French Wedding Wardrobe
Two Door French Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
The French custom of a father's gift to his newborn daughter was the crafting or purchase of an
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
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
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Antique 1820s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 85.5 in W 60 in D 23 in
Louis XV Wedding Wardrobe In Carved Walnut
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XV period wedding cabinet in molded and carved walnut, opening two beautiful
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
French Oak Wedding Armoire
By Camard
Located in Asheville, NC
This wedding armoire is hand carved with detailing that reflects symbols of wealth and prosperity
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique wedding cabinet Classicism - France, 1825 Inlaid with heart painting
Located in Würzburg, DE
Article: Antique closet Wardrobe
Item no.: 1079
Epoch: France. Classicism 1825
Material: Solid oak
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Antique 1820s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 79.14 in W 63.39 in D 22.45 in
18th Century French Carved Walnut Wedding Armoire from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood "Armoire Provencale," is truly exceptional. Crafted in France, circa
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Rare Original French Normandy Chipped Milk-Paint Wedding Marriage Armoire 1800s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
shelves are adjustable. This is a 1790-1820s era piece from Normandy, France
Measures 93.25 tall x 62
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Antique 1820s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wire
H 93.25 in W 62 in D 17.5 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
Materials
Walnut
1700s French Country Highly Carved Walnut Wedding Armoire-Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French late 18th century lovely highly carved floral motif walnut marriage armoire-complete with
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
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
Early Louis XV Style 19th Century Painted Normand Wedding Armoire
Located in Houston, TX
This early 19th century Normand wedding armoire, or 'armoire du mariage', is striking with a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French Oak Armoire De Marriage Wedding Wardrobe
Located in Sheridan, CO
Armoire case (without crown) - 56" W
Armoire case (without crown) - 20.75" D
The French custom of a
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Wedding Armoire Hanging Wardrobe 84"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Louis XV / Provincial style wedding armoire / wardrobe / linen press, circa last
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
French Country Carved Pine Wedding Armoire Wardrobe with Basket of Flowers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully carved pine French country armoire, circa 1840. The armoire has been
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Antique 1840s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Antique French Louis XV Baroque Mahogany Kockdown Wedding Armoire Wardrobe 84"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XV knockdown wedding armoire / wardrobe / linen press. Made of mahogany
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 84 in W 24.5 in D 55.5 in
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Wedding Armoire Hanging Wardrobe 84"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Louis XV / Provincial style wedding armoire / wardrobe / linen press, circa last
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 84 in W 56 in D 26 in
Two-Door Louis XV Style Armoire/Wedding Wardrobe, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
Acanthus leaves, shells and flowers decorate the panels and crown of this large armoire. A center panel separates the two doors, which each have a key. The interior has one adjustabl...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Louis XV French Wedding Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XV wedding armoire made of solid walnut and featuring beautiful hand carved details of
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
French Carved Painted Wedding Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique wedding armoires were hand-carved by a father for his daughter and filled with linens and
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Country French Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
carved into the dormant.
According to French tradition, the wedding armoire was ordered by a father
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
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
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
c.1860-1880 French Limed Oak Wedding Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Breathtaking antique French limed oak wedding armoire from Normandy which we had shipped to England
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
c.1860-1880 French Limed Oak Wedding Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Limed oak wedding armoire from Normandy which we had shipped to England where they submerged it in
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Wedding Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique wedding armoires were hand carved by a father for his daughter and filled with linens and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
French Antique Louis XV Style "Wedding" Armoire in Oak
Located in Round Top, TX
French Antique Louis XV Style "Wedding" Armoire in Oak
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 18th Century Bleached Oak Wedding Armoire from France
Located in Bradenton, FL
This impressive French armoire is made from bleached oak wood and was produced in the 18th century
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
18th C. Heavily Carved Antique French Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Phenomenal hand-carved 18th century solid oak wedding armoire from the Normandy region of France
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Painted 18th Century French Wedding Armoire from the Alsace
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful painted 18th century French wedding armoire with beautiful painted bouquets, hearts and
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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
French 19th Century Transition Style Provençale Carved Wedding Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Transition style Provençal wedding armoire from the 19th century, with chapeau de gendarme
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
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Antique 1840s French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique French Chestnut Wedding Armoire with Love Birds, circa 1790
Located in Round Top, TX
An 18th century wedding or bridal armoire from France, made of chestnut with a stunning deep, rich
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
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
Materials
Walnut
French 1890s Walnut Wedding Armoire with Carved Doves, Quiver and Lutes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut wedding armoire from the late 19th century, with carved doves, quiver and musical
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Style Bleached Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
Early 19th century country French Louis XIV style bleached armoire de marriage or wedding armoire
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Antique 1810s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 92.25 in W 63.75 in D 20.5 in
French provincial oak wedding armoire. 19 th c. With carved love birds
Located in Houston, TX
This is a tall and elegant armoire hand carved in oak
With a carved pair of lovebirds and laurel crest, over
Scrolling grape vine motifs, dual cabinet doors with
Plaque of harvest ba...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Oak Wood Wedding Armoire
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
honey color set this wedding armoire apart.
