armoires

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  5. Furnishings (hierarchy name)
  6. furnishings (works)
  7. [furnishings by form or function]
  8. furniture
  9. [furniture by form or function]
  10. [storage and display furniture]
  11. case furniture
  12. wardrobes (case furniture)
  13. armoires
Scope note
Originally large closets or chests for storing arms, implements, or tools. Today refers to French-styled wardrobes for the storage of clothing or linens, with large doors opening to shelves, sometimes with drawers on the bottom of the piece, and short legs.
armoires
Accepted term: 07-Apr-2025