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Large 18thc Painted Austrian Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1780 Large 18th C painted Austrian armoire We can also customise existing pieces to suit
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18th Century Antique Austrian Armoire

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Pine

Antique Large 18thc Painted Austrian Armoire
Large 18thc Painted Austrian Armoire
H 94.1 in W 70.08 in D 21.66 in
Austrian Armoire, Dated 1829
Located in London, GB
by a local painter. These beautiful Armoires were made of local Pine wood and reserved to be given as
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1820s Austrian Folk Art Antique Austrian Armoire

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Iron

Antique Austrian Armoire, Dated 1829
Austrian Armoire, Dated 1829
H 73.23 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Biedermeier Warderobe, Armoire, Walnut, Austria, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Biedermeier wardrobe Austria Walnut Biedermeier around 1835 Dimensions: H x W x D
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Walnut

Original Painted Single Door Armoire from Austria, dated 1834
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely painted armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Austrian Armoire

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Wood, Paint

Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer and Full Columns, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Straightlined, unadorned early Biedermeier Armoire from Austria, circa 1820. This two-door
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Walnut

Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Full Columns, Austria/Vienna around 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Full Columns, Austria/Vienna around 1825 Beautiful restored
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Metal

Original Hand Painted Green Two Door Armoire, Austria circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This remarkable painted armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original green hand
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Austrian Armoire

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Wood, Paint

Austrian 18th Century Empire Style Two Doors Larch Wood Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Austrian Empire style of the 18th century The wardrobe, all in larch wood, is all original, including
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Late 18th Century Austrian Empire Antique Austrian Armoire

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Brass, Other

Mirrored Jugendstil Armoire
Located in New York, NY
maintaining a graceful and elegant aesthetic. Created in the early 20th century, the armoire combines sinuous
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1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Armoire

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Ash

Antique Mirrored Jugendstil Armoire
Mirrored Jugendstil Armoire
H 76 in W 27.5 in D 18 in
Painted European Armoire
Located in Wilson, NC
This armoire is from Central Europe and retains its original large engraved strap hinges and
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1840s Austrian Antique Austrian Armoire

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Steel

Painted European Armoire
Painted European Armoire
H 72.25 in W 47 in D 18.5 in
Viennese Biedermeier Maple Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Viennese Biedermeier (Circa 1830) maple armoire cabinet with 2 doors and inlaid trim with
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Maple

Viennese Biedermeier Maple Armoire
Viennese Biedermeier Maple Armoire
H 75.5 in W 47 in D 21.5 in
Empire Armoire, Vienna, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Empire cabinet with two doors, in solid and veneered walnut. The strict corpus is flanked by columns with floral ink painting on the capitals and bases. The straight profiled cornice...
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1810s Austrian Empire Antique Austrian Armoire

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Walnut

Empire Armoire, Vienna, circa 1810
Empire Armoire, Vienna, circa 1810
H 80.71 in W 64.77 in D 30.32 in
Austrian Painted Marriage Amoire
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Austrian marriage armoire with a hanging rail and later paint decoration. 1830
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19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Armoire

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Pine

Austrian Painted Marriage Amoire
Austrian Painted Marriage Amoire
H 71 in W 58 in D 24 in
19th Century Armoire For A Girl
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a one of a kind beautiful armoire suitable for a girls' room - it was originally custom
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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Austrian Armoire

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Pine

19th Century Armoire For  A Girl
19th Century Armoire For  A Girl
H 72.84 in W 41.34 in D 23.23 in
Biedermeier Armoire walnut root, Vienna, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Armoire, Vienna 1820 This exquisite original Biedermeier wardrobe stands out
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1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Walnut

Biedermeier Armoire walnut root, Vienna, 1820
Biedermeier Armoire walnut root, Vienna, 1820
H 81.11 in W 59.85 in D 27.56 in
Two Door Baroque Armoire in Original Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an extraordinary armoire! We have had many painted European baroque armoires through our
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Austrian Armoire

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Pine

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Armoire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut armoire. The piece
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Walnut

Wiener Werkstatte Armoire Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare signed piece of Wiener Werkstatte furniture in beech with Macassar Ebony inlay. The "Wierner Werkstatte of America" insignia dates this to 1919-1922. Ball knobs and simple proto...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Armoire

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Beech, Macassar

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armoire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut armoire. The piece
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Walnut

Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Original Baroque wardrobe from the late 18th century. It was made in the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. The wardrobe features an original fittings, original Baroque lock. The wardr...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Austrian Armoire