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19th Century Antique French Beveled Mirrors Armoire

Antique French Hand-Carved Elm & Beveled Mirror "Armoire de Mariage, " Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French beautifully hand-carved elm & beveled mirror "Armoire de Mariage," Circa 1880
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Elm

Antique French Carved Elm Armoire with Beveled MIrror Doors
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a beautifully carved piece with handsome nature motifs.
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Elm, Mirror

Antique French Regency Brass Mounted Mahogany & Beveled Mirror Armoire, Ca. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Regency Brass Mounted Mahogany Armoire with Beveled Mirror, 1880-1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Antique French Carved "Walnut Massif" Armoire with Beveled Glass Doors, Ca. 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Carved "Walnut Massif" Armoire, Circa 1860-1880. Exceptional piece with curve-line
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

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
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Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Triple Door Mirror Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Exquisite 19th Century Louis XVI Style Triple Door Mirror Armoire – a perfect blend of elegance
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Mirror

Early 1800's Antique Large French Provincial, Walnut, Mirrored, Shelves Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Armoire, Large French Provincial, Walnut, Mirrored, Shelves, Early 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Antique French Neoclassical Oak Marble Mirrored Dresser Sideboard Buffet Server
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive antique French Louis XV sideboard vanity / server / wash basin / buffet. Made of
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Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Sideboards

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Marble

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Wonderful campaign style modular wall unit bedroom or bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lights, full/queen headboard, and brass hardware by Th...
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Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Venetian Painted Antique Double Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Italian painted double bed in green with gilt accent and intricate hand painted with floral design in Venetian style. Inside bed measurements: 70.75" wide from side rail to s...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pine Two Door Armoire with Interior
Located in Baltimore, MD
This small armoire has considerable presence. The bold crown sits above a frieze with three applied pyramids. This stands proud of the doors as if supported by the full turned colu...
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

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Pine Two Door Armoire with Interior
H 71 in W 51 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Wood

Antique French Rococo Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Cherubs & Heart Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Cherubs & Heart Bed Frame. Set featured includes a beautifully carved tall headboard and impressively carved footboard with heart ...
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Antique 19th Century Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI painted bed with caning is a splendid example of what some have called 'Paris Country' where a refined style is made more casual primarily by a finish t...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV 19th C. Bergere Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Intricately hand carved mid 19th C. French Bergere chairs upholstered in floral silk with plump goose down loose cushions. Seat Height: 21".
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Silk, Wood

Louis XV Style Antique Bed WK175
Located in Wrexham, GB
A Louis XV style antique bed in walnut with rococo shaping and fine carving. This bed accepts a British king size or American queen size, 5ft wide (60 inches or 150cm) base and ma...
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Antique 1890s French Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Louis XV Style Antique Bed WK175
Louis XV Style Antique Bed WK175
H 62 in W 62 in D 83 in
Antique Mahogany Cabinet/Wardrobe/Linen Press
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A fine late 18th century neoclassical mahogany linen press/wardrobe in fantastic original condition. With two large cupboard doors over three drawers. The cabinetmaker used only the...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th Century, Country French Directoire Period Infant's Bed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th-early 19th century country French Directoire period infant's bed. Ideal for a doll collection or beloved mini-canine or cat. Fruitwood. Nicely molded throughout. The sides ...
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Antique 19th Century French Toys and Dolls

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Fruitwood

19th Century French 2-Door Wooden Wardrobe
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 19th century French 2-door wooden wardrobe.
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

19th Century French 2-Door Wooden Wardrobe
19th Century French 2-Door Wooden Wardrobe
H 92.92 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences. The w...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds

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Iron

Rare Antique French 19th Century Gothic Revival Neo-Gothic Jewelry Box Church
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & rare ! This French 19th century Gothic Revival Jewelry box in carved walnut. Amazing craftsmanship and richly decorated with Gothic style carvings on all sides. Each ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes

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Velvet, Walnut

Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in London, GB
Large spectacular iridescent ammonite fossil. 75 Million y/o A magnificent example of one of the most spectacular fossils. A large and intensely vibrant ammonite, Placenticeras cost...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Canadian Natural Specimens

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Stone

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19th Century Antique Mirror Front French Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Design Plus Gallery presents a stunning Antique French Armoire. The French armoire is 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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19th Century French Mirrored Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique wardrobe with a shaped top, curved side and a bevelled mirrored door. The
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Antique 19th Century European Wardrobes and Armoires

