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Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut Armoire Bookcase
Located in Sheridan, CO
Beautiful antique armoire French Provincial Louis XV burled walnut and walnut with three adjustable
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Brass

French provincial armoire/Bonnetiere 19 th c burled walnut
Located in Houston, TX
This bonnetiere/armoire is made of burled walnut and fruitwood It has long full length hinged door
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Antique French Louie Phillipp Burled Walnut Bonnetiere Mirrored Door, Shelves
Located in New Orleans, LA
A period antique 19th century French Louis Phillippe burled walnut bonnetiere with a lovely colour
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Mirror, Walnut, Burl

19th Century French Restauration Period Walnut Armoire with Fruitwood Marquetry
Located in Birmingham, AL
An impressive French Restauration period armoire, circa 1825, handcrafted of solid walnut accented
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1820s French Restauration Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Antique Scottish Armoire
Located in Malibu, CA
This antique armoire is made from beautiful hardwood and burled walnut veneers. Easy to move and
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Late 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut, Hardwood, Paper

Antique Scottish Armoire
Antique Scottish Armoire
H 77 in W 73 in D 34 in

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Antique Wooden Armoire, FR-0697
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique wooden armoire Item #: FR-0697 Additional info: some minor chips on wood Material: wooden Dimensions: 35"W x 17"D x 73”H.  
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20th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Wood

Antique Wooden Armoire, FR-0697
Antique Wooden Armoire, FR-0697
H 73 in W 35 in D 17 in
Italian wardrobe of the twentieth century in walnut color fir
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe of the twentieth century in walnut color fir. It is completely disassembled and can be easily assembled in 15 minutes. The color is original and inside it has tw...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Fir

Antique Swedish Empire Wall Cabinet 19th Century Walnut Gilt Bronze Hanging
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & stylish Swedish wall cabinet in Empire style 19th century. with carvings in walnut & gilt bronze decorations Really nice solid wood quality with hand carved decorations. ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Bronze

Large 19thC Country House Arched Pine Wardrobe
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large 19thC English Country house Arched pine wardrobe We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers and fi...
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19th Century Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Pine

Large 19thC Country House Arched Pine Wardrobe
Large 19thC Country House Arched Pine Wardrobe
H 86.62 in W 64.97 in D 22.84 in
18th Century Walnut Antique Armoire
Located in East Hampton, NY
French Armoire in original condition from the 1700s. It is shy of 9 feet tall. It is roomy enough inside for two shelves and hanging clothing, or for a large TV, or even as a toddler...
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18th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

18th Century Walnut Antique Armoire
18th Century Walnut Antique Armoire
H 104 in W 57 in D 28 in
Antique 1844 Carved & Dated Large Wardrobe Armoire with Expertly Crafted Panels
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very grand, hand carved extremely large continental oak wardrobe dated to the base 1844 A truly stunning piece, this is a tour de force of ...
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1840s European Early Victorian Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Oak

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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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Pine

Pine Two Door Armoire with Interior
Pine Two Door Armoire with Interior
H 71 in W 51 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Buffet or Sideboard
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large early 19th century Louis XV style French buffet from Provence made of solid walnut. Beautiful character to the wood and fine hand-carvings of an urn and olive branches. An un...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

Antique Early 19th C. French Provincial Hand Carved Elm and Burled Elm Bonnetier
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite, hand made, antique early 19th century French provincial, hand carved elm and stunning burled wood armoire with stunning original wrought iron fitch hinges, escutcheons,...
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Iron

Pair Auffray & Co. Fine French Armoires with Carved Details
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of twin Provincial French style medium size armoires from the great French maker Auffray. Tall, elegant 18th century style forms in honey tone wood in an antiqued finish. The ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Carved Wardrobe or Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut made in the late 18th century French Louis XV. Characteristic wavy line with wood carvings on the floral taste front. Beautiful c...
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1780s French Louis XV Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Karges USA, Circa 1960s Carved cream lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware. ...
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1960s American Louis XV Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Brass

