$5,750
H 93.25 in W 62 in D 17.5 in
Rare Original French Normandy Chipped Milk-Paint Wedding Marriage Armoire 1800s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare original French Normandy wedding or marriage armoire from the early 1800s is a magnificent example of provincial craftsmanship and enduring romance.
Wire
French 18th Century Armoire
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful French 18th century Armoire is made of oak and has been refinished. It is an Armoire from Normandy called “wedding Armoire”.
Oak
Unavailable
H 86.62 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Oddities Armoire One-Off High Cabinet with Antique Details
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wooden doors The door that is used for the Oddities Armoire is an early 19th century oak door from a French wedding armoire from Normandy, more precisely Pays de Caux.
Brass, Copper, Steel
Country French Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French Louis XV style solid oak marriage armoire having a rare hand-carved drapery crown above a frieze that features a basket of flowers. Paneled doors highlighted with flor...
Oak
18th C. Heavily Carved Antique French Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Phenomenal hand-carved 18th century solid oak wedding armoire from the Normandy region of France.
Sold
H 92.25 in W 63.75 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Style Bleached Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handcrafted of old growth French oak in the Normandy region, this intricately carved wedding or marriage armoire features symbolic carvings typical of marriage pieces from the region.
Oak
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H 95 in W 68.75 in D 19.5 in
19th Century French Country Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
This beautiful 19th century wedding or marriage armoire features symbolic carvings typical of marriage pieces from Saint-Lô.
Oak
Louis XV Wedding Armoire, Normandy circa 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
A very nice example of a traditional 18th century Normandy wedding armoire in bleached oak, abundantly carved with garden and floral motifs, with a central bouquet of love birds belo...
Oak
Norman Wedding Armoire In Solid Oak – Mid 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This magnificent Normandy wedding armoire, crafted from solid oak, originates from the Loire Valley, in the Anjou region.
Oak
Pine Wedding Armoire from Normandy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautifully carved Louis XV pine armoire with basket crown, two doors and two panels.
Keywords: linen press, cabinet, chest, closets
19th Century Country French Normandy Stripped Oak Wedding Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French Normandy stripped oak wedding armoire is a wonderful example of the breed, handcrafted and sculpted from indigenous old-growth oak to last for generations!
Oak
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H 93 in W 53 in D 19 in
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Pine Wedding Armoire from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique armoire was crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1760.
Pine
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H 97 in W 63 in L 97 in
Country French Louis XV Style Washed Oak Normandy Wedding or Marriage Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
According to French tradition, the wedding armoire was ordered by a father when his daughter was born.
Oak
Magnificent 19th Century French Wedding Armoire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An early 19th century oak wedding armoire from Normandy France featuring delicate carvings such as an exceptional pair of lovebirds on the top crest; grapes, flowers and other birds ...
c.1860-1880 French Limed Oak Wedding Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Limed oak wedding armoire from Normandy which we had shipped to England where they submerged it in a caustic tank and that began the 6 month liming process.
Oak
c.1860-1880 French Limed Oak Wedding Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Breathtaking antique French limed oak wedding armoire from Normandy which we had shipped to England where they submerged it in a caustic tank, that began the 6 month liming process.
Oak
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H 85.5 in W 60 in D 23 in
Antique Early 19th C French Carved Oak Wedding Armoire Wardrobe Normandy 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, elegant early 19th century antique French carved oak wedding armoire, Normandy, circa 1820. The armoire is very finely carved and has a arched and scroll carved cornice, belo...
Oak
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H 106.375 in W 65.25 in D 22.125 in
Museum Quality 19th Century Wedding Armoire in Carved Oak from Normandy France
Located in Dallas, TX
Additional carvings on the front are attributes of love and marriage, including floral margents, a laurel sprig wreath, and a musical trophy in the center of the shaped apron. Our...
Bronze, Brass
French Country Normandy Pine Armoire, circa 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A petite Louis XV pine wedding armoire from Normandy France, circa 1800, with an arched cornice over two doors, nicely carved with bouquets of flowers etc., over two drawers, all on ...
Pine
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H 90.5 in W 64 in D 25.25 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Oak Armoire From Normandy, France
Located in Miami, FL
Steeped in history, this captivating French 19th Century Louis XV Style Wedding Armoire from Normandy is crafted from warm French white oak, embodies the charm of the Louis XV style.
