Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Oak "Armoire de Mariage" Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Oak "Armoire de Mariage" Circa 1880.
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Oak "Armoire de Mariage" Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Oak "Armoire de Mariage" Circa 1880.
Oak
French Louis XVI Style Parquetry & Bronze Antique Armoire Wardrobe ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI STYLE PARQUETRY-INLAID ORMOLU MOUNTED ONE-DOOR ARMOIRE Paris, France circa 1880 lock stamped "B & P Paris", back of one mount stamped "L.P."
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Mahogany Armoire from Old New Orleans Home, Circa 1860's-1880's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French mahogany armoire from old New Orleans home, circa 1860's-1880's.
Mahogany
19thC Large French Ebonised Mirrored Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880. 19thC large French ebonised mirrored armoire.
Pine
Louis XVI Style Plum-Pudding Mahogany Bas d’Armoire, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted plum-pudding mahogany Bas d’Armoire. French, circa 1880. The lock stamped ‘DUBOIS FT A PARIS’.
Bronze
19thC French Empire Painted Oak Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC French Empire Painted Oak Armoire sku 2165 W135 x D60 x H204.5 cm Weight 112Kg
Oak
French Arts & Crafts Walnut Mirror Double Door Armoire
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Arts & Crafts walnut mirror double door armoire This is a good quality tall piece not surprising as it is made in figured walnut and has 2 mirrored Doors with a drawer at ...
Walnut
Antique French 19th Century Limed Wardrobe or Armoire with Chicken Wire Doors
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French 19th Century Limed Wardrobe or Armoire with European Imported Chicken Wire Inserts for the doors. We have owned this Antique French Wardrobe or French Armoire for seve...
Brass, Wire
19th-Century Style Hand-Painted Floral Marriage Wardrobe Armoire, Restored
Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ
This piece is a magnificent nineteenth-century style continental European double-door antique wardrobe armoire. To someone who has not seen this antique wardrobe armoire in person, i...
Oak, Paint
$961Sale Price|31% Off
French Beveled Mirror with Colonnettes Oak Frame L XVI Style, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Late 19th century French Mirror with oak frame. Little columns frame the mirror, Louis XVI style Beveled mirror. Good furniture for an entry or for a spacious room. Good antique ...
Mirror, Oak
Expertly Restored European Country Style Hand-Painted Wardrobe
Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ
This exceptional late nineteenth century hand-painted armoire is a beautifully and professionally restored antique wardrobe that perfectly captures the elegance of European country d...
Oak, Paint
Louis XVI Style Painted Armoire in Carved Wood, France, Late 19th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Louis XVI Style Painted Armoire in Carved Wood, France, Late 19th Century Dimensions: 170 cm W × 35 cm D × 255 cm H France, circa 1880 Elegant and stately, this Louis XVI style a...
Wood
French Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Two beveled mirror doors Two drawer base
Oak, Wood
19th Century Chestnut Britain Wardrobe
Located in Lannebert, FR
19th Chestnut Britain Wardrobe
Chestnut
French Pine Armoire, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
Striking proportions and a lovely face are the outstanding features of this pine armoire from France. The interior has one upper shelf and cutouts for the addition of a metal hanging...
Pine
Antique French Country Carved Walnut Armoire, Circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Country carved walnut armoire, Circa 1880-1890.
Walnut
c.1880 French Whitewashed Oak Louis XV Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Beautiful antique French whitewashed oak Louis XV style armoire with a bonnet top, great carvings, fluting, raised side panels, a newly constructed interior with 1.5" thick ribbed ed...
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H 104 in W 60 in D 21 in
Antique French Carved Walnut Serpentine Armoire with Beveled Mirrors, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand antique French walnut serpentine armoire with carved detail and beveled mirrors, circa 1880.
Walnut, Mirror
Sold
H 103 in W 56 in D 21.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mirrored 2 Door Mahogany Armoire, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI style mirrored 2 door mahogany armoire, Circa 1880.
Mahogany
c.1860-1880 French Limed Oak Wedding Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Breathtaking antique French limed oak wedding armoire from Normandy which we had shipped to England where they submerged it in a caustic tank, that began the 6 month liming process. ...
Oak
c.1860-1880 French Limed Oak Wedding Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Limed oak wedding armoire from Normandy which we had shipped to England where they submerged it in a caustic tank and that began the 6 month liming process. Upon its arrival in the U...
Oak
Sold
H 97 in W 49 in D 19 in
Antique French Louis XV Rosewood & Beveled Mirror Single Door Armoire Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV carved rosewood and beveled mirror single door armoire with birdseye maple fitted interior, Circa 1880-1890.