Art Deco Armoire, Amboina Burl and Black Lacquer, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
French Art Deco period Armoire circa 1930s. Curved front doors with wonderful Amboina Burl veneer. Restored with piano lacquer high-gloss finish. Some parts are lacquered in black, ...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Brass

Antique Inlaid Walnut Occasional Table, Lamp, Plant Stand, Scotland 1900, H1124
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Inlaid Walnut Occasional Table, Lamp, Plant Stand, Scotland 1900, H1124 Scotland 1900 Solid walnut and veneer Original finish Has a shaped walnut top with satinwood inlay Ha...
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Oak

French Provincial 18th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial 18th century walnut two door large scale armoire with foliate carved detail on doors and cornice with original hardware supported on a flat base.
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

19th Century English Elm Armoire
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large 19th century English Elm armoire.
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19th Century English Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Elm

19th Century English Elm Armoire
19th Century English Elm Armoire
H 71.5 in W 51.25 in D 24 in

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Dutch Rococo Burled Walnut Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
18th century Dutch armoire with burled walnut veneer. This cabinet à deux corps in the Rococo style
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Rococo Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

Antique Dutch Rococo Burled Walnut Armoire
Dutch Rococo Burled Walnut Armoire
H 102 in W 81 in D 31 in
French 18th century Louis XV armoire in walnut and burled elm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th century Louis XV armoire in walnut and burled elm fielded panelled doors and bottom
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

Fruitwood Armoire with Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
cabinet with chamfered corners and inlays of walnut and burled elm in a body of Fruitwood. There is
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Early 19th Century Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Elm, Fruitwood, Walnut

Fruitwood Armoire with Inlay
Fruitwood Armoire with Inlay
H 82 in W 57 in D 25 in
Antique Art Deco Burled Vitrine Curio China Cabinet
Located in Newberry, SC
A French Art Deco China Curio Cabinet Vitrine in burled walnut veneer with sliding glass doors
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Early 20th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Glass, Walnut

Period French Bresse Armoire with steel hardware
Located in Kensington, MD
Cherry and Walnut Burl A fine Louis XV period armoire in Walnut & Cherry, From Bresse, France
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Steel

Vintage French Wardrobe, Armoire or Linen Press
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous burled wood, This linen press or wardrobe has 4 deep drawers and 2 inside shelves
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19th Century French Regency Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Mahogany

French Walnut Cabinere
Located in Cookeville, TN
burled walnut with magnificent graining. It is detailed with elegant scrollwork and bronze hardware.
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Bronze

French Walnut Cabinere
French Walnut Cabinere
H 100.63 in W 88 in D 27.5 in
English Walnut and Burled Walnut Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning antique English solid walnut and burled walnut armoire.
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19th Century English Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

English Walnut and Burled Walnut Armoire
English Walnut and Burled Walnut Armoire
H 81.5 in W 51 in D 21.5 in
Book-Matched Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique burled walnut armoire with striking book-matched doors and graceful blonde and ebonized
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19th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

French Louis XV Burled Ash and Walnut Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Magnificent French Louis XV period armoire (circa 1750)from the Bresse region with antique glass in
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

French Louis XV Burled Ash and Walnut Armoire
French Louis XV Burled Ash and Walnut Armoire
H 100.25 in W 58.5 in D 20.5 in
Rare Period Regence Armoire Lyonnaise-Walnut and Burled Walnut (1700-1730)
Located in Dallas, TX
sculpted from solid walnut wood and burled walnut wood. The central motif on the frieze is said to be St
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18th Century and Earlier French Régence Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

Burled Walnut Armoir
Located in Bronx, NY
1840's English Armoire. 3 pieces solid walnut with book matched specimen burl walnut veneer panels
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19th Century English Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

Burled Walnut  Armoir
Burled Walnut  Armoir
H 81.5 in W 54 in D 22 in
Louis XV Bronze Mounted Burled Walnut Francois Linke Style Armoire
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
F. Linke style inlaid armoire with bronze accents. The center door has a beveled mirror and
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Early 20th Century French Regency Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Bronze

Walnut Louis Philippe Armoire
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Louis Philippe Armoire has stunning bookmatched burled walnut doors which open to reveal a
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut, Oak

