Normandy Armoire
Louis XV Normandy Oak Armoire ca. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV Carved Oak Armoire, originating from Normandy France during the second half of the 18th
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Normandy Oak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Carved oak wedding armoire with two doves under leaves and grapes on crown piece and two-panelled
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 19th Century Normandy Oak Marriage Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Norman marriage oak armoire.
Finely hand carved throughout with a scrubbed back
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Antique 1840s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Normandy Style Armoire with Incredible Carved Detail
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 18th Century, Normandy Style armoire in solid oak with an incredible amount of exceptionally
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Antique Late 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
French Early 19th Century Carved Armoire from Normandy, France (
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really lovely carvings on this early 19th century oak armoire found in Normandy, France. Includes
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Antique 1820s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Rare Original French Normandy Chipped Milk-Paint Wedding Marriage Armoire 1800s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
shelves are adjustable. This is a 1790-1820s era piece from Normandy, France
Measures 93.25 tall x 62
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Antique 1820s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wire
H 93.25 in W 62 in D 17.5 in
Antique Early 19th C French Carved Oak Wedding Armoire Wardrobe Normandy 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, elegant early 19th century antique French carved oak wedding armoire, Normandy, circa 1820
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Antique 1820s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 85.5 in W 60 in D 23 in
18th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved walnut armoire from the Normandy region of France.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV French Wardrobe from Normandy in Oak -18 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine wardrobe from Normandy of the 18th century in oak Louis XV-France
Superb cabinet of very
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Norman Wedding Armoire In Solid Oak – Mid 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This magnificent Normandy wedding armoire, crafted from solid oak, originates from the Loire Valley
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Antique 1840s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
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19th Century Oak Normandy Armoire
Located in Lannebert, FR
19th century oak Normandy armoire.
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Antique 1850s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Beautifully carved 18th century Normandy armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully carved 18th century Normandy armoire with fielded paneled sides and interior. The doors
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
eighteenth century Normandy armoire
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An excellent, late 18th century, profusely carved, Normandy oak armoire, with richly detailed
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
Regency Style Normandy Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th century cabinet is in oak. It has soft cabriole legs rising to carvings of leaves and flowers. This motif flows across the apron and up into the doors where it is joined by...
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Antique 18th Century French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Normandy Oak Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
This fine Armoire has nicely carved feet rising into deeply carved stiles. The apron, doors and
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Normandy Oak Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual armoire is a transitional LXV/LXVI piece. It shows some of the more linear design
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Mirror
French Normandy Marriage Armoire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This exquisite example of a sculpted oak Normandy marriage armoire was made in the early 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Normandy Marriage Armoire, C1890
Located in London, GB
An outstanding and beautifully hand carved marriage Armoire/ Wardrobe from the Normandy region of
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
French Pine Armoire from Normandy
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Pine Armoire from Normandy
This is a French Louis XV style pine armoire with the old
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Oak Armoire from Normandy
Located in Perth , AU
This grandiose marriage armoire is the epitome of French Country style. Originally from Normandy
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique French Brittany / Normandy Carved Oak French Armoire/ linen press
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
A lovely example of a contemporary looking French armoire that looks both decorative and
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 92.13 in W 57.88 in D 21.66 in
French Pine Marriage Armoire
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Pine Marriage Armoire from Normandy with beautiful carving.
Original carved top bonnet
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Two-Door Carved Normandy Wardrobe, France 18th Century
By Douglas Deeds
Located in Barletta, IT
French wardrobe from the late 18th century in Normandy style, made of oak wood. It features two
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Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Oddities Armoire One-Off High Cabinet with Antique Details
Located in Amsterdam, NL
armoire from Normandy, more precisely Pays de Caux.
According to French tradition, an armoire like this
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2010s Dutch Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Painted Normandy Armoire
Located in Washington, DC
Painted Normandy Armoire with beautiful carving. Chicken Wire Doors. The interior is painted with
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Paint
Cream Painted Normandy Armoire
Located in Washington, DC
Cream painted Normandy armoire - rare and unusual for the size
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wire
Carved and Painted Normandy Armoire
Located in Washington, DC
Carved and painted Normandy armoire.
