We have a treasured, older armoire that my wife and I bought when we were first married.. We both thought it would work well in our cabin ..It was stored for many years in the basement. As I attempted to move it, I noted it it was extremely heavy.. It was necessary to remove the doors and actually take it apart into two big sections. As I was doing this I noticed the hidden craftsmanship: i.e., the way they do not build furniture today..Everything was authentic dovetails, mortise and tenon joints everywhere and extra glue blocks..Of course, all hardwood...And dust trays between the drawers etc etc ... Times have changed and along with it; attention to quality and detail..Just a passing thought on a rainy afternoon. Boy it sure was heavy, even after I broke it down.