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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Mid-Century Modern Armoire by Cor Alons for Den Boer Gouda, 1949
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern armoire or wardrobe.
Design by Cor Alons for Den Boer Gouda.
Striking Dutch design from 1949.
Original birch plywood base with the curve...
Category
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Rare Pierre Chapo 'Goya' Highboard in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Goya' wardrobe, model 'R26D', solid elm, mirrored glass, brass-plated steel, France, 1970s
An exceptional armoire designed by Pierre Chapo known as model 'Goya'. The ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Elm
Grande Armadio Barocco, Emilia Inizio XVIII Secolo
Located in Milano, IT
Grande armadio sorretto da piedi a mensola, sul fronte presenta due ante ornate con formelle geometriche; intagli fogliacei presenti sui montanti, il cappello è sorretto da cornicett...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wardrobe from the end of the 19th century, France.
Dimensions: height 233 cm / width 166 cm / depth 65 cm
Category
1880s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Reclaimed Wood Armoire Cabinet with Iron Hardware
Located in Brea, CA
Reclaimed Wood Cabinet Armoire. Beautiful antique patina, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use for a wardrobe, hideaway clutter, or store china or linens. Great in a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Stunning French 3 Door Armoire
Located in Seaford, GB
A truly superb quality French 3 door Armoire. Made from walnut and having its original bevelled mirrors. The central is hanging and the 2 sides a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
EXQUISITE ViNTAGE HAND CARVED ART NOUVEAU PINE WARDROBE NUDE NYMPHS INSIDE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Exquisite Liberty's of London Art Nouveau style, hand carved Pine wardrobe depicting Nude Nymphs inside...
Category
20th Century English Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Antique Stamped Mellier & Co Anglo French Shabby Chic Wardrobe Mirrored Door
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Antique fully stamped Mellier & Co made, George Hilton & Son’s retailed Anglo French Shabby Chic wa...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Vintage Rustic Hand Carved Pine Armoire
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Rustic pine armoire. Beautiful hand carved detail on front. A high arched top with additional carvings. Beautifully laid out interior with areas for hanging and sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Oak Armoire, Maple + Co. London, England 1900, H539
Located in Vancouver, BC
Aesthetic movement tiger oak armoire, Maple + Co. London, England 1900, H539
England 1900
Solid oak
Original Finish
Moulded cornice on top
Carved p...
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Input Compartment with Mirror and Drawers by Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Entrance furniture composed of rosewood base with drawers covered in parchment, bakelite knobs in orange date color. Follows the upper part with frame of...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
18th C. French Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Period Walnut Bordelaise Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
A monumental 18th century French Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period solid walnut chateau armoire handcrafted by skilled artisans from the Bordeaux region of France, circa 1750s, ha...
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Chrome Armoire Wardrobe Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin burl and chrome armoire/wardrobe. This piece is very rare and hard to find, this is the 1st time we have ever had one. It is in wonderful vintage...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
19th Century Italian-Lombardy Empire Walnut Golden Bronzes Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
Three drawers, golden bronze handles, walnut wood, elegant shapes and line make this chest of drawers an interesting piece able to be used in different kind of interior decoration pr...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
"Treasure"Contemporary one of kind Vanity Desk, Art Silvered Glass, Plexy+Velvet
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TREASURE the masterpiece vanity desk
Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking one-of a kind vanity desk.
Step into a world of elegance with our exquisite designs,
meticulously crafted to captivate and enhance your home style.
Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace,
each item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest materials.
At Sabrina Landini our glass edges are cut to optimize silver brilliance regardless of lamps, mirrors or tables. Enter the World of Sabrina Landini!
Here, a brilliant-cut heart-shaped rose glass shines from a platinum crystal surface, silvered with blossomed flowers, resting on a heart-shaped velvety-brilliant base. Masterfully cut in waves, to reveal such incredible vibrancy and light, with facets to mirror the shape of the iconic Tiffany Diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Wall Cabinet with Malachite by Pierre De Valck
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall cabinet with Malachite by Pierre De Valck.
Dimensions: W 56 x D 15 x H 56 cm.
Materials: Polished bronze with Malachite.
Weight: 20 kg.
Each piece is unique.
Pierre De Valck (1991) born in Brussels, is a Ghent-based designer with a childhood fascination for archeology and collecting historical artefacts. His furniture attempts to harness the power of ancient geological processes in a contemporary bodice. Modern antiquities that allow the rediscovery of an ancestral past.
