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What’s another word for an armoire?
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

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

19th c. Pair of French Painted Armoire Cabinets with Serpentine Sides
Located in Wichita, KS
A matched pair of grand, French two-door cabinets from the 19th century with wire mesh door fronts
Category

Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wire

Gothic Armoire
Located in New York, NY
FAPG 19959D/2 Gothic Revival armoire New York, about 1835-1840 Mahogany, with brass hardware
Category

Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Nouveau Small Armoires or Cabinets Mahogany and Glass with Inlay
Located in Weiningen, CH
Pair of Art Nouveau small armoires or cabinets mahogany and glass with inlay.
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

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