$3,200
H 67 in W 29.75 in D 18 in
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Drawer Carved Chestnut 19th
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Chestnut Breton Armoire with Drawer~~c. 1890s Highly requested classic French Breton design~~Breton (sometimes known as Brittany) furnitur...
Chestnut
$3,700
H 73 in W 32.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Double Doors Drawer c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Oak Breton Double Door Armoire Bonnetiere, Linen Cabinet, Bookcase with Drawer~~c. 1900 Highly requested classic French Breton design~~Bre...
Oak
$3,950
H 73.75 in W 31 in D 18 in
Antique French Breton Cabinet Armoire Carved Crown Brittany Wardrobe c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Breton Cabinet Armoire Carved Crown Brittany Wardrobe c1890.
Hardwood
$3,400
H 70 in W 33.5 in D 19 in
Antique French Breton Bookcase Armoire Linen Cab Wavy Glass Carved Chestnut 19th
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Chestnut Breton Bookcase Armoire Bonnetiere Linen Cabinet with Wavy Glass Door~~c. 1890s Highly requested classic French Breton design~~B...
Chestnut, Glass
17th Century Breton Wardrobe or Cupboard in Oak Turning in Boxwood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine wardrobe or cupboardof of the 17th century in oak and turning in boxwood other times alcove bed transformed into a wardrobe or cupboard probably in the 19th century The int...
Oak
$4,375
H 59 in W 28.75 in D 16.25 in
Antique French Carved Chestnut Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Breton Brittany
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Chestnut cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Breton Brittany. Direct from France, a highly carved “Brittany” cabinet, in a one-piece, slender size, versatile for placem...
Chestnut
$4,466
H 78.55 in W 57.88 in D 24.02 in
19th Century French Provincial Breton Folk-Art Cabinet or Armoire
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A French provincial two-door cabinet or storage cupboard from Lower Brittany. Early/mid-19th century. Solid chestnut wood with beautiful original patina. An authentic example of tra...
Chestnut
Bold French Brittany Armoire
Located in Wells, ME
Dated 1855 in brass tacks. This type of armoire is consistent with Northern French - Breton styles.
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H 75 in W 34 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen Closet Chestnut c. 1900-20s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Chestnut Breton Armoire, Wardrobe, Cabinet or Linen Closet with Carved Sides and Lower Drawer~~c. 1900-20s BEAUTIFUL STATEMENT PIECE~~ French chestn...
Chestnut
18th C. Ornately Carved Breton Armoire
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Ornately carved two-door cupboard from Brittany, France. Decorated with fleur-de-lys, acanthus leaves, scrolling foliage, concentric circles, tassels, and two medallions with sta...
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H 84 in W 32 in D 17 in
Antique French Breton Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Breton Chestnut Armoire, Wardrobe, Cabinet, Linen Closet with Interior Shelves c. 1890s BEAUTIFUL STATEMENT PIECE~~French chestnut armoire, wardrobe...
Chestnut
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H 70.5 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Bookcase with Drawer Cabinet Linen Closet
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful 19th century antique French chestnut Breton Brittany cabinet, bookcase, armoire, or wardrobe with interior shelves and lower drawer ~~c. 1880s Charming carved chestnut c...
Chestnut
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H 71 in W 32 in D 18 in
Antique French Armoire Cupboard Linen Cabinet Breton Bonnetiere Chestnut 19th
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Chestnut Breton Armoire, Bonnetiere, Cupboard or Cabinet with Upper Display Gallery~~c. 1890s Highly requested classic French Breton desig...
Chestnut
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H 79.53 in W 63 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Breton Chestnut Armoire with Sculpted Décor enhanced by nails
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional 18th-century Breton armoire, crafted from richly hued chestnut wood, is a true testament to the skilled artistry of the Guémené-sur-Scorff region.
Chestnut
Signed Antique Rennaise Cherrywood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
In Upper Brittany, a closer neighbor to Normandy and the Loire, the styles are more elegant and contoured. So, the Breton armoire is either very simple in its decoration or decorated...
