
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19th Century Canadian Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Pine
Mid 19th Century Louis Philippe Child's Petite Armoire
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Mid 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Child's Petite Armoire
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19th Century French Petite Armoire Antique
Materials
Mahogany
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Petite Armoire Antique For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal petite armoire antique for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every petite armoire antique was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a petite armoire antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A petite armoire antique, designed in the louis xv style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Petite Armoire Antique?
The average selling price for a petite armoire antique at 1stDibs is $4,999, while they’re typically $1,960 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.
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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Yew Wood Secretary
Louis Xv Biblioteque