18th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Solid oak cabinet - meuble deux corps, France, circa 1780 real minimalistic type of antique furniture suits well in an antique inspired or e...

Late 18th century oak armoire from the Ardennes Region of Belgium, hand-rubbed tung oil finish with hard carnauba French wax. Featuring 3 beautiful molded panels on each door. Comes ...

Rare and difficult to find Louis XIV period chateau bonnetiere. Solid walnut. An exceptional example from the Lyon region of France, renown in the 1700s for its superior production o...

An exquisite 18th century Dutch Bombe Kast or linen press in fine Cuban mahogany with all of the original bronze d'ore mounts. From the mid-1700s, this Kast stylistically follows the...

Outstanding 18th century French carved burl walnut four-door armoire from Lyon. Having excellent detailed carvings in wreath and laurel motif, beautifully shaped doors, heavy hardwar...

This monumental Louis XV armoire exhibits the rare beauty of French Provincial furniture. Crafted of lustrous walnut, this armoire features double doors, one of which opens with the ...

Beautiful Louis XV period armoire in cherrywood. Masterfully carved floral details in relief. Two drawers, one with original lock. Door lock is also original and functional. Great or...

A unique hand painted cupboard from 18th century Denmark. Two door cabinet has baroque details of a faux green varigated marble overall. The legs and back are newer due to its being ...

Dating from the mid-late 1700s, featuring three large brass hinges on each door, long detailed escutcheons, three interior shelves and three drawers, one with a key. Beautiful patina...

Excellent French Louis XV period armoire built with book matched panels. This is a monumental piece!

French Provincial Walnut two door hinged armoire with scrolled floral & shell carving , original polished steel hardware, brass escutcheons, and terminating on cabriole feet. Late 18...

Charming, small Alpine cabinet, likely Swiss, with geometric inlaid decoration and ebonized moldings, the double doors opening to an interior fitted wit...

An extraordinarily tall mid-18th century Louis XV Provincial fruitwood narrow armoire/bonnetiere with a rectangular cornice. The frieze is centered by a...

A French Louis XV period fruitwood armoire from the first half of the 18th century, with bonnet top, raised panel doors, scalloped skirt and scrolled feet. Born in the middle of King Louis XV's reign, this exquisite French fruitwood armoire...

A French late 18th century cherry armoire from Rennes with pierced cornice, floral and shell motifs. Born in the capital of the eastern region of Brittany, this French cherry armoire...

A period Baroque 18th century Swedish two-door cabinet with four interior shelves over a single drawer with bun feet and wonderfully richly carved geometric motifs on the door panels...

Late 18th century oak armoire, two doors, stepped cornice, square legs.

Beautifully carved walnut armoire from the Normandy region of France.

Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut & Mahogany cask with carved molded edge cornice, flanking book matched hinged doors, tulip wood inlays, satinwood inlays, original steel engraved loc...

18th c. French Walnut Monumental Armoire with single drawer. This over-sized Armoire has it's original Hardware and finely carved panels.

A Fine French Louis XV period, carved, solid walnut , Bordelais Armoire that opens with two beautifully paneled doors.

Italian Neo-Classic (Last quarter 18th Century) cream painted and silver gilt trimmed armoire with 2 doors and resting on ogee feet (with 3 shelve...

The veneer patterning is exceptional throughout and especially on the door panels, where it is matched on all four main panels. The cupboard is very early, but so beautifully made, i...

This charming Louis XV armoire is carved cherry with beautiful detailing. The cornice sits on a crown of carved vines and blossoms. The doors are inset with symmetrical and asymmetri...

An outstanding 18th Century Danish paint decorated and profusely carved kas or armoire, the double domed to with rich faux marble arched cove moldings, the front with two applied car...

Dutch Chippendale burl walnut bombay graduated three-drawer linen press with serpentine carved floral cartouche, flanking foliage hinged doors,...

A Louis XV period Armoire with Bonnet top & shaped apron, constructed in solid Walnut and dating to the third quarter of the 1700s. French in origin, likely Provence, unique in r...

The carved and pierced fretwork cornice above a pair of paneled doors with blind fretwork framing, the interior fitted for shelves and hanging (with one...

A Louis XV Carved Oak Armoire, originating from Normandy France during the second half of the 18th Century. The case consists of a carved frieze and paneled doors above a shaped apron, all resting atop cabriole feet. Most notable is the top crest which is adorned with a deeply carved basket of flowers and fruit, and the center door panels carved with doves and grapevines. Reference: "The Antiques...

The molded cornice above two raised paneled doors, opening to a shelved interior with two small drawers; above a carved frieze all resting on cabriole leg feet.

A fine Louis XV period buffet deux Corps, constructed in burled ash and cherry, with a gorgeous aged color and paneled doors on both sections. T...

French Walnut inlaid star blind door cask with carved molded edge cornice, centered floral shell medallion, flanking intertwined ribbon, floral, fruit, and tassel motifs, original ir...

Large French two-body corner piece, Louis XVI era , circa 1770-1780. In Kingwood and inlaid in ebony, coeval marble and in very good condition. On the front drawer desk with leather ...

French corner cabinet Louis XVI period, c. 1780, slightly moved and finely inlaid in fruit woods, gilt bronze applications, exotic woods such as , rosewood and kingwood. Coeval marbl...

A fine walnut armoire with super original metal work, the panels in the doors with the unusual feature of having beautiful burr walnut. Great colour and patiation Possible Lyon regio...