French Armoire late 19th Century Louis Mirror Door Wardrobe
Located in France, FR
French Armoire late 19th Century Louis Mirror Door Wardrobe Louis XV revival Original beveled
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Walnut

French Armoire Late 19th Century Louis Mirror Door Wardrobe Free Ship Option
Located in France, FR
French Armoire late 19th century Louis mirror door wardrobe Louis XVI revival Shelves are all
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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French Mahogany Empire Period Armoire Wardrobe, circa 1900
Located in Leicestershire, GB
Antique French Empire Mahogany Armoire, circa 1900. A superb example of an early 20th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood

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.
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut, Mirror

Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Double Door Armoire, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Renaissance carved walnut double door Armoire with fluted frieze, surmounting
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Walnut

Antique French Carved Walnut Double Door Armoire with Beveled Mirrors circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French finely carved walnut double door armoire with beveled mirrors, Circa 1890.
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Baroque Mirrored Knockdown Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique 19th century French Louis XV knockdown armoire or bibliotheque. Made of walnut featuring
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Rosewood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV rosewood armoires are getting more scarce with each passing year, since
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Rosewood

French Armoire Late 19th Century Louis Mirror Door Wardrobe
Located in Labrit, Landes
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Located in New York, NY
white color. Original old beveled mirror door, great french carved legs. This armoire has a single
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique French Armoire
H 96 in W 40 in D 18 in
French 19th Century Painted Transitional Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI carved armoire with more recent paint of green with gilt
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique French Louis XV Mahogany Baroque Mirrored Knockdown Armoire Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
centuries, we often see artistic embellishments and luxurious details. Antique French armoires often have
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Mahogany

19th Century French Regence Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century French Regence walnut armoire was handcrafted during the transition between the
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Antique 1860s French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century Antique French Rococo Armoire Carved Wood Triple Door
Located in Buxton, GB
Marvellous Chateau Armoire Antique Wardrobe Rococo Louis XV Triple Door Armoire Fantastic Piece
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Triple Door Armoire, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
, beveled mirror, raised on square tapered legs with bronze caps, 19th century Measures: 89.38" H x 70.63
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Ormolu

19th Century Rococo French Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
scrolled base, this stunning 19th Century French Walnut Armoire was styled in the manner of the Rococo
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Antique 1890s French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Orig. Antique French Rococo Walnut Armoire or Cabinet w/Mirrors
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite antique French Rococo or Louis XV style armoire exudes unbelievable style while
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique Bedel & Cie French Louis XV Walnut Baroque Mirrored Knockdown Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental late 19th century Louis XV knockdown armoire by Bedel & Cie of Paris, France Made of
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique French Regence Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculpted from select French walnut to last for generations, this stunning armoire soars to nine and
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique French Regence Walnut Armoire
Antique French Regence Walnut Armoire
H 114 in W 69.5 in D 24.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
embellishments across the facade lend credence to the two-tiered full length beveled mirrors which open via
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Walnut Armoire
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Armoire
H 106 in W 62 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Rosewood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
forming an interesting contour for the frame around the hand-beveled full-length mirror. A complementary
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique French Henri II Walnut Triple Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Henri II Walnut Triple Armoire features stately, timeless architecture, generous
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

French Armoire Second Empire Inlaid Eagles Ormolu Mirror Door Wardrobe
Located in Labrit, Landes
19th century armoire French Second Empire inlaid Eagles Ormolu Birds eye maple Unusual lion paw
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires

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Ormolu

Early 20th C., Antique Triple, French Breton, Carved Oak, Mirrored Armoire!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Breakfront Armoire, Triple, French Breton, Carved Oak, Mirrored, Early 1900s, 20th
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Early 20th Century French Other Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

19th Century Neoclassical Rosewood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French Louis XVI rosewood armoire represents the best of both worlds classical styling
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Antique 1880s Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Single Door Armoire
Located in Brea, CA
bottom of the armoire has a hidden style drawer. The mirror has a 1" bevel that is original with slight
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut, Mirror

Antique Henri II Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of arched, beveled mirrors below, each flanked by a tapered and finely turned column with both
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique Henri II Walnut Armoire
Antique Henri II Walnut Armoire
H 105 in W 58 in D 20.5 in
French Walnut Louis XV Style Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French walnut armoire in the Louis XV style with Rococo influences. At the top is the iconic Rococo
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

