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What is a French armoire?
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A French armoire is a type of wardrobe that serves many purposes, unlike a closet, which is used only to store clothes. They are movable and have hanging space for clothes and they’re larger than a regular closet. On 1stDibs, shop antique and vintage French armoires.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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19thC Large French Ebonised Mirrored Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880.
19thC large French ebonised mirrored armoire. With adjustable shelves, drawer, original hardware & key.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Large 19thC French Oak Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800
Large 19thC French Oak Armoire
sku 1946
W173 x D60 x H227 cm
Internal shelf depth 45 cm
Weight 159 kg
Category
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Large 18thC French Oak Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1790
Large 18thC French Oak Armoire
An exceptional example
sku 1905
W173 x D60 x H226 cm
Internal shelf depth 43 cm
Weight 138 kg
Category
Antique 18th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Large 19thC French Fruitwood Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1820
Large 19thC French Fruitwood Armoire
sku 965
W168 x D65 x H243cm
Category
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood
Very Large Armoire - France, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Impressive cupboard from a convent (1 meter deep). Carved details, original hinges and key, original paint (except for the cornice).
The interior can be adapted according to speci...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Large 18thC French Carved Walnut Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1790
Large 18thC French Carved Walnut Armoire
Exceptional quality
sku 1771
W167 x D64 x H230 cm
Weight 135 kg
Category
Antique 18th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
