French Linens

Who doesn't love French linens.  While I do purchase new linen or cotton dish towels (my grandmother use to call them tea towels) I love the look and feel of antique linen... The heavier linen after it has been washed several times and looks somewhat faded.  That heavier linen just feels right to me... comfortable. I have selected some of my favorites and I love to see them stacked and bound with jute string in just the right cabinet.

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And now the perfect place to store them....

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Salvaged Wood Sideboard
This is gorgeous!

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I love the distressed finish on this.

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Beautiful grey patina

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This has a wonderful patina that grows richer with time and adds warmth.  This is my favorite!

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Reproduction of an 18 century Alsatian Coachman's Sideboard...
I also fancy this!

How about you?  Do you love French linens and which armoire do you fancy?