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Chateau Armoire

19th Century French Restauration Period Walnut Armoire with Fruitwood Marquetry
19th Century French Restauration Period Walnut Armoire with Fruitwood Marquetry

19th Century French Restauration Period Walnut Armoire with Fruitwood Marquetry

Located in Birmingham, AL

Lyonnaise Chateau armoire featuring a doucine crown and frieze adorned with beautiful scrolling foliate

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Antique 1820s French Restauration Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fruitwood, Walnut

18th Century Louis XIV Period Lyonnaise Chateau Bonnetiere
18th Century Louis XIV Period Lyonnaise Chateau Bonnetiere

18th Century Louis XIV Period Lyonnaise Chateau Bonnetiere

Located in Birmingham, AL

Rare and difficult to find Louis XIV period chateau bonnetiere. Solid walnut. An exceptional

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

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Carved Chateau Armoire Louis XVI Style, circa 1870
Carved Chateau Armoire Louis XVI Style, circa 1870

Carved Chateau Armoire Louis XVI Style, circa 1870

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H 93 in W 45 in D 22 in

Carved Chateau Armoire Louis XVI Style, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

This beautiful and unusual chateau armoire in solid hand carved walnut is in the louis XVII style

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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Walnut Armoire
Louis XV Walnut Armoire

Louis XV Walnut Armoire

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H 108 in W 64 in D 26 in

Louis XV Walnut Armoire

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louis XV walnut armoire from Chateau de Chèvre–Chatelard. (near the caste of La Rochefoucauld).

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Armoire
18th Century French Armoire

18th Century French Armoire

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H 98 in W 55 in D 22 in

18th Century French Armoire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

gorgeous french chateau quality armoire

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Cabinets

18th Century Chateau Armoire
18th Century Chateau Armoire

18th Century Chateau Armoire

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H 106.5 in W 69.5 in D 28.5 in

18th Century Chateau Armoire

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Louis XV provincial carved walnut chateau armoire, 18th century. This armoire has great color and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Exceptional Lyonnaise Regence Period Chateau Armoire
Exceptional Lyonnaise Regence Period Chateau Armoire

Exceptional Lyonnaise Regence Period Chateau Armoire

Located in Birmingham, AL

" below to see them first! An exceptional period Regence chateau armoire from the Lyon region of France

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Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Chateau Armoire
18th Century French Louis XIII Style Chateau Armoire

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Chateau Armoire

Located in Birmingham, AL

18th century French Louis XIII style chateau armoire. The bold and handsome symmetry of this

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Period Lyonnaise Chateau Armoire
18th Century Louis XV Period Lyonnaise Chateau Armoire

18th Century Louis XV Period Lyonnaise Chateau Armoire

Located in Birmingham, AL

18th century Louis XV period chateau armoire handcrafted of solid walnut by talented country

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Period Louis XIII to Louis IV Transitional Chateau Armoire
Exceptional Period Louis XIII to Louis IV Transitional Chateau Armoire

Exceptional Period Louis XIII to Louis IV Transitional Chateau Armoire

Located in Birmingham, AL

Exceptional 17th century transitional armoire handcrafted by talented artisans from Rennes during

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Rare 18th Century Louis XIII Hand-Carved Walnut Chateau Armoire or Bonnetiere
Rare 18th Century Louis XIII Hand-Carved Walnut Chateau Armoire or Bonnetiere

Rare 18th Century Louis XIII Hand-Carved Walnut Chateau Armoire or Bonnetiere

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This exceptional 18th century walnut bonnetiere or armoire features hand carved deep relief panels

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Early 1700s French Walnut Wood Chateau Armoire, "The Order of Saint Louis"
Early 1700s French Walnut Wood Chateau Armoire, "The Order of Saint Louis"

Early 1700s French Walnut Wood Chateau Armoire, "The Order of Saint Louis"

Located in Dallas, TX

The 'Cross of Saint Louis', carved into the front panels of this armoire represents L'Ordre de

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Antique 1710s French Régence Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Antique French Rococo Armoire Carved Wood Triple Door
19th Century Antique French Rococo Armoire Carved Wood Triple Door

19th Century Antique French Rococo Armoire Carved Wood Triple Door

Located in Buxton, GB

Marvellous Chateau Armoire Antique Wardrobe Rococo Louis XV Triple Door Armoire Fantastic Piece

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Mahogany

18th C. French Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Period Walnut Bordelaise Armoire
18th C. French Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Period Walnut Bordelaise Armoire

18th C. French Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Period Walnut Bordelaise Armoire

Located in Birmingham, AL

A monumental 18th century French Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period solid walnut chateau armoire

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Early 1800s Antique Parquet Armoire Chateau Bienassis, France
Early 1800s Antique Parquet Armoire Chateau Bienassis, France

