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French Nouveau Armoire

Leon Benouville French Art Nouveau Maple Armoire
By Francois-Leon Benouville
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau maple and inlaid armoire cabinet with brass trim and mirrored door and small
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut Floral Armoire
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut and inlaid floral design 3 door armoire cabinet with shelf on bottom and
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Art Nouveau Wood Inlaid Wardrobe, France, circa 1900
By Emile Gallé, Louis Majorelle
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Nouveau, France, circa 1890-1900. In the style of the productions of Emile Gallé and Louis Majorelle
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Incredible 18th century French armoire with “Tree of life”
Located in Charleston, SC
made in the south of France of walnut. Clearly an important commission of the time, this armoire
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Massive Art Nouveau Pine Wardrobe, circa 1910
Located in Opole, PL
Massive Art Nouveau Pine Wardrobe, circa 1910 We present you a three-leaf pine wardrobe, circa
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Pine

Massive Art Nouveau Pine Wardrobe, circa 1910
Massive Art Nouveau Pine Wardrobe, circa 1910
H 81.89 in W 68.51 in D 23.23 in
Art Nouveau Wardrobe by Mathieu Gallerey in Mahogany, Clematis model, circa 1920
By Mathieu Gallerey
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Clematis. Key present, lock OK. Art Nouveau, France, circa 1920. By cabinetmaker Mathieu Gallerey
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

Ernesto Valabrega Large Highboard in Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
furniture in the floral Art Nouveau style, but as a true child of the 19th century, his company also
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Chestnut, Mirror

Ernesto Valabrega Large Highboard in Chestnut
Ernesto Valabrega Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 78.94 in W 77.96 in D 20.87 in
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Lc35 Maison Du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, commissioned by top-level authorities and leading companies of the calibre of Air France, and by a number of
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Furniture for Havana Cigars, Puros, Attributed to Koloman Moser and Werkstatte
By Koloman Moser
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

French Miniature Bamboo Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French miniature armoire or wardrobe made from faux bamboo with a pair of mirrored
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

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Mercury Glass, Pine

French Miniature Bamboo Armoire
French Miniature Bamboo Armoire
H 19 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
French Art Deco Little Poplar Armoire with Mirror or Wall Cabinet, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mirror door wall cabinet. Art deco poplar bathroom or entry cabinet. Two shelves and one
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Louis Majorelle Signed Art Nouveau Burled Mahogany Bar Cabinet, Newly Restored
By Louis Majorelle
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Art Nouveau armoire dresser or bar cabinet By Louis Majorelle
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets

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Brass

Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet
By Aimé Millet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
France. It made furniture both in emerging modern styles like Art Nouveau, as well as in the more classic
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

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Ormolu

Pair of Ormolu Mounted Marble Lamps by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Belle Epoque in France. It made furniture both in emerging modern styles like Art Nouveau, as well as in
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Antique 1870s French Table Lamps

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Marble, Ormolu

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Warsaw Cabinetmaker French Provincial Bonnet Top Bombe Armoire Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage warsaw cabinetmaker French Provincial bonnet top bombe armoire cabinets - a pair. Item features bonnet top bombe form, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grains, distres...
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Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry

Art Deco Sofa with Lounge Chairs, 1920, France
Located in Budapest, HU
Marvelous, high end design, authentic 1920’s Art Deco Sofa with walnut wood display cabinets and a pair of matching Lounge Chairs originating from France. Beautiful lines, amazing el...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas

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Copper

Art Deco Sofa with Lounge Chairs, 1920, France
Art Deco Sofa with Lounge Chairs, 1920, France
H 43.31 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

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Bronze

An exceptional period pair of Arts & Crafts hand hammered & wrought iron gates
By Charles Robert Ashbee
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of Arts and Crafts hand-hammered and hand-wrought iron gates with scrolling floral decoration to the top with some of the widest tight scroll work decoration I ha...
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Doors and Gates

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Wrought Iron

Majorelle Art Nouveau Lamp
By Atelier Majorelle
Located in NANTES, FR
Majorelle Art Nouveau lamp Large lamp around 1900 foot in gilded bronze and lampshade in alabaster. Very good quality of bronze and pretty floral movement very representative of ar...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Alabaster, Bronze

Majorelle Art Nouveau Lamp
Majorelle Art Nouveau Lamp
H 20.28 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Vintage Wooden Liberty Armchairs, 19th-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful pair of liberty armchairs in hickory, curved arms and front legs, seat dressed in cloth and seatback fan shaped. France, Art Nouveau period. Very good overall conditions,...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Wood

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

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Spruce

Louis Majorelle, Mahogany and Marquetry Little Table, Art Nouveau Style
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Beaune, FR
Lovely little table in solid mahogany and Art Nouveau style marquetry top signed "Louis MAJORELLE Nancy". Tray decorated with sunflowers. This small table is in very good condition a...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

Stunning Art Nouveau Style Bevelled Glass Table Mirror with Fine Lady Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and decorative mirror. If you are looking for rare and elegant Art Nouveau pieces then this table mirror should be on your shortlist. This stunning mirror frame with a mos...
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20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