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Paint
Grey Painted Normandy Armoire in Carved Oak and Pine
Located in Washington, DC
A grey painted normandy armoire in carved oak and pine.
A lovely normandy armoire with well
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
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18th Century Normandy Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late 18th Century French armoire from the Normandy region - in later paint.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Stunning 19th Century Normandy Armoire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This one of the kind oak armoire was built in 1837. All hand pegged,combining structure and show
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
c.1850 Napoleon III Normandy Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Napoleon III oak and inlaid fruitwood armoire with molded cornice above decorated frieze featuring
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
French Normandy Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine armoire made of oak with elaborate carving typical of the Normany Province. This armoire was
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
19th Century Country French Oak Normandy Armoire ~ Saturday Sale ~
Located in Dallas, TX
the test of time! We discovered this rustic and charming armoire in the Normandy region of France
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Fine Quality Period early 1800s French Country Normandy Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a an incredibly simple and yet beautiful French armoire from the Normandy region of France
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Antique 1820s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 82.5 in W 63.75 in D 23.75 in
French Armoire With Carved Year 1847
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Hand carved oak Louis XV style Normandy armoire from Le Perche region of France. This armoire was
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Normandy Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A finely carved armoire with magnificent "bridal basket" featuring a pair of kissing doves
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Oak Armoire from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
ornamentation in the Transitional Style. Armoires from Normandy often shared traits from both Louis XV and
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine Wedding Armoire from Normandy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautifully carved Louis XV pine armoire with basket crown, two doors and two panels.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Country French Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French Louis XV style solid oak marriage armoire having a rare hand-carved drapery crown
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
18th Century Normandy Marriage Armoire. France.
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century Louis XV style French Marriage Armoire in worn stripped pine wood, features one of the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
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19th C. French Normandy Carved Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th c. armoire from the north part of Normandy with floral carvings, two raised panels
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Period Regence Triple Armoire from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
A Rare Period French Regence (1700-1730) Triple Crowned Armoire –Ebineste’s Initials inside
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
French Louis XV Normandy Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV Country French bridal armoire from Normandy. Made of oak with fine hand
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Wedding Armoire, Normandy circa 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
A very nice example of a traditional 18th century Normandy wedding armoire in bleached oak
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
19th Century Louis XV Normandy Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV country French bridal armoire from Normandy. Made of oak with fine hand
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Elegant 19th-Century French Oak Normandy Marriage Armoire
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An elegant 19th-century French washed oak Normandy marriage armoire. Displaying an overhanging
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
19th Century Whitewashed Oak Armoire from Normandy, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Normandy. The original finish was whitewashed at some point, giving the armoire an antique white color with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
19th Century Country French Normandy Stripped Oak Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century country French Normandy stripped oak armoire features the graceful lines that
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Antique 1840s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
French 1837 Normandy Hand Carved Merrian Oak Armoire
Located in Santa Monica, CA
time period. This armoire is a great example of the rich blend of French art, sculpture, and superb
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
Antique French Normandy Region Solid Oak Bonnet Topped Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing original antique French Normandy region solid oak bonnet-topped armoire. Intricate carved
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
19th Century Country French Normandy Stripped Oak Wedding Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French Normandy stripped oak wedding armoire is a wonderful example of the
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Antique 1840s French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
18th C. Heavily Carved Antique French Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Phenomenal hand-carved 18th century solid oak wedding armoire from the Normandy region of France
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
French 18th Century Mahogany Armoire from the Port of Normandy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous solid mahogany armoire, from the port of Normandy, France, circa 1780. This beautiful
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Antique 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique Painted Contrasting Grays Normandy French 19th Century Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
painted French armoire. The joinery is all mortice and tenon construction and you can see the pins on the
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Antique 1840s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 95 in W 57 in D 26 in
Antique French Oak Armoire from Normandy Region of France Unrestored Original
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Oak Armoire from the Normandy region of France which were commonly referred to as
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Antique 1880s French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 92 in W 67.75 in D 24 in
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Style Bleached Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
Early 19th century country French Louis XIV style bleached armoire de marriage or wedding armoire
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Antique 1810s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 92.25 in W 63.75 in D 20.5 in
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Pine Wedding Armoire from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique armoire was crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1760. The pine cabinet with
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Classic French 19th Century Louis XV Walnut Armoire or Wardrobe from Normandy
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very good quality carved walnut armoire originating from Normandy, France which was made during
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 92 in W 56 in D 25.5 in
Country French Louis XV Style Washed Oak Normandy Wedding or Marriage Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique country French Louis XV style washed oak Normandy marriage armoire having a large flat
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Antique 1850s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 97 in W 63 in L 97 in
19th Century French Country Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Normandy Wedding Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
French Country Louis XV style bleached armoire de mariage, circa early 1800s, handcrafted of French
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 95 in W 68.75 in D 19.5 in
Louis XV Antique French Marriage Armoire in Carved Oak from Normandy, c. 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful French dower or wedding armoire in oak from Caen in Normandy. Offers well-articulated
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 90 in W 62 in D 23 in
Bonnetiere from Normandy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Walnut Bonnetiere from Normandy, c. 1840.