Brass
Pine Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in Hudson, NY
Pine Normandy Wedding Armoire, that has never been painted, with lots of hand carved details
19th Centu;ry French Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century French Oak Normandy Wedding Armoire
Wood
Early 19th C. French Normandy Pine Wedding Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th C. French Normandy Pine Wedding Armoire With The Lovebirds. Exquisitely Carved.
18th Century Fine Carved Wedding Armoire from Normandy
Located in Wommelgem, BE
A lovely carved oak armoire from the Normandie area, late 18th century Carved borders and crown with birds, floral and fruitbaskets decorations. With a old paint patina very aged ins...
Oak
Late 18th C. French Oak Normandy Armoire With Wedding Bouquet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 18th C. French Oak Normandy Armoire With Wedding Bouquet. Fine Carving.
Painted French Wedding Armoire
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautifully painted and natural destressed painted French country Wedding Armoire, from Normandy. The interior was painted and sectioned off much later.
Magnificent 19th Century French Wedding Armoire
Located in Fairhope, AL
An early 19th century oak wedding armoire from Normandy, France featuring delicate carvings such as an exceptional pair of lovebirds on the top crest.
Magnificent 19th Century French Wedding Armoire
Located in Fairhope, AL
An early 19th century oak wedding armoire from Normandy, France featuring delicate carvings such as an exceptional pair of lovebirds on the top crest.
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H 90.56 in W 55.12 in D 21.66 in
Fécamp Wedding Cabinet, Normandy, Transition Period, Patinated Oak, 18th
Located in Aubervilliers, IDF
Magnificent Norman wedding wardrobe from Fécamp (Upper Normandy), late 18th century Transition Louis XV, Louis XVI with rich carvings and moldings. It was the groom's father who orde...
Oak
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H 88.19 in W 25.2 in D 60.63 in
Antique Normandy Wedding Wardrobe "Mariage" from the 1700s in Walnut Wood
Located in Barletta, IT
Magnificent antique French Normandy wedding wardrobe, "Normandia da Mariage," from the second half of the 1700s, made of walnut wood. It features rich carving motifs throughout its s...
Walnut
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique cabinet from Japan. It is a piece of furniture with a refined and quiet presence, creating a calm atmosphere simply by being placed in a space. Its unadorned, simp...
Cedar
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$3,800
H 30.75 in W 81 in D 29.75 in
Antique Early 19th Century French Farmhouse Fruitwood Serving Kitchen Table 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good early 19th century French farmhouse country fruitwood table, circa 1820. The table made from fruitwood and having a overhanging three plank top, the table is fitted with two d...
Fruitwood
$5,100
H 85.25 in W 61.75 in D 22.25 in
18th Century French Carved Pine Two Door Wedding Armoire Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
18th century French two door wedding armoire, crafted in pine with a rich brown patina. Elaborate carving is seen throughout, including along the crown where turtle doves appear with...
Metal
Country French Bleached Oak Bookcase Bibliotheque Cabinet 8 Ft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A monumental 19th century French Country-provincial style two-piece oak bibliotheque bookcase featuring a beautifully weathered bleached finish. The grand bookcase measures over 8 fe...
Brass
19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century painted bibliotheque from France. Hand-carved and painted bibliotheque with three upper glass paneled doors that open to reveal two storage spaces with three removable s...
Metal, Brass, Iron
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
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...
Mirror, Oak
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$1,995
H 67 in W 63.25 in D 85 in
French Inlaid Carved Walnut Mother of Pearl Bed Attributed to R.J. Horner
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French inlaid carved walnut bed attributed to the esteemed R.J. Horner is a masterclass in antique furniture design, offering a stunning fusion of luxury and fine craftsmanship....
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or large cabinet, cherry, brass, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe exudes subtle decorative charm and is the work of the talented Italian designer and architect ...
Brass
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...
Brass
Gothic Revival Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wooden apothecary cabinet with carved decoration in neo-Gothic style. The capitals are carved with Baphomets holding two figures by the hair for one and fantastic birds for the other...
Oak
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard
By Gaetano Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, wardrobe, walnut burl, brass, mirrored glass, metal, linoleum, Milan, Italy, 1930 An exceptional armoire designed by Gaetan...
Metal, Brass
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.
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