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1700s French Armoire

Period French Louis XV Walnut Armoire, Mid-1700s
Period French Louis XV Walnut Armoire, Mid-1700s

Period French Louis XV Walnut Armoire, Mid-1700s

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A fine and impressive armoire whose wood exhibits a beautiful patina, France, mid-1700s.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Carved Armoire or Wardrobe France, 1700s
18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Carved Armoire or Wardrobe France, 1700s

18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Carved Armoire or Wardrobe France, 1700s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The French custom of a father's gift to his newborn daughter was the crafting or purchase of an armoire carved with symbols of plenty and happiness, which stored her trousseau to use...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

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1700s French Country Highly Carved Walnut Wedding Armoire-Provenance
1700s French Country Highly Carved Walnut Wedding Armoire-Provenance

1700s French Country Highly Carved Walnut Wedding Armoire-Provenance

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A French late 18th century lovely highly carved floral motif walnut marriage armoire-complete with distinctive aged worm holes and aged patina. It is priced at quite a steal right no...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique French 18th Century Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Armoire Wardrobe 1780
Antique French 18th Century Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Armoire Wardrobe 1780

Antique French 18th Century Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Armoire Wardrobe 1780

Located in Portland, OR

The interior has two adjustable shelves and can easily receive a hanging rail, which Bloomsbury can install at no extra cost in our professional workshops if requested. The armoire i...

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Antique 1780s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry

Antique French 18th Century Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Armoire Wardrobe 1780
Antique French 18th Century Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Armoire Wardrobe 1780

Antique French 18th Century Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Armoire Wardrobe 1780

Located in Portland, OR

The interior has two adjustable shelves and can easily receive a hanging rail, which Bloomsbury can install at no extra cost in our professional workshops if requested. The armoire i...

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Antique 1780s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry

Antique French Louis XIII Style Armoire from the 1700s
Antique French Louis XIII Style Armoire from the 1700s

Antique French Louis XIII Style Armoire from the 1700s

Located in Highwood, IL

This armoire was made in the 1700s and therefore it would be referred to as, "in the style of Louis XIII".

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Antique Early 17th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique French Louis XIII Armoire or Cupboard from the Early 1700's
Antique French Louis XIII Armoire or Cupboard from the Early 1700's

Antique French Louis XIII Armoire or Cupboard from the Early 1700's

Located in Highwood, IL

Very authentic 300-year-old French 4-door cupboard, with 2-drawers, or some might call it an armoire. In truth, the 4-doors make more a much more useful cabinet. The original patina ...

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Antique 1730s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

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Early 1700s French Walnut Wood Chateau Armoire, "The Order of Saint Louis"
Early 1700s French Walnut Wood Chateau Armoire, "The Order of Saint Louis"

Early 1700s French Walnut Wood Chateau Armoire, "The Order of Saint Louis"

Located in Dallas, TX

The 'Cross of Saint Louis', carved into the front panels of this armoire represents L'Ordre de Saint Louis. This was an honorary recognition devised by King Louis XIV in 1693, and th...

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Antique 1710s French Régence Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique Louis XIII Style Armoire, circa 1700s
Antique Louis XIII Style Armoire, circa 1700s

Antique Louis XIII Style Armoire, circa 1700s

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H 81.75 in W 54.63 in D 18.5 in

Antique Louis XIII Style Armoire, circa 1700s

Located in Highwood, IL

This Louis XIII style French armoire, was handmade in the 1700’s and because technology has created the thin television, the prices of antique armoires has dropped dramatically.

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Antique 1740s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

French Louis XIII Armoire circa 1700s, in Original Finish from Pamiers, France
French Louis XIII Armoire circa 1700s, in Original Finish from Pamiers, France

French Louis XIII Armoire circa 1700s, in Original Finish from Pamiers, France

Located in Highwood, IL

Famous for its three bell towers and the birthplace of Gabriel Fauré, one of the greatest French composers and musicians. The town of Pamiers goes back to the 5th century, although o...

