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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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
Italian Art Deco Armoire in Parchment with Inlays signed by Anzani, 1950s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
Italian Art Deco five-door Armoire produced around the 1950s in Cantù.
Structure completely covered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut
H 74.41 in W 114.18 in D 24.41 in
An 18th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Armoire With Marquetry Inlay, Circa 1770
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An 18th century Dutch neoclassical mahogany armoire with floral marquetry inlay.
Dutch, circa
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 112.21 in W 66.54 in D 22.05 in
Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Ebony Floral Inlays
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
stylized floral inlays to the cornice and further leaf style inlays to the door tops and bottoms united by
Category
Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ebony, Oak
Mudejar style Andaluz Armoire. Moldings with bone inlays, faux tortoiseshell
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
This inusual piece is a unique Armoire with XVII Century Mudejar influence. The doors have a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 80.25 in W 46.25 in D 21 in
1930s Majestics Walnut Burlwood with Satinwood Inlays Storage Cabinet Armoire
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1930s Majestics Walnut and walnut Burlwood Storage Cabinet, Armoire, cupboard, music cabinet with
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
H 33.5 in W 23 in D 16 in
Cassano Brass Armoire. Ebony veneer & brass inlays. With utensils for a bar
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
This exquisite armoire is a luxurious bar cabinet. Ebony veneer and intricate brass inlays. Will be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 78.75 in W 53.25 in D 21.75 in
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Elm, Fruitwood, Walnut
Victorian Burl Walnut Armoire
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Victorian burl walnut armoire with crossbanding and satin wood inlay. This piece features a large
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Austrian Cabinet Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent antique Austrian armoire with multiple walnut inlays.
Extraordinary craftsmanship
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Wardrobes and Armoires
Late 18th c. French Walnut Armoire
Located in Savannah, GA
Beautifully carved Louis XVI armoire with fruitwood and ebonized inlays. The interior is unusual
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut, Fruitwood
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
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Arts & Crafts Dutch Armoire with Inlay, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Arts & Crafts solid oak armoire with inlay, 1900s.
Four original solid oak adjustable shelves
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Walnut Armoire with Inlays and Mirrors, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Armoire with five doors of the 1950s, attributed to Paolo Buffa.
Its structure is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 73.23 in W 112.6 in D 23.63 in
Antique Neo-Renaissance Walnut Armoire with Inlays and Four Doors, Late 19th C.
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This stunning antique armoire is a true masterpiece of neo-Renaissance design, crafted in the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 106.3 in W 96.46 in D 25.6 in
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers and Armoire with Inlays, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
drawers with mirror and Armoire 5 doors with mirrors, both attributed to the design of Paolo Buffa.
Both
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Brass
H 73.23 in W 112.6 in D 23.63 in
Early 19th Century Armoire, German Cupboard, Armoire, Walnut with Inlays, 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Armoire with inlays
Southwest Germany
Walnut,
beginning of the 19th century
Dimensions: H x
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Maple, Walnut
H 82.68 in W 61.42 in D 19.3 in
Walnut Armoire from the Italian Piedmont with Beautiful Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century walnut armoire from the Italian piedmont with beautiful inlay.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Oak Arts & Crafts Armoire or Wardrobe with Inlay, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau armoire or wardrobe.
Striking Dutch design from the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
French 1730s Louis XV Walnut Armoire from the Rhône Valley with Floral Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period 18th century walnut armoire from the Rhône Valley, with floral inlay and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 106 in W 78 in L 106 in
Monumental Edwardian Fruitwood Inlay and Mirrored Armoire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent Edwardian fruitwood armoire with crossbanded inlay and original brass mounts. Wonderful
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood
Maison Krieger French Deco Armoire with Ormolu Mounts
By Maison Krieger
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 91in W: 72in D: 20in
This Maison Krieger French Deco Armoire With Ormolu Mounts is
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Ormolu
Indian 20th Mother of PearlInlaid Wooden Armoire , Wardrobe with Mandalas
By Miss India
Located in Valladolid, ES
extraordinary armoire in any room, a beautiful work of mother of pearl, with 2 doors and 1 drawer.
