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19thC French Oak Armoire
19thC French Oak Armoire

19thC French Oak Armoire

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1820 19thC French Oak Armoire sku 1923 W156 x D62 x H213 cm Internal shelf depth 45 cm Weight 152 kg

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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Early 18thC French Oak Armoire
Early 18thC French Oak Armoire

Early 18thC French Oak Armoire

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1700 Early 18thC French Oak Armoire An exceptional example sku 1914 W139 x D72 x H193 cm Weight 175 kg

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Antique 18th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Large 19thC French Oak Armoire
Large 19thC French Oak Armoire

Large 19thC French Oak Armoire

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1800 Large 19thC French Oak Armoire sku 1946 W173 x D60 x H227 cm Internal shelf depth 45 cm Weight 159 kg

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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Large 18thC French Oak Armoire
Large 18thC French Oak Armoire

Large 18thC French Oak Armoire

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1790 Large 18thC French Oak Armoire An exceptional example sku 1905 W173 x D60 x H226 cm Internal shelf depth 43 cm Weight 138 kg

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Antique 18th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Antique French Oak Armoire, 18th Century
Antique French Oak Armoire, 18th Century

Antique French Oak Armoire, 18th Century

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautiful highly carved wedding armoire of oak and mesh. In good age appropriate condition. Has key and shelves. Completely disassembles. All peg jointed. Hole in the back to accommo...

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Antique 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Carved French Oak Armoire
Antique 18th Century Carved French Oak Armoire

Antique 18th Century Carved French Oak Armoire

Located in Round Top, TX

 Attractive carvings of vines, leaves and flowers embellish this armoire giving it a romantic touch. Crafted in the late 18th century France, this oak armoire has beautifully carved ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

19C French Solid Oak Armoire Du Marriage from Normandy
19C French Solid Oak Armoire Du Marriage from Normandy

19C French Solid Oak Armoire Du Marriage from Normandy

Located in London, GB

A FRENCH OAK ARMOIRE 19TH CENTURY Country French Armoire Du Marriage from Normandie the egg and dart cornice above a scroll and rose carved frieze centred by a vine, wheat and do...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Oak

French Limed Oak Armoire
French Limed Oak Armoire

French Limed Oak Armoire

Located in Antwerp, BE

Limed oak two door armoire. Height 210 cm. Width 127 cm. Depth 64 cm.

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Baroque Armoire, France, 1750, Oak
Baroque Armoire, France, 1750, Oak

Baroque Armoire, France, 1750, Oak

Located in Belmont, MA

Baroque armoire, France, 1750. This unique impressive 18th century Baroque armoire comes from the eastern part of France.

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Antique 1750s French Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

French Oak Wedding Armoire
French Oak Wedding Armoire

French Oak Wedding Armoire

By Camard

Located in Asheville, NC

This wedding armoire is hand carved with detailing that reflects symbols of wealth and prosperity. Traditionally the armoire was hand built and carved by the father of the bride-to-b...

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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

19th C. French Provincial Oak Armoire
19th C. French Provincial Oak Armoire

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.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

19th French Provincial Carved Oak Armoire
19th French Provincial Carved Oak Armoire

19th French Provincial Carved Oak Armoire

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large scale antique French beautifully crafted armoire with elaborate carved details top to bottom. The top cornice with a carved band of large flowers on the front. The cabinet to...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

19thC French Empire Painted Oak Armoire
19thC French Empire Painted Oak Armoire

19thC French Empire Painted Oak Armoire

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC French Empire Painted Oak Armoire sku 2165 W135 x D60 x H204.5 cm Weight 112Kg

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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Large French 18th/19th Century Oak Armoire
Large French 18th/19th Century Oak Armoire

Large French 18th/19th Century Oak Armoire

Located in Buchanan, NY

This striking solid oak armoire from France, dating back to the late 18th or early 19th century, is both beautiful and unique.

