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What’s another word for an armoire?
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An armoire is a large wardrobe. Originally, it was a place for storing tools and weapons, hence the name coming from the same root as the English “armory.” On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique wardrobes from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of Painted Wood Grain Metal Armoires
Located in Washington, DC
A very rare pair of faux wood-grain painted tole metal armoires.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
$18,000 / item
Pair of Henredon Mahogany Armoires with Graduated Drawers 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Category
20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$2,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Four Panel Vintage Armoires in Cream Lacquer
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of custom, cream lacquer four door armoires with molding on each door to create a raised
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Lacquer
Near Pair of Walnut Wardrobes
Located in Cheshire, GB
Near pair of walnut wardrobes the architectural tops with rope twist and shell carving decoration
Category
Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
$10,852 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Bonnetiere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine pair of cherrywood (possibly walnut) bonnetiere. In excellent condition. Two keys.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
$9,450 / set
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Tapered Cabinets, c. 1840
Located in Chicago, IL
and other household goods. The pair dates to the mid-19th century and is crafted of elm with mortise
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Elm