Category
Vintage 1940s Indian Islamic Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
H 86.62 in W 49.22 in D 21.66 in
Early 20th Century Inlaid Walnut Wardrobe or Armoire with Mirror
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
. Refined wood inlay decoration with floral medallion in the center of the doors. Ample useful internal
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Shapland & Petter attr, An Arts & Crafts Oak Wardrobe with Daffodil Inlays.
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, Liberty of London
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter, in the style of Baillie Scott, attributed.
An Arts & Crafts oak armoire
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
H 80.5 in W 39.5 in D 19 in
French Mahogany Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
Elegant French armoire made of mahogany with brass inlay and finials. Triple doors with beveled
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Louis XVI Style Armoire
Located in Buchanan, NY
Handsome Mahogany Louis XVI Style Armoire with brass inlays and details. This piece is sold in AS
Category
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
1940s French Cherry Armoire
Located in Buchanan, NY
French small 1940s cherry armoire with lozenge patterned boxwood inlays. Two doors and brass sabot
Category
Early 20th Century French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
Large 18thC Louis XIV Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Grand scale armoire. Hand carved with inlay detail on center doors.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
1850s Large French Oak Cabinet with Original Bronze Inlays and Hardware
Located in Marbella, ES
1850s Large French Oak Cabinet with Original Bronze Inlays and Hardware
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Federal Style Mahogany Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Dresser
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handcrafted armoire with boxwood line inlay and crossbanded mahogany has two front doors that open
Category
Vintage 1980s American Federal Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Armoire
Located in San Marino, CA
Late 19th century, Vietnamese rosewood armoire with mother-of-pearl inlay. Two drawers with wooden
Category
Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Italian Wardrobe in Inlaid Walnut with Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
clothes rail.
Inlays made by hand.
Original handles.
All parts and locks are functional.
Among my
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
Vintage Waterfall Carved Satinwood & Faux Paint Wardrobe with Bakelite Handles
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Vintage Fine Waterfall Foliate Carved Satinwood Mirrored Wardrobe with Bookmatched Facing, Bake...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bakelite, Satinwood, Paint
H 64.5 in W 36 in D 22 in
19th Century Chinese Armoire Decorated with High Relief Flora and Fauna 57.75"H
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Chinese chest, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, captivates with its elegant design and masterful use of materials. The black lacquered wood an...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Stone
H 57.75 in W 18.5 in D 41.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVl Style Library Armoire or Linen Press
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century French Louis XVl style blond walnut library armoire or linen press with marquetry
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Linen Presses
Materials
Brass
Dutch Oak Art Nouveau Armoire with Inlay, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch Art Nouveau solid oak armoire with inlay, 1900s.
Four original solid oak adjustable shelves
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Stunning Arts & Crafts Dutch Armoire with Inlay, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Arts & Crafts armoire with inlay 1900s.
Solid oak with original brass handles and key
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
French 1940's Cherry Armoire with Inlays
Located in Buchanan, NY
adjustable shelves have inlay trims. The armoire is in very good condition.
Dimensions: 69"H x 43”W x 20”D.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
Antique Italian Tuscan Renaissance Armoire with Inlays, Caryatid & Fruit Triumph
Located in Encinitas, CA
caryatid figures in walnut, baccelature, hand inlay decoration of bone, beveled mirrors, with two drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armo...
Materials
Walnut, Bone
H 100 in W 60 in D 24 in
Anglo-Indian Style Mango Wood Tall Armoire with Floral Themed Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Anglo-Indian style tall armoire made of mango wood and adorned with floral-themed bone inlay
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bone, Wood
H 78.75 in W 47.25 in D 17.75 in
Vintage Regency Inlay and Ormolu Armoire
Located in west palm beach, FL
Exude classic American elegance with this Vintage Regency Inlay and Ormolu Armoire. Adorned with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
18th Century Louis XV Fruitwood Armoire with Stars and Flower Inlay
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century Louis XV fruitwood armoire with stars and flower inlay.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Armoire or Wardrobe with Inlay, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau armoire or wardrobe.
Striking Dutch design from the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Nouveau Small Armoires or Cabinets Mahogany and Glass with Inlay
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair of Art Nouveau small armoires or cabinets mahogany and glass with inlay.