Walnut Louis Philippe Armoire
Walnut Louis Philippe Armoire
H 89 in W 55 in D 22 in
c.1870 Burled Walnut French Bonnetiere
Located in Chicago, IL
Burled walnut bonnetiere with original mirror door, bonnet top and two drawers.
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19th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe Walnut Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Magnificent Louis Philippe armoire in solid and burled walnut, from Beaune in Burgundy. Great
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19th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe Walnut Armoire
French Louis Philippe Walnut Armoire
H 88.75 in W 68.5 in D 26.5 in
Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Provincial Burled Ash Armoire
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extraordinary Louis XVI style French provincial armoire made of beautiful burled ash, deep rich
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Ash, Walnut

Antique Dutch Queen Anne Burled Walnut Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Double doors open to two shelves plus 5 small drawers. Lower case contains 4 drawers.
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut, Burl

Restauration Period French Walnut Armoire or Cabinet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This elegantly simple, walnut Restauration period armoire features beautifully burled front panels
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Bronze

Beautiful 18th Century Walnut Wood Lyonnaise Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
panels are of prized and rare French “Burled” walnut wood, while the side panels are walnut wood. The
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

1930s Burled Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This closet is perfectly fitted inside. On the left hand side,it has got an articulated hanging section and on the right hand side it has got a series of glazed compartments, and thr...
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1920s British Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Steel

1930s Burled Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Burled Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
H 68.9 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
French Early 19th Century Grand Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This paramount solid walnut armoire was built in France at the early part of the 19th century. A
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Early 19th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

Antique Victorian Walnut Burl Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Chifforobe Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
"Impressive Late Victorian knockdown armoire. Made from walnut with a matchbook veneer burled front
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut, Burl

French armoire
Located in Nantucket, MA
2-piece french burled walnut linen press with key
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19th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Brass

French armoire
French armoire
H 89 in W 54.5 in D 23 in
Antique English Art Deco Matchbook Walnut Armoire Wardrobe Chifforobe Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
An elegant Art Deco era English wardrobe, circa 1920s. Features two beautifully burled matchbook
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1920s Art Deco Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

c.1880 Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Bonnetiere
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Philippe style book-matched burled walnut bonnetiere with a bonnet top, hand-dovetailed
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19th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

Fine Louis XV Armoire in Walnut from Bresse, France, c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XV period armoire in Walnut, the piece taken from a manor in Bresse, France. The
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Metal

Victorian Walnut 3 Door Wardrobe Cupboard Armoire with Mirror
Located in Vancouver, BC
- Scotland, 1870 - Victorian - Lovely solid walnut with burled walnut veneer - Bevelled glass
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

Louis Philippe Armoire
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Book matched burled walnut nineteenth century Louis Philippe armoire with lower drawer. Has one
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

Louis Philippe Armoire
Louis Philippe Armoire
H 57 in W 91 in D 23 in
Country French Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large early 19th century French armoire from Burgundy, made of solid walnut. Three book-matched
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Iron

Country French Armoire or Wardrobe
Country French Armoire or Wardrobe
H 100.5 in W 60.5 in D 24.5 in
18th Century French Louis XV Bressanne Armoire
Located in Miami, FL
66" wide x 25.5" deep x 95" high Louis XV Bressanne Armoire in Walnut with Burled Panels
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

Exceptional 18th Century French Period Louis XV Bressan Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
walnut and burled walnut in the typical technique mastered by the skilled artisans of the Bresse region
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Burl, Walnut

French Monumental Neo-Gothic Charles X Inlaid Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Sumptuous period piece from the Charles X era with intricate lemon wood and ebony inlays, burled
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1820s French Charles X Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut, Birdseye Maple

French 19th Century Louis Phillipe Bonnetiere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This sleek bonnetiere was crafted in France during the 19th century from beautiful burled walnut
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Metal

French 19th Century Louis Phillipe Bonnetiere
French 19th Century Louis Phillipe Bonnetiere
H 75.5 in W 37.25 in D 21.75 in
French 18th Century Figured Walnut Armoire
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
region of the Asia Minor. The armoire has varying colors with burled walnut offering a unique and opulent
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