Cherry
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H 103.5 in W 69.75 in D 22.5 in
Early 1900s Antique Triple, French Breton, Carved Oak, Mirrored Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Early 1900s Antique triple, French Breton, carved Oak, mirrored armoire!! This French Breton carved oak breakfront armoire, sometimes known as Brittany, was made in the e...
Oak
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H 19 in W 38.25 in L 19 in
Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Carved Dark Oak Linen Closet
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful 19th century antique French oak Breton Brittany cabinet, Bonnetiere, armoire, or wardrobe with interior shelves ~~Tall~~c. 1880s Charming carved oak cabinet or "bonnetie...
Oak
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H 103.5 in W 69.75 in D 22.5 in
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 century!
Oak
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H 92 in W 53.5 in D 24 in
Antique French Carved Cherry Wood Armoire De Breton Dated October 13th, 1846
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French carved Cherry wood Armoire de Breton, from Rennes in the Brittany Region of France, Dated October 13th, 1846.
Cherry
Carved French Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A 19th century, highly-carved, 2-door French oak armoire from the Breton region. The generous interior is currently shelved but is easily deep enough for hanging bulky coats or ja...
Brass
c.1740 Breton Louis XV Cherry Marquetry Bonnetiere
Located in Highwood, IL
Beautiful Louis XV bonnetiere from Brittany made from solid cherry with all it's original hardware, including it's full hinged door, drawer pulls, and large highly decorative escutch...
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H 58.75 in W 27.75 in D 15.5 in
Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Wardrobe Cupboard Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful 19th century antique French chestnut breton Brittany cabinet, bonnetiere, armoire, or wardrobe with interior shelves ~~c. 1880s Charming carved oak cabinet or "bonnetie...
Oak
c.1740 Breton Louis XV Style Cherry Bonnetiere w/ Inlay
Located in Highwood, IL
Beautiful Louis XV style bonnetiere from Brittany made from solid cherry with all the original hardware, all the inlay is original, wooden-peg constructed, a wonderful patina on the ...
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H 67.25 in W 33.25 in D 19.75 in
Antique French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Ship Spindle
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Ship Spindle. Direct from France, a lovely antique French armoire or “bonnetiere” cabinet, with gorgeous hand carvin...
Chestnut
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H 67 in W 29.5 in D 18.5 in
19th century French Carved Chestnut Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Wood Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton. Direct from France, a lovely antique French armoire or “bonnetiere” cabinet, with gorgeous hand carving...
Chestnut
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H 75 in W 44 in D 17.25 in
19th century French Carved Oak Bonnetiere Armoire Linen Cabinet Brittany Breton
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Oak Bonnetiere Armoire Linen Cabinet Brittany Breton. Direct from France, a lovely antique French armoire or “bonnetiere” cabinet, with gorgeous hand carv...
Oak
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H 80 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Carved Chestnut 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Chestnut Breton Armoire Bonnetiere Linen Cabinet ~~c. 1890s Highly requested classic French Breton design~~Breton (sometim...
Chestnut
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H 77.75 in W 37 in D 17.5 in
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Drawer Carved Chestnut 19th
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Chestnut Breton Armoire with Drawer~~c. 1890s Highly requested classic French Breton design~~Breton (sometimes known as Brittany) furnitur...
Chestnut
18th Century French Carved Oak Breton Wardrobe
Located in Buxton, GB
This Fantastic heavily Hand Carved Breton armoire, is a fabulous piece of history, dated from the late 18th Century.
Oak
Double Chapeau de Gendarme Antique Armoire from Rennes
Located in Dallas, TX
In Upper Brittany, a closer neighbor to Normandy and the Loire, the styles are more elegant and contoured. So, the Breton armoire is either very simple in its decoration or decorated...
Cherry
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H 81 in W 32 in D 17 in
Antique French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Ship Spindle
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Ship Spindle. Direct from France, a lovely antique French armoire or “bonnetiere” cabinet, with gorgeous hand carvin...