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 64.97 in W 11.82 in D 13 in
Liberty & Co, an Arts & Crafts Oak Double Wardrobe with Stylised Floral Inlays
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
full length bevelled mirror door with stylised floral inlays and fine line inlays and two large deep
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 80 in W 72 in D 25 in
Vintage Anglo Indian Bone Inlaid Wardrobe Cabinet with Ebonized Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
accents, bone and horn inlay. Capturing our attention with its intricate decor, his tall cabinet is
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bone, Wood
Asian ironwood cabinet / Wardrobe inlaid with bone, Indochina, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Indochina or south china.
Circa 1880-1900
Brass hinges, handles and padlocks
Double door cabinet with two shelves
Pretty marquetry: vegetation, birds, mythological creatures / deitie...
Category
Antique 1880s Vietnamese Chinese Export Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Bone
H 53.55 in W 36.62 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Indian Wood Armoire with Ebony, Bone Inlay and Geometric Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Indian wooden armoire adorned with ebony and bone inlay and geometrical patterns
Category
Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Furniture
Materials
Bone, Ebony, Wood
Georgian Antique Linen Press Armoire over Chest of Drawers
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful linen press or armoire. Nicely detailed with inlay and fluted columnar accents. Ample
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Linen Presses
Materials
Wood
Cherry wood one-door Art Deco Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Cherry wood one-door Armoire with gilt-bronze sabots and inlays. In the manner of Andre Arbus (1903
Category
20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Walnut Armoire with Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut armoire with inlay. This item is in very good condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Rosewood Inlay Armoire with Mirrored Doors
Located in Oakville, ON
Beautiful and offering lots of storage in the Louis XV style armoire with amazing hand-carved
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
French Ormolu-Mounted Parquetry Armoire with Marbletop
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Early 20th century two-door armoire with parquetry doors and sides and a marble-top.
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
French Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
French Armoire with with mother of pearl inlay. Four doors with middle compartment with two
Category
20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood, Fruitwood, Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century French Mahogany and Kingwood Armoire
Located in Bournemouth, GB
A fine French mahogany and kingwood two-door armoire with boxwood inlay and ormolu mounts.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century France Louis XVI Kingwood Cabinet Inlay with Marble Top 1700
Located in Roma, RM
Large French two-body corner piece, Louis XVI era , circa 1770-1780. In Kingwood and inlaid in ebony, coeval marble and in very good condition. On the front drawer desk with leather ...
Category
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Marble
H 74.81 in W 38.19 in D 25.99 in
Art Deco mahogany armoire
Located in Brussels, BE
Four doors mahogany art deco armoire with bone inlay and marble
tabletop
Category
Vintage 1930s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Bone
18th Century Louis XVI Kingwood Marquetry Inlay Corner Cabinet with Marble 1780
Located in Roma, RM
French corner cabinet Louis XVI period, c. 1780, slightly moved and finely inlaid in fruit woods, gilt bronze applications, exotic woods such as , rosewood and kingwood.
Coeval marbl...
Category
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Marble
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in
Early 19th C Cherrywood Armoire
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
French provencial Lousi XV Style armoire in cherry wood with inlay at the top and the bottom.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
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Find many varieties of an authentic armoire with inlay available at 1stDibs. A armoire with inlay — often made from wood, oak and bone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer armoire with inlay, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A armoire with inlay made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made armoire with inlay over the years, but those crafted by Shapland & Petter are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Armoire With Inlay?
A armoire with inlay can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,942, while the lowest priced sells for $1,541 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.
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.
Questions About Armoire With Inlay
- What is an armoire?3 Answers1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 20191stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
An armoire is a tall wardrobe.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021An armoire is basically a decorative wardrobe. They are freestanding, heavy wooden structures that typically have decorative metal hinges and pictorial carvings. Armoires are made for quick access and often have one or two doors and a hanging bar. On 1stDibs, find a wide collection of antique and vintage armoires from top sellers. - What is an inlay earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023An inlay earring is an earring that shows off a certain decorating technique. In jewelry making, inlay is the process of carving small recesses in the surface of a metal, like platinum, gold or silver, and then filling them with precisely cut accent materials. You can find inlay earrings featuring a variety of semiprecious stones and gemstones, such as lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, opal and turquoise. They may also be decorated with inlays of shells, beads, glass and other materials. Shop a range of inlay earrings on 1stDibs.
