19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Armoire is a tour de force of the Louis XVI neoclassical romantic tradition, with its carving a richly layered narrative drawn from the pastoral ...
Brass
$9,679Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XVI Mahogany Armoire
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany wardrobe, the breakfront top with carved detail above a large central bevelled mirror door flanked by two narrow well-figure panelled doors. Op...
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
18th century walnut armoire from France. The arched crown is wonderfully molded and sits atop a grand case. The doors have arches at the top, and are raised paneled with central ov...
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French Louis XVI period mahogany armoire is a true gem of the cabinetmaker's art!
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Armoire ~ Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI painted armoire ~ wardrobe is a splendid combination of style, form and function!
Bronze
French 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Painted 3 Door Armoire
Located in Carmine, TX
large French louis XVI 3 door bookcase or Armoire made of solid walnut.
Mirror, Walnut, Paint
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...
Oak
Large French antique carved bridal Armoire in Louis XVI style, 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A beautifully hand‑carved French bridal armoire dating to around 1850, created in the refined Louis XVI tradition.
Wood
Rare 18th Century French Period Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armoire from Limoges
Located in Birmingham, AL
A rare and stately 18th century French Louis XVI period armoire, hand carved from walnut in the Limoges region of Limousin, known for its elegant Provincial interpretations of neocla...
Walnut
$4,875Sale Price|25% Off
French Louis XVI Style Parquetry & Bronze Antique Armoire Wardrobe ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI STYLE PARQUETRY-INLAID ORMOLU MOUNTED ONE-DOOR ARMOIRE Paris, France circa 1880 lock stamped "B & P Paris", back of one mount stamped "L.P."
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Karges Style French Regency Louis XVI Fruitwood Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style armoire dresser or linen press In the manner of Karges USA, Circa 1960s Carved fruitwood, with gold gilt details and original brass hardw...
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Armoire Attr to François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This magnificent French Louis XVI style armoire, dating to the 1890s, is the sort of piece that makes you instinctively straighten your posture when you approach it.
Bronze, Ormolu
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.
Brass
Gorgeous Louis XVI Style Walnut Armoire From Paris, Circa 1780
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Louis XVI Style Walnut Armoire From Paris with well upholstered interior. Circa 1780. Fabulous Patina and deep rich color. Dimensions: W: 57″ D: 24″ T: 97″
Walnut
Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Armoire by Mercier
By Mercier Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French mahogany and gilt bronze mounted armoire by Mercier Freres. Fine quality with interior beachwood with cabinets and shelving.
Bronze
Lovely Louis XVI Armoire with Curved Sides, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and very pretty armoire of large proportions, with concave sides, entirely carved out of wood. Cream-colored paint with light blue and gold details. The cornice is decorated ...
Louis XVI Style Plum-Pudding Mahogany Bas d’Armoire, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted plum-pudding mahogany Bas d’Armoire.
Bronze
Fine Satinwood and Bronze Mounted French Art Nouveau Louis XVI Armoire
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine French armoire seamlessly blends Art Nouveau elegance with Louis XVI neoclassical refinement, making it a highly versatile and collectible piece.
Bronze
Antique Louis XVI Style Walnut Armoire w/ Brass Ormolu, Inlay and Parquetry
Located in Pasadena, TX
This armoire is made in the Louis XVI style. Its made of walnut. Its has finely done Urns and botanicals inlaid on the front doors. The side doors are done in a parquetry and have he...
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Wardrobe is a true marvel of the cabinetmaker's art! Hand-crafted from solid French walnut which was still in abundance during the Napoleon III...
Carrara Marble
Large Early 19th Century French Double Pine Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Of Louis XVI style, the armoire dates to the first quarter of the century and has four doors over two large drawers.
Pine
Directoire Louis XVI Style Bronze and Brass Trimmed Beveled Mirror Armoire
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 96.25 tall x 63 wide x 22 inches deep. Armoire does completely breakdown into smaller more managable sections for delivery. One finds oneself, quite unexpectedly, in the p...