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass, Iron
H 85 in W 64 in D 28 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
19th Century French Country Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
storage compartment with three shelves.
According to French tradition, the wedding armoire was ordered
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 95 in W 68.75 in D 19.5 in
Country French Louis XV Style Washed Oak Normandy Wedding or Marriage Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
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According to French tradition, the wedding armoire was ordered by a father when his daughter was born. It
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Antique 1850s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 97 in W 63 in L 97 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. The pine cabinet with
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
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
Keywords: linen press, cabinet, chest, closets
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Louis XV solid Walnut wedding Armoire from Lyon
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XV wedding armoire in solid, hand carved walnut, from Lyon. This extraordinary
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
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
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Antique 1840s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Wedding Wardrobe Transformed into a Library in Antique Oak and Gold Leaf
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marriage cabinet transformed into a library in antique oak and gold leaf, early 19th century, with musical instrument decoration, mesh, 4 shelves
Measures: H 220cm, W 130cm, P 49cm.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 86.62 in W 51.19 in D 19.3 in
French Bleached Oak Wedding Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French carved and bleached oak wedding armoire. A fine addition to any home! Note
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Antique 1780s Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique French Provincial Walnut Wedding Armoire, circa 1750
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Provincial finely figured walnut wedding armoire, circa 1750. The armoire having a
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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Circa 1870 French Provincial Pine Wedding Armoire
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely stunning antique late 19th century French Provincial pine wedding armoire. Note the
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
Early 18th Century Bleached Oak Wedding Armoire from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This impressive French armoire is made from stripped oakwood and was produced in the early 1700s
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Painted 18th Century French Wedding Armoire from the Alsace
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare piece from the Alsace with it's original bouquets and stunning color and patina. This piece of furniture is made in the 18th century but probably 191 years ago again given for a...
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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Iron
Museum Quality 19th Century Wedding Armoire in Carved Oak from Normandy France
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent example of furniture from Normandy, this French armoire is of museum quality. The
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
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Bronze, Brass
H 106.375 in W 65.25 in D 22.125 in
Stunning Louis XV Provencale Wedding Armoire, Circa 1760
Located in Doylestown, PA
A beautiful 18th century Louis XV Provencale "armoire de mariage" in walnut, with the typical three paneled doors, abundantly carved apron, center panel and bouquet, depict...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
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
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Antique Early 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
H 88.19 in W 25.2 in D 60.63 in
French wedding armoire
Located in Sheffield, MA
great lines and is eminently practical. Given as a gift to a very lucky French woman on her wedding day
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Painted French Wedding Armoire
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautifully painted and natural destressed painted French country Wedding Armoire, from Normandy
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
18th Century French Fine Wedding Armoire
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Wedding armoire gendarme hat, blond walnut opening two doors. Doors three molded panels are a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
Superior 18th Century French Wedding Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superbly carved and fashioned with dramatic brass accents. The carving is both profuse
and extraordinary. Wonderful patina and preservation. A dramatic, useful, and exceptional
ar...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
19th Centu;ry French Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century French Oak Normandy Wedding Armoire
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
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
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
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
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Antique Early 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
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
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
18th C. French Oak Wedding Armoire Exquisite Carving
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th C. French Oak Wedding Armoire Exquisite Carving Unusual To Have Trophe Carving On The Door
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
French Wedding Armoire, a "Masterpiece of Applied Arts"
Located in Long Island City, NY
This exemplary French designed and sized Transition wedding armoire, (Rococo/Louis XVI), is a piece
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
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French Wedding Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French wedding wardrobe for your home. A French wedding wardrobe — often made from wood, walnut and oak — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a French wedding wardrobe — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right French wedding wardrobe, those designed in Louis XV, Folk Art and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made French wedding wardrobe has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Camard are consistently popular.
How Much is a French Wedding Wardrobe?
A French wedding wardrobe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,307 and the highest can go for as much as $48,000.
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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