Antique French Louis XV Mahogany Baroque Mirrored Knockdown Armoire Linen Press

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...

Antique French Louis XV knockdown wedding armoire / wardrobe / linen press. Made of mahogany featuring baroque styling with carved egg and dart crown over a floral and bird theme wr...

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...

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...

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...

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style armoire dresser or linen press By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 42.75"W x 20.5"...

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style armoire dresser or linen press By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 42.75"W x 20.5"...

A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style armoire dressers or linen presses By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Each measures:...

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...

Fine Quality early 19th century flame mahogany linen press /wardrobe . The press is in very good original condition having been professionally cleaned and traditionally waxed finishe...

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved walnut 2 door armoire with Original Curve-Line Beveled Mirrors. Beautiful Fitted Interior.