Oak
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H 75 in W 33 in D 18 in
19th Century French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Wardrobe
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved bonnetiere armoire cabinet Brittany Breton wardrobe ~Direct from France~ A lovely antique French armoire or “bonnetiere” cabinet, with gorgeous hand ca...
Wood
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H 86 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Carved Wardrobe Oak Closet 19c
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL 19th century Antique French Oak BRETON Brittany Cabinet, Armoire, Wardrobe, or Bonnetiere with Lower Drawer, Key, and 4 Interior Shelves.
Oak
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H 58.5 in W 27.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Cupboard Carved Dark Oak Brittany 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful 19th century antique French oak breton brittany cabinet, bonnetiere, armoire, or wardrobe with interior shelf ~~c. 1880s Charming carved oak cabinet or "bonnetiere"~~hi...
Oak
Eighteenth Century French Oak Breton Wardrobe or Cupboard
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A lovely 18th century French Breton oak wardrobe or cupboard possibly from Quimper a city in Brittany, northwest France. Both doors beautifully decorated with carved religious symbol...
Oak
Breton Carved Mahogany Buffet/Bas d'Armoire from Nantes, France c.1895
Located in Houston, TX
A striking carved mahogany bas d'armoire from the Belle Epoque period in Nantes, France c.1895. The gorgeous combination of carved motifs across the entire facade of this cabinet pos...
Mahogany
Breton Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
Breton Armoire with beautiful shades of original paint.
Pine
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean painted chest H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69 Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood. The surface has been decorated with a dark brown background color, semi-covering, ...
Fir
Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive mahogany Chippendale style 4 door breakfront bookcase. Circa 1900 This quality 4 door bookcase stands upon a squat cabriole legs with boldly carved ball and claw feet. The...
Mahogany
$653 / item
H 9.06 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Silver-Plated Peacock Figurines Hollywood Regency Style, Vintage Luxury A striking pair of silver-plated peacock sculptures, masterfully handcrafted in the classic Hollywood ...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Carved Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak buffet from France with a beautifully molded and hand carved lunette decorated edge around the top, following down to lovely and simple hand paneled sides and two dr...
Oak
$2,095 / set
H 31 in W 32 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Night Stands Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand Painted Wood Style: Italian Neoclassical
Wood
$1,550
H 34.5 in W 48.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding c1820
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Antique English Trunk coffer blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer table. Direct from England, a wonderfully hand carved English “coffer”, “mule chest” or trunk! Regardless of...
Oak
$3,295
H 78 in W 42 in D 15 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcase or Vitrine, Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase is finished with bronze banding. Its corners feature bronze fluting and the side panels are also...
Bronze
$5,100
H 71.75 in W 67 in D 21.75 in
Early 19th Century Original Painted Break-Down Armoire with Flowers, Austria
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted armoire or "Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, with one lower drawer all re...
Pine, Paint
$2,495
H 58 in W 29.75 in D 15 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 58 inches in height, this small scale late nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding and a red marble top w...
Marble, Bronze
20th century oak Gothic revival wardrobe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century oak Gothic revival wardrobe circa 1970. Good quality English made piece of furniture ready for everyday use. Single piece, decorated with fielded panels and carving to...
Oak
$3,100
H 59.5 in W 42 in D 18.75 in
Antique French Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exceptionally carved antique French oak Gothic sacristy vestry altar wine cabinet~~c. 1870s-1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets were used to stor...
Oak
French 18th Century Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning French oak buffet à deux corps (cabinet in two sections) from the 18th century, designed with features and style that suit many decorating tastes and storage needs for the...
Metal
$3,334
H 51.97 in W 44.89 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut. Still retains its original silk interior...
Glass, Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century Italian oak commode or chest of drawers features hand pegged paneled sides and drawer fronts with hand carvings of garlands and cornucopia. Its three dr...
Oak
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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