The commanding presence of this 19th-century Belgian cabinet is accentuated by its gracefully molded cornice, adorned with carved decorative elements a...

An exceptional 18th century French Louis XV period armoire, circa 1750s, handcrafted of solid walnut by talented artisans in Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes r...

Rustic Armoire in solid oak, France 18th century. This old cabinet was unearthed in a farm in the Pyrenees, it is an authentic piece of rustic furniture. Handcrafted in the 1700s, made from raw wooden...

18th Century French hand-carved walnut wardrobe with two doors.

A very handsome French 18th century Louis XVI period honey oak armoire. The armoire is raised on bun feet with four doors and 4 interior shelves. Each panele...

18th century French Louis XV period armoire deux corps pantalonnier handcrafted of old growth French walnut by skilled artisans in the South of Fran...

Standing at nearly nine feet high, this rare solid wood armoire or Buffet de château originating from the 18th century is an excellent example of French furniture during the 1700s. With a wonderfully rich patina, this large beautiful piece features intricate carvings throughout. The most unique feature is the bonnet with a bas relief which shows a carved Vanitas scene of a child resting upon a skull and book above a pair of intricately carved double doors. It can be used as a wardrobe or large moveable cupboard with doors and shelves for storing clothing or even perhaps a media cabinet. Rare, Louis XV period armoires such as this are the epitome of French Provincial furniture. They are increasingly difficult to find in this condition, especially with their original hardware, for it was often removed and melted down for ammunition during the unrest of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This armoire or cabinet is monumental in size and weight. The main case of the piece is rectangular in shape. The bonnet cornice top or domed crown sits snuggly on top of two large scalloped paneled hinged doors. The double doors are elaborately carved with center medallions and open to reveal the inside which includes adjustable shelves and drawer for storage. This wardrobe sits upon 2 cabriole legs in the front and two block legs in the back. Looking underneath the piece, at the bottom, you can see that the wood has been laid out and crafted in a way that resembles a cross. (See photos) Definitely a religious piece. It also features bow tie joints. Original grain can be seen and mortise and tenon joints. This wardrobe exhibits historically accurate carvings with lovely symbolic details throughout and vividly demonstrates the excitement of the period. The center cartouche at the top of the bonnet is embellished by a vanitas theme carved child resting in repose on a bed with a book, and a skull without a jaw underneath. This is commonly known as Vanitas or Memento Mori in Latin, meaning "Remember You Will Die". This sentiment is the Medieval Latin Christian theory and practice of reflection on mortality, especially as a means of considering the vanity of earthly life and the transient nature of all earthly goods and pursuits. It also resembles Eros. Traditionally, the skull represents death, evil, fear, and mortality, but it can also symbolize the complete opposite: protection, power, and gratitude toward life. Which points to the French custom of a father's gift to his newborn daughter. The crafting or purchase of an armoire carved with symbols of plenty and happiness stayed with her throughout her life and was used to store her trousseau in her own home once she married. Regardless of its symbolism, the skull stands as a constant reminder that no one can escape death. For example, the appearance of skulls on some Christian rosaries is said to reflect the Latin expression Memento Mori, meaning ‘remember that you shall die.’ Below this beautiful figural carving are two large domed doors also with intricate carvings The carvings are very well-articulated and in wonderful condition for the age. A serpentine apron features a beautifully carved rocaille (Rococo shell) cartouche and foliate. Original hand forged mountings and double-bolt locking mechanisms characterize this brilliant 18th-century furnishing and tell the story of the time period. The two massive doors feature a beautiful, intricate steel locking mechanism stamped with the Fleur de Lys which signifies that the piece was crafted either for the nobility or royalty. The first armoires appeared in France during the latter half of the 17th century and were most often the dominant feature of the home. These large cupboards were used to hold a family’s belongings from linens to clothing to silver and even food. Originating in France, the French provincial style was born of the ornate Louis XV and Rococo. However, it was crafted by furniture makers in the provinces, outside of the cities. By nature, its beauty relies more on form, function and available materials, and less on ostentatious decorative elements, such as gilding or intricate marquetry. Pieces of this time period were carved with great artistry and skill, yet were made to be functional and long-lasting. One of the most significant features of fine Provincial armoires are the locks and hinges. Because these cupboards were a very important part of the household, little expense was spared in outfitting them with the finest hardware. Long ornate hinges and elaborately scrolled escutcheons were an integral part of the overall design of the armoire. Often, the hinges, lock, and key cost more to produce than the armoire itself. The expense of such a grand armoire was enormous and it often served as an indication of a family's wealth and social standing. As their wealth and possessions grew, armoires were added to the household and it was not unusual for a wealthy family to have several armoires. This beautiful piece could be used as an armoire, wardrobe, linen chest, cabinet or storage cupboard. Or perhaps as a TV entertainment center...

Magnificent 18th century French armoire.

Fine French 18th century Louis XV armoire constructed from very good quality walnut wood from the region of Lyon (style Lyonnaise). Exhibiting a stunning patina that offers rich character and charm. A classic of exceptional quality and craftsmanship! This armoire was traditionally given as a wedding gift to newly married couples. It is perfect for storing clothing, bed and bath linens...

Late 18th century armoire in painted wood. Not all original Paint, circa 1780.

Extremely rare Jean Baptiste Pillement style, late 17th century-turn of the 18th century, Armoire on base. Chinoiserie decor on the doors and s...