October 9, 2009
While also known as a wardrobe, an armoire is an upright closet that is used for storing clothes. In more recent times, it has been used in homes to hide a TV or stereo system.
The earliest armoires only had doors on the upper part. About 150 years ago, the doors were carried all the way to the floor, covering the drawers as well as the sliding shelves, and were often fitted with mirrors.