French Walnut Bonnetiere / Armoire

Dutch mahogany linen press having shaped doors with applied moldings; Bombe base with four-drawer (two over two). The waved, arching pediment sets the tone for the lines below. Beaut...

Large Dutch, pale oak linen press with applique mouldings on recessed panel doors, half column sides with ebonized treatment and having brass mounts over deeply fluted and chamfered ...

This two-door, two-drawer wardrobe / linen press in finely grained mahogany is just the right size for that guest room with no closet. Not too big so as to take up too much space, bu...

German oak kas with bracket top, raised panel doors, chamfered and fluted corners, two drawers, block feet. Compass inlay on frieze and doors. Unique raised...

This regal seat dates to the 16th century. The square seat and back contrasted by the blocked barley twist turnings that comprise the arms legs and stretcher. Well-carved recumbent l...

French oak enfilade with three-plank top, breadboard ends and thumb moulded edge over three drawers and three paneled doors. Robust carved doors se...

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 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...

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...

Early 18th century French walnut bonnetiere or small wardrobe armoire. Beautiful patina of walnut, original finish, one door with nice original carvings. Great size.