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Antique French Cherrywood Two-Door Armoire, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
Particularly fine 19th century, French cherrywood armoire or wardrobe from Saintonge. The
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1830s French Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Cherrywood Two-Door Armoire, circa 1830
Antique French Cherrywood Two-Door Armoire, circa 1830

Antique French Cherrywood Two-Door Armoire, circa 1830

$9,850
French 18th Century Painted Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 18th Century Carved & Painted Armoire from the South of France The armoire was taken from
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Carved Armoire

Antique French 18th Century Painted Armoire
French 18th Century Painted Armoire

French 18th Century Painted Armoire

$12,100
Antique French Provincial Walnut Armoire / Cabinet, circa 1750
Located in Portland, OR
having carved panels to each side, the armoire in fine condition and of substantial construction.
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Provincial Walnut Armoire / Cabinet, circa 1750
Antique French Provincial Walnut Armoire / Cabinet, circa 1750

Antique French Provincial Walnut Armoire / Cabinet, circa 1750

$2,350
French 19th Century Massive Solid Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A massive solid walnut armoire from France, crafted during the 1840s. A chapeau de la champ cornice
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique French 19th Century Massive Solid Walnut Armoire
French 19th Century Massive Solid Walnut Armoire

French 19th Century Massive Solid Walnut Armoire

$8,995
19th Century French Louis XV Rosewood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV rosewood armoires are getting more scarce with each passing year, since
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Rosewood Armoire
19th Century French Louis XV Rosewood Armoire

19th Century French Louis XV Rosewood Armoire

$3,588
19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Napoleon III ebonized armoire was considered the essence of elegance during the
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Armoire
19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Armoire

19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Armoire

$2,700
French Mid-18th Century Transitional Painted Marriage Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XV to Louis XVI Transitional dove-grey and ivory-painted oak marriage armoire, circa
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1750s French Louis XIV Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Oak

Antique French Mid-18th Century Transitional Painted Marriage Armoire
French Mid-18th Century Transitional Painted Marriage Armoire

French Mid-18th Century Transitional Painted Marriage Armoire

$5,400
French 19th Century Pine Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French pine armoire with floral and foliate carvings. Beautifully carved. The armoire is deep
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19th Century French Antique Carved Armoire

Antique French 19th Century Pine Armoire
French 19th Century Pine Armoire

French 19th Century Pine Armoire

$7,950
Spectacular 18th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved Walnut Armoire
Category

18th Century French Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Walnut

Antique Spectacular 18th Century Walnut Armoire
Spectacular 18th Century Walnut Armoire

Spectacular 18th Century Walnut Armoire

$29,000
19th c. Painted Italian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted and Carved Genovese Armoire
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Wood

19th c. Painted Italian Armoire
19th c. Painted Italian Armoire

19th c. Painted Italian Armoire

$9,800
19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid oak French 19th century double-door armoire, the doors with shaped panelled construction and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Armoire
19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Armoire

19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Armoire

$4,750
Exceptional Pair of Painted Armoires
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Painted and Carved Boiserie Armoires
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19th Century French Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Pair of Painted Armoires
Exceptional Pair of Painted Armoires

Exceptional Pair of Painted Armoires

$35,000
French Chestnut Renaissance Style Armoire
Located in Astoria, NY
Solid chestnut wood armoire with hand carved geometric detail on its doors and crown molding. The
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19th Century French Antique Carved Armoire

French Chestnut Renaissance Style Armoire
French Chestnut Renaissance Style Armoire

French Chestnut Renaissance Style Armoire

$18,000
Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Wedding Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique wedding armoires were hand carved by a father for his daughter and filled with linens and
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Wedding Armoire
Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Wedding Armoire

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Wedding Armoire

$7,500
Large 18thC Louis XIV Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Grand scale armoire. Hand carved with inlay detail on center doors.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Carved Armoire

