Antique 19th C. Chinese Red Lacquer Elm Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press Cabinet 89"

An exquisite American Empire diminutive wardrobe, circa mid 19th century. Made from flame mahogany with double doors over large lower drawer. Features 3/4 cut reeded columns with fol...

An exquisite French Renaissance Revival Bibliotheque, Linen press or display cabinet. Circa mid 19th cenutry. A large rectangular oak case centered by original 3/4 length glass between turned and fluted columns. Lower side of doors features an inset baroque cartouche with fruit basket and foliate motif within an arched deisgn. Upper molding is stylized with a dentil molding over acanthus frieze. Opens to four adjustable shelves. Case is supported by bun feet. With large full length doors, we often look at antique armoires as passageways to secret rooms or even different worlds. While most antique armoires don’t take us to a different dimension, they nonetheless add incredible charm and beauty to both new and old homes alike. Before closets were built into rooms, a solid wood free-standing wardrobe or “armoire” (French for Wardrobe) was standard for storing clothes. However, not all could afford such a luxury, and many antique wardrobes belonged to the upper classes who owned more than one set of clothes. Thus, on antique armoires from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, we often see artistic embellishments and luxurious details. Antique French armoires often have Rococo or Gothic carvings, mirrored doors and naturalistic carvings. These feminine elements on antique French armoires demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship and artistry afforded only by the rich. The phrase Knock-down referes to the ability for these pieces to be easily disassembled and re-assembled. This allowed for these massive...

An exceptional wardrobe by Harden Furniture; circa 1980s. Drawing inspiration from Italian and Neoclassical styling. Made from solid Cherry with double doors set...

Chinese black lacquer Qing Dynasty lines press or scholars cabinet, circa 1890s. Features two doors with iron hardware that open to a natural finished interior with two large storag...

An exceptional 18th century French Knockdown Armoire. Made from oak with beautifully hand carved inset paneled doors featuring diamonds, French foliate and scrolling wing motifs. T...

A quaint 20th century chinoiserie Ming style lacquered wardrobe / tv cabinet. Features a beautiful hand painted scene along the front with two ducks amidst a flowery meadow. The hard...

19th Century German Mahogany Wardrobe ~ Linen Press will make the perfect addition to the bedroom or dining room, being equally adept at storing clothe...

Antique 19th Century golden pine and elm linen press from Northern England or perhaps Scotland. The wood on this piece has a golden glowing patina and is expertly crafted out of elm panels on the front and pine on the side. Carved wood corbels...

Nancy Corzine Modern Designer Thysson Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press Cabinet

Fabulous 19th century Italian chinoiserie decorated linen press. The painted images are exceptional. The piece also has 3 drawers on the bottom and storage on the top. A true work of...

circa 1870 19thC English Pine Linen Press W128 x D57 x H204cm Base W119 x D51 x H102cm Top W128 x D57 x H102cm.

19th century linen press from England and made from mahogany. The top has a lovely crown molding over simple sides, made from single boards. The front has two hand paneled doors, w...