Pierre De Valck manually encrusts each piece of furniture with unique minerals and stones...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Baltic Pine Two-Door Armoire with Carved Flower Crown, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Baltic Pine Two-Door Armoire with Carved Flower Crown, the 1920s
Beautiful early 20th-century two-door armoire of Baltic pine with extensive floral carvin...
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1920s Latvian Baltic Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Big Art Nouveau Solid Ash Wood Three-Door Wardrobe / Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Art Nouveau cabinet from circa 1900 from Germany was made in solid ashwood. The panels of the side doors are made of cherry wood. In the middle is a mirror with facet. The handle...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ash, Cherry
18th Century George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine George III mahogany linen press in outstanding original condition. The press was obviously made to exceed with the cabinetmaker using only the very finest materials in an extr...
Category
1760s English Chippendale Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Low Linen Press
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency dwarf press cupboard, the large rectangular moulded top above two flame mahogany panelled centre doors. opening to reveal converted interior having suedes upholstery and long...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Exceptional L XVI Style Regulator-Wardrobe by Maison Forest, France, Circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed Forest à Paris
A rare Louis XIV style wardrobe with a break-fronted ogee pediment. Opening with two side cupboards flanking a regulator clock, richly decorated with marquet...
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1890s French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Two Door French Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
The French custom of a father's gift to his newborn daughter was the crafting or purchase of an armoire carved with symbols of plenty and happiness, which stored her trousseau to use...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Large Belgian Oak Régence Style Cabinet from Around 1800
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Cabinet in the Régence style from the late 18th or early 19th century. Presumably from the Belgian-French border region of Mons.
Made of solid oak and finely carved.
High, laterall...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Régence Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Louis XIV Parisian Wardrobe in Walnut - end of the 17th early 18th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice Parisian wardrobe called "lingère". Beautiful Louis XIV style walnut cabinet of the late 17th or early 18th century. This very beautiful wa...
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Early 1700s French Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Whitewashed Pine Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Whitewashed Pine Armoire will command a stately presence in the room, but with a subtle elegance that enables it to blend with a wide variety of dec...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Asheville, NC
This 19th century continental armoire with two three paneled doors featuring portrait bust oval framed carvings, bobbin turned pilasters terminate with ...
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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Fruitwood Buffet Deux Corps with Bonnet Top and Fluting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-19th century French fruitwood buffet deux corps with bonnet top and fluting detail.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century French 2-Door Wooden Wardrobe
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 19th century French 2-door wooden wardrobe.
Category
19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Victorian Hampton & Son's Satinwood Bedroom Suite Wardrobe Dressing Table Mirror
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this very rare original Victorian Satinwood bedroom suite by Hampton & Son’s of Pall Mall London.
A very rare bedroom suite made by one of the great Victorian furniture makers Hampton & Son’s of Pall Mall London. The suite is circa 1890, made from the finest Satinwood available and with silver leaf painted detailing, each piece is Stamped with the button Label of Hampton's Pall Mall East London apart from the chair which has the Hampton plaque on the underside
The dimensions of each piece are below, the main wardrobe is very large, the wardrobe with drawers is actually very small and a tallboy size, the dressing table comes with a matching chair and stool
We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, the glass in the Cherval mirror is lightly perished and aged as it’s the original plate, otherwise for me its in time warp condition
Hampton and Sons were cabinet makers of Antique Furniture and were first established in ca. 1830 by William Hampton. He opened his first shop selling General household to more Fine furniture in Cranbourn Street, in London. In 1869 Williams Two sons George and William joined his business and they expended and moved to the larger premises 8 Pall Mall, London.
Hampton and Sons furnished some impressive properties and boats from the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary, the Theatre Royal of Drury Lane, the Duke of York Theatre, the Dorchester and the Mayfair Hotels and the palaces of two Indian princes, the Nizam of Hyderabad & the Maharajah of Kashmir.
Hampton and Sons had a few disasters throughout its history, it suffered a major fire in 1890 but they re-established and went to expand their business further. They bought several cabinet making firms starting with James Coulson and Co of Lisburn, Northern Ireland in 1898, and then Goodall, Lamb and Highway of King Street, Manchester and Robson and Sons...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood
Two-door walnut burl cabinet from the Art Deco era 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Walnut burl cabinet with double doors and ample interior space, enhanced by a solid and sturdy hanging rod and a large drawer at the base.