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Antique Early 1800s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

French Croisillon Armoire in Natural Oak, 1950s
French Croisillon Armoire in Natural Oak, 1950s

French Croisillon Armoire in Natural Oak, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt, Jean Royère, Gaston Poisson

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

French Croisillon Armoire in Natural Oak, in the Manner of Jean Royère, 1950s An elegant two-door armoire in pale, natural oak, made in France in the mid-20th century, circa the 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Large French Stripped Oak Armoire, 19th Century
Large French Stripped Oak Armoire, 19th Century

Large French Stripped Oak Armoire, 19th Century

Located in TOURCOING, FR

A large and elegant French armoire crafted in solid oak, dating from the 19th century.

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Antique 1880s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Armoire
French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Armoire

French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Armoire

Located in Asheville, NC

This 19th century continental armoire with two three paneled doors featuring portrait bust oval framed carvings, bobbin turned pilasters terminate with masks on the foliate decorated...

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Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Large 19thC French Provincial Bleached Oak Armoire
Large 19thC French Provincial Bleached Oak Armoire

Large 19thC French Provincial Bleached Oak Armoire

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1800 Large 19thC French Provincial Bleached Oak Armoire sku 1595 W144 x D45 x H190 cm

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Antique 1710s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

19th Century Country French Oak Bonnetière ~ Petite Armoire
19th Century Country French Oak Bonnetière ~ Petite Armoire

19th Century Country French Oak Bonnetière ~ Petite Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

Originally intended for the storage of bonnets and linens, the bonnetière evolved into a refined yet practical single-door armoire — modest in scale yet rich in character. Crafted in...

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Antique 1870s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

French Provincial Oak Armoire, Hand-Carved, Mid-Century
French Provincial Oak Armoire, Hand-Carved, Mid-Century

French Provincial Oak Armoire, Hand-Carved, Mid-Century

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This exceptional French mid-century bonnetière captures the spirit of timeless craftsmanship with a modernist sensitivity to form and material. Crafted from solid oak in the 1950s, i...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel - Inspired - Armoire - Carved Oak - 1950 - France
René Gabriel - Inspired - Armoire - Carved Oak - 1950 - France

René Gabriel - Inspired - Armoire - Carved Oak - 1950 - France

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Tall Oak Cabinet in the Spirit of René Gabriel, France, 1950s Post-war pragmatism expressed in solid timber — a compact column of storage with quiet architectural presence. This tal...

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Antique French Lyonnaise Carved Oak Armoire, Circa 1790-1810.
Antique French Lyonnaise Carved Oak Armoire, Circa 1790-1810.

Antique French Lyonnaise Carved Oak Armoire, Circa 1790-1810.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Lyonnaise Carved Oak Armoire, Circa 1790-1810.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France
Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France

Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Slender and architectural, this petite armoire stands with the poise of a column—narrow in stance, yet rich in detail.

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Normandy Oak Armoire
Normandy Oak Armoire

Normandy Oak Armoire

Located in New York, NY

Carved oak wedding armoire with two doves under leaves and grapes on crown piece and two-panelled doors carved with grapes and birds on oval medallion. Each door is topped by large l...

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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Armoire, 1850
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Armoire, 1850

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Armoire, 1850

Located in High Point, NC

This elegant mid-19th century French Louis XV style armoire is crafted from solid oak and reflects the graceful proportions and softened ornamentation characteristic of the period.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Armoire
French 18th Century Armoire

French 18th Century Armoire

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This wonderful French 18th century Armoire is made of oak and has been refinished.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt - After - Carved Armoire in Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
Charles Dudouyt - After - Carved Armoire in Bleached Oak, France, 1940s

Charles Dudouyt - After - Carved Armoire in Bleached Oak, France, 1940s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Carved Armoire in Bleached Oak, France, 1940s - After Charles Dudouyt A sculptural heirloom echoing the geometry of French provincial ritual forms Monumental yet delicately resolved...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt, Single-Door Oak Armoire, Carved Rosette Panels, France, 1940s
Charles Dudouyt, Single-Door Oak Armoire, Carved Rosette Panels, France, 1940s

Charles Dudouyt, Single-Door Oak Armoire, Carved Rosette Panels, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

