Antique French Louis XV Baroque Mahogany Kockdown Wedding Armoire Wardrobe 84"

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 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...

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...

A breathtaking wardrobe by Alfonso Marina. Drawing inspiration from 18th Century designs with French Louis XIII and Spanish Colonial styling. The armoire is constructed from rosewood...

Late 20th Century George III Armoire by the English Cabinetmaker Arthur Brett. A two piece case made from mahogany with panels of crotch mahogany, cross banding and inlay. The upper ...

Massive antique Renaissance Revival walnut carved knockdown bookcase armoire Made from walnut with extensive carvings and matchbook veneered outer panels. There are three-door compa...

This stunning antique French wardrobe, crafted in the Louis XV style, is a true masterpiece. The hand-painted polychromed armoire is made of ...

Antique French Louis XV Triple Armoire is a majestic example of one of the most recognizable French styles extant, influenced by both the Baroque and the Rococo to produce the artful...

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...

Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wardrobe Armoire Display Showcase.

An early 19th century Louis XV style French petite armoire, or wardrobe, from the Loire Valley. Made of solid cherry with scroll carving on the door panels and simple circular carved details at the top and on the apron. Original iron hardware and working lock and key. Interior is 20" deep and has one new shelf. The inside opening is 49" high by 46" wide. Heavy and well-crafted with mortise and tenon joints and pegged construction. Chestnut as a secondary wood. Waxed patina. This short armoire...

The French custom of a father's gift to his newborn daughter was the crafting or purchase of an armoire carved with symbols of plenty and happiness, which stored her trousseau to use...