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Provence Armoire

Louis XV Bonnet-top Armoire in Walnut, Provence, c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV period Armoire with Bonnet top & shaped apron, constructed in solid Walnut and dating to
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century French Wedding Armoire
Located in Doylestown, PA
An impressive 18th century painted armoire from Provence, France, circa 1760. Highly carved with
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century French Wedding Armoire
18th Century French Wedding Armoire
$14,500
H 102 in W 65 in D 28 in

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French Fine18th Century Wedding Armoire, Provence circa 1780
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
French Fine18th.c Wedding Armoire, Provence Circa 1780 Armoire "gendarme hat" blond walnut opening
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Wedding Basket Carving Tiger Oak Armoire from Provence c. 1870
Located in Birmingham, AL
Wedding Basket Tiger Oak Armoire from Provence c. 1870 in near perfect condition. The age crack on
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century French Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic 19th century oak armoire from Provence. It has the lovely old iron hedges and
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

19th Century French Armoire
19th Century French Armoire
H 95 in W 58 in D 24 in
18th Century French Provincial Armoire
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Impressive 18th Century French Provincial burl walnut armoire from Provence. Of rich patina, with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Chinese 19th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Chinese 19th century Shanxi provence red laquer cabinet or armoire with its original surface and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Elm

French Cupboard, Provence, Early 19th Century, Country Piece, Country Antiques
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Beautiful original French early 19th century fruitwood country cupboard. origin: Provence Paneled
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Chestnut

Exceptional French 18th century Period Louis XV walnut armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 18th century Period Louis XV walnut armoire from Provence with finely carved
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Extremely Rare Antique French Louis XV Bibliothéque
Located in New Orleans, LA
Provence.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pewter

18th Century Walnut Provence Armoire from Fourques, France
Located in Hixson, TN
This is a walnut wedding armoire with model winding carvings typical workshops Fourques, France
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Period Armoire From Provence in Cherry wood
Located in Hixson, TN
An impressive 18th Century Cherry wood two door armoire from Provence region of France. This
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Exceptional 18th Century French Carved Walnut Wedding Armoire from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique fruitwood "armoire provencale," is truly exceptional. Crafted in France circa 1760
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century French Carved Walnut Wedding Armoire Cabinet from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique fruitwood "Armoire Provencale," is truly a "one-of-a-kind". Crafted in France, circa
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Bombe Walnut Armoire Chest from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This important, tall antique fruitwood armoire "pantalonniere" was crafted in Southern France
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

French 1770s Louis XV Cherry Armoire from Provence with Basket and Kissing Doves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period cherry Provençale chapeau de gendarme armoire from the late 19th century
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry

French Provencal Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A exquisite walnut Armoire from Provence with 12 raised panels, a pierced apron, and a carved
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

French Provencal Bridal Armoire
French Provencal Bridal Armoire
H 95 in W 55 in D 24 in
Antique Nimoise Wedding Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
French armoires from Provence are considered rare, and are differentiated from other French
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

18th Century French Bonnetier from Provence
Located in Atlanta, GA
French 18th century walnut bonnetier with elegant carving, original hand-forged hardware and unusual lower drawer. Beautiful patina, circa 1790.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

18th Century French Bonnetier from Provence
18th Century French Bonnetier from Provence
H 87.25 in W 47.5 in D 27.5 in
18th c. Louis XV Provencal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A stunning walnut armoire from Provence with exquisite timber, twelve panels armoires, chapeau de
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

18th c. Louis XV Provencal Armoire
18th c. Louis XV Provencal Armoire
H 104 in W 61 in D 26 in
Pair of 18th century Armoire Door
Located in Winter Park, FL
A great pair of doors made of walnut from a bridal armoire from Provence. Three raised panels per
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19th Century Country French Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Rendered from fine French walnut by the master artisans of Provence, this handsome Country French
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

18th Century Louis XV Provencal Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
18th century French Louis XV bridal armoire for Provence made of sold walnut with raised panel
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

18th Century French Louis XV Provencal Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century bridal armoire from Provence, made of solid walnut with a chapeau de gendarme crown
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Rare Pair of 19th Century Walnut Wood Bonnetieres from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
These walnut wood bonnetieres came from Provence, France and date to the early 1800s. The outside
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Large 19th Century Renaissance Revival Period Bleached Placard or Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
Large 19th century French Henri II or Renaissance Revival period four-door placard or armoire
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire Bookcase from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique cabinet was crafted in southern France, circa 1890. The armoire sits on scrolled feet
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Vintage Pierre Deux Provence French Style Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage hand carved armoire. Purchased from Pierre Deux in the 80s. Part of their French
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Late 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

19th Century Carved and Painted French Armoire from Provence
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century carved and painted French armoire from Provence. Painted in our oyster white finish
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

19th Century Carved and Painted French Armoire from Provence
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century carved and painted French armoire from Provence. Painted in our oyster white finish
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Armoire from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique armoire from Arles, France, circa 1780; with exquisite detailed carvings, original
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Carved Walnut Wedding Armoire from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique fruitwood "armoire provencale," is truly exceptional; crafted in France, circa 1760
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