Early 1800s Antique Parquet Armoire Chateau Bienassis, France

Located in Dallas, TX

particular armoire has a clear lineage pointing to Chateau Bienassis, near Erquy France, and is at least 200

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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Monumental 18th Century French Louis XV Period Bleached Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire
Monumental 18th Century French Louis XV Period Bleached Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire

Monumental 18th Century French Louis XV Period Bleached Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire

Located in Birmingham, AL

renowned for its superior production of armoires. This impressive oversized bleached Lyonnaise chateau

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Walnut Armoire from Chateau de Rosiere, Ru,
18th Century French Walnut Armoire from Chateau de Rosiere, Ru,

18th Century French Walnut Armoire from Chateau de Rosiere, Ru,

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century French Walnut Armoire from Chateau de Rosiere, Ruy. Please Note This Item is an

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Large Chateau French Walnut Bonnetiere, circa 1800
Large Chateau French Walnut Bonnetiere, circa 1800

Large Chateau French Walnut Bonnetiere, circa 1800

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

pulls, lock and key. From a Chateau in the North of France. Measures: 58 wide (crown) x 28 deep

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Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Louis XIII Armoire
18th Century French Louis XIII Armoire

18th Century French Louis XIII Armoire

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H 101 in W 72 in D 30 in

18th Century French Louis XIII Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional and rare 18th century French Louis XIII château size armoire, crafted of rare Cuban

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Antique 1770s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Louis XIII Style Armoire
18th Century Louis XIII Style Armoire

18th Century Louis XIII Style Armoire

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H 110 in W 59.5 in D 31 in

18th Century Louis XIII Style Armoire

Located in Winter Park, FL

An exceptional Louis XIII style armoire from a chateau in the Southwest of France near the town of

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Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Provencal Painted Chateau Bonnetiere
18th Century French Louis XIII Style Provencal Painted Chateau Bonnetiere

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Provencal Painted Chateau Bonnetiere

Located in Birmingham, AL

Handsome 18th century French Louis XIII style Provençal painted chateau bonnetiere handcrafted near

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Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Monumental Louis Philippe Period Solid Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire
Monumental Louis Philippe Period Solid Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire

Monumental Louis Philippe Period Solid Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire

Located in Birmingham, AL

have been prominently featured in a fine chateau. Because armoires were a very important part of the

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XIII Armoire
18th Century Louis XIII Armoire

18th Century Louis XIII Armoire

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H 110 in W 59.6 in D 31 in

18th Century Louis XIII Armoire

Located in Winter Park, FL

An exceptional Louis XIII style armoire from a chateau in the Southwest of France near the town of

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Walnut Chateau Armoire
Walnut Chateau Armoire

Walnut Chateau Armoire

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H 115 in W 70 in D 28 in

Walnut Chateau Armoire

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very good 18th Century French walnut chateau armoire. If you wish to view this piece please call

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Walnut Chateau Armoire
Walnut Chateau Armoire

Walnut Chateau Armoire

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H 110.5 in W 68 in D 28 in

Walnut Chateau Armoire

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very nice and large 18th century French walnut Chateau Armoire. If you would like to view this

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Walnut Chateau Armoire
Walnut Chateau Armoire

Walnut Chateau Armoire

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H 103.5 in W 68 in D 29 in

Walnut Chateau Armoire

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare and carved 18th century French Chateau armoire. Unusually large with great color and patina

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Walnut Chateau Armoire
Walnut Chateau Armoire

Walnut Chateau Armoire

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H 111 in W 72.5 in D 29 in

Walnut Chateau Armoire

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare and carved 18th century French Chateau armoire. Unusually large with great color and patina

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Lyonnaise Château Armoire
Louis XV Lyonnaise Château Armoire

Louis XV Lyonnaise Château Armoire

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H 114 in W 73 in D 30 in

Louis XV Lyonnaise Château Armoire

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A large and important Lyonnaise double-chapeau "château" armoire in ornately sculpted walnut from

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XIV Fruitwood Chateau Armoire c. 1760
18th Century Louis XIV Fruitwood Chateau Armoire c. 1760

18th Century Louis XIV Fruitwood Chateau Armoire c. 1760

Located in San Francisco, CA

your specific requirements. When these armoires are this large we sometimes call them Chateau armoires

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

18th Century Walnut Chateau Armoire
18th Century Walnut Chateau Armoire

18th Century Walnut Chateau Armoire

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H 105 in W 73 in D 31 in

18th Century Walnut Chateau Armoire

Located in Encinitas, CA

Wonderful large 18th century walnut armoire, from the Poitou region of France. Great aged patina

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Antique 1780s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Armoire de Chateau
Armoire de Chateau

Armoire de Chateau

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H 108 in W 56 in D 20.5 in

Armoire de Chateau

Located in New York, NY

Armoire Normanen with Wooden Details

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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

