Can anyone tell me what kind of cabinet this is?
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Steve on Apr 26, 2015Looks like the old wardrobes that are brought over from Europe in containers and sold at auctions here in the US.Helpful Reply
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Tabby on Apr 26, 2015armoire, for use back in the day when houses did not have built-in closets. Try pouring used dry coffee grounds in it to absorb smells, and let it sit in sunshine for a day to kill any mildew. Turn it during the day so the sun shines on all parts.Helpful Reply
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Gretchen Mercer on Apr 26, 2015You are so lucky! I am 66 and remember seeing these huge old chifferobes...what my Southern family called them...in all bedrooms in my grandparents big, old house. No closets were built in. I've often wondered what happened to those through the years.Helpful Reply
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Lee Cunningham Green on Apr 26, 2015That is for sure an old wardrobe, fantastic piece and I love that era in furnishing Victorian, I have a few pieces from the same era in my home. Love it, and yes it could be a wonderful pieceHelpful Reply
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Christine King on Apr 26, 2015It's an armoire for sure remember that people were not as tall as they are now.Helpful Reply
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Lindestorme McMahon on Apr 26, 2015You also might try cleaning it with baking soda and letting a box sit in it like a fridge deodorizer. It may smell because the later owners kept guns in it gunpowder smells bad. The furs also might have been stored. Good luck!!!Helpful Reply
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Linda on Apr 26, 2015You can get rid of odors in a closed drawer, closet with ammonia. Put about 1/2 cup in a glass cup or bowl and set inside the drawer, etc at least overnight. You may have to do 2 or 3 times to get rid of it. I usually buy the lemon scented.Helpful Reply
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SK on Elderberry on Apr 26, 2015Thanks to all who answered my questions. This one had me stumped. But now I can go forward and make her a beautiful addition to someone's home. skHelpful Reply
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Katrina Warren on Apr 26, 2015Lucky you! It's gorgeous, or can be with a little work!Helpful Reply
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Linda Marlene Marshall Banhart on Apr 26, 2015it could be for a childs roomHelpful Reply
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Country Design Home on Apr 27, 2015Just make sure you remove all of the odors before you start the re-finishing process! I learned the hard way...Helpful Reply
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Lindy on Aug 15, 2015One more answer-and I'm VERY late to this party. Yes, the piece is I believe from the Art Deco period taking a clue from the carving on the doors. Activated charcoal also will remove the smell in about a week. Also a mixture of: 1/4 c. boric acid, 1/2 c. white vinegar, 1/2 c. hydrogen peroxide, 1 c. water. Wash down interior and let it sit in the sun. Make sure there is no rain in the forecast of course! Please post the finished project!Helpful Reply
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Mike on Dec 21, 2015It looks to me like an old wardrobe used before we had larger or any closets.Helpful Reply
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