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19th C. French Painted Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. French painted Armoire w/ chicken wire. The armoire is painted in shades of aqua marine
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th C. French Painted Armoire
19th C. French Painted Armoire
H 82 in W 60 in D 26 in
Antique 18th C. Country French Provincial Linen Press Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 18th Century French armoire. Featuring a blend of Country French and Provincial
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Antique Late 18th Century French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wire

French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell
Located in Pembroke, MA
French carved wild cherry armoire with scallop shell, laurel leaves and rosettes. Original hardware
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell
French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell
H 86.5 in W 57 in D 21.5 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Style Provincial - Country French Armoire Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Tall French 18th-19th Century Louis XV Style Provincial - Country French Carved Walnut Armoire
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

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Brass, Bronze

18th Century Louis XV French Armoire, Antique White-Brown Pinewood Wardrobe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white, brown antique French armoire made of hand carved, painted pinewood with two doors, very
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Linen Presses

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Wrought Iron, Metal

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Located in Big Flats, NY
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19th Century French Painted Cupboard
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Antique Louis XV Provincial style Pickled Pine Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
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Antique French Painted Cane Back Dining Chairs with Linen Upholstery
Located in Brea, CA
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French 18th Century Painted & Carved Armoire
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Located in Bridgehampton, NY
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20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Walnut Armoire
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18th Century Chicken Wire Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century chicken wire walnut armoire with three shelves.
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Located in Winter Park, FL
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French Louis XV Small Armoire
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Located in Washington, DC
White Trim ,with chicken wire on the doors.
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Yellow Painted Provencal Armoire
Yellow Painted Provencal Armoire
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20th Century Vintage Country French Style Display Cupboard Armoire
Located in Brea, CA
20th century vintage country French style display cupboard armoire Painted in our signature oyster
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique French Chestnut Cupboard
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Walnut Chicken wire Armoire
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French Armoire
French Armoire
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ARMOIRE WITH CHICKEN WIRE
Located in Bedford, NY
FRENCH ARMIORE WITH CHICKEN WIRE PANELS ON THE DOORS.PREFECT FOR KITCHEN STORAGE!FRENCH FRUITWOOD
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ARMOIRE WITH CHICKEN WIRE
ARMOIRE WITH CHICKEN WIRE
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Located in Norwalk, CT
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Located in Fairhope, AL
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19th Century French Armoire, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French armoire, circa 1890 This is an attractive armoire we found in Brittany. The
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Late 19th c. French Armoire
Located in Cathedral City, CA
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Late 19th c. French Armoire
Late 19th c. French Armoire
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19th Century French Diminutive Cherry Armoire with Single Panel Door
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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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