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French Victorian Armoire

Hand-Made Tall Armoire Made in France, Early 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armoire made in France, Early 1900s. This armoire is a rare find, crafted with care and precision by
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Vintage 1920s French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fruitwood

Antique 18th Century French Carved Oak Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional 18th century French Knockdown Armoire. Made from oak with beautifully hand carved
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique Victorian Breakfront Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique English Victorian burr walnut wardrobe, circa 1870 in date. It has
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE LIBERTY & CO VICTORIAN WARDROBE COMPENDIUM WITH DRAWERS
By Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
French polisher, he has washed it back and lightly French polished it from the ground up being sure to
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood

Antique Stamped Mellier & Co Anglo French Shabby Chic Wardrobe Mirrored Door
By Mellier & Co.
Located in GB
Hilton & Son’s retailed Anglo French Shabby Chic wardrobe which is part of a set I have the matching
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Hardwood

Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Hardwood Linen Press Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
Victorian light mahogany linen press A very well made and collectable piece, produced by the finest
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood

Antique French Renaissance Armoire Linen Press Library Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
wardrobe or “armoire” (French for Wardrobe) was standard for storing clothes. However, not all could afford
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Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Linen Presses

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Glass, Oak

Saint Esprit Dove Layering Necklaces, Saint Esprit III Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
. Victorian French Saint Esprit doves, descending from heaven with their wings spread was a symbol of faith
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

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H 82.29 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in
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1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted interior, complete with hangi...
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Located in Roma, RM
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Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
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Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
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Eight Drawer Chest of Drawers or Jewelry Chest in Rosewood by Harvey Probber
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Antique Scottish Armoire
Located in Malibu, CA
This antique armoire is made from beautiful hardwood and burled walnut veneers. Easy to move and assemble, it is constructed from six separate pieces that stack together. There are t...
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Walnut, Hardwood, Paper

Antique Scottish Armoire
Antique Scottish Armoire
H 77 in W 73 in D 34 in
Chinoiserie Inlaid Armoire 19th Century Chinese Mirror Door Wardrobe
Located in Labrit, Landes
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Monumental French Mirrored Louis XVI Directoire Armoire Curca 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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19C French Empire Style Complete Bedroom Set - Outstanding
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING 19C French Empire Style Style Complete Bedroom Suite/Set. HIGHLY, IMPORTANT AND UNIQUE Empire Style Bedroom Suite or Set, in the Manner of Franc...
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Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant oak wood wardrobe by Compactom The two doors wardrobe has several compartments and shelves inside the right side while on the left side there is a coat hanger with its orig...
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Vintage 1920s English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
H 68.9 in W 49.22 in D 20.48 in
French Art Deco Armoire and a matching Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Art Deco three-door armoire made of solid cherry wood, nicely detailed with hand-carved stylized floral panels at the top. Center door with original beveled mirror. Nickel p...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Cherry, Elm

Outstanding Quality Large Antique Figured Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian figured walnut floral marquetry inlaid wardrobe having an outstanding quality figured walnut floral marquetry inlaid carved cornice abov...
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Located in West Palm beach, FL
A painted wood Victorian armoire with large oval mirror in door. Black lacquer ground with
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Linen Presses

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Early 19th Century Narrow Pale Walnut Biedermeier Cupboard
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A nice narrow example of a pale walnut Biedermeier armoire or cupboard. The shelves are removable
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French Victorian Faux Bamboo Armoire
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian faux bamboo pine and maple trimmed armoire cabinet with large mirrored door, 1
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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French Victorian Faux Bamboo Armoire
French Victorian Faux Bamboo Armoire
H 99 in W 48 in D 19.5 in
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Located in East Hampton, NY
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Antique Late 19th Century European Romantic Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique Victorian Pine Armoire, Wardobe, Closet, France 1880, B2475
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian pine armoire, wardobe, closet, France 1880, B2475 France, 1880 Solid pine
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique Victorian Walnut Burl Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Chifforobe Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
"Impressive Late Victorian knockdown armoire. Made from walnut with a matchbook veneer burled front
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut, Burl

Stunning Very Grand circa 1860 French Walnut Mirrored Door Armoire Wardrobe
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original French walnut mirrored door Armoire
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Antique 1860s French High Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Walnut

