At the turn of the century, and through the end of WWII, most homes didn't have closets, and so almost everyone had an armoire, which acts just like a closet. Only prettier. French Art Deco armoires borrowed heavily from their Rococo predecessor, and had beautiful turned legs. American Art Deco armoires featured the hand crafted inlay work of the era.

If you're looking for a Art Deco armoire, be prepared for a fine piece of furniture, but it might need some work, or new hardware. I'd look on eBay, save some money there, and then spare no expense restoring it to it`s original beauty. Or, go the easy route and look for a reproduction.

Those with an eye for aesthetics will perforce go for classy furniture and Art Deco Armoires is one such piece of furniture. Art Deco Armoires, which originated in France are part of a furniture that represents elegance, style, functionality and having a modern look.

It was introduced in France way back in 1920 when 'Art Deco' per se was seen at every nook and corner including building architecture. Armoires in French means 'closet'. Art Deco Armoires are storage cupboards that are functional having design and style to suit the taste of classy customers.

These original art deco armoires have been introduced elsewhere in the world and each country having created designs with a touch of their own culture. They are now marketed the world over under different brands such as English Art Deco Armoires, Italian Art Deco Armoires, Scandinavian Art Deco Armoires, American Art Deco Armoires, etc. Although the original Art Deco Armoires did not have glass as one of its components, some customers prefer to have glass added and one can see glass art deco armoires in shops to cater to such demands.

These Armoires are put to use in several areas such as the kitchen, bedroom, lounge, as entertainment units, computer storage, etc. The exquisite furniture shops will have art deco armoires and chairs along with other pieces of furniture to blend with these items. Although each country has its own style reproduction of art, deco armoires is not ruled out. Many prefer original designs but there are those who contribute their own ideas and place orders incorporating these ideas.

The antique collectors will also not be disappointed as antique art deco armoires and vintage art deco armoires would be available with sites such as eBay. These furniture items are marketed the world over and are available online. The carefully chosen distributors would have their own site or the manufacturers would sell directly to customers.

There are plenty of modern art Deco Armoires today with exquisite designs and built of good quality material.One such armoine is the Macassar Ebony Modernistic Armorie. The name comes from the wonderful and exotic Macassar Ebony Cabinet.This armoire can be uses in any room of a mansion and it can also be used as a storage armorie or a book case,an entertainment cabinet or a cocktail cabinet.

The armoire has linear design with circular edges.The center section has a three way beveled mirror.When this section is opened, a 3 way mirror for dressing is formed.The legs of the armoire are made up of black Lacquer with polished nickel sabot feet.

The shelves inside the armoire are self adjustable,splitting the cabinet into halves. It has a high gloss French Lacquered finish. The right and the left doors are wide enough measuring 18 inches.

Another impressive armoire is the art noveau carved walnut armoire cabinet created in the art noveau are based on classic organic design details. The whole structure is hand crafted using carved walnut. The customers also additionally get a unique hardware unit and a pair of keys.

The cabinet has a flowing design theme comprising of bamboo stalks and rounded leaves. This type of armoire is most suited to a bedroom, bathroom or even possibly a hallway serving as a coat closet.

Additional merchandise with the cabinet consists of a pair of matching twin beds or it can be of any other use such as room dividers. Left cabinet is designed to have self adjustable shelves and the right cabinet has a beveled mirror and a hanging rod which can also be used for adjustable supports. The rapid growth in sales of the Art Deco Armories that it is here to stay. Customers have liked the authentic feel of the armoires and several new design are coming in the market.