Rosewood, Birdseye Maple, Mirror
Belle Époque French Walnut Armoire with Three Doors, c.1880
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
80" wide x 22" deep in the middle x 98" high A lovely Belle Époque LXVI Style French Armoire in walnut with brass wire in center door in place of mirror and red/ pink toile curtai...
Renaissance Style French Armoire
By Hugues Sambin
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular French Renaissance style armoire or bookcase in the manner of Hugues Sambin. The renaissance style armoire features rich carving throughout representing foliage, animal...
Glass, Cherry
Antique French Louis XV Armoire
Located in Pomona, CA
Antique French Normandy Oak Louis XV 2 Door Armoire. This exquisite armoire is a fine example of provincial French craftsmanship, circa 1880.
Oak
c.1880 Rococo Style Walnut Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Beautiful Rococo antique walnut armoire in mint original condition. This armoire, which has a hand carved cartouche centered in the overhung cornice, has the original beveled mirrors...
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Louis XV French Wedding Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XV wedding armoire made of solid walnut and featuring beautiful hand carved details of foliage and rings. We love the classic proportions, impressive size, and beautiful...
Walnut
c.1880 Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Hand-carved Louis XV style walnut armoire with beveled mirrored doors that have a wonderful patina. Just enough to tell that they are old while remaining functional. The interior is ...
Walnut
c.1880 Rosewood Louis Philippe Style Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Louis Philippe style single-door amoire in beautiful rosewood, with a bonnet top, carved accents, and a hand dovetailed drawer.
Rosewood
19th Century French Armoire from Brittany
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A highly-carved single door armoire or 'bonnetiere' from Brittany, profusely carve with flowers, swags, heraldic symbols etc. The interior has three adjustable solid oak shelves.
Oak
Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. Wood: oak dimensions: height 230 cm width 105 cm depth 55 cm
Oak
Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wardrobe from the end of the 19th century, France. Dimensions: height 233 cm / width 166 cm / depth 65 cm
Walnut
Large French Stripped Oak Armoire, 19th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A large and elegant French armoire crafted in solid oak, dating from the 19th century. This piece features a beautifully balanced architectural structure with paneled doors, molded ...
Oak
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H 100 in W 54 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Carved Walnut Double Door Armoire with Beveled Mirrors Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French carved walnut double door armoire with curve-line beveled mirrors, circa 1880.
Walnut, Mirror
c.1880 Louis Philippe Style Book-Matched Walnut Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Louis Philippe style armoire with drop-dead-gorgeous book-matched doors, walnut capping on the edge of the original shelves, beautifully hand-dovetailed drawers and a hidden drawer o...
c.1880 Henri II Style Three door Walnut Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Three door walnut armoire in the Henri II style. It is all hand-carved, does not have any repairs and has its original mirror. The piece unbolts and knocks down for those difficult s...
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis Phillippe Armoire in Mahogany
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A simple French Louis Philippe two-door armoire, the bookmatched flame mahogany doors opening to reveal adjustable shelves, and with a hidden drawer in the base. A good compact size-...
Antique White Painted Oak Armoire from Normandy, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of this French Provincial style is our painted white oak armoire, hand-carved in Normandy, circa 1880.
Metal, Iron
19th Century Neoclassical French Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century neoclassical French walnut armoire represents the transition between the elements of the Rococo style merging with the neoclassical movement that overtook the continent ...
c.1880 3/4 Scale Louis Philippe Style Walnut Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Louis Philippe style petite armoire made from book-matched walnut. Still has its original shelves that are adjustable and a hidden drawer on the bottom. Petite sized armoires were de...
c.1880 Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire w/ Chevron Sides
Located in Highwood, IL
Louis XV style walnut armoire with chevron sides, bird's eye maple on the interior of the doors and a bird's eye maple fitted locking drawer, the original oak shelves, beveled mirror...
Walnut
19thC Large French Ebonised Mirrored Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880. 19thC large French ebonised mirrored armoire.
Pine
19th Century French Louis XVI Armoire Display Cabinet
Located in Nashville, TN
This very handsome French cabinet has a Mahogany exterior lined with an oak interior. The cabinet is resting on eight turned feet. The panelled sides are doors are decorated with loz...
Mahogany, Oak, Satinwood
19th Century French Empire Walnut Wood Wardrobe, Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful monumental armoire double door wardrobe period late 19th century, 1880-1890 fine in solid walnut wood. Late Empire with typical half-column on the front and rich golden bro...
Walnut
19th Century Rococo French Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisitely handcrafted during the latter decades of the 19th century, this impressive Rococo armoire was created from fine French walnut to last for centuries! The original hand-bev...