Brass, Bronze
Armoire Bordelaise In Mahogany
Located in BARSAC, FR
Elegant 18th-century armoire Bordelaise in solid mahogany. Opening two large doors, decorated with fluting, "gendarme hat" cornice molded with boudins and ogee. Cremone bolt and t...
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Inlaid Kingwood Bronze Mounted Armoire By Fernand Kohl
By Fernand Kohl
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Late 19th Century French Inlaid Kingwood Bronze Mounted Armoire By Fernand Kohl Dimensions : 91.5” Tall X 72" Wide X 21" Deep This armoire was made in Paris France by Fernand Kohl ...
Kingwood
French 19th century Transitional st. Mahogany and Ormolu armoire, signed Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Transitional st. Mahogany and Ormolu armoire, signed F.
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Bronze wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Armoire, the dome top above a large central bevelled mirror door flanked by two narrow well-figure panelled doors.
Wood
$5,680Sale Price|20% Off
Large Belle Epoque F. Linke Style Mahogany, Mirror and Gilt Bronze Armoire
By François Linke
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A magnificent early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze armoire in the manner of Francois Linke.
Bronze
$960Sale Price|31% Off
French Beveled Mirror with Colonnettes Oak Frame L XVI Style, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Late 19th century French Mirror with oak frame. Little columns frame the mirror, Louis XVI style Beveled mirror. Good furniture for an entry or for a spacious room. Good antique ...
Mirror, Oak
$22,500
Louis XVI Green Armoire
Located in Washington, DC
A beautifully painted grey, Louis XVI armoire from either times Provence or Auvergne, French, late 18th century.
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a majestic example of the neoclassical revival that captivated the attentions of Louis XVI and his Queen Marie Antoinett...
Brass
Louis XVI Style Painted Armoire in Carved Wood, France, Late 19th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Louis XVI Style Painted Armoire in Carved Wood, France, Late 19th Century Dimensions: 170 cm W × 35 cm D × 255 cm H France, circa 1880 Elegant and stately, this Louis XVI style a...
Wood
Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Carved Burled Walnut Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Carved burled walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Mahogany Bookcase, Armoire Restored c1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bookcase, or if you prefer, Antique French Ebonized Bibliotheque made from solid mahogany over 100-years ago to a very high standard. We have had our ...
Brass
Paul Sormani Style Antique French Regency Louis XVI Kingwood Armoire or Bookcase
By Paul Sormani
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style armoire, linen press, or bibliotheque bookcase cabinet In the manner of Paul Sormani France, Circa 1880s Beautiful kingwood and m...
Marble, Bronze
Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Gentleman's Chest or Linen Press, 1960s
By Heritage Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style armoire dresser, linen press, or gentleman's chest By Heritage USA, 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Fine 19th Century French Kingwood Bronze Ormolu Armoire Vitrine
By François Linke
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Fine 19th Century French Kingwood Bronze Ormolu Armoire Vitrine China Cabinet Dimensions : 91" Tall X 54" Wide X 21" Deep This piece was made in France in the late 19th century in...
Kingwood
Unavailable|$28,000
Fine Period Louis XVI Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Louis XVI armoire, from Bordeaux, having an arched and deeply molded cornice over a frieze with carved rosette atop a bracket, the doors conforming to the cornice, and having centr...
Unavailable|$3,800
Louis XVI Style 3-Door Armoire
Located in Livingston, NJ
Handsome Louis XVI style walnut armoire. This 3-door armoire features a central beveled mirrored door and 2 side doors with marquetry.
Brass
Unavailable|$4,750
Louis XVI Style Armoire, circa 1810
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Louis XVI style armoire, circa 1810 in a beautiful, warm oak. Carved wood detailing adorn the doors to include florets and fluting. Three interior shelves and two drawers ma...
Wood, Oak
Unavailable|$14,000
Louis XVI Armoire, Provencal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The silhouette tall and elegant, with plain crown above frieze with inlaid star and trailing foliate tendrils above the double doors, one with a false-closing central panel of double...