Antique Victorian French Quality Carved Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French quality carved walnut wardrobe having an outstanding quality carved
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique Glazed Bamboo Armoire
Located in Port Chester, NY
A very attractive display cabinet, Victorian bamboo, with a drawer at the base. This piece has
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique Glazed Bamboo Armoire
H 79 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Baroque Mirrored Knockdown Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique 19th century French Louis XV knockdown armoire or bibliotheque. Made of walnut featuring
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique Bedel & Cie French Louis XV Walnut Baroque Mirrored Knockdown Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental late 19th century Louis XV knockdown armoire by Bedel & Cie of Paris, France Made of
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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

Very Rare Hand Carved Edward & Roberts circa 1880 Armoire Wardrobe with Drawers
By Edward Roberts
Located in GB
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
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Antique Victorian English Satinwood Wardrobe, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large and impressive English antique Victorian Sheraton Revival satinwood inlaid wardrobe
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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19th Century Victorian Wardrobe by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular antique late Victorian mahogany and floral marquetry serpentine shaped
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Two Door Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique English Victorian burr walnut two door wardrobe, Circa 1870 in date
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Wardrobe and Pair of Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique English Victorian burr walnut bedroom suite comprising a two-door
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular antique Victorian inlaid rosewood bedroom suite comprising, a wardrobe
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Antique Late 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

STUNNiNG 19TH C FRENCH TRIPLE WARDOBE CENTRAL DOOR MIRROR GILT MOULD & SHELVES
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 19th-century French triple wardrobe with gilt
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Walnut

Antique Steamer Trunk by Innovation, 1930s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
useful. Great as a display stand for a shop or as a decorative piece in any room. 1930s, France
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Vintage 1930s French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Copper

Antique Steamer Trunk by Innovation, 1930s
Antique Steamer Trunk by Innovation, 1930s
H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
19th Century French Figured Walnut Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
19th Century French figured walnut two-door armoire, each door with dramatically-figured book
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

1870s Scandinavian Rosemaling Hand Painted Small Chest Cupboard
Located in Germantown, MD
shelves with a storage area with door, all behind two French style doors. Hand painted inside out with
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By Tom Roberts
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous large and imposing 19th century French solid pine double wardrobe armoire, circa 1890
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

French Wardrobe Armoire Hanging Cupboard Oak Antique Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 19th century French provincial oak hanging cupboard with moulded overhanging cornice top
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique French Double Wardrobe Armoire Solid Pine, Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous large and imposing 19th century French solid pine double wardrobe armoire circa 1890
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Antique French Wardrobe Armoire Solid Pine Collapses, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique French wardrobe armoire solid pine collapses, circa 1890. Antique French solid pine
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20th Century French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Antique Wardrobe Armoire Victorian, 19th Century Heavily Carved Ebonized
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful and stunning French painted and ebonized Victorian two-door wardrobe, shaped corniced
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique Double Wardrobe Cupboard French Walnut Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning large French 19th century walnut double wardrobe or cupboard (shelving can easily be
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Antique Pine Wardrobe Victorian 19th Century, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Fabulous 19th century stripped pine low wardrobe, the moulded top above two central panel doors over four long drawers with knob handles flanked by two panel doors enclosing shelved ...
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Antique Pine Wardrobe Victorian, 19th Century, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Fabulous 19th century stripped pine low wardrobe, the moulded top above two central panel doors over four long drawers with knob handles flanked by two panel doors enclosing shelved ...
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Trunk Chest France, circa 1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Louis Vuitton steamer trunk wardrobe trunk chest France circa 1920 Louis Vuitton wardrobe
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Vintage 1920s French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

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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Mirror

Monumental Art Nouveau Wardrobe
Monumental Art Nouveau Wardrobe
H 97 in W 72 in D 20 in
Antique French Armoire Frontage Screen Victorian 19th Century Solid Oak, 1872
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A 19th century French Provincial solid oak carved armoire frontage ‘screen' dated 1872, ideal for
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Antique 1870s Victorian Paintings and Screens

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Oak

Antique Victorian 19th Century Walnut Armoire French, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunningly beautiful 19th century Victorian Continental French walnut armoire Wardrobe, circa
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique Pine Wardrobe Armoire French Victorian Pine 19th Century, 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous antique 19th century French armoire wardrobe circa 1890, the moulded cornice above a
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

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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 Victorian 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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