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century Country French Regence Whitewashed Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning 19th century Country French Regence whitewashed armoire features exquisite hand-carved detail in glorious relief from the arbalette crown to the scrolled apron below, a...
Antique French Hand Carved Brittany Bonnetiere, circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French hand carved Brittany Bonnetiere, circa 1880-1890.
Walnut
Unique wardrobe, France, around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique wardrobe, France, around 1880. Very good condition. wood: walnut dimensions: height 240 cm width 130 cm depth 51 cm
Wood, Walnut
French Rococo Headboard C. 1880
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Fine quality in this beautifully hand-carved, French, 19th Century Rococo-style headboard. 61″ Wide x 59″ Tall.
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Four-Door Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handsome French Louis Philippe style four-door armoire handcrafted by artisans in the Brittany region of cherrywood with a doucine cornice and bookmatched front with wooden fleur-de-...
Cherry
Sold
H 92 in W 67.75 in D 24 in
Antique French Oak Armoire from Normandy Region of France Unrestored Original
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Oak Armoire from the Normandy region of France which were commonly referred to as Wedding Armoires. In France, this was the traditional French custom for a father to g...
Oak
French Antique Bretagne Bed Circa 1880
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Superior quality in this great Bretagne bed from France, 19th century. 63″ wide, which will accommodate a queen-size bed and mattress. Lengthening the rails appropriately is included...
Sold
H 60 in W 41 in D 13 in
19th Century French Chinoiserie Painted Armoire or Cabinet with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This Petite Armoire or Bonnetiere, is an excellent example of a 19th century French chinoiserie painted Bonnetiere, with oriental-inspired scenes hand-painted as original works of ar...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIII Style Bleached Walnut Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Louis XIII style armoire handcrafted in walnut by master artisans in Lyon, circa 1880s. The stepped out cornice of this handsome bleached armoire has stylized den...
Walnut
19th Century French Neoclassical Rosewood Hand-Crafted Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Neoclassical Rosewood Display Armoire boasts stunning carving on the arched crown flanked by ostrich plume finials presiding over the original full length beveled...
Rosewood
Large Black and Giltwood Armoire, Louis XVI Style
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A spectacular and functional statement piece, ideal for a luxurious interior, boutique hotel, or high-end hospitality setting. France, circa 1880 Dimensions: Height: 280 cm (110.2 ...
Giltwood
1880s Belgian Black and White Patinated Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden armoire from Belgium, circa 1880, painted bone white with coal black accents on the panels, top rail and feet. Tall doors open onto a shelved interior. The painted surface h...
Wood
c.1880 French Hand-Carved Solid Oak Bonnetiere
Located in Highwood, IL
Hand-carved solid oak bonnetiere from the Normandy region of France. In our 17 years of collecting, we've never seen this particular style before. If you prefer, we can install Frenc...
Oak
Sold
H 80 in W 34.5 in D 23 in
Antique French Provincial Hand-Carved Walnut "Bonnetiere" Cabinet, circa 1880's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Provincial hand-carved walnut "Bonnetiere" cabinet, Circa 1880's.
Walnut
Sold
H 102.37 in W 53.55 in L 102.37 in
Perret et Vibert, Japanese Style Armoire Bamboo Imitation, Lacquer Decor, 1880s
By Perret et Vibert
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Perret et Vibert, in the style of. Large Japonism style armoire in cherrywood and bird's-eye maple veneered, opening by two-door leaves in front. Bamboo style rails in turned wood...
Cherry, Lacquer, Birdseye Maple, Elm
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H 92.5 in W 55 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Two Door Beveled Glass Display Cabinet, Circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI style two door beveled glass display cabinet with interior glass shelves, Circa 1870-1880.
Wood, Glass
Sold
H 87.75 in W 85 in D 18 in
Large 19th Century Renaissance Revival Period Bleached Placard or Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
Large 19th century French Henri II or Renaissance Revival period four-door placard or armoire handcrafted in Provence of solid walnut that's been bleached or washed to a natural fini...
Walnut
Louis Philippe Bleached Oak Wardrobe, circa 1880
Located in High Point, NC
A wardrobe from France circa 1880 in distinctive French oak. An elegant shape is simple yet refined, with clean lines and subtle ornament; a flared top, simplified scroll legs. Spaci...
Brass
Gray Painted French Dryer Cabinet
Located in Culver City, CA
Slatted front and interior slatted shelving, useful for drying tableware’s; metal locking mechanism and original gray paint.