In the manner of Charles Dudouyt, single-door armoire, solid oak, France, 1940s. This tall and narrow single-door armoire is built entirely in solid natural oak and carries the scul...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

In the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, French Carved Oak Armoire, 1940s
In the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, French Carved Oak Armoire, 1940s

In the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, French Carved Oak Armoire, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

In the manner of Charles Dudouyt, single-door armoire, solid oak, France, 1940s. This wardrobe carries the unmistakable vocabulary of late French Art Deco, the idiom defined by Char...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Fine Solid Oak Single Door French Country Armoire Bonnetiere Circa 1840s
Fine Solid Oak Single Door French Country Armoire Bonnetiere Circa 1840s

Fine Solid Oak Single Door French Country Armoire Bonnetiere Circa 1840s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This solid oak single door French Country armoire, or bonnetière, circa 1840s is a fine example of provincial craftsmanship that combines rustic charm with timeless elegance.

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Antique 1840s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Stunning Period Regence Armoire in Carved Oak, France, Circa 1720
Stunning Period Regence Armoire in Carved Oak, France, Circa 1720

Stunning Period Regence Armoire in Carved Oak, France, Circa 1720

Located in Dallas, TX

From the Regence period, this oak armoire was hand carved in France, circa 1720.

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

French Reconstruction Three-Door Oak Armoire with Mirror, Manner of René Gabriel
French Reconstruction Three-Door Oak Armoire with Mirror, Manner of René Gabriel

French Reconstruction Three-Door Oak Armoire with Mirror, Manner of René Gabriel

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

In the manner of René Gabriel, three-door wardrobe with mirror, solid oak, France, 1940s-1950s. This generously proportioned armoire belongs to the sober, functional register that d...

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century Normandy Oak Marriage Armoire
Large 19th Century Normandy Oak Marriage Armoire

Large 19th Century Normandy Oak Marriage Armoire

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large 19th Century Normandy oak marriage armoire. From a smart 18th Century town house in Bayeux, Calvados department of Normandy. Fine quality quartered oak with hand chip carved d...

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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XV Style Armoire Cupboard Linen Cabinet Bonnetiere Oak
Antique French Louis XV Style Armoire Cupboard Linen Cabinet Bonnetiere Oak

Antique French Louis XV Style Armoire Cupboard Linen Cabinet Bonnetiere Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

Beautifully Carved Antique French Louis XV Oak Armoire, Wardrobe, Bonnetiere, Cupboard or Cabinet ~~c. 1900 Perfect statement piece that can accommodate any number of storage needs...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

French Two-Door Light Oak Armoire with Croisillon Panels and Mirror, 1940s
French Two-Door Light Oak Armoire with Croisillon Panels and Mirror, 1940s

French Two-Door Light Oak Armoire with Croisillon Panels and Mirror, 1940s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A French two-door armoire in light oak, made in France in the mid-20th century, circa the 1940s to 1950s.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Rare Beveled Mirrored French Louis XV Carved Oak 1790s Era Armoire Wardrobe
Rare Beveled Mirrored French Louis XV Carved Oak 1790s Era Armoire Wardrobe

Rare Beveled Mirrored French Louis XV Carved Oak 1790s Era Armoire Wardrobe

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare 1790s era French Louis XV carved oak armoire is an exceptional example of 18th-century craftsmanship, elegance, and functionality.

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Antique 1790s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Oak

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Double Armoire Dresser
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Double Armoire Dresser

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...

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

1930s French Art Deco Armoire
1930s French Art Deco Armoire

1930s French Art Deco Armoire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Art Deco armoire from France, 1930's. Beautiful matched chevron wood veneer doors with small brass decorative ornament on front. Sliding doors open to a single shelf with har...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Hand Carved Oak Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, French Art Deco, 1940s
Hand Carved Oak Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, French Art Deco, 1940s

Hand Carved Oak Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, French Art Deco, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A hand carved solid oak armoire by French designer Charles Dudouyt, produced in France in the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Armoire
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Armoire

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Armoire

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Grand Scale 18th Century Louis XVI period Armoire. Very heavy oak construction with hand carved details. Later hand painted in lime gesso finish. Fitted inside with three adjustable...

