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French Rococo Armoire

Antique French Rococo Armoire ~ Louis XV 2 Door Armoire ~ Mirrored Door Armoire
Located in Portland, OR
Magnificent Antique French Louis XV Rococo Armoire. This cabinet is in remarkable condition
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Oak, Rosewood

Antique Rococo Armoire
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Armoire. This cabinet is in remarkable condition considering its
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Rococo Armoire
Antique Rococo Armoire
$4,995
H 96 in W 41 in D 19 in
Armoire in Exceptional Burl Cherrywood
Located in Greenwich, CT
An exceptional quality armoire with superior color and carving.  From the Bresse region of France
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass, Iron

Armoire in Exceptional Burl Cherrywood
Armoire in Exceptional Burl Cherrywood
$21,000
H 79 in W 58 in D 20 in
Wardrobe with Gun Rack, Cherrywood and Oak, France, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wardrobe with gunsmith. Cherry and oakwood. France, 18th century. Two-door wardrobe with three
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Other

Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Cream Lacquered Armoire Dresser, Circa 1960s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or French Rococo Louis XV style armoire dresser By Romweber USA
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers

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Brass

Recent Sales

19th Century French Rosewood Armoire
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A 19th century French rosewood mirror door armoire by the Paris cabinet makers Moulin, signed on
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Antique 1870s French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Maple, Rosewood, Oak

19th Century French Rosewood Armoire
19th Century French Rosewood Armoire
H 89 in W 43.5 in D 18.1 in
Early 19th Century Painted French Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 19th century oak armoire features a recent decorative painted finish. The designs were
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Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century Antique French Rococo Armoire Carved Wood Triple Door
Located in Buxton, GB
Marvellous Chateau Armoire Antique Wardrobe Rococo Louis XV Triple Door Armoire Fantastic Piece
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Rococo French Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
scrolled base, this stunning 19th Century French Walnut Armoire was styled in the manner of the Rococo
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Antique 1890s French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19th Century Rococo French Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
armoire was created from fine French walnut to last for centuries! The original hand-beveled mirrors which
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Walnut

1860s Rococo French Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This rococo style cabinet was made in France in the 1860s. Finished with a traditional French
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

1860s Rococo French Oak Armoire
1860s Rococo French Oak Armoire
H 90.6 in W 65 in D 23.2 in
c.1870 Rococo Walnut Armoire
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Rococo carved walnut armoire with original mirror and fitted interior including 2 drawers
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut, Birdseye Maple

c.1870 Rococo Walnut Armoire
c.1870 Rococo Walnut Armoire
H 103 in W 54 in D 19 in
Exquisite Antique French Rococo Triple Walnut Armoire w/Mirrors
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Spectacular original antique French figured walnut triple compartment armoire with mirrors. This
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Walnut Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional 19th century French Louis XV Rococo walnut display armoire ~ bookcase displays a
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Orig. Antique French Rococo Walnut Armoire or Cabinet w/Mirrors
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
This exquisite antique French Rococo or Louis XV style armoire exudes unbelievable style while
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

c.1880 Rococo Style Walnut Armoire
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Beautiful Rococo antique walnut armoire in mint original condition. This armoire, which has a hand
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut, Birdseye Maple

c.1880 Rococo Style Walnut Armoire
c.1880 Rococo Style Walnut Armoire
H 99 in W 57 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Rococo Revival Bleached Oak Wardrobe
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant 19th century armoire is alive with refined French Rococo elements. The central molding
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
White painted French rococo wardrobe dating to circa 1740-1769. Mostly likely from Northern France
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak, Pine

White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
H 86.75 in W 62.5 in D 23 in
Vintage Neoclassical French Locking Cabinet Armoire Wardrobe by Grange
By Grange
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage neoclassical French locking cabinet armoire wardrobe by Grange. With original key. Original
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Late 20th Century French Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

French Rococo Headboard C. 1880
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Fine quality in this beautifully hand-carved, French, 19th Century Rococo-style headboard. 61″ Wide
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

French Rococo Headboard C. 1880
H 59 in W 61 in D 4 in
Grand 19th Century Country French Solid Walnut Armoire, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand and stately 19th century country French massive solid walnut armoires like this exceptional
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Antique 1850s French Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Fine Louis XV Walnut Armoire
Located in Essex, MA
The arched cornice over a shaped carved frieze over a pair of panelled and carved doors enclosing shelves and drawers , raised on bun feet.
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Antique 1750s French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

