Vintage Home Decor

noun a piece of cloth or fabric placed over the back or arms of a chair to protect it from dirt or wear

• The elegant armchairs in the waiting room were adorned with delicate antimacassars.
• My grandma always puts antimacassars on her furniture to keep it clean.
• I never understood the point of those doilies that look like antimacassars.
• The artist used the concept of an antimacassar as a symbol of domesticity in her painting.

noun a type of tall cupboard or wardrobe, often used for storing clothes or linens

• The antique armoire in the living room is a beautiful piece of furniture.
• I found a great deal on an armoire at the thrift store.
• Check out that fancy armoire in the fancy store.
• Her mind was like a cluttered armoire, full of memories and thoughts waiting to be organized.