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Antique 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

French Wild Cherry "Fougère" Armoire
French Wild Cherry "Fougère" Armoire

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").

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Cabinet or Armoire made of Oak
Late 18th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Cabinet or Armoire made of Oak

Late 18th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Cabinet or Armoire made of Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Large late 18th-century Louis XVI style armoire or cabinet from France. Made of solid oak and waxed.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Antique Louis XV Style Stripped Oak Triple Door Armoire
Antique Louis XV Style Stripped Oak Triple Door Armoire

Antique Louis XV Style Stripped Oak Triple Door Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Louis XV Style Stripped Oak Triple Door Armoire is beautifully crafted in solid oak with a soft stripped finish that reveals the warmth, grain, and natural character of the w...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Tall French Armoire with Inlaid Details
19th Century Tall French Armoire with Inlaid Details

19th Century Tall French Armoire with Inlaid Details

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century French armoire, crafted in oak with accents of pine and detailed with decorative inlay throughout the two doors.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire was crafted by master artisans from solid, old-growth indigenous oak during the late Napoleon III Period, and features a heraldic...

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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire was crafted by master artisans from solid, old-growth indigenous oak during the Napoleon III Period, when craftsmanship reached a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Oak

Grand 18th Century Country French Louis XIV Armoire
Grand 18th Century Country French Louis XIV Armoire

Grand 18th Century Country French Louis XIV Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

Grand 18th Century Country French Louis XIV Armoire was created for a spacious manoir, and is the perfect choice for large scale rooms and/or those who need extra storage in spades!

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

A Fine French Art Deco Armoire by Louis Sue
A Fine French Art Deco Armoire by Louis Sue

A Fine French Art Deco Armoire by Louis Sue

By Louis Sue

Located in Long Island City, NY

Louis SÜE (1875 – 1968) A Fine French Modernist burl wood (amboyna or elm) armoire / cabinet with a lacquered aluminum frame. A recessed light illuminates the top niche of each side ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Charles Dudouyt Armoire
Charles Dudouyt Armoire

Charles Dudouyt Armoire

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charles Dudouyt armoire.

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Vintage 1950s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Carved Armoire or Wardrobe France, 1700s
18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Carved Armoire or Wardrobe France, 1700s

18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Carved Armoire or Wardrobe France, 1700s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The French custom of a father's gift to his newborn daughter was the crafting or purchase of an armoire carved with symbols of plenty and happiness, which stored her trousseau to use...

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

Materials

Oak

Napoleon III Armoire
Napoleon III Armoire

Napoleon III Armoire

$5,400Sale Price|50% Off

Napoleon III Armoire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Napoleon III Armoire with 4 glass windows on the door. Can be used as a bookshelf , wardrobe or curio cabinet. Beautiful black patina. Four shelves, one shelf with 2 dra...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Mueble a Volet Armoire
Mueble a Volet Armoire

Mueble a Volet Armoire

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

Mueble a Volet Armoire

Located in Napa, CA

Circa 1930. France. Made of oak.

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Vintage 1930s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Double Doors Drawer c. 1900
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Double Doors Drawer c. 1900

Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Double Doors Drawer c. 1900

Located in Tyler, TX

Beautifully Carved Antique French Oak Breton Double Door Armoire Bonnetiere, Linen Cabinet, Bookcase with Drawer~~c. 1900 Highly requested classic French Breton design~~Bre...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

French Primitive Oak Cabinet, 19th Century
French Primitive Oak Cabinet, 19th Century

French Primitive Oak Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

"""La matière a une âme, il faut savoir l’écouter."" — Pierre Chapo " An authentic expression of French primitive craftsmanship, this 19th-century oak cabinet embodies the raw simpli...

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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

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French Oak Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French oak armoire you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every French oak armoire was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French oak armoire — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right French oak armoire, those designed in Louis XV, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French oak armoire over the years, but those crafted by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Oak Armoire?

Prices for a French oak armoire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $55,392, while the average can fetch as much as $5,927.

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.

Questions About French Oak 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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