19th Century French Country Louis XV Style Bressan Enfilade Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Country Louis XV style enfilade buffet handcrafted of walnut and burled walnut
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut, Burl

Louis XV Style Vaisselier Bressan with Clock
Located in Birmingham, AL
Beautiful Country French vaisselier handcrafted of walnut and burled walnut in the typical
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Burl, Walnut

French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Burled Walnut Armoire Attrubted to Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Regency style inlaid wardrobe with bronze mounts, attributed to Forest. Each of the 2 side doors contain 5 shelves, and the center door contains 5 shelves and 2 drawers.
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Early 20th Century French Regency Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Empire Style Burled Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late 19th century French Empire style burled armoire has been completely restored and features
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1850s French Empire Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Wood, Walnut, Burl

Antique Armoire Vintage Wardrobe French Antique Walnut Collossal Armoire
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Armoire Vintage Wardrobe French Antique Walnut Colossal Armoire B759 Original finish
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1910s French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930s French Art Deco-style armoire is covered in burled walnut veneers in the original light
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Brass

French Art Deco Armoire
French Art Deco Armoire
H 73 in W 68 in D 20 in
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armoire
Located in Evergreen, CO
Perfectly executed, mirrored, burled walnut veneers with solid oak construction. Two mid level
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Oak, Walnut

French Monumental Neogothique Charles X Inlaid Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Sumptuous period piece from the Charles X era with intricate lemon wood and ebony inlays; burled
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1820s French Charles X Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Maple, Walnut

German Baroque Burled Walnut Armoire
Located in Larkspur, CA
Late 18th Century German Baroque Inlaid Burled Walnut Armoire With Shaped Cornice Above Two
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

German Baroque Burled Walnut Armoire
German Baroque Burled Walnut Armoire
H 87 in W 86.5 in D 27 in
Early 19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Walnut Armoire
Located in Larkspur, CA
Early 19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Walnut Two Door Armoire, the Doors with Precise Figural
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19th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

Antique 18th Century Louis XV Burled Walnut Armoire
Located in Wichita, KS
walnut and burled walnut in the typical technique mastered by the skilled artisans of France, circa 1750s
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

French Burled Walnut Armoire
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
French Burled Walnut Armoire with drawer and one shelf.
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19th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

French Burled Walnut Armoire
French Burled Walnut Armoire
H 80 in W 44 in D 19.5 in
Late 19th Century French Burled Walnut Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th Century French Burled Walnut Armoire (panels replaced with wire) 53''W X
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19th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

French Restauration Burled Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Restauration period walnut armoire, "loup de noyen" burl veneer, with ebonized detail at
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19th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Wood

French Restauration Burled Walnut Armoire
French Restauration Burled Walnut Armoire
H 93.5 in W 58.75 in D 21.75 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Walnut Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Armoire
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

Baroque Armoire
Located in Palm Beach, FL & New York, NY
This Dutch Baroque armoire features a burled walnut veneer, paw feet, an arched cornice and
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1760s European Baroque Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

Baroque Armoire
Baroque Armoire
H 66 in W 81 in D 31 in
SWISS BAROQUE BURL WALNUT VENEERED TWO-DOOR ARMOIRE
Located in San Francisco, CA
A RARE AND BOLDLY-SCALED SWISS BAROQUE BURL WALNUT VENEERED DIAMOND-POINT TWO-DOOR ARMOIRE. The
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18th Century and Earlier Swiss Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

19th Century Empire Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Empire style has clean lines and can fit into both contemporary and classic decor. The burled
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19th Century French Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Walnut

19th Century Empire Armoire
19th Century Empire Armoire
H 92 in W 52 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Diminutive Napoleon III Burl Armoires
Located in Oaks, PA
inches high with exotic burled walnut and Honduran mahogany double doors.  
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Burled Walnut Armoire

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Burl, Mahogany, Walnut

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Antique Burled Walnut Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique burled walnut armoire for your home. Each antique burled walnut armoire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and burl. Your living room may not be complete without an antique burled walnut armoire — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique burled walnut armoire, those designed in Regency, Empire and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Burled Walnut Armoire?

Prices for an antique burled walnut armoire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,440 and can go as high as $46,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,000.

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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