THOMASVILLE Chateau Provence French Country Armoire / Linen Press
THOMASVILLE Chateau Provence French Country Armoire / Linen Press

THOMASVILLE Chateau Provence French Country Armoire / Linen Press

By Thomasville

Located in Charlotte, NC

An armoire / linen press in the French Country style by Thomasville, from their Chateau Provence

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Armoire Period Chateau, circa 1900s
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Armoire Period Chateau, circa 1900s

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Armoire Period Chateau, circa 1900s

Located in Hialeah, FL

19th century French Louis Philippe walnut armoire represents the essence of purity of architecture

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Period Regence Chateau Armiore
Exceptional Period Regence Chateau Armiore

Exceptional Period Regence Chateau Armiore

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H 111 in W 88 in D 25 in

Exceptional Period Regence Chateau Armiore

Located in Natchez, MS

Late 17th c early 18th c Regence Walnut chateau armiore of exceptional quality. Has "gun cabinets

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

18th c. Armoire
18th c. Armoire

18th c. Armoire

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H 108 in W 71 in D 21 in

18th c. Armoire

Located in Houston, TX

18th c. Armoire from the Library of a Petite Chateau in the West Suburb of Paris

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Period Chateau Armoires, 1850s
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Period Chateau Armoires, 1850s

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Period Chateau Armoires, 1850s

Located in Hialeah, FL

. SIZE 88 H, 56 W, 21.50 D. Exceptional period Louis Philippe chateau armoire, circa mid-1850s. Solid

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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

18th Century Louis XVI French Fruitwood Armoire
18th Century Louis XVI French Fruitwood Armoire

18th Century Louis XVI French Fruitwood Armoire

Located in San Francisco, CA

drawers cabinets for stereos and televisions. When they are this large they are called chateau armoires

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Located in Staffordshire, GB

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Rustic 19th C Antique French Louis XV Style Armoire or Wardrobe

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Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

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Fruitwood

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17th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Carved Wardrobe or Armoire

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Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut made in the late seventeenth century in the seventeenth century Italian Baroque Louis XIV. The line is in fact typical of this per...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Original Painted Swedish Two Door Armoire dated 1834
Original Painted Swedish Two Door Armoire dated 1834

Original Painted Swedish Two Door Armoire dated 1834

Located in Round Top, TX

Lovely original hand-painted armoire from the Swedish countryside. The date of 1834 indicate this was likely a wedding present. The delicate blue flowers and garland are surrounded b...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Wardrobes and Armoires

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A Fine French Louis XV period Walnut  Bordelais Armoire
A Fine French Louis XV period Walnut  Bordelais Armoire

A Fine French Louis XV period Walnut Bordelais Armoire

$22,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 59.06 in D 26.38 in

A Fine French Louis XV period Walnut Bordelais Armoire

Located in Rome, IT

A Fine French Louis XV period, carved, solid walnut , Bordelais Armoire that opens with two beautifully paneled doors.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

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19th C. French Provincial Oak Armoire

19th C. French Provincial Oak Armoire

$3,800

H 82.5 in W 48.5 in D 21.25 in

19th C. French Provincial Oak Armoire

Located in Southampton, NY

19th C. French provincial oak armoire. A charmingly carved armoire in oak with central round medallions on the center crown and doors. A later carved heart on the center bottom adds...

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Swedish 19th Century Painted Corner Cabinet
Swedish 19th Century Painted Corner Cabinet

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$18,200

H 88.25 in W 53 in D 26.25 in

Swedish 19th Century Painted Corner Cabinet

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This handsome corner cabinet from 19th century Sweden is constructed with characteristic, Neoclassical elements which take on a more relaxed appearance under the ethereal painted fin...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards

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French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Walnut & Inlay Armoire

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...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

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Walnut 2 door French bookcase /display cabinet
Walnut 2 door French bookcase /display cabinet

Walnut 2 door French bookcase /display cabinet

$2,700Sale Price|20% Off

H 88 in W 56 in D 21 in

Walnut 2 door French bookcase /display cabinet

Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB

Very good quality late 19th century solid walnut 2 door bookcase French circa 1880's with 4 fully adjustable shelves ( we have made new plywood shelves lipped with walnut ) the beaut...

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Early 18th Century Bleached French Walnut Armoire from the Île-de-France Region
Early 18th Century Bleached French Walnut Armoire from the Île-de-France Region

Early 18th Century Bleached French Walnut Armoire from the Île-de-France Region

Located in Dallas, TX

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Iron

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Chateau Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chateau armoire available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every chateau armoire was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the chateau armoire you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right chateau armoire, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Regency styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Chateau Armoire?

A chateau armoire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,448, while the lowest priced sells for $4,200 and the highest can go for as much as $42,000.

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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