Large 18thC Louis XIV Armoire
Large 18thC Louis XIV Armoire

Large 18thC Louis XIV Armoire

$14,500
Biedermeier, Rare Faux Decorated Armoire
Located in Bellport, NY
Tall sleek hand carved/hand brushed Biedermier Style Armoire from Sweden.Six removable shelves
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19th Century Swedish Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier, Rare Faux Decorated Armoire
Biedermeier, Rare Faux Decorated Armoire

Biedermeier, Rare Faux Decorated Armoire

$8,500
19th Century Whitewashed Oak Armoire from Normandy, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A truly beautiful piece of 19th century French furniture, this oak armoire was hand-carved in
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Iron

19th Century Whitewashed Oak Armoire from Normandy, France
19th Century Whitewashed Oak Armoire from Normandy, France

19th Century Whitewashed Oak Armoire from Normandy, France

$11,800
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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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Carved Armoire

Pine Wedding Armoire from Normandy
Pine Wedding Armoire from Normandy

Pine Wedding Armoire from Normandy

$8,500
c.1870 Rococo Walnut Armoire
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Rococo carved walnut armoire with original mirror and fitted interior including 2 drawers
Category

19th Century French Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Walnut, Birdseye Maple

c.1870 Rococo Walnut Armoire
c.1870 Rococo Walnut Armoire

c.1870 Rococo Walnut Armoire

$6,990
19th Century Brittney Oak Armoire
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century heavily carved oak armoire from Brittney, France. Amazing detail and carvings. There
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Carved Armoire

19th Century Brittney Oak Armoire
19th Century Brittney Oak Armoire

19th Century Brittney Oak Armoire

$2,200
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Pine Mirror Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A faux-bamboo pine armoire from France, late 19th century, with a lovely amber patina in the frame
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19th Century French Other Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Mirror, Pine

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Pine Mirror Armoire
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Pine Mirror Armoire

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Pine Mirror Armoire

$4,200
19th Century French Antique Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
19th century French antique armoire. Highly carved, solid oak, and very deep suitable for clothes
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Carved Armoire

19th Century French Antique Armoire
19th Century French Antique Armoire

19th Century French Antique Armoire

$5,850
Painted Pine Armoire, circa 1803
Located in Evergreen, CO
Dated 1803, this painted armoire has a single door with two recessed, hand carved panels. The
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Early 19th Century Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Metal

Painted Pine Armoire, circa 1803
Painted Pine Armoire, circa 1803

Painted Pine Armoire, circa 1803

$2,495
18th Century French Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century French carved walnut armoire. Having large double doors with shaped inset
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18th Century French Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Walnut Armoire
18th Century French Walnut Armoire

18th Century French Walnut Armoire

$6,850
18th Century Country French Provincial Bonnetiere ~ Petite Armoire
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome French Bonnetiere or petite armoire was used in front hallways to store outerwear as
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1790s Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Brass

18th Century Country French Provincial Bonnetiere ~ Petite Armoire
18th Century Country French Provincial Bonnetiere ~ Petite Armoire

18th Century Country French Provincial Bonnetiere ~ Petite Armoire

$2,495
French Antique Empire Walnut Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous French Empire period solid walnut armoire with hand carved diamond shaped details on doors
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19th Century French Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Empire Walnut Armoire
French Antique Empire Walnut Armoire

French Antique Empire Walnut Armoire

$7,500
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Wardrobe/Armoire
Located in Charleston, SC
Very Classic styling of Gustavian period tall cabinet or armoire with reeded door panels, reeded
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Wardrobe/Armoire
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Wardrobe/Armoire

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Wardrobe/Armoire

$13,500
19th Century French Pine Armoire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rustic 19th century French country pine armoire with decorative carved side columns that extend
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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Carved Armoire

19th Century French Pine Armoire
19th Century French Pine Armoire

19th Century French Pine Armoire

$2,800
French Early 19th Century Solid Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular solid walnut armoire, made in France towards the beginning of the 19th Century. The
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Metal, Steel

French Early 19th Century Solid Walnut Armoire
French Early 19th Century Solid Walnut Armoire

French Early 19th Century Solid Walnut Armoire

$10,500
French 19th Century Cherry Louis XV Style Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Chapeau de Gendarme cornice crowns this 19th century, French, Louis XV style cherry armoire. Two
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