French Walnut Louis XV Style Armoire
French Walnut Louis XV Style Armoire
H 110 in W 52 in D 18.75 in
Henri II Style Walnut Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique walnut armoire in the Henri II style with two mirrored doors; carved frieze, original
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Henri II Style Walnut Armoire
Henri II Style Walnut Armoire
H 88.5 in W 52.5 in D 23 in
c.1880 Rococo Style Walnut Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Rococo antique walnut armoire in mint original condition. This armoire, which has a hand
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut, Birdseye Maple

c.1880 Rococo Style Walnut Armoire
c.1880 Rococo Style Walnut Armoire
H 99 in W 57 in D 17.5 in
1800's Antique Bonnetiere, French Henri II Style, Carved Oak, Crest, Foliates!
Located in Austin, TX
Outstanding Antique Bonnetiere, French Henri II Style, Carved Oak, Crest, Foliates, 1800's, 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Other Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Bonnetiere, French Henri II Style, Carved Oak, Crest, Foliates, 1800's!
Located in Austin, TX
Outstanding Antique Bonnetiere, French Henri II Style, Carved Oak, Crest, Foliates, 1800's, 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Other Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

19th Century Victorian Wardrobe by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
cornice. It has a central section which comprises a door with a bevelled mirror plate that opens to reveal
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mahogany

19th Century French Neoclassical Mahogany Bedroom Set
Located in Dallas, TX
, this 19th Century French Neoclassical Mahogany Bedroom Set includes an armoire, queen bed and
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bedroom Sets

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Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Bedroom Set
Located in Dallas, TX
its original beveled mirror and a stately presence that will command attention from anywhere in the
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Bedroom Sets

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Louis XVI Mahogany Bedroom Furniture Set
By Sviadocht Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
by excellent architecture and perfectly proportioned molding. Full length beveled mirrors on the
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Antique 19th Century French Bedroom Sets

Antique Louis XVI Painted Bedroom Set Queen Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
the beveled full-length mirrors. Spiral ribbon trim, egg & dart molding, and sunflower rosettes
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bedroom Sets

Antique French Rosewood Single Door Armoire with Beveled Mirror, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Rosewood Single Door Armoire with Beveled Mirror, Circa 1880. This lovely single
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Rosewood

Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut & Beveled Mirror 2-Door Armoire Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut 2 door armoire with Curve-Line Beveled Mirrors
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Walnut, Mirror

Antique French Belle Époque 3 Door Walnut Armoire with Beveled Mirror Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand-scale antique French Belle Époque Era Intricately carved walnut armoire with 3 doors and
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Walnut

French Armoire Wardrobe 19th century Gothic revival Mirror Door
Located in Mimizan, FR
French wardrobe armoire 19th century Gothic revival Carved oak Original beveled mirror door
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French Armoire Late 19th Century Louis Mirror Door Wardrobe
Located in Labrit, Landes
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Antique 19th Century Mahogany French Provincial Louis XVI Armoire / Linen Press
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Provincial Louis XVI style linen press, unbranded, from the 19th century. Made of
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Brass

19th Century Painted Louis XV Style Rosewood French Armoire
Located in Brea, CA
close nicely. The beveled mirrors are original, and are very clean from aging. Measures: 66" W x
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Rosewood

French Louis XVI Style Satinwood Banded Mahogany and Ormolu Armoire 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XVI style armoire with arched crest having shell and foliate ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XIV Style Inlaid Mahogany and Ormolu Mirrored Armoire
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV style mahogany armoire wardrobe features arched crest having foliate
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Ormolu

Antique French Walnut Armoire Circa 1880
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique French walnut single-door armoire. Circa 1880. Original bevelled mirror, and fitted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Large Antique Louis XV Style French Painted/Mirrored Armoire
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Sensational! Very Large French Painted Armoire in several parts. Outstepped molded cornice above
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique French Oak Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Large French Oak wood Armoire with bevelled mirror center door and two side cupboards
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique French Oak Armoire
Antique French Oak Armoire
H 97 in W 84 in D 25 in
Antique Campaign Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique grand scaled faux bamboo armoire. Original beveled mirror. Original finish. Provides plenty
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Faux Bamboo

Antique Campaign Armoire
Antique Campaign Armoire
H 92 in W 88 in D 28 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis the XVI Three Pieces Bedroom Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Offered is a three-piece antique French Louis, the XVI hand-carved 19th century walnut bedroom set
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bedroom Sets

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Walnut, Wood

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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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