Vintage Boho Burl Wood Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Uncover a piece of timeless grandeur with this magnificent Vintage Burl Wood Armoire, a striking fusion of sophisticated design and natural artistry. This grand cabinet showcases exq...
Metal
French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Burl Walnut Armoires
Located in Carmine, TX
18th century French louis XV solid walnut armoire Chateau period, made of solid walnut the wood has been finished with a lustrous French polish, absolutely stunning, it features doub...
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
Maison Forest Style French Empire Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest
By Maison Forest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique French Empire armoire dresser or gentleman's chest In the manner of Maison Forest France, Circa 1880s Gorgeous burl wood, with mounted bronze ormolu and hardwa...
Bronze
Mint Fine French Carved Burl Satin Wood Beveled Mirror Door Armoire Wardrobe
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mint Condition Mint Fine French Carved Burl Satin Wood Beveled Mirror Door Armoire Wardrobe.
Burl, Mirror, Walnut
Spectacular Walnut and Burl Walnut Régence Armoire from Lyon, France, Circa 1715
Located in Dallas, TX
An armoire of this caliber—a walnut masterpiece from Lyon—was undoubtedly commissioned by French nobility.
Metal, Iron
Armoire in Exceptional Burl Cherrywood
Located in Greenwich, CT
An exceptional quality armoire with superior color and carving. From the Bresse region of France with design and construction motifs and characteristics unique to this region. The b...
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Burl Elm Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at nearly 7 feet in height, this mid nineteenth century armoire is constructed of hand pegged paneled sides and doors of solid elm. It features scrolling bronze escutcheons ...
Brass
$4,150Sale Price|26% Off
French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco armoire, burlwood and zebra marquetry inside and out, circa 1930.
Burl
French Wild Cherry "Fougère" Armoire
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV style wild cherry ("merisier") armoire with the veneered door panels in a chevron pattern (also called a "fougère" pattern, after the French word for "fern").
Brass
French Armoire of Burled Elm from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French armoire (or bookcase display cabinet) of burled or burr elm from the 18th century, featuring a moulded crown above two framed doors (each with decorative brass escu...
Elm, Burl, Wood
$14,800Sale Price|53% Off
18th Century French Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 18th century French carved burl walnut four door armoire from Lyon.
Walnut
French Art Nouveau Style Dressing Armoire Beveled Mirror, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French two doors cabinet. A bevelled mirror on the central door. An elegant storage cabinet made of solid ash and burl ash veneer, dating from the early 20th century. Its refined des...
Brass
Antique French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble-Top Commode
Located in Oakwood, GA
Mid-19th century French Louis Philippe commode Burl walnut with dramatic book-matched grain throughout the drawer fronts and sides Gray marble top with rounded front corners and mold...
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Double Armoire Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style double armoire dresser or linen press By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with inset burl wood on drawer fronts, and origin...
Brass
$14,800Sale Price|53% Off
Incredible 18th Century French Armoire from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 18th century French carved burl walnut four-door armoire from Lyon.
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Burled Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite Napoleon III period display armoire and bookcase discovered in Paris, crafted from richly figured burled walnut with dramatic ebonized walnut carvings and trim. The origina...
Silk, Glass, Walnut, Burl
18th Century French Provincial Armoire
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Impressive 18th Century French Provincial burl walnut armoire from Provence.
French Burl Elm & Cherry Bonnetiere
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Burl Elm & Cherry Bonnetiere This is a one door armoire with beautiful figured burl elm.
Iron
1930s Art Deco Wardrobe Amboyna Burl Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco wardrobe with three doors and three drawers.
Amboyna
Miniature Walnut and Walnut Burl Armoire, circa 1770
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Diminutive walnut and walnut burl armoire, circa 1770. Iron hardware, Louis XVI, Provincial period.
Walnut
French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
French Louis Philippe armoire, circa 1840. This magnificent bookmatched burl walnut armoire was excited with highest quality we have seen in a very long time.
Burl, Walnut
Vintage French Burl Wood Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho Armoire. Incredible wood grain detail on a soaring high frame. Removable boomer for easy movement. Beautiful all over patina from time. Interior private cabi...
Wood
French Thuya Burl Art Deco Wardrobe or Armoire, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco wardrobe or armoire. Striking French design from the thirties.
Burl
Antique Burl Walnut Armoire, circa 1870
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique French burl walnut Louis Philippe mirrored door armoire, with adjustable interior shelves and two drawers below one obvious and one hidden in the base.