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
French Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19 th c. French Armoire,Normandy
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Louis XV Armoire
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This hand hewn Louis XV style armoire from Normandy is made of solid French oak, hand-carved with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique French Country Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handcarved chestnut armoire from Normandy is fitted with three (3) shelves (1.5" thick) and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique Country French Hand Carved Oak Normandy Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic antique country French display bookcase was handcrafted in Normandy from solid oak in the
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
18th Century Frech Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Walnut armoire made in Normandy
Carved basket of flowers adorn the chapeaude gendarme crown
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
French Country Louis XV Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A superb armoire from the Normandy Province, made of cherry and chestnut with two inside shelves
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
18th Century French Country Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
18th c. French Country armoire from Normandy, large in scale and made of oak with nice hand
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Large 19th Century Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th century marriage armoire from Normandy.
This fine quality hand-carved bleached oak
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
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Normandy Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal normandy armoire for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every normandy armoire was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a normandy armoire — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A normandy armoire made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular.
How Much is a Normandy Armoire?
The average selling price for a normandy armoire at 1stDibs is $6,667, while they’re typically $1,980 on the low end and $24,800 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Wardrobes-armoires for You
When shopping for antique and vintage wardrobes and armoires for your home, there are several things to keep in mind, not least of which is question number 1:
What is the difference between an armoire and a wardrobe?
The difference between an armoire and a wardrobe is actually simple: An armoire is merely an ornate wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods.
Antique and vintage armoires, on the other hand, are freestanding, heavy wooden structures that typically feature decorative metal hinges and pictorial carvings. Armoires are large cabinets that aren’t outfitted with the varied storage features that wardrobes now commonly have. Armoires often have one or two doors and a hanging bar and allow for quick access. Whether a minimalist mid-century modern wardrobe or grandiose Victorian-era armoire is the right fit for you, both are highly functional furnishings and can be a smart storage solution.
Armoires have been around since medieval times, and initially they may have housed weapons and armor. In their early days, armoires were often adorned with elaborate carvings and lavish paintings, particularly in Renaissance-era France. During the 18th century and later, armoires were widely known as “presses” for hanging clothes, and they were so large that they swallowed up the room where they stood.
In today’s modern homes, an antique armoire can be a striking, architectural work of art amid comparably unadorned furnishings. Whether you’re using your piece in the kitchen for cookware or as a food pantry, in the bedroom for clothes or in the living room as a media console, it will likely become a lovable focal point.
The evolution of the armoire can be seen in today’s corner wardrobes, which may rest on an asymmetrical base to account for corner placement, and even mirrored wardrobes, which feature a mirror affixed to the inside panel of one of the doors for convenience. Contemporary wardrobes commonly feature additional sliding trays and drawers and hanging space for clothing or linens, and the cabinet doors make them ideal for concealing televisions and computer monitors when such devices aren’t in use.
When choosing the right wardrobe or vintage armoire for your home, it’s good to have the following in mind: What are you planning to store in it? How much of what you’re storing will need to be housed in it? It should be big enough to accommodate your needs. What is the size of the room where your wardrobe or armoire will live? A large new piece of furniture in a modest space can easily become a hindrance if you have to navigate your way around it during your daily routine, so be mindful of the area you'll need in order to move freely.
Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.
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