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Pewter

Victorian Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5429 Fine quality and very attractive Victorian wardrobe, having cavetto cornice with canted corners above a pair of fielded and panelled figured mahogany doors with canted corner...
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Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe
Victorian Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe
H 84.252 in W 57.087 in D 25.591 in
Batlló Bench In Solid Oak by Antoni Gaudí Spanish modernist design, Barcelona
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid oak. A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Chairs

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Oak

Stylish Art Nouveau Cabinet with Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4337 stylish Art Nouveau mahogany and marquetry hall cabinet or side cabinet, having arched cresting above divided mirror flanked by a pair of circular platforms on downswept suppo...
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Cabinets

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Mahogany

Stylish Art Nouveau Cabinet with Mirror
Stylish Art Nouveau Cabinet with Mirror
H 85.04 in W 40.16 in D 16.54 in
Art Nouveau Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Nouveau mirror. American Art Nouveau wall mirror 19th century. Beautiful carved Gilt Floral blossoms set on stalks that embrace a walnut and mahogany mirror frame to each...
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Walnut, Mahogany

Art Nouveau Mirror
Art Nouveau Mirror
H 41 in W 36 in D 2 in
Pair of Elegant Early 20th Century Carved Wood Swedish Art Nouveau Armoires
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall pair of Swedish Art Nouveau wardrobe cabinets with beautifully carved fronts from the early 20th century. This pair of antique armoires from Sweden each feature a pair of exqu...
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20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Cabinets

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Wood

French Art Nouveau Sideboard in Carved Walnut with Stained Glass, circa 1910
By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon, Georges Ernest Nowak, Louis Majorelle
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Beautiful buffet / dresser / sideboard in walnut carved with various floral and fruit motifs: ivy, strawberries, reeds, thistles and quinces. Set with bronze handles carved with ber...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Buffets

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Brass, Bronze

Portrait of a Young Boy
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated, lower left: Louise Hersent/ 1823 Provenance: Private Collection, Chicago, by 1996 Private Collection, Florida This charming portrait of a young boy is the work o...
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1820s Old Masters Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

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Fine 19th Century Ebonized ‘Boulle’ Petite Armoire by Joseph Cremer, French
By Joseph Cremer
Located in London, GB
Joseph Cremer French, 1811-1878 A Louis XIV style gilt bronze-mounted ebony, ebonized and brass
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Art Nouveau Bedroom Suite, Marquetry Inlaid, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This charming and beautiful suite made in the Art Nouveau style circa 1910 will be perfect for a
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets

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Other

French Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Inkwell, Attributed, Maison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Epoque in France. It made furniture both in emerging modern styles like Art Nouveau, as well as in the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Inkwells

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks After the Model of Etienne Martincourt, by Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Pasadena, CA
as the Belle Epoque in France. It made furniture both in emerging modern styles like Art Nouveau, as
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Candlesticks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Art Nouveau Armoire
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Art Nouveau period armoire in walnut, the crown and doors embellished with finely carved
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

French Art Nouveau Armoire
French Art Nouveau Armoire
H 94 in W 52 in D 22 in
Art Nouveau Armoire - France, Early 20th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A French Art Nouveau two-door armoire in fruitwood, with elegant lines. The doors are decorated
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Art Nouveau Armoire - France, Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Armoire - France, Early 20th Century
H 103.94 in W 60.63 in D 20.87 in
Art Nouveau Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Art Nouveau two-door walnut armoire with beautiful hand-carved floral details and original
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Art Nouveau Armoire
Art Nouveau Armoire
H 94 in W 52 in D 22 in
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Armoire titled “La Mer"
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau bow-front armoire, entitled “La Mer” or “The Sea,” by Louis Majorelle, with
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Fine French Art Nouveau Wardrobe or Armoire by Bergasse Lechantre, Paris
By Bergasse Lechantre
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Fine French Art Nouveau wardrobe or armoire by Bergasse Lechantre, Paris. With original painted
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Oak

c.1890 French Louis XV Walnut Armoire w/Art Nouveau Influences
Located in Chicago, IL
Better than most, we offer you this show stopping antique French Louis XV walnut armoire featuring
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

c.1900 French Art Nouveau Painted Armoire w/ Silver Leaf Details
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful French Art Nouveau 3 door armoire with custom putty paint, silver leaf trim and details
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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Silver Leaf

c.1890 Louis XV Walnut Armoire w/Art Nouveau Influences
Located in Chicago, IL
Better than most, we offer you this show stopping antique French Louis XV walnut armoire featuring
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

French Art Nouveau Oak Wall Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful imposing wall wardrobe from the Art Nouveau period end of the 19th century from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

French Art Nouveau Oak Wall Wardrobe
French Art Nouveau Oak Wall Wardrobe
H 88.19 in W 66.93 in D 9.45 in
Pitch Pine Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
A large and most impressive art nouveau pitch pine armoire featuring a central "compactum" section
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Pitch Pine Armoire
Pitch Pine Armoire
H 97.5 in W 112 in D 20 in
Art Nouveau Wardrobe with Mirror, in Carved Oak, France, circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
large wardrobe section on the left and a laundry section (4 shelves) on the right. Art Nouveau
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