- Are armoires outdated?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Although opinions may differ, many people don't believe that armoires are outdated. In fact, people have begun to use armoires in new ways. Where once the storage furniture's primary purpose was storing hanging clothing in bedrooms, the armoire now functions as a home for TV entertainment centers in living rooms, an organizer for coats and accessories in hallways and mudrooms, a place for storing dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms and even as a freestanding pantry in kitchens. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of armoires.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 31, 2023The purpose of an armoire varies depending on its design. Some feature hanging rods for clothing and accessories. Others have large inner shelves that can accommodate a television and other components of home theater systems. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage armoires.
- What is an armoire dresser?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021An armoire dresser is essentially a huge cupboard that, as a mobile closet, is most commonly used to keep clothes tidy and out of the way. When it comes to storage, the average armoire includes a little bit of everything, from plenty of hanging space to shelves and drawers. For antique, vintage and new armoire dressers, shop on 1stDibs.
- What is an armoire used for?1 Answer
- What is a French armoire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A French armoire is a type of wardrobe that serves many purposes, unlike a closet, which is used only to store clothes. They are movable and have hanging space for clothes and they’re larger than a regular closet. On 1stDibs, shop antique and vintage French armoires.
- Why is it called an armoire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Why it is called an armoire likely relates to the original purpose of the furniture. When armoires first emerged during the Middle Ages, people often stored armor and weapons in them. In Latin, the name for an armor storage chest is "armonium," so the term armoire may have come from that. Although people now use armoires to store clothing, home theater systems and other items rather than suits of armor, the name persists. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of armoires.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 23, 2019
The difference between inlay and marquetry is that with marquetry, pieces of wood, ivory, metal and other materials are used to form an intricate design that is applied as a veneer to a wood surface, while with inlay, cutouts are made in a solid piece of material to receive segments of a different set of materials that form a surface pattern.
- What is bone inlay furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bone inlay furniture is any piece of furniture that shows off embedded pieces of bone. Often, the inlay is in an intricate geometric or floral pattern. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone inlay furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To spell armoire furniture, write A-R-M-O-I-R-E. You pronounce the word "ARM-wahr." The word armoire comes from the Old French term for cupboard, amarie. Its root is the Latin word armarium, which refers to a closet for storing tools. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of armoires from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser and an armoire is in the shape and the type of storage that the furnishings provide. Dressers are usually wide, short casegoods that feature drawers for storing clothing, lingerie and accessories. Armoires are typically taller and narrower than dressers, and they usually provide a large storage area for hanging or stacking items hidden behind two doors. Some armoires also have lower drawers, but others don't. Find a wide range of dressers and armoires on 1stDibs.
- How tall is the average armoire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The average armoire is around 60 inches or 5 feet tall. However, the sizes of pieces can vary widely, so some may be smaller or larger. If you need an armoire of a certain height to fit your space, check the dimensions before purchasing. On 1stDibs, find a variety of armoires from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The original purpose of an armoire was storing arms like swords and axes. Today, many people use armoires in bedrooms and closets to store hanging clothing and accessories. They can also house televisions and entertainment systems in living rooms, dens and other spaces. Explore an assortment of antique and vintage armoires on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
An armoire is a type of wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. An armoire is freestanding, usually wooden and has one or two doors plus a hanging bar.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
An armoire is a type of wardrobe.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023The difference between an armoire and a chiffarobe comes down to the kinds of storage that these two types of case goods feature. An armoire usually has a rod inside that can be used for hanging clothing and accessories. A chiffarobe, also called a chifferobe, features a hanging rod plus a set of drawers for organizing folded clothing and smaller items. Explore a variety of armoires and chiffarobes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best jewelry armoire is a matter of preference, but a suitable jewelry armoire can keep all your jewelry organized. A standing or wall-mounted jewelry armoire will be a sophisticated addition to your bedroom furniture and will serve as a dynamic storage solution. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary jewelry armoires from the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
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