Wardrobes & Armoires
We’re really proud of our stunning collection of Wardrobes and Armoires. From our elegantly carved Belle Armoire to our rustic Cornflower Blue Display Cabinet we believe that somewhere in our collection there is the perfect piece to hide away the clutter of modern life.
One of the most common forms of furniture in the 17th century was the cupboard. It generally had an upper portion with two doors and the lower portion with drawers. By the end of the century this style had evolved into the armoire or wardrobe which had two long doors from top to bottom. Many armoires were influenced by architectural designs. They were often massive, highly decorated pieces with overhanging cornices. The carving gradually became less detailed and by the end of the century the carvings took the form of simple geometric patterns.
The 18th century moved from the ornate Rococo style to Neoclassical shapes. Louis XV, in 1750 was pure Rococo characterised by swirling scrolls, shell and flower motifs, and asymmetry. Louis XV1 was NeoClassical in style and featured motifs inspired by Greek and Roman architecture, laurel leaves, swags and rosettes. During this time armoires gradually became smaller.
The style of armoires changed slowly, as it took cabinet makers a while to adopt the latest fashions, and they frequently had to adapt existing stock in order to sell it.
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Wardrobes And Armoires
