Armoires
Explore new, vintage and antique armoires at Kennedy Galleries in Toronto, including contemporary designs from Handstone and Durham. From clothing and linen storage to a living room cabinet, our team can help you choose a piece with the style, proportions and interior layout to suit your home.
Don’t see what you have in mind? Talk with our in-house workshop about a custom build.
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Armoires: One Beautiful Cabinet, Many Possibilities
A wardrobe in the bedroom. A cocktail cabinet in the dining room. Beautifully concealed storage in the living room. An armoire's purpose needn't be fixed: the right interior can make an enduring piece of furniture useful in an entirely new way.
What could your armoire hold?
Clothing & accessories
For a conventional hanging rail, about 24 inches (61 cm) of clear interior depth is a useful target, not simply an exterior measurement. Check the hanging height for coats or dresses, the usable rail width, and whether the doors close without brushing the garments. Shallower cabinets may suit shelves or a differently oriented rail.
Linens, tableware & everyday essentials
Adjustable shelves are especially practical for towels, bedding, serving pieces and seasonal items. Check shelf strength for heavier china and make sure deep shelves don't bury frequently used pieces. Baskets, drawers or pull-out trays can create more useful divisions inside a generous cabinet.
Liquor, glassware & entertaining
An armoire can become a discreet home bar with suitable shelves for upright bottles, protected space for glassware and, where appropriate, a removable, spill-resistant surface. Interior lighting or a pull-out serving surface may be possible, depending on the construction. Not every antique should be altered.
Audio, video & other components
Receivers, streaming equipment and gaming systems need more than a shelf that fits. Allow space for plugs and cable bends, appropriate airflow, and a way for remote controls to communicate through closed doors. Follow each component manufacturer's ventilation requirements; a fully enclosed cabinet can trap heat.
An Armoire, Reimagined for You
An armoire needn't remain as it was originally designed. At Kennedy Galleries, our in-house workshop can adapt many existing armoires to suit a different purpose—whether that means installing a clothing rail, reconfiguring shelves for linens, creating a fitted cocktail cabinet, or accommodating audio and video components with appropriate ventilation and cable access.
Modifications are considered individually, respecting the construction, character and original details of each piece. For customers seeking a particular arrangement, we can also discuss a custom-built armoire.
Three details to check before choosing
The interior
Measure the clear space behind the doors, not just the outside. Inspect shelf supports, hinges, drawers and the available space for any planned fittings.
The room
Allow for the full swing of doors and drawers. A projecting cornice or base may be wider than the main cabinet body, so measure its largest dimensions.
The journey home
Check stairs, doorways, turns and ceiling height. Some traditional armoires dismantle for delivery; others do not. Never assume a piece can come apart.
Character belongs in every room
A richly figured walnut armoire can bring warmth to a contemporary space; a carved French cabinet can become the architectural focal point of a quiet bedroom or dining room. Matching furniture perfectly is rarely necessary. Proportion, finish, and enough space around the piece matter more than making every wood tone identical.