Small French Country Cherry Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
19th Century Small French Country Cherry Armoire. This piece is a great size for a small space.
Late 19th Century French Antique Cherry Armoire
Cherry
Small French Country Cherry Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
19th Century Small French Country Cherry Armoire. This piece is a great size for a small space.
Cherry
French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell
Located in Pembroke, MA
French carved wild cherry armoire with scallop shell, laurel leaves and rosettes.
Iron
Fine Antique French Louis Philippe Cherry Armoire Custom Fitted As A Bar Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional Antique French Cherry Armoire professionally converted to a Bar Cabinet.
Brass
French Wild Cherry "Fougère" Armoire
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV style wild cherry ("merisier") armoire with the veneered door panels in a chevron pattern (also called a "fougère" pattern, after the French word for "fern").
Brass
Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry, Walnut, Ebony, Brass, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Early Biedermeier armoire or wardrobe, South Germany, circa 1820. Cherry veneered with fillings in walnut and ebony.
Brass, Iron
$14,850
French Country Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century elegant French country armoire in a rich patinated cheerywood. Large chevron patterned doors, designed with shaped tops, mirror the double inverted dome that is se...
Cherry
French Provincial Cherrywood Armoire, 18th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
French Provincial Cherry Wood Armoire, the two doors opening to two shelves, with original locking mechanism, key present. 87" H x 51" W x 24" D.
Cherry
Armoire in Exceptional Burl Cherrywood
Located in Greenwich, CT
The body is constructed in cherry, while the panels are highly figured field elm.
Brass, Iron
Louis XV Period Armoire in Cherrywood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Louis XV period armoire in cherrywood. Masterfully carved floral details in relief. Two drawers, one with original lock. Door lock is also original and functional. Great or...
Cherry
Louis XV Armoire, Late 18th Century
Located in valatie, NY
This charming Louis XV armoire is carved cherry with beautiful detailing.
Cherry
French Wardrobe In Cherry Wood - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Louis XVwardrobe called homme debout in cherry wood from the 18th century opening with two doors and two drawers on the front. The two doors and the drawers have their key t...
Cherry
French Louis XV Period Biblioteque in Cherry, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French Louis XV period armoire in cherry, now converted to a bookcase with antique wire panels inset I the pair of arched doors, the piece retains its original lock and key and has...
Cherry
Very Fine and Massive Burled and Carved French Antique Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A grand traditional French antique armoire in solid cherry wood. The Double Doors with handsome sectioned Burl Panels framed by well-carved Foliate Designs.
Cherry
$4,935Sale Price|22% Off
Viennese Late Biedermeier Wardrobe circa 1850 in Cherry Veneer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Viennese late Biedermeier wardrobe circa 1850, veneered in beautifully figured cherrywood on a solid spruce body. The single door is framed by a distinctive “pretzel” mouldin...
Cherry, Spruce
$17,182Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century German Baroque Wardrobe in Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Baroque wardrobe crafted from solid cherry wood, dating to the late 18th century. The back panel is made of pine, as typical for period construction. The wardrobe features ...
Pine, Cherry
$5,108Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century One-Door Biedermeier Cherry Cabinet / Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant one-door cabinet was crafted in southern Germany around 1830 during the Biedermeier period. The piece is made of cherrywood, partly solid and partly veneered on a spruce...
Spruce, Cherry
Large Biedermeier-Style Wardrobe in Ash and Cherry, Dated 1884
Located in Greding, DE
Large two-door wardrobe in ash and cherry with fillet band inlays and ebonised columns. The cornice with accentuated pediment and ebonised segmental elements is inscribed: Elise Freu...
Ash, Cherry
Antique French Bonnet Top Armoire in Chevron and Oyster Pattern Cherrywood c1800
Located in Highwood, IL
However, what really sets our Antique French Armoire apart, are the Chevron Pattern doors coupled with the Oyster Cherry wood detailing above and below the doors.
