Elegant Sapelle Armoire over chest in a high-gloss finish

This beautiful mid-19th century English flamed mahogany dresser and wardrobe combination was outfitted with shelving on one side and drawers and space for a small TV on the other (bo...

A unique pair of elegant vessels in a soft patina metal finish with lamp application. Our lamps have the unique distinction of being comprised of vases an...

Elegantly detailed custom, tri-foot balustrade table in figured sycamore with metal inset details at base.

Created for the Kips Bay Showhouse, designed by Robert A.M. Stern, this elegant 135" divan in lemon satin is the ultimate luxury. With a single foam core/down wrapped seat and a tight back accented with square and round throw pillows...

The pair was purchased from an estate, were recently refurbished and are very comfortable. The frames are solid with 8-way hand ‘tied coil spring construction. The seat cushions are ...

Elegant club chair and ottoman by Geoffrey Bradfield in a moss green velour. The sleek and very comfortable club chair will compliment any style. T...

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...

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...

18th century Rustic Dutch Colonial Armoire ~ Cabinet is a charming relic from a bygone era, when rural artisans created simple but functional furnishings for their homes from the loc...

An Italian Provincial style armoire / linen press by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Cherry wood with decorative brass hardware, crown molding with carved details,...

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

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...