Antique Linen Press, Antique Armoire, Walnut, Victorian Linen Press, 1870

19th century Victorian carved Walnut armoire wardrobe "Charles Jenner & Co" Scotland 1890, H167 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original finish Int...

Antique Victorian ash compactum armoire, wardrobe, closet, Scotland 1880, H724 Scotland 1880 Solid Oak Original Finish Large dentil cornice on top With bevelled dressing mirro...

Aesthetic movement tiger oak armoire, Maple + Co. London, England 1900, H539 England 1900 Solid oak Original Finish Moulded cornice on top Carved p...

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll up Desk, Roll Top Desk, Scotland 1870, H345 Scotland 1870 Solid Walnut Original Finish Galleried Top Free running...

Antique Victorian round walnut beaded foot stool Scotland 1870, H064 Scotland 1870 Solid walnut Original finish Original beaded top Circular walnu...

Antique Victorian pair, walnut bead work foot stools, Scotland, 1870, H070 Scotland 1870 All original Bead work top in excellent condition Ebonized frames with burr walnut and ...

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...

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...

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 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...

We are delighted to offer for sale this 1800 Antique Georgian Linen Press Wardrobe. The 1800 Antique English Georgian Flamed Hardwood ...

Offering a stunning antique wardrobe with solid joints and hand-cut dovetail work, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superior ...