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Antique 1740s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique Pair of French Oak Bonnetiere's, Amroires or Cupboards from the 1700s
Antique Pair of French Oak Bonnetiere's, Amroires or Cupboards from the 1700s

Antique Pair of French Oak Bonnetiere's, Amroires or Cupboards from the 1700s

Located in Highwood, IL

One wonders how a pair of Louis XIII 250-year-old French bonnetieres, cupboards, armoires or what have you, could possibly stay together that long, without be separated? We instructe...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

French Louis XV Armoire, circa 1700s
French Louis XV Armoire, circa 1700s

French Louis XV Armoire, circa 1700s

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H 83.75 in W 59.25 in D 22.75 in

French Louis XV Armoire, circa 1700s

Located in Highwood, IL

With the recent weakening of the French armoire market, it takes something really quite special to get our attention today and this one succeeded in spades. The incredible detailing ...

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique French Cherrywood Bonnetiere 'Small Cupboard', circa 1700s
Antique French Cherrywood Bonnetiere 'Small Cupboard', circa 1700s

Antique French Cherrywood Bonnetiere 'Small Cupboard', circa 1700s

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French bonnetiere made from solid cherrywood and probably was constructed in the late 1700s.

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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry

Antique Normandy Wedding Wardrobe "Mariage" from the 1700s in Walnut Wood
Antique Normandy Wedding Wardrobe "Mariage" from the 1700s in Walnut Wood

Antique Normandy Wedding Wardrobe "Mariage" from the 1700s in Walnut Wood

Located in Barletta, IT

Magnificent antique French Normandy wedding wardrobe, "Normandia da Mariage," from the second half of the 1700s, made of walnut wood. It features rich carving motifs throughout its s...

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Antique Early 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

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Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A beautiful 18th century French buffet/ sideboard in cherry wood with rounded bevel-edged, rectangular top resting on a base with two drawers over two cabinet doors. This graceful bu...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

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18th century walnut buffet from France with gorgeous burl walnut details throughout the piece. The top is banded and has a beveled edge, following down to hand paneled sides with sca...

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$2,589

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Located in BARSAC, FR

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1700s French Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1700s French armoire you’re looking for. A 1700s French armoire — often made from wood, walnut and iron — can elevate any home. When you’re browsing for the right 1700s French armoire, those designed in Louis XV and Baroque styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a 1700s French Armoire?

Prices for a 1700s French armoire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $52,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,500.

Finding the Right Wardrobes-armoires for You

When shopping for antique and vintage wardrobes and armoires for your home, there are several things to keep in mind, not least of which is question number 1:

What is the difference between an armoire and a wardrobe?

The difference between an armoire and a wardrobe is actually simple: An armoire is merely an ornate wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods.

Antique and vintage armoires, on the other hand, are freestanding, heavy wooden structures that typically feature decorative metal hinges and pictorial carvings. Armoires are large cabinets that aren’t outfitted with the varied storage features that wardrobes now commonly have. Armoires often have one or two doors and a hanging bar and allow for quick access. Whether a minimalist mid-century modern wardrobe or grandiose Victorian-era armoire is the right fit for you, both are highly functional furnishings and can be a smart storage solution.

Armoires have been around since medieval times, and initially they may have housed weapons and armor. In their early days, armoires were often adorned with elaborate carvings and lavish paintings, particularly in Renaissance-era France. During the 18th century and later, armoires were widely known as “presses” for hanging clothes, and they were so large that they swallowed up the room where they stood.

In today’s modern homes, an antique armoire can be a striking, architectural work of art amid comparably unadorned furnishings. Whether you’re using your piece in the kitchen for cookware or as a food pantry, in the bedroom for clothes or in the living room as a media console, it will likely become a lovable focal point.

The evolution of the armoire can be seen in today’s corner wardrobes, which may rest on an asymmetrical base to account for corner placement, and even mirrored wardrobes, which feature a mirror affixed to the inside panel of one of the doors for convenience. Contemporary wardrobes commonly feature additional sliding trays and drawers and hanging space for clothing or linens, and the cabinet doors make them ideal for concealing televisions and computer monitors when such devices aren’t in use.

When choosing the right wardrobe or vintage armoire for your home, it’s good to have the following in mind: What are you planning to store in it? How much of what you’re storing will need to be housed in it? It should be big enough to accommodate your needs. What is the size of the room where your wardrobe or armoire will live? A large new piece of furniture in a modest space can easily become a hindrance if you have to navigate your way around it during your daily routine, so be mindful of the area you'll need in order to move freely.

Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.

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