French 19th Century Cherry Louis XV Style Armoire
French 19th Century Cherry Louis XV Style Armoire

French 19th Century Cherry Louis XV Style Armoire

$4,995
French, 19th Century, Empire Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome Empire style walnut armoire features a carved cornice over a pair of paneled doors
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Metal, Brass

French, 19th Century, Empire Armoire
French, 19th Century, Empire Armoire

French, 19th Century, Empire Armoire

$6,500
French 19th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous carved walnut armoire of transitional Louis XV taste. Wonderful rich, original color and
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Armoire

French 19th Century Walnut Armoire
French 19th Century Walnut Armoire

French 19th Century Walnut Armoire

$6,950
Louis XV Style Painted Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XV Style Painted Armoire - Beautifully Carved and Painted with Marble Serving Top and Glass
Category

19th Century French Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Marble

Louis XV Style Painted Armoire
Louis XV Style Painted Armoire

Louis XV Style Painted Armoire

$16,950
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
Category

1840s French French Provincial Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Oak

19th Century Country French Normandy Stripped Oak Armoire
19th Century Country French Normandy Stripped Oak Armoire

19th Century Country French Normandy Stripped Oak Armoire

$4,900
French 19th Century Transitional Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An absolutely stunning hand-carved, hand-pegged walnut armoire. A large Louis Philippe-style crown
Category

19th Century French Other Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Transitional Armoire
French 19th Century Transitional Armoire

French 19th Century Transitional Armoire

$8,500
Painted Pine and Oak Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome pine and oak two door armoire has three carved raised panels on each oak door
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Oak, Pine

Painted Pine and Oak Armoire
Painted Pine and Oak Armoire

Painted Pine and Oak Armoire

$1,695
French 19th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An absolutely stunning hand-carved walnut armoire from 19th century France. It's tallest point, the
Category

19th Century French Antique Carved Armoire

French 19th Century Walnut Armoire
French 19th Century Walnut Armoire

French 19th Century Walnut Armoire

$12,595
Signed Antique Rennaise Cherrywood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
This highly carved and incised antique armoire in Cherrywood is from Rennes in Brittany, France
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19th Century French Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Cherry

Signed Antique Rennaise Cherrywood Armoire
Signed Antique Rennaise Cherrywood Armoire

Signed Antique Rennaise Cherrywood Armoire

$28,500
French Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Armoire, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant French armoire dates to the mid- to late-18th century and wonderfully exemplifies the
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Armoire, c. 1800
French Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Armoire, c. 1800

French Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Armoire, c. 1800

$3,184
French 19th Century Provincial Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A nice, hand carved and painted armoire from 19th century France. It is crowned with dentil molding
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Provincial Armoire
French 19th Century Provincial Armoire

French 19th Century Provincial Armoire

$9,995
French Louis Philippe Rosewood Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A top-quality French single door rosewood armoire with carved ebonized details throughout. The
Category

1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Rosewood

French Louis Philippe Rosewood Armoire
French Louis Philippe Rosewood Armoire

French Louis Philippe Rosewood Armoire

$4,750
19th Century French Louis XVI Rosewood Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI rosewood display Armoire boasts stunning neoclassical style carving
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Louis XVI Rosewood Display Armoire
19th Century French Louis XVI Rosewood Display Armoire

19th Century French Louis XVI Rosewood Display Armoire

$4,950
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Demi-Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Demi-Armoire measures only five feet high, but exudes all the
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Demi-Armoire
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Demi-Armoire

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Demi-Armoire

$4,980
Antique French Oak Armoire De Marriage Wedding Wardrobe
Located in Sheridan, CO
father's gift to his newborn daughter was the crafting or purchase of an armoire carved with symbols of
Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Oak Armoire De Marriage Wedding Wardrobe
Antique French Oak Armoire De Marriage Wedding Wardrobe

Antique French Oak Armoire De Marriage Wedding Wardrobe

$7,500
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
impressive armoire was created from the king of furniture woods, rosewood, imported from the rainforests of
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Armoire
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Armoire

