French Provincial Two-Door Pine Armoire, Patinated White Finish, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Provincial Two-Door Pine Armoire, Patinated White Finish, 1940s.
Metal
Early 19th Century White Wood French Provençal Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This bookcase carries genuine presence, its whitewashed weathered wood, arched pediment, open shelving immediately setting the tone for the piece. It was made in France during Early ...
Oak
Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard Size- 24"x 16"x 66"H Materials - White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, M...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul M.
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul M. for Stephanie Odegard Size- 24"x 16"x 66"H Materials - Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Large Antique Wardrobe In White Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large, richly carved wooden coat rack featuring six double bronze hooks, four umbrella stands, four walking stick holders, a red marble top, a large storage drawer, and a beveled mir...
Wood
Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Metal, Sheet Metal
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H 79 in W 42 in D 20 in
Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe by White Furn.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe with Fitted Interio...
Fruitwood, Walnut
French Country White Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
From turn of the century France, a spacious tall wardrobe with a textural white patina. Cleaned and refreshed in our atelier, this piece retains the original white paint, restored an...
Softwood
1900s French White Wooden Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A white wooden cabinet from France, circa 1900. This handcrafted armoire stands on turned feet, guarded by a golden-brass lock.
Brass
1900’s French Country White Patinated Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A turn of the century wooden armoire crafted in France, with a beautifully distressed patina. This five shelves cabinet features a molded cornice and an upright case standing on brac...
Wood
Early 19th Century White Wood French Provençal Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This bookcase carries genuine presence, its whitewashed weathered wood, arched pediment, open shelving immediately setting the tone for the piece. It was made in France during Early ...
Oak
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H 87 in W 48 in D 20 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved White Oak Armoire Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Carved white oak, with brass hardware.
Brass
French Provincial Armoire, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Provincial armoire, 19th century, off-white polychrome, the rounded, domed cornice centered by a carved floral basket, above a case fitted with two doors, each with a grilled ...
Wood
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H 82.49 in W 66.74 in D 26.97 in
Antique Rustic 19th Century Painted White French Pine Armoire / Wardrobe
Located in King's Lynn, GB
An antique rustic 19th century painted white French pine armoire / wardrobe, featuring a low arched pediment and bevelled cornice.
Pine
Vintage French Style Display Armoire in Painted White Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French painted armoire 66”w x 24”d x 88”h White shabby chic style painted finish, with cane and carved roses.
Cane, Glass, Wood
Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden armoire from Belgium, circa 1900. A slender Silhouette, with paneled doors that open onto an interior divided in two, on the left, a rail for hanging clothes, on the right, ...
Softwood
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H 104 in W 66.5 in D 21.75 in
20th Century Louis XV Style Carved French Armoire Painted Antique White
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century Louis XV style carved French armoire painted antique white This beautiful display armoire has a single door with glass to display your collections.
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
1880s Belgian Black and White Patinated Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden armoire from Belgium, circa 1880, painted bone white with coal black accents on the panels, top rail and feet. Tall doors open onto a shelved interior. The painted surface h...
Wood
Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden armoire from Belgium, circa 1900. Paneled doors open onto a divided interior, on the left, a tall storage space, on the right, four rectangular side compartments. The weathe...
Softwood
Antique White Painted Oak Armoire from Normandy, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of this French Provincial style is our painted white oak armoire, hand-carved in Normandy, circa 1880.
Metal, Iron
Early 19th Century Raw European Quarter Sawn White Oak Armoire Cabinet
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Early 19th century raw European quarter sawn white oak armoire cabinet with original hinges and working locking key. This piece does not come apart, only the crown is removable. Doo...
Oak
White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
Located in Chireno, TX
White painted French rococo wardrobe dating to circa 1740-1769. Mostly likely from Northern France. Excellent hand-carved details. Scraped back painted finish in revealed layers of w...
Oak, Pine
c.1860 Matched Pair of French White Oak Bonnetieres
Located in Highwood, IL
Wonderful matched pair bonnetieres made from French white oak rifted and quartered sawed. The drawers have been rebuilt some time ago. The hinges are original, it was wooden-peg cons...
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H 19.69 in W 70.87 in L 19.69 in
French White Armoire Wardrobe and Shelves Louis XVI Cane, Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French cane bed with flower crown Louis XVI carved walnut Carved with vegetal patterns: flowers, leaves and pines Beveled Mirrors Three mirrored doors The center part is ...
Cane, Wood
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H 82 in W 41 in D 21 in
Pair Tall Country French White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves
By Baker Furniture Company, Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Tall Country French Carved White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves MINT!
Brass
Antique 2 Door White Washed Louis XIV Knock Down Armoire
Located in Sheffield, MA
Well proportioned double door cabinet. Can be used in any room of the house. Ask us about custom refinishing. Can be knocked down for easy transport and/or moving into tight spaces.
1900s French White Wooden Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A white wooden cabinet from France, circa 1900. This handcrafted armoire stands on turned feet, guarded by a golden-brass lock.
Brass
1900s Belgian White Wooden Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
An antique white wood patinated armoire from Belgium, circa 1900. Features wide double doors with recessed panels and curved brass handle, and a bifurcated interior with four shelves...
Softwood
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H 46.75 in W 26.75 in D 15.25 in
French Primitive Petite Blue & White Painted Pine Armoire / Wall Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
It is a diminutive antique French blue and white painted armoire. It has almost a child’s scale, which is why it might also work as a wall mounted piece.
Pine
1900s Belgian White Wooden Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A white wood patinated armoire from Belgium, circa 1900. Handcrafted armoire standing on small feet fitted with four shelves and a pole for hanging. A refreshing space maker, stylish...
Softwood
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H 78.5 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
Mid Century French Styled Painted White Armoire w 5 Shelves & 3 Pullout Drawer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
It's White not green. Spacious French Provincial armoire painted white with green accents.
Brass
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H 82.25 in W 44.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Satinwood Armoire by White Furniture 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Louis XV style armoire by White Furniture offers satinwood construction with arched top over raised panel case having double doors opening to storage interior, raised on cab...
Satinwood
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H 74.81 in W 74.02 in D 24.81 in
1930s French Art Deco Grain Filled Chevron Solid Oak White Cabinet Wardrobe Chic
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Solid and chic, 1930s Art Deco French armor, wardrobe or cabinet. Painted white with chevron grain-filled oak doors. Original Art Deco brass and Bakelite hardware is included and can...
Hardwood, Oak, Paint
18th Century French Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely spacious French Armoire paint with white pickel paint inside and out.
Wood
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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