Antique Vintage Large French Art Nouveau Light Wood Wardrobe, early 20th Century
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressively tall light wood French Art Nouveau wardrobe, handmade in the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Art Nouveau Chifferobe
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Nouveau chifferobe in oak with two doors and five drawers, original mirror, dovetailed drawers
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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Art Nouveau Chifferobe
Art Nouveau Chifferobe
H 82 in W 52 in D 18 in
Wonderful Belle Epoque Brass Clothes Rail, France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
clothes rack has that typical Belle Époque/Art Nouveau style, with organic curved shapes and detailed
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th Century French Bedroom Suite
Located in New Orleans, LA
make this 19th century French bedroom suite is one of the finest ever crafted. This superb four
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets

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Wood

19th Century French Bedroom Suite
19th Century French Bedroom Suite
H 68 in W 82 in D 87 in
French Art Deco Inlaid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning French Art Deco or Art Nouveau armoire dresser or gentleman's chest France, Circa
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

7-Piece French Louis XVI Mahogany Marquetry & Ormolu Bedroom Suite, Signed
By François Linke
Located in Big Flats, NY
bed, supporting the François Linke attribution for these items. 5) French Louis XVI armoire by
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bedroom Sets

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Ormolu

Mahogany French Art Nouveau Armoire or Wardrobe, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent Art Nouveau armoire or wardrobe. Striking French design from the 1900s. Solid
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French cherry armoire with faux bamboo details. the crown has faux bamboo moldings
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Armoire
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Armoire
H 88.25 in W 54 in D 20.75 in
Stunning French Art Nouveau Wardrobe with Original Beveled Glass Doors
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning French Art Nouveau wardrobe with original glass doors 1900s. Solid oak with nice carved
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Four Very Large Handcrafted Art Nouveau Brass Wall Hooks, France, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to four impressive French brass wall hooks, handmade in the 1920s. These hooks are very large
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

French Art Nouveau Wardrobe from the 1920's Style Henry van de Velde, F106
By Henry van de Velde
Located in Lyon, FR
Superb French armoire from the art nouveau period of the 1920's in the style of Henry Van De
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Antique Jugendstil Pine Armoire with Original Carved and Pierced Crown, c. 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Germany and Art Nouveau being from France, This Jugendstil armoire that is a wonderful example of the
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Signed Vintage Brass Adjustable Wardrobe, Gallery Lafayette, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple, yet stunning beauty was acquired from the Gallery Lafayette, Paris. A large (wheel-less) rack, perfect for the bedroom or dressing room or laundry? Given the pieces ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

French Art Nouveau Exotic Wood Armoire with Beveled Mirrors Two Doors, 1907
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mirror doors armoire. Art nouveau exotic wood cabinet. Five shelves and two drawers. Made in
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

French Art Nouveau Chestnut Wall Armoire with Mirror or Wall Cabinet, 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mirror door wall cabinet. Art nouveau chestnut bathroom cabinet. Two shelves and one
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets

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Mirror, Chestnut

Monumental Art Nouveau Wardrobe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Nouveau, the short lived period of design following the Victorian period, was quickly
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20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror

Monumental Art Nouveau Wardrobe
Monumental Art Nouveau Wardrobe
H 97 in W 72 in D 20 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Period Large Brass Clothing Rack
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Nice shop coat racks Art Nouveau 1900 from Siegel, Stockman Paris. Possibility to sell separately
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Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Owl & Birds Bedroom Suite
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A late 19th century French Art Nouveau bedroom suite with carved owls, bats and birds. Includes a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets

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Walnut

Art Nouveau Wardrobe / Armoire in Carved Fruit Wood, France, circa 1910
Located in L'Etang, FR
Beautiful Art Nouveau wardrobe. In light tone carved fruit wood, sorbus or pyrus. 1 closet with 2
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Fruitwood, Pearwood

Solid Oak and Brass Banque De France Cupboard Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Roubaix, FR
Solid oak and brass "Banque de France" ( French National Bank) 2-door wardrobe Armoire cabinet
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Art Nouveau Bedroom Suite, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally fine Art Nouveau five-piece bedroom suite in the manner of Louis Majorelle
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets

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Wood

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Floor Lamp by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Pasadena, CA
French furniture making house which operated in the last half of the 19th Century, and especially
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Floor Lamps

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Bronze, Ormolu

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French Nouveau Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French nouveau armoire available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every French nouveau armoire was constructed with great care. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage French nouveau armoire now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French nouveau armoire — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A French nouveau armoire is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and Rococo styles are sought with frequency. Louis Majorelle, Aimé Millet and Cassina each produced at least one beautiful French nouveau armoire that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Nouveau Armoire?

Prices for a French nouveau armoire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $721 and can go as high as $115,000, while the average can fetch as much as $24,000.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About French Nouveau Armoire
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A French armoire is a type of wardrobe that serves many purposes, unlike a closet, which is used only to store clothes. They are movable and have hanging space for clothes and they’re larger than a regular closet. On 1stDibs, shop antique and vintage French armoires.

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