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What is the difference between a chifferobe and an armoire?

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What is the difference between a chifferobe and an armoire?

The only difference between a chifferobe and an armoire is that a chifferobe has drawers and an armoire does not. Both are large, freestanding wood cabinets for storing clothes with one or two doors, a hanging bar and, in some cases, shelves.

1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
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R. J. Horner Style Renaissance Revival Monumental Ornate Carved Oak Sideboard
By N.F. Ameublement, R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Victorian or Renaissance Revival style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. By N.F. Ameublement France, 20th Century Quarter sawn...
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20th Century French Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Iron

French Deco-style Bar Cabinet by NF Ameublement
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed in the Art Deco style this cabinet, made in France in the 1960s features superior craftsmanship. Highly polished Macassar Ebony is used for exterior cabinet with gleaming sa...
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Macassar, Satinwood

Pair of Mid-Century French Nightstands In Birch Wood
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of French design nightstands or small night tables in birch wood with the original brass handles and light warm pink glass on top. This unusu...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tall and Narrow Original French Macassar Ebony Inlaid Cabinet
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in New York City, NY
An outstanding French Art Deco / Mid Century Modern tall cabinet. with N.F. Ameublement seal. The armoire features stunning Macassar ebony in a geometric parquetry inlaid pattern with dots of decorative mother of pearl inlay. The case rests on elegant, tapered ebonized legs capped by nickeled bronze tall sabots. The exterior wood grain is all in the original high gloss lacquer finish. and is in very good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age. This unique piece offers an interior refinished in beautiful cedar with ample storage supporting two interior shelves behind the double doors. A unique blend of Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern design pervades this cabinet and showcases an overall exquisite cubist, stark and simple design. The original label is present, and is stamped 1973. Label by Ameublement NF...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Macassar, Cedar

Macassar Ebony French Credenza by N. F. Ameublement, 1950
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in Chicago, IL
Macassar Ebony French Credenza by N. F. Ameublement, 1950. Excellent vintage condition. Measures 94.5" long, 21.5" deep 36.5" tall
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Macassar

Pair of Ameublement NF Beech and Beige Vinyl Upholstered Dining Chairs, 1950s
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of beech and beige vinyl upholstered dining chairs. These items were produced in France during 1950s by Ameublement NF siege 24. This se...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

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