Fine Louis XV Walnut Armoire
Fine Louis XV Walnut Armoire
H 115 in W 72 in D 29 in
Antique 18th Century French Carved Oak Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
embellishments and luxurious details. Antique French armoires often have Rococo or Gothic carvings, mirrored
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique French Louis XV Mahogany Baroque Mirrored Knockdown Armoire Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
rooms, a solid wood free-standing wardrobe or “armoire” (French for Wardrobe) was standard for storing
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Baroque Mirrored Knockdown Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
French armoires often have Rococo or Gothic carvings, mirrored doors and naturalistic carvings. These
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique Bedel & Cie French Louis XV Walnut Baroque Mirrored Knockdown Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
artistic embellishments and luxurious details. Antique French armoires often have Rococo or Gothic carvings
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
French armoires often have Rococo or Gothic carvings, mirrored doors and naturalistic carvings. These
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Satinwood

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Carved Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
. Antique French armoires often have Rococo or Gothic carvings, mirrored doors and naturalistic carvings
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Burl Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Chifforobe Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
French armoires often have Rococo or Gothic carvings, mirrored doors and naturalistic carvings. These
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

"Provenzal" Louis XV Wardrobe, Walnut and Oak, France, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
that describe the rocks, and show the Rococo style of furniture. This one, in France, is also known
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

"Provenzal" Louis XV Wardrobe, Walnut and Oak, France, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
that describe the rocks, and show the Rococó style of furniture. This one, in France, is also known
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Miniature, Salesman's Sample Walnut French Armoire, 19th Century
Located in Petaluma, CA
This most remarkable miniature walnut armoire has survived well over 100 years, and is still intact
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Models and Miniatures

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Metal

19th Century Rococo French Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning 19th century Rococo French walnut armoire features hand-craftsmanship from select
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Antique 1870s French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique 20th Century Rococo French Painted Armoire
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful handcrafted Rococo armoire was created from solid walnut. Large carved cartouche in the
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut, Wood

19th Century French Provincial Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fine French provincial double door armoire is beautifully crafted of fine walnut. Adorned with
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19th Century French Provincial Armoire
19th Century French Provincial Armoire
H 104.38 in W 72.5 in D 31.25 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Mirrored Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is an outstanding French Louis XV armoire. Exquisite Rococo style carvings and hand painted
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

French 19th Century Louis XV Mirrored Armoire
French 19th Century Louis XV Mirrored Armoire
H 106.25 in W 89.25 in D 23.25 in
Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
French armoires often have Rococo or Gothic carvings, mirrored doors and naturalistic carvings. These
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Satinwood

Antique 19th C. French Louis XVI Neoclassical Oak Mirrored Armoire Wardrobe 97"
Located in Dayton, OH
. Antique French armoires often have Rococo or Gothic carvings, mirrored doors and naturalistic carvings
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Oak

Antique 19th C. Victorian Serpentine Walnut Burl Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Dayton, OH
, we often see artistic embellishments and luxurious details. Antique French armoires often have Rococo
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Pair of French Rococo Mirrored Armoire Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of 19th century French Rococo mirrored doors can be used for dressing room closet or
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Walnut Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Newberry, SC
A beautiful French Louis XV Armoire Wardrobe in walnut veneer with two mirrored doors and
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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century French Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century French Armoire ( believe the wood is ash)
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

18th Century French Armoire
18th Century French Armoire
H 94 in W 55 in D 21 in
18th Century French Chestnut Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century French Chestnut Armoire
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

18th  Century French Chestnut Armoire
18th  Century French Chestnut Armoire
H 84 in W 51.5 in D 22 in
Magnificant 18th Century French Oak Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large 18th Century French Oak Armoire with drawers ( cabinet, storage piece, closet)
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

French fruitwood small armoire, c. 1790-1820
Located in Norwalk, CT
French fruitwood small armoire, c. 1790-1820 of transitional LXV rococo/LXVI neoclassic form, from
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

ON SALE NOW! Fabulously French Armoire Carved Detail French Creme White
Located in Westport, CT
ON SALE NOW!! Fabulously French armoire carved detail French creme white painted tons of space
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Vintage 1930s American Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Armoire Original locks and keys 54"W x 22"D x 91.75"H
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

ON SALE Cabinet 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century French oak buffet deux corps. cabinet, Measures: 52'' W x 24'' D x 90'' H.
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

Louis XIV Buffet on Newer Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XIV top of Buffet deux Corps (Stand Made Later - great for stereo equipment or books)Cleaned and waxed after the photos were taken 85" H X 47.5" W X 15" D (no further dis...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

Louis XIV Buffet on Newer Stand
Louis XIV Buffet on Newer Stand
H 85 in W 47.5 in D 15 in

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French Rococo Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French rococo armoire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each French rococo armoire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a French rococo armoire — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each French rococo armoire bearing Rococo or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. Grange each produced at least one beautiful French rococo armoire that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Rococo Armoire?

A French rococo armoire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,488, while the lowest priced sells for $795 and the highest can go for as much as $28,500.

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 Rococo 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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