In 18th-century France, armoires weren’t just for storage — they were status symbols. These grand, freestanding cabinets originated in earlier centuries but reached their peak artistry during the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods. Most armoires were built in solid wood — often oak, walnut, or cherry — and assembled with traditional joinery techniques like dovetails and wooden pegs, which is why many have lasted centuries. They weren’t just used in bedrooms either. In country homes and châteaux alike, they stored linens, clothing, even dinnerware — a true workhorse disguised as art. #atlantainteriors #atlantadesign #atlantainteriordesign #shopsmall #shopatlanta #atlantasmallbusiness #atlantahomes #atlantahomesandlifestyles #frenchfinds #frenchantiques #frenchfurniture #frenchinteriors #frenchinteriordesign #frenchcountry #swedishantiques #design #interiordesign #french #swedish #design #prettylittleinteriors #designer #antiques #designdaily #homedesign #homeinspo #interiors #interiordesignideas