Antique Armoire Repurposed as Gun Cabinet

We just delivered a beautiful antique French Provincial armoire to our customers Paul and Lane for them to turn into a unique gun cabinet!

Paul and Lane live just outside of Clemson, SC. and they purchased a gorgeous Louis XV Buffet from us many years ago. So when they were looking for something beautiful and antique in which to store Paul's gun collection, they decided to take a trip to Newberry and check out what we had in stock. Paul and Lane perused our EuroLuxHome antique furniture store for a bit and told me they were interested in this very beautiful French Provincial armoire.

Normandy Antique Armoire

The armoire is carved in the Normandy style and it dates to 1890. The focal point is a large carved vase of flowers on the top. Among many other carvings covering the cabinet you can see charming bird carvings at the top of the mirrors, pecking at grapes or berries.

The couple liked the armoire but they didn't think it would work as a gun cabinet. Au contraire, mon frère! I was quick to pull out photos of a smaller Hunting Bookcase that another customer had converted to a gun cabinet, and that started the creative juices flowing.

Paul does woodworking as a hobby - he even built the large bookcases that line the hall to their master bedroom - so he thought he could tackle this project to convert the armoire.

Mirrored Doors

Lane liked that the mirrored doors would hide the gun collection and also give her a wonderful full-length mirror in the master bedroom - an all-around winning combination!

This is how the antique French Provincial armoire looks in their bedroom. It's really fabulous and such a decoratively carved piece!

While we were delivering the armoire, we were able to snap a photo of the antique Louis XV Buffet from Liege, Belgium, that they bought from us years ago. Now it graces their handsome dining room.

I love the tray ceiling with the noble chandelier. The antique buffet looks perfect in this space. We hope Paul and Lane will visit us again when on the hunt for their next antique treasure! If you'd like to learn more about the finer points of antique armoires, check out our guide here!

Antique Armoire at EuroLuxHome.com

At EuroLuxHome.com, we have a wide variety of armoires available. From Victorian to Art Deco, Brittany to Rococo to Louis XVI and Louis XV style, we've got what you need. Whether you're looking for something from the 18th century, 19th century or 20th century, chances are we have a British or French armoire to suit your needs. As with all of our antique furniture, we ensure that each antique wardrobe is crafted from the finest materials. These include burl, walnut, cherry wood, rosewood, teak, solid oak and other solid woods. A piece of furniture crafted from these materials is sure to last generations. For something smaller, we'd recommend something like a single door, oak armoire. If you have more space available, then maybe a double door armoire wardrobe is the piece your bedroom furniture needs. You could even spice it up by picking something with glass doors or a beveled mirror, or maybe a bit of marquetry. From French Country furniture for your living room to a walnut armoire for your bedroom, our selection has something for everyone.

Antique Armoire as Gun Cabinet

Many customers use armoires as gun storage. These pieces feature lovely shelving that a standard gun safe could never provide, and provide plenty of room for ammo as well! Your gun rack deserves the best craftsmanship on the market, and our heavy duty gun cabinet armoires are a great place to start. One of these heirlooms would also make a great display cabinet for your favorite, high quality firearms. Storage space and expert carpentry make armoires a great choice for your gun compartment. A piece like this could make the perfect gift for your favorite enthusiast of long guns, handguns, or home improvement!