Brass, Other
$10,216Sale Price|20% Off
Large German Art Nouveau Three-Door Wardrobe in Solid Ash and Cherry Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This impressive Art Nouveau wardrobe was crafted in Germany around 1900. The piece is made of solid ash wood, with the door panels of the two outer sections in contrasting cherry woo...
Cherry, Ash
Baroque Cherry Wood Cabinet - Piacenza, 18th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
A Baroque cherrywood cabinet from Piacenza, dating from the first half of the 18th century. The front features a pair of two-part paneled doors, embellished with high-relief panels t...
Cherry
$4,116Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage German Cherrywood Biedermeier Wardrobe/Cabinet on Castors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century German style small Bedermeier armoire/wardrobe with burl wood cherry. One long drawer at the top.
Cherry
Louis XV Wardrobe in Cherrywood 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful French 18 century armoire in wildcherry wood from the West part of France Extraordinary piece in cherrywood with beautiful flower carving We can notice that the ...
Cherry
Wardrobe with Gun Rack, Cherrywood and Oak, France, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wardrobe with gunsmith. Cherry and oakwood. France, 18th century. Two-door wardrobe with three drawers at the bottom, all these items with key lock, which also has a compartment on ...
Other
$5,433Sale Price|28% Off
Biedermeier Single Door Wardrobe, Solid Cherrywood, Vienna, Circa 1850
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This single door wardrobe originates from Vienna and dates to the Biedermeier period around 1850. It is made of solid cherrywood and shows the restrained, well-proportioned design la...
Spruce, Cherry
$6,349Sale Price|24% Off
Art Nouveau Cherrywood Wardrobe from Germany, circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Art Nouveau wardrobe from Germany around 1900 combines warm cherrywood tones with a clear, elegant silhouette that shows the typical simplicity of the period. The door panels an...
Spruce, Cherry
Austria Louis XVI Armoire from, circa 1780
Located in Kastrup, DK
The two-door armoire or wardrobe has a cherry wood veneer with walnut fluting.
Cherry, Walnut
$6,869Sale Price / item|20% Off
French 18th Century Transition Cherrywood Armoire Cupboard, circa 1760
Located in Salzburg, AT
This is a rather beautiful tall French mid-18th century Transition solid cherrywood armoire cupboard with bonnet top (chapeau de gendarme), decorative shaped panels and original bras...
Bronze, Iron
19th Century Napoleon III Cherry Armoire.
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th Century Napoleon III Cherry Armoire.
Cherry
French 18th century Louis XV cherry armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th century Louis XV cherry armoire with shaped cornice, matched woods and refined carving.
Cherry Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Two door armoire, with carved heart with laurel leaves at top of crest and laurel leaves at bottom. Three interior shelves.
Cherry
French Cherry Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
This Armoire has exceptional color and beautifully figured door panels. The piece has cabriole legs rising to simple stiles holding a lower drawer, lovely doors and a detailed upper...
Cherry, Pine
Period Louis XV French Wild Cherry Armoire, circa 1790
Located in Antwerp, BE
This French armoire is a perfect example of French Provincial high country design. The armoire was made in the South of France from wild cherrywood But the furniture maker employed a...
Cherry
French 18th century cherry dome-top armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th century cherry dome-top armoire with star inlay, fielded panelled doors and bottom drawer.
Louis XV Provincial Walnut, Cherry and Loupe de Chene Armoire
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
The cavetto molded cornice above triple panel sides and a pair of triple shaped burlwood panelled doors over a double fronted drawer centered by an inlaid heraldic lion, the scallope...
Walnut
19th Century Chapeau Gendarmes Armoire.
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th. Century Chapeau Gendarmes Armoire.
Cherry
French Armoire
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Armoire in cherry wood
Brass
19th Century French Wire Paneled Armoire
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Beautiful 19th century French country armoire with mesh wire doors that allow for the display of accessories. Wood shelving inside, detailed hand-carved trim around panels and beauti...
Wire, Metal
French Burl Elm & Cherry Bonnetiere
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Burl Elm & Cherry Bonnetiere This is a one door armoire with beautiful figured burl elm.
