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Why is it called an armoire?
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Why it is called an armoire likely relates to the original purpose of the furniture. When armoires first emerged during the Middle Ages, people often stored armor and weapons in them. In Latin, the name for an armor storage chest is "armonium," so the term armoire may have come from that. Although people now use armoires to store clothing, home theater systems and other items rather than suits of armor, the name persists. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of armoires.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Antique George III Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Wardrobe 18th Century
Located in London, GB
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning French walnut armoire from the 19th century, designed in the Louis Philippe style with timeless features that suit many decorating tastes and storage needs for the modern ...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
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French Midcentury Modern Maple Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large dressing armoire produced by Ameublement N.F. in France in the 1950s to 1960s, attributable by a label found inside the far right door. This sleek midcentury modern cabinet w...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Outstanding Quality Large Antique Victorian Burr Walnut 3 Door Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian burr walnut 3 door wardrobe having a superior quality carved burr walnut arched shaped cornice above a single arched top, burr walnut mirr...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet Chair, Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Modernist gentleman’s and gentlewoman’s valet clothing stand and chair combination from the 1950s in the style of Ico & Luisa Parisi, executed by Fratelli Reguitti, Ital...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
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Brass
19th Century Louis XV Style French Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV style French armoire, or wardrobe, from the Loire Valley. Made of solid cherry with scroll carving on the door panels and simple carved details at the top and...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
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Iron