Wood
c.1880 Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Bonnetiere
Located in Highwood, IL
Louis Philippe style book-matched burled walnut bonnetiere with a bonnet top, hand-dovetailed drawers, a hidden drawer on the bottom and the sides are one piece walnut. There is a li...
Antique Victorian French Quality Carved Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French quality carved walnut wardrobe having an outstanding quality carved cornice with original carved finials above a pair of walnut framed doors with original sh...
Walnut
c.1880 Louis XV Style Walnut Bonnetiere w/ Chevron Sides
Located in Highwood, IL
Louis XV style walnut bonnetiere with chevron sides, bird's eye maple on the interior of the door and a bird's eye maple fitted locking drawer, the original oak shelves, beveled mirr...
Walnut
19th Century French Carved Faux Bamboo Pine Wardrobe Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stylish piece of french furniture circa 1880. Original mirror to the single door with drawer below. Frame made from carved pine faux bamboo with turnings to the top gallery. Beaut...
Faux Bamboo
Antique French Satinwood & Ormolu Mounted Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large, rare, and impressive, antique French satinwood, wood banded, parquetry inlaid and ormolu mounted compactum wardrobe, circa 1880 in date. The central section has a ...
Ormolu
French Louis Philippe Bonnetiere
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handsome French Louis Philippe bonnetiere handcrafted of cherrywood with a doucine cornice and book matched front. Raised on bracket feet ending in sabots. This large bonnetiere ...
Cherry
French Country Louis XV Bonnetiere
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French Country Louis XV bonnetiere. Hand crafted of solid cherrywood. Stepped cornice above medallion paneled door with paneled sides over a carved apron. Rests on short cabr...
Cherry
19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Solid Cherry Bonnetiere
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Louis Philippe style bonnetiere constructed by talented craftsmen in Brittany of solid cherry having a doucine crown and raised on bracket feet, circa 1880s. The ...
Cherry
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,995 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th-Century French Louis XV style giltwood and gesso elaborately carved mirror with original glass. This lovely mirror has hand carved acanthus leaves and scroll de...
Giltwood, Mirror, Wood
$3,530
H 82.68 in W 71.66 in D 21.66 in
art deco French wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène from the 1930s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 1930s art deco wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène. This armoire has two hinged side doors opening onto a series of shelves and a central door with a large mirror opening...
Mirror, Wood
$6,162
H 92.33 in W 46.86 in D 28.75 in
Antique Stamped Mellier & Co Anglo French Shabby Chic Wardrobe Mirrored Door
By Mellier & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Antique fully stamped Mellier & Co made, George Hilton & Son’s retailed Anglo French Shabby Chic wardrobe which is part of a set I...
Mirror, Hardwood
$12,000
H 52.37 in W 61.82 in D 11.82 in
Late 19th Century French Mahogany and Burr Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
By François Linke
Located in Miami, US
This exquisite French cabinet, by the renowned cabinetmaker François Linke, exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of the late 19th century. Crafted from rich mahogany and adorne...
Mahogany
$3,295
H 78 in W 42 in D 15 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcase or Vitrine, Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase is finished with bronze banding. Its corners feature bronze fluting and the side panels are also...
Bronze
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 89 in W 53 in D 20.5 in
Exceptional Brass Inlaid French Directoire Beveled Mirrored Armoire TV Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional French Directoire style brass inlaid armoire, featuring beveled mirrored doors, is a stunning 19th/20th-century piece that seamlessly blends elegance, utility, and t...
Brass
$16,710 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Style Vitrine
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We love this Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine from France, crafted during the 1870s, topped with an antique piece of red marble that is surrounded by a pierced brass gallery. Three s...
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Empire period armoire. With stunning book matched walnut veneer to the two long doors flanked by two columns. Original restrained brass detailing. A handsome piec...
Walnut
Sold|$8,950
H 84.75 in W 50 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Italian Blue-Painted Cherrywood Wardrobe with Original Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming 19th-century Italian wardrobe crafted in solid cherrywood and finished in a softly aged blue lacquer. Of smaller, well-proportioned scale, this piece is distinguished by i...
Wood
19th Century Venetian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.
Custom Made Scandinavian Style Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made Scandinavian style wardrobe / food cupboard. Can be fitted with hanging rails or shelving. Can be made to your dimensions and paint colour. For reference, the interior i...
Pine
$50,000
H 102 in W 67 in D 25 in
18th Century Imperial Russian Gilt Bronze, Brass and Mahogany Display Cabinet
By Christian Meyer
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exceptional late 18th century Imperial Russian empire bookcase or display cabinet in the finest figured mahogany richly inlaid and mounted with gilded brass and gilt bronze. The b...
Mahogany
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.
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