The cabinet is an early 1940s production i...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid century embossed leather steamer trunk on caster wheels, with brass plated hardware. A vertical trunk - a royal traveling companion functioning as a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
1801 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Stipo wardrobe dated 1801
Measurements: H. 147 cm - L. 92 cm (102 cm at the frames) - D. 38 cm (44 cm at the frames)
Essence: Fir
Period: 1801
Origin: Tyrol
Description:
Tyro...
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Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
Mid-Century Wardrobe in Teak from Gordon Russell, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A rarely seen, freestanding double door teak wardrobe from Gordon Russell - in the Danish modern style
The quality is exceptional
Made during the 1960s Fitted out with two clothes r...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Warsaw Cabinetmaker French Provincial Bonnet Top Bombe Armoire Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage warsaw cabinetmaker French Provincial bonnet top bombe armoire cabinets - a pair. Item features bonnet top bombe form, solid wood construction, b...
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Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Wardrobe Highboy Dresser Danish Teak, G. Renkel for Rego
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Wardrobe Danish Teak.
Günther Renkel for Rego Moebel, Göttingen Germany, 1960s.
perfect vintage condition. shelves and coat hanger.
matching low board also on stock.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from G-Plan, 1960s
By G-Plan
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This mid century wardrobe in teak was produced in Great Britain by G Plan in the 1960s. Wardrobe with two doors, inside there are: handrail. The teak elements have been cleaned clean...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
LOVELY SMALL COMPACT ART DECO BURR WALNuT WARDROBE
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Burr Walnut Art Deco style small wardrobe is a stylish and elegant piece of furniture that combines the rich beauty of burr walnut wood with...
Category
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Vuitton Trunk, 55 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton wardrobe features stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trims and solid brass lock, clasps and studs.
Lock, clasps and studs are all marked Louis Vu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern VIntage Teak Armoire Wardrobe by G Plan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning mid century modern vintage teak armoire by G Plan is a must-have for any lover of classic mid century furniture. Crafted from beautiful teak wood, this piece exudes timeless style and elegance. With a spacious interior featuring a hanging rail, drawers, and shelves, this gentleman's wardrobe offers ample storage for all your clothing and accessories. The sleek design and clean lines of this armoire make it an ideal addition to any mid century inspired bedroom or living space. Add a touch of vintage charm to your home with this exquisite G Plan armoire.
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Lea Silhouette Wardrobe, Espresso Lacquer Wardrobe by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order espresso lacquer silhouette wardrobe designed by Christian Siriano.
Material: Espresso lacquer (available in custom finish)
Dimensions:
Overall Width: 46”
Overall Dep...
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2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Lacquer
Large Italian Mirrored Wardrobe in Walnut with Mirror Panels
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, walnut burl and veneer, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s
A beautiful and luxurious Italian wardrobe or very large cabinet. With its seven doors this wardrobe has...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Armoire, Lake Constance (Germany) 1780, Oak
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the allure of a one-of-a-kind 18th century Louis XVI Armoire originating from the scenic Lake Constance region in Germany. Dating back to 1780, this armoire boasts a unique ...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Library / Wardrobe in Teak, Walnut and Brass, Italy, 1960's
By Ico Parisi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Library / Wardrobe in teak, walnut and brass, Italy, 1960's
We are very proud to add this large library / wardrobe to our collection. With the use of different kinds of wood a warm ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Lc35 Maison Du Brésil Set by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Reproduction of a student room in the Maison du Brésil, a set of a wardrobe-room divider, a bed, a desk, the Maison du Bresil stool and a wall-hung bookcase and blackboard. Set desig...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Modernist Built-in Wardrobe in Handcrafted, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door built-in wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection.
These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern ...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Customizable Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood.
Avail...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Carl Auböck Coat Rack Wardrobe, Wood Patinated Blackened Brass Hooks, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A coat check by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950.
It consists of a refurbished wooden frame and six polished brass hooks with lovely patina.
Five ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Modernist Coat Hooks
Located in Vienna, AT
Anodized aluminium made in Austria in Vienna in the 1970s.
Up to ten pieces available
Delivery time about 2 weeks.
Category
1970s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum
A 1920’s White Macassar Fan Inlaid Art Deco Wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are pleased to offer this fabulous 1920s Art Deco Wardrobe recently refurbished in our workshops. This absolutely stunning example features an amazing herringbone fan inlay made e...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Macassar, Walnut
Lacquered Wooden Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Fer Semey for Pander
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe.