French Louis XV 18th Century Pegged Walnut Cupboard Armoire from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Louis XV small pegged armoire from Provence, France, circa 1760. Beautiful patina and
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Armoire from Provence with Foliage Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period mid-18th century walnut armoire from Provence, with bonnet cornice, carved
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Provence Armoire (Nimes)
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Provence armoire marriage. Sculpted by a couple of doves (love symbol),epi of wheat (fertility
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Provence Armoire (Nimes)
Provence Armoire (Nimes)
H 100.79 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Provence armoire (Nimes)
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
origins. Perfect state of conservation, without transplants or injections. Working Provence in period late
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Provence armoire (Nimes)
Provence armoire (Nimes)
H 96.46 in W 51.19 in D 22.45 in
French fine 18th c.Louis XV Provence Armoire
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Small armoire in walnut. The doors have two panels moldings has emerged. The low cross openwork
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

French fine 18th c.Louis XV Provence Armoire
French fine 18th c.Louis XV Provence Armoire
H 93.31 in W 53.15 in D 23.63 in
18th century French Provence walnut armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century French Provence armoire. Finely carved floral and leaf design. Lovely basket of fruit
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

French Armoire, Cupboard, Provence, Country Furniture, Early 19th Century, Fruit
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Lovely serpentine lovely antique French armoire, Provence 1840-1870 Fruitwood. This piece is
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

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Fruitwood

French Provence maried armoire
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
casement, drawer handles .... Interior of orgine with drawers. Perfect state of conservation. Provence
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

French Provence maried armoire
French Provence maried armoire
H 105.91 in W 59.06 in D 25.6 in
18th Provence Wedding Armoire
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
huge hinges and six wide (5cm) entries serrures. Crémone and lock lever. In Provence, the tradition was
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Provence Wedding Armoire
18th Provence Wedding Armoire
H 100.79 in W 57.09 in D 23.63 in
French Louis XV Armoire from Provence
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Louis XV Armoire from Provence This is a fine example of an armoire from the south of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

French Louis XV Armoire from Provence
French Louis XV Armoire from Provence
H 98.75 in W 54 in D 24 in
19th Century Walnut Armoire Pantalonniere from Provence
Located in Fairhope, AL
A wonderful statement piece for a master bedroom or a TV center for a den!
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

THOMASVILLE Chateau Provence French Country Armoire / Linen Press
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
An armoire / linen press in the French Country style by Thomasville, from their Chateau Provence
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Cherry Armoire Pantalonniere from Provence
Located in Fairhope, AL
This magnificent, tall cherry armoire "pantalonniere" was crafted in Southern France, circa 1850
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Armoire
Located in Charleston, SC
Armoire from Provence (Marseille) in Walnut. Opens by 2 Panel doors and 1 large bottom drawer. High
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Armoire
Armoire
H 88.5 in W 48 in D 22 in
Louis Philippe Period Walnut Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
A Louis Philippe Armoire made of gorgeous walnut wood purchased in the Provence Region. The Armoire
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Louis Philippe Period Walnut Armoire
Louis Philippe Period Walnut Armoire
H 86.25 in W 61.5 in D 22.25 in
19th Century French Walnut Carved Armoire
Located in Encinitas, CA
Very nice French walnut armoire. Provence, France
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Extremely rare grand antique French period Louis XV walnut armoire, with curved bonnet, curved
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pewter

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Armoire
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Armoire
H 105.63 in W 59.63 in D 24.63 in
18th Century French Provence Cherry Wood Armorie
Located in Hudson, NY
South of France, cherry wood. Two shelfs with two drawers
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry

French 18th century Louis XV walnut bonnetierre from Provence.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th century Louis XV walnut bonnetierre from Provence.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Extremely Rare Grand Antique French Louis XVI Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Most extremely rare Most extremely grand End of 18th century Louis xvi armoire Original
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pewter

18th Century French Walnut Armoire de Marriage, c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pictured is a superb mid-18th century walnut armoire from the Provence region. The craftsman who
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

French Louis XVI Period Provencal Armoire, Late 18h Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A gorgeous, French Louis XVI period armoire from Provence, made of solid walnut, with nice and
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Very Large Armoire, France, XVIIIe Style, Wood and Old-looking Glazing
Located in Ramatuelle, IDF
Very tall and old armoire from Provence, with two glazed doors and three interior fixed shelves
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique French Provincial Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delightful antique cupboard storage piece from Saint Gervasy, Provence. This shelved armoire is in
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Antique 1870s French Cupboards

Antique French Provincial Cupboard
Antique French Provincial Cupboard
H 89 in W 49 in D 19 in

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Provence Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the provence armoire you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every provence armoire was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect provence armoire — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A provence armoire, designed in the Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Provence Armoire?

Prices for a provence armoire start at $3,296 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $9,275.

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.

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