Iron
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.
Steel
Faux Bamboo Armoire
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A 19th century Armoire in cherry and birch wood faux bamboo with a central drawer and two upper and two lower bamboo facade shelves.
French Cherry wood Bonnitierre Circa 1790
Located in Carson City, NV
This is a finely made French Bonnitierre circa 1790. It has a rich and warm patina. It has been waxed many times over the last 200 years to give it a beautiful glow. It is fitted o...
Cherry
Pair of Empire Period Armoires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunningly beautiful pair of German Empire Armoires. Flawless solid cherry wood with gilded inlay.
Unavailable
H 91 in W 55 in D 22 in
French, Louis XV, Mid-18th Century Four-Door Cherrywood Armoire Cupboard
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a rare and beautifully proportioned French, mid-18th century, Louis XV period four-door cheerywood Armoire Cupboard with chevron panels and original brass escutcheons and lon...
Brass
Unavailable
H 99 in W 42 in D 18.75 in
American Mirrored Faux Bamboo Armoire circa 1880 Attributed to R.J.Horner
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A simply gorgeous piece for a sophisticated 'old-money' air! American faux bamboo antique armoire, 19th century. Fabricated of rich mellow cherrywood. A distinctive X-form pediment c...
Cherry
A Find! French Cherry Bonnitere
Located in Birmingham, AL
Beautiful French Cherry Bonnitere.
Louis XV style cherry bonnetiere
Located in San Francisco, CA
The arched cavetto molded and stepped cornice above triple paneled sides and two shaped panel door separated by a long drawer, the whole above carved scroll apron, with rounded panel...
French Cherrywood Bonnetiere
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Louis XVI Style Cherry Bonnetiere. This bonnetiere has an unusual form with the door on top, drawer in the middle and door on the bottom. In France it is called a "home debou...
Cherry, Oak
Szekreny
Located in Kerepes, HU
We present to you this special bedroom or study closet in Classicist (Lajos Kozma) style. This piece of furniture is decorated with a geometric motif inlay, a rare piece, made to or...
Cherry
French Bonnetiere/Homme Debout in Cherrywood
Located in Pasadena, CA
Originating from Picardy during the last quarter of the 18th Century, this piece has a very attractive cherry color and patina with original and very decorative iron escutcheons. It ...
Cherry
Unavailable
H 72.84 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
17th Century Two-Door Country House Amoir in Solid Cherrywood Handpolished
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This two-door Swiss plank cabinet in solid sherry wood. It is divided vertically in two! The doors hing on Handdorfer Joints and divided into two panels. The lock is the original and...
Cherry
Unavailable
H 93 in W 54 in D 21 in
Tall French 18th Century Louise xv Cherrywood Armoire Cupboard, circa 1750
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a rather beautiful tall French mid-18th century Louis XV cherrywood armoire cupboard with bonnet top, decorative shaped panels and original brass door furniture and locks. Fi...
Brass
Antique Cherry Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
A Louis XIII style cherry armoire with graduated overhung cornice and carved pointe de diamant panels.
Cherry
French Provencial Cherry Armoire.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very good looking French Provencial cherry armoire, nice scale and very good color and patination.
Cherry
1940s French Cherry Armoire
Located in Buchanan, NY
French small 1940s cherry armoire with lozenge patterned boxwood inlays.
Cherry
French Cherry Armoire from Lyon
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French cherry armoire from Lyon, France with Chateau deGendarme crown.
Brass
Antique French Two-Door Cherry Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique French two-door cherry armoire, Circa late 19th century. Excellent condition and high-quality craftsmanship.
c.1740 Louis XV Cherry Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
A spectacular period antique Louis XV cherry armoire. Bonnet top with banded inlaid frieze, scalloped paneled doors, full hinges and diamond and floral motif inlay featured throughou...
Cherry
French 19th Century Cherry Armoire from Bordeaux
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Cherry armoire from Bordeaux. Drawer in bottom.
