French Marquetry Armoire
Antique 1820s French Restauration Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1750s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Palisander
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Kingwood
Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Kingwood, Satinwood
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut
Antique 1820s French Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Antique Early 1900s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Kingwood, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Late 20th Century Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Mahogany, Mirror
Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Bone, Ebony
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble
2010s French Art Deco Cupboards
Straw, Oak, Plywood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.
- What is a French armoire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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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