Vintage furniture plays a central role in Western Gothic interiors, with heavy, ornate pieces like carved wooden chairs, grand armoires, and robust four-poster beds evoking a sense of history.

One of the most versatile pieces of furniture is the armoire. Depending on individual taste and need, the piece is used to disguise and store a home entertainment center, a home office or, more ...

The armoire’s elaborate design partly accounts for its massive size. The left and right sides feature telescoping cabinets encased in clustered rectangular columns, crowned by carved Gothic arches.

And now a 17th Century 'armoire' style cupboard has been returned to its former home at Norfolk's Oxburgh Hall after an almost 70-year absence.