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Gentleman’s Closets an elegant, freestanding piece of
furniture is desired and a full-size
Continued from Page 1 wardrobe or armoire is too big.
Decorators also use chifforobes to
Chifforobe, though, is primarily impart a nostalgic feeling to hotel
an American southern word, which lobbies, B&Bs, and guest rooms.
was made famous by its use in Since chifforobes are smaller than
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper wardrobes, some people repurpose
Lee. Lee used the term 11 times chifforobes into all-purpose cabinets
in the novel, primarily as Tom for use in home offices or dens.
Robinson’s alibi against raping Some are repurposed into kitchen
Mayella Ewell. cabinets.
Today, decorators often use
chifforobes to add extra closet space Beautiful, American-made
to a bedroom, especially when two-closet chifforobe, circa
1940, with domed cornice
that is valued at $2,200.↓
↑This
elegant,
oak
veneered,
chifforobe
has been
↑Solid walnut, Art Nouveau refinished
chifforobe, circa 1900, that is and is
valued at $1,200. valued at

$1,200.

↑1930s, waterfall styled, cedar
lined chiffarobe. This elegant
Shabby chic-painted chifforobe, circa 1930s, piece is valued at $750.
that is valued at $500.→

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