Design by Fer Semey for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag.
Striking Belgium/ Dutch design from the 1930s.
Original lacquered sof...
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Dutch Painted Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Dutch painted oak wardrobe with fitted interior and serpentine drawers. 1880.
Reference: 8394
Dimensions
60 inches (152 cms) Wide
25 inches (64 cms) Deep
88 inches (224 cms)...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique 1738 Dated Oldest Original Paint Housekeepers Folded Linen Wardrobe
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1738 dated Antique German Marriage wardrobe / Folded linen cupboard in the oldest and most original paint I have ever seen
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...
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1730s German George II Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Industrial Transparent Metal Locker Cabinet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This great old Industrial locker wardrobe cabinet can be dated in the 1950s.
With its metal fence side panels and doors in grey lacquered metal, it stays ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Ello Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror Tall Boy Dresser
Located in Hanover, MA
1970 designed "Moods" tall boy wardrobe designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad in gunmetal tinted brushed stainless steel and smoked mirror.
Post Moden space age vibe, luxury construction.
Six smoked mirror clad drawers on left side and two cabinets on right side with doors clad in tinted mirror. Each cabinet has a single removable shelf. Blackened metal pulls.
White laminate interior.
Smoked mirrored glass on top of case.
Case floats 7' above the floor on smoked stainless clad slab sides.
Please see our separate Ello listings for the matching queen size floating platform bed...
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair Auffray & Co. Fine French Armoires with Carved Details
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of twin Provincial French style medium size armoires from the great French maker Auffray. Tall, elegant 18th century style forms in honey to...
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20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Charming Italian Highboard with Mirrors in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, cherry, mirrored glass, metal, Italy, 1950s
This remarkable Italian armoire, crafted during the influential mid-century design era, stands as a testament to the period's b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut & Maple Wardrobe/Armoire On Stand by Dal Vera
By Dal Vera
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Sophisticated Simplicity: Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut & Maple Wardrobe / Armoire On Stand by Dal Vera
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Mid-Century Modern I...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Drexel Accolade II Cabinets
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of armoires, wardrobes or closets are in the traditional "Campaign" style, with recessed hardware and no overhanging crown or top to be portable ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique and Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires for Sale on 1stDibs
When shopping for antique and vintage wardrobes and armoires for your home, there are several things to keep in mind, not least of which is question number 1:
What is the difference between an armoire and a wardrobe?
The difference between an armoire and a wardrobe is actually simple: An armoire is merely an ornate wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods.
Antique and vintage armoires, on the other hand, are freestanding, heavy wooden structures that typically feature decorative metal hinges and pictorial carvings. Armoires are large cabinets that aren’t outfitted with the varied storage features that wardrobes now commonly have. Armoires often have one or two doors and a hanging bar and allow for quick access. Whether a minimalist mid-century modern wardrobe or grandiose Victorian-era armoire is the right fit for you, both are highly functional furnishings and can be a smart storage solution.
Armoires have been around since medieval times, and initially they may have housed weapons and armor. In their early days, armoires were often adorned with elaborate carvings and lavish paintings, particularly in Renaissance-era France. During the 18th century and later, armoires were widely known as “presses” for hanging clothes, and they were so large that they swallowed up the room where they stood.
In today’s modern homes, an antique armoire can be a striking, architectural work of art amid comparably unadorned furnishings. Whether you’re using your piece in the kitchen for cookware or as a food pantry, in the bedroom for clothes or in the living room as a media console, it will likely become a lovable focal point.
The evolution of the armoire can be seen in today’s corner wardrobes, which may rest on an asymmetrical base to account for corner placement, and even mirrored wardrobes, which feature a mirror affixed to the inside panel of one of the doors for convenience. Contemporary wardrobes commonly feature additional sliding trays and drawers and hanging space for clothing or linens, and the cabinet doors make them ideal for concealing televisions and computer monitors when such devices aren’t in use.
When choosing the right wardrobe or vintage armoire for your home, it’s good to have the following in mind: What are you planning to store in it? How much of what you’re storing will need to be housed in it? It should be big enough to accommodate your needs. What is the size of the room where your wardrobe or armoire will live? A large new piece of furniture in a modest space can easily become a hindrance if you have to navigate your way around it during your daily routine, so be mindful of the area you'll need in order to move freely.
Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.
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