An armoire is essentially a weighty, freestanding cabinet designed to stow clothes, linens, towels, or any other closet necessities you can dream up. An armoire usually comes equipped with two doors which open to reveal a hanging bar for clothes. Occasionally, a stack of drawers will be included on the interior, perfect for corralling small essentials.
The general concept of the armoire dates back as far as medieval times. In the Middle Ages, armoires were known as “presses.” Like the armoires of today, presses were used for storing clothing or linens. Over time, the design evolved to assume a new use: storing weapons and defense gear. The current iteration of the armoire, a large, free-standing wood cabinet intended to function as a makeshift closet, surfaced in France in approximately the 17th century.
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