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Armoire

$4,980
Armoire, 19th Century Country French Louis XIV Style
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century country French Louis XIV Armoire is a study in architectural purity, with raised and
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Oak

Armoire, 19th Century Country French Louis XIV Style
Armoire, 19th Century Country French Louis XIV Style

Armoire, 19th Century Country French Louis XIV Style

$3,700
Early 19th Century Country French Stripped Oak Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century country French stripped oak armoire is a masterpiece of rural artisanry
Category

1830s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Country French Stripped Oak Armoire
Early 19th Century Country French Stripped Oak Armoire

Early 19th Century Country French Stripped Oak Armoire

$4,900
18th Century German Baroque Armoire Made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
. Profiled broken cornice with a carved flower basket in the middle. Doors on outside brass hinges
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Oak

18th Century German Baroque Armoire Made of Oak
18th Century German Baroque Armoire Made of Oak

18th Century German Baroque Armoire Made of Oak

$5,788
18th Century Antique Country French Oak Grand Chateaux Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
region, this handsome Country French armoire features mitered cornerposts, bold molding, and Baroque
Category

Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Oak

18th Century Antique Country French Oak Grand Chateaux Armoire
18th Century Antique Country French Oak Grand Chateaux Armoire

18th Century Antique Country French Oak Grand Chateaux Armoire

$6,900
Antique Walnut Wood Armoire from Fourques, France, Circa 1820
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French armoire from Fourques, France is a masterpiece of balance in its design
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Wood Armoire from Fourques, France, Circa 1820
Antique Walnut Wood Armoire from Fourques, France, Circa 1820

Antique Walnut Wood Armoire from Fourques, France, Circa 1820

$9,800
Walnut Armoire from the Italian Piedmont with Beautiful Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century walnut armoire from the Italian piedmont with beautiful inlay.
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18th Century Italian Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Armoire from the Italian Piedmont with Beautiful Inlay
Walnut Armoire from the Italian Piedmont with Beautiful Inlay

Walnut Armoire from the Italian Piedmont with Beautiful Inlay

$13,950
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Mahogany Armoires
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique French Louis XV mahogany armoires are a rare treat indeed. This pair brings the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Mahogany Armoires
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Mahogany Armoires

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Mahogany Armoires

$5,900 / set
Large 19th Century Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th century marriage armoire from Normandy. This fine quality hand-carved bleached oak
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century Bleached Oak Armoire
Large 19th Century Bleached Oak Armoire

Large 19th Century Bleached Oak Armoire

$5,922
French Late 18th Century Louis XIII-Style Oak Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This large oak two-door armoire is from France, circa 1780s, and has a rich, warm patina
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Oak

French Late 18th Century Louis XIII-Style Oak Armoire
French Late 18th Century Louis XIII-Style Oak Armoire

French Late 18th Century Louis XIII-Style Oak Armoire

$4,500
Petit 19thc. painted and Gilded Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lovely Carved,Painted and Gilded Small Armoire
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19th Century French Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Wood

Petit 19thc. painted and Gilded Armoire
Petit 19thc. painted and Gilded Armoire

Petit 19thc. painted and Gilded Armoire

$11,500
Exceptional 18th century Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved 18th century Armoire with exceptional patina.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional 18th century Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire
Exceptional 18th century Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire

Exceptional 18th century Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire

$10,000
18th Walnut French Louis XVI armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
18th French magnificently carved Walnut French Louis XVI armoire.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Carved Armoire

Materials

Wood

18th Walnut French Louis XVI armoire
18th Walnut French Louis XVI armoire

18th Walnut French Louis XVI armoire

$65,000
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Antique Carved Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique carved armoire you’re looking for. Each antique carved armoire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and oak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique carved armoire — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique carved armoire, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Edward Roberts, Guggenheim Museum and Harrods each produced at least one beautiful antique carved armoire that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Carved Armoire?

An antique carved armoire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,488, while the lowest priced sells for $197 and the highest can go for as much as $536,000.

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.

Questions About Antique Carved Armoire
  • How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.

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