French Louis XV Armoire Fitted

A white, brown antique French armoire made of hand carved, painted pinewood with two doors, very typical Louis XV, in good condition. Two-door paneling is partially with decorated wi...

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...

20th c., A beautiful custom made Louis XVI style armoire, hand painted with a flowering urn motif, in pale beiges on a light cream background. The upper cabinet interior has been fitted with two shelves and has space for electronics. This section could easily be converted into hanging space for clothes or for linen storage. The lower section of the cabinet has three drawers. The quality of the painting is exquisite. The designer commissioned for this piece, Ned Marshall, is a master at beautifully painted furniture. A piece like this would have been time consuming and costly to produce. The cabinet is unmarked. Dimensions: 80"h x 49"w x 27"d Condition: Good. Overall condition is very clean, with paint intact. There are a few small nicks and scratches, consistent with age and use. There is a small (and inelegant) cut-out at the back of the upper cabinet. Shows well and ready to place, Provenance: A Private Collection: 600 West 115th Street, NYC; Ned Marshall Interiors, Inc. About Ned Marshall Interiors, Inc.: His work has appeared in Architectural Design, House + Garden, House Beautiful, Town & Country, The New York Times, New York Magazine, Vogue Magazine and The Advocate and books such as “Big Easy Style”, “40 years of Fabulous”, “House Beautiful Windows”, “Rooms with a View”, “Interior Visions...

Armoire or wardrobe with two drawers and nice carvings. Very well-built with dovetail joints all around. Lock and key still work. Has rod for hanging clothes but we can modify an int...

Dutch Oak Linen press cupboard armoire. Made in the 18th century the cabinet work is still excellent to this day, these pieces were often made for larg...

A Spanish Mission style armoire / linen press by Drexel Heritage, from their Sonora Collection. Solid pine with an antiqued finish, metal hardwar...