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Burl Wood Mirrored Armoire Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible antique Art Deco lacquered wood armoire wardrobe cabinet is circa 1930. It is impeccably handcrafted from solid wood and Carpatian elm burl wood veneer with gorgeous ...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
18th Century French Walnut Armoire with Burl Paneling
Located in Wichita, KS
French 18th Century Walnut Armoire with Burl Panels and removable bonnet - the burl pattern is spectacular and the hardware is original and stunning.
Wood
Sold
H 67 in W 44.75 in D 20 in
Mid-19th Century Small Scale French Louis Philippe Period Burl Elm Armoire
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale nineteenth century French armoire, called an armoirette, measures 67 inches high and 44.75 inches wide at the cornice.
Ash, Elm, Burl
Sold
H 85.5 in W 60 in D 23.75 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century French armoire is constructed of solid walnut and features simple clean lines, the classic distinction of the Louis Philippe style. A period piece, its solid ...
Bronze
Sold
H 88.5 in W 53 in D 28.75 in
Antique French Provincial Inlaid Burl Chestnut Wardrobe Armoire Bonnetiere 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique French Provincial burl chestnut & fruitwood armoire bonnetiere, circa 1750.
Chestnut, Fruitwood
Sold
H 101 in W 66.5 in D 24.75 in
Large Early 19th Century French Burl Elm Armoire or Wardrobe, Hand Forged Locks
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at nearly 8.5 feet in height, this early nineteenth century armoire is constructed of hand begged paneled sides and doors of solid elm. It features its original hand forged ...
Iron
Sold
H 93.25 in W 70.75 in D 29 in
French Burl Walnut Book Matched Hinged Armoire with Original Bun Feet, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French Burl Walnut flanking book matched hinged armoire with a carved molded circular edge cornice, five graduated drawers with decorative chased polished steel brasses, interior sta...
Steel
Period Louis Philippe Bonnetiere or Armoire of Bookmatched Burl Walnut
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A rare show stopper, this Louis Philippe period bonnetiere features one large door and one drawer. The deep contrast of the burl on this piece combined with its magnificent butterfly...
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 76.19 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Armoire, Amboina Burl and Black Lacquer, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
French Art Deco period Armoire circa 1930s. Curved front doors with wonderful Amboina Burl veneer.
Brass
19th Century French Cherrywood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional quality and palatial 19th century French cherrywood and burl wood armoire. The serpentine shaped bonnet and star inlaid frieze above double doors with inset panels and ha...
Cherry, Burl
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H 94.49 in W 68.9 in D 22.45 in
French Armoire Louis XVI Exotic Wood Elm Burl Mirror Door Wardrobe, 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mirror door wardrobe 1900 Louis XVI style, blond exotic wood and elm burl armoire Marquetry work and bronze roses.
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desbornes Burl Wood Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage French Art Deco armoire. A beautiful Burl wood cabinet with inset glass door.
Nickel
Country French Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large early 19th century French armoire from Burgundy, made of solid walnut. Three book-matched panels of burled walnut with boldly patterned knots are nicely framed on each door. ...
Iron
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H 98.38 in W 68.5 in D 26.5 in
Armoire, French Burl Walnut in the Style of Louis XV Painted and Gilded Hinges
Located in Highwood, IL
This is one of those exceptional armoires that compelled me to purchase, for I am an absolute sucker for burl walnut and this armoire was executed to the nines.
Walnut
Exceptional 18th Century French Period Louis XV Bressan Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional 18th century French period Louis XV armoire handcrafted of indigenous old growth walnut and burled walnut in the typical technique mastered by the skilled artisans of ...
Walnut, Burl
large antique French Art Deco armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A elegant French 1920 art deco burl walnut armoire, actually the wood is darker, you can see on the second picture, we also have the matching bed, the details of the burl walnut i...
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut Armoire Dresser
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style armoire dresser By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved burled walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 48.5" W x 20....
Brass
Stunning 3-Door French Art Deco Wardrobe / Armoire, Oval Mirror
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 3-door French Art Deco wardrobe / armoire, oval mirror, beautiful burl wood, Classic carved grape cluster, stylized brass drop pulls, Art Deco motif / styling, fluted base, ...
Brass
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H 82.5 in W 40.25 in D 23.25 in
Jules Leleu Style French Continental Inlaid Burled Mahogany Armoire Dresser
By Jules Leleu
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Continental style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest In the style of Jules Leleu Hungary, circa 1940s Book-matched burled mahogany, with satinwood string...
Brass
Vintage French Art Deco Burl Wood Mirrored Front Knockdown Wardrobe
Located in South Bend, IN
Exceptional 1930s French Art Deco knockdown wardrobe. The wardrobe features stunning burl wood grain, hand-carved details, and a large beveled mirror.
Burl
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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