House

Specialties

Furniture, accents, and accessories that are as unique as you are. Discover something different around every corner; distinctive pieces that perfectly in your home and comfortably in your budget. We carry a wide range of traditional and antique styles as well as casual country in a mix of reproduction and one of a kind finds.

History

Established in 1995.

Tiring of the banking business, the founder of Armoires & More, Pete Markwardt, began frequenting estate sales and flea markets for antique armoires to stock his weekend business, The Armoire Store. Located at Preston & Royal, customers had to walk down a narrow alley to find the shop behind the center’s other stores. Soon it was lucrative enough to be a full-​time business, and he expanded to other categories of furnishings. In a few short years, Pete had moved back to his hometown of San Antonio to open a second store, and had reproduction furniture lines that he designed and manufactured.

In 2003, while working on projects for design clients, Libby Haynes discovered what was by then Armoires & Accents. Recognizing it for the gem it was, & with a retail background, Libby approached Pete about purchasing the business, and a deal was struck. While armoires are still a part of the store, as are Pete’s lines, products include lighting, upholstery, tables, accessories and more.

Meet the Business Owner

Libby H.

Business Owner

Owner Libby Haynes has had a lifelong passion for design An avid collector, Libby regularly shops throughout the U.S. to bring new and unique treasures to the store’s inventory. The relationships Libby has cultivated in the industry bring one-​of-​a-​kind products not only from this country, but France, India, Mexico & Russia to add to the store’s mainstay of reproduction furniture.

Libby began her design career with Harold’s and Ralph Lauren before moving to Anteks Home Furnishings There, Libby was the buyer and merchandiser for the six company stores before the chain was sold in 1999. She then helped start Estancia Home Collection in the Dallas design center, which later moved to Lovers Lane.

During that time, Libby developed a vision for a mix of furniture, accessories, artwork and lighting for her own boutique, actualized with the purchase Armoires & More. Today, she continues to sift through the abundant design market to bring new items to the store week after week