Walnut
Unavailable|$6,200
Carved Chateau Armoire Louis XVI Style, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and unusual chateau armoire in solid hand carved walnut is in the louis XVII style, circa 1870 and is the companion piece to the bed which we have included as the last...
Walnut
Unavailable|$9,500
Grand Louis XIV Walnut Armoire, Bordeaux Region, French, 18th Century
Located in South Yarra, AU
A magnificent and grand Louis XIV walnut armoire, Bordeaux region, French, 18th century Measures: 244cm high, 198cm wide, 80cm deep Provenance: The Collection of Kerry Moran, ...
Walnut
French Armoire Late 19th Century Louis Mirror Door Wardrobe Free Ship Option
Located in France, FR
French Armoire late 19th century Louis mirror door wardrobe Louis XVI revival Shelves are all removable and adjustable in height Original beveled mirrored doors Carved solid walnut ...
Mirror
Antique French 18th Century Period Louis XVI Pine Bonnetiere
Located in New Orleans, LA
Extremely rare and grand antique French 18th century period Louis XVI pine Bonnetiere with rare bottom drawer and detailed carvings.
Pine
Unavailable|$12,500
Late 18th c. French Walnut Armoire
Located in Savannah, GA
Beautifully carved Louis XVI armoire with fruitwood and ebonized inlays. The interior is unusual, but easily removed or replaced to fit your style.
Walnut, Fruitwood
Unavailable|$10,500
Early 19th Century French Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 19th century French walnut armoire in the Louis XVI taste, with scalloped skirt and interior band of drawers, carved heart decoration.
Walnut
Unavailable|$12,850
18th Century French Walnut Provençale Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century French Louis XVI period hand-carved walnut Provençale armoire from Arles.
Iron
Unavailable|$3,112
20th Century French Rosewood Armoire with Adjustable Sides
Located in Santa Ana, CA
This 20th century French armoire is hand-carved from rosewood. The piece features two sides that can be extended and flipped to show either mirrors or the gorgeous wood. There is one...
Mirror, Rosewood
Unavailable|$2,250
19th c. Minature Armoire
Located in Hudson, NY
Minature Louie XVI style Armoire, mahogany with painted interior. Early 19th c. French?
Metal
Unavailable|$3,173
Early 20th Century Wardrobe in Louis XVI Style, Shabby Chic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Spacious wardrobe from early 1900s in Louis XVI style, possibly of French manufacture. Originally white painted. Recently professionally repainted. Ornament details standing out w...
Wood
Unavailable|$9,391
Antique hall cupboard France 18th century Louis Seize 12 coffers
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Impressive presence ✓ Solid construction ✓ Classic decorations Dimensions: W: 204cm H: 218cm D: 74cm Interior dimensions: W: 174cm H: 204cm D: 54cm Article: Antique wardrobe ha...
Brass
Unavailable|$12,800
1790s Louis Seize Great Wardrobe
Located in Senden, NRW
A great wardrobe from the Louis Seize period. This piece has a beautiful walnut wood veneer and a unique grain. With its wonderful design and to high gloss polished surface this piec...
Walnut
Unavailable|$6,250
French Cherrywood Bonnetiere
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Louis XVI Style Cherry Bonnetiere. This bonnetiere has an unusual form with the door on top, drawer in the middle and door on the bottom. In France it is called a "home debou...
Cherry, Oak
Unavailable|$3,750
French Burl Elm & Cherry Bonnetiere
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Burl Elm & Cherry Bonnetiere This is a one door armoire with beautiful figured burl elm. It features a highly decorative steel escutcheon on the door with a lock and ke...
Iron
Unavailable|$17,000 / set
Pair of French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of French painted buffet a Deux Corps. Blue and white paint with red interior.
Wood
Unavailable|$8,815
Provencal three-door closet
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Three-door oak closet from Provence France. It is complete with original interior shelves no lack concerning the part
Chestnut
Unavailable|$3,850
Miniature Walnut and Walnut Burl Armoire, circa 1770
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Diminutive walnut and walnut burl armoire, circa 1770. Iron hardware, Louis XVI, Provincial period.
Walnut
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.