Late 18th Century French Cherry Armoire from Brittany
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th Century French Cherry Armoire from Brittany Please see additional Armoires and other items at www.jacquelineadamsantiques.com .
Cherry
A French cherry armoire with banded inlay, C 1800.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French cherry armoire with inlay, circa 1800. The large paneled case with a molded cornice, banded "barber pole" style inlays, and two doors, all supported by small turned legs.
Cherry
c.1850 Louis Philippe Style Solid Cherry Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
This armoire has a beautiful deep, dark, warm cherry color that can only be found in these 150 year old pieces.
Sold
H 94.25 in W 61.5 in D 27 in
French Early 19th Century Cherry Armoire from Rennes Brittany with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French early 19th century Bretonne cherry armoire from Rennes with double bonnet top and carved décor.
Cherry
Sold
H 91.5 in W 51.5 in D 23.5 in
French Late 18th Century Cherry Armoire from Rennes with Hand Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French late 18th century cherry armoire from Rennes with pierced cornice, floral and shell motifs.
Cherry
French Cherry Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A grandly-proportioned French cherrywood-and-chestnut two-door armoire, the two-panel doors with elegantly carved details, and accented with an inlaid fruitwood star at the top. T...
Brass
c.1740 French Cherry Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique cherry Louis XV armoire with shaped overhung cornice, sculpted double doors with original patination and cabriolet feet.
Cherry
Sold
H 107 in W 66.25 in D 28.5 in
French 1770s Louis XV Cherry Armoire from Provence with Basket and Kissing Doves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period cherry Provençale chapeau de gendarme armoire from the late 19th century, with basket and kissing doves.
Cherry
French 19th Century Large Cherry Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Louis XV style armoire from the south of France , early 1800's, very old cherry wood as you can see the excellent patina.
19th c. French Louis XV Style Cherry Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good solid armoire made of cherry (front) and chestnut sides and back from the Brittany province with solid " V " pattern on the panels of the doors, typically from the town of Fou...
Early 19th Century, French Provincial Walnut and Cherry Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
An early 19th century, French provincial walnut armoire or wardrobe with figured and shaped cherrywood inset panels. The shaped bonnet above a shell carved crest and double doors wit...
Cherry, Walnut
Sold
H 93.88 in W 62.13 in D 27.88 in
Stellar Antique French Louis Philippe Cherry Armoire with Fitted Interior
Located in Highwood, IL
Absolutely breathtaking original antique French Louis Philippe armoire. This exquisite example showcases clean uninterrupted lines, a solid cherry wood construction and a stellar fit...
Sold
H 74 in W 48.5 in D 17 in
Early 19th Century French Directoire Period Burled Elm and Cherry Armoire
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early 19th century cherry and burled elm armoire is from the Bresse region of France.
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Country Louis XV Cherry Cabinet Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare large French cherry armoire or cabinet with cupboards up and down and fitted with a bank of drawers between.
Cherry
Sold
H 73 in W 39 in D 24 in
Early 19th Century French Inlaid Cherry Single Door Armoire or Bonnetiere
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Gorgeous single door French cherry armoire or bonnetiere from the South of France.
Cherry
Sold
H 67 in W 59.38 in D 19.5 in
American Chippendale Cherry Armoire Shrank, Prob. Pennsylvania, circa 1770-1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Noteworthy is the rather restrained dimension of the overall armoire, allowing it to be a part of the room without dominating or overwhelming it.
Brass
French 19th Century Cherry Louis XV Style Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Chapeau de Gendarme cornice crowns this 19th century, French, Louis XV style cherry armoire. Two large doors with shapely carved panels create a gorgeous façade to this solid-cherr...
Steel, Cut Steel
French Country Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A superb cherry armoire with two raised panel doors and original shelving with drawers.
C1650 French Armoire From Brittany
Located in Highwood, IL
Circa 1650 French cherry armoire from the Brittany region. Truly a cross over piece between the reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV.
Cherry
Unusually Short French Cherrywood Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Only 66" high, this unusually short French Cherry Armoire dates to the 19th Century and is a perfect candidate for a TV and components and could fit in any space.
Brass
Antique Cherry Louis XV Armoire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very old, gorgeous French armoire bought from a Belgian antiques dealer about 25 years ago. Original hardware, curved top, ebonized feet, lots of storage inside. Depth inside: 19 i...
Cherry
c.1720 Oystered Cherry Louis XV Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Louis XV oystered cherry bonnet-topped armoire with exceptional herringbone chevrons.
Cherry
French Country Armoire In Cherry, C. 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
An impressive Louis XV period “double bonnet” armoire in wild cherry from the Brittany region of France.
Cherry
Sold
H 74.02 in W 56.7 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Veneer, Franconia/Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful two-doored Biedermeier armoire from Franconia, South Germany, circa 1830 The framework is made of cherry solid wood.
Cherry
Period Biedermeier Cherry and Ebonized Armoire
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
A period Biedermeier cherry and ebonized armoire with molded crown over a pair of fielded doors flanked by fluted pilasters.
Wood
Sold
H 70.87 in W 51.58 in D 23.63 in
Small Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1825 Cherry veneer on spruce and solid cherry wood.
Brass
Pine Two Door Armoire with Removable Cartouche
Located in Baltimore, MD
The angular cartouche on this small armoire is 10” high and simply lifts off if the customer so chooses. It consists of a pyramid-shaped base trimmed with ogee crown molding mounted...
Pine
$4,550
H 71 in W 61.25 in D 21.5 in
Early 19th Century Antique Original Painted Break Down Armoire from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive original painted large armoire or "German Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, all ...
Wood, Paint
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Wardrobe dated 1808 Measurements: H. 173 cm – W. 128 (140 to the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 to the frames) cm Period: 1808 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description Beautiful painte...
Fir
$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
Early 19th c. Painted Baroque Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good early 19th century Bavarian painted cabinet or armoire in original painted finish, including rocaille, faux marble and grain painting, the arched crest over initials and da...
Pine
Two Door French Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
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...
Oak
$6,850
H 98 in W 59 in D 19 in
19th Century Dutch Wilhelm II Oak Armoire/Vitrine or Bookcase/Linen Cabinet
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A tall and imposing Wilhelm II Vitrine for displaying books, China and/or collectibles in a warm amber-toned oak, with two glass-paneled doors and a carved pierced bonnet flanked by ...
Oak
$8,200
H 98 in W 67 in D 28 in
Early 18th Century Bleached French Walnut Armoire from the Île-de-France Region
Located in Dallas, TX
Typical of Ile-de-France furniture from the early 1700’s, this walnut armoire has unadorned panels, allowing the beautiful, curved moldings to take prominence. The walnut wood has be...
Iron
$15,900
H 119.5 in W 71 in D 28 in
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...
Wood
French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco armoire made of amboyna burl with marquetry and inlaid mother-of-pearl. Large rectangular mirrored center door and two large side doors all with interior shelves.
Amboyna
Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful walnut armoire features a central door front flanked by two doors, which open to shelved storage. (Two shelves).
Wood, Walnut, Glass, Oak
$7,500Sale Price|40% Off
H 79 in W 72.5 in D 25 in
18th Century Antique North German Pine Sun Armoire with Gesso Appliqué
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This exceptional one-of-a-kind armoire from the area of Bremen has the original pink gesso appliqués, circa 1790. Fabricated from a beautiful knot-less dense pine, the carved ribbed...
Gesso, Pine
18th Century Country French Armoire in Walnut with Arched Bonnet
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely French armoire in walnut with arched bonnet, fluted astragal between the two paneled doors with parquetry decorating the middle panel of each, and resting on carved escargot...
Steel
Very Large Armoire - France, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Impressive cupboard from a convent (1 meter deep). Carved details, original hinges and key, original paint (except for the cornice). The interior can be adapted according to speci...
French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Walnut & Inlay Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Provincial armoire from the 18th century is absolutely breathtaking in every detail. Stylistically the armoire reflects Louis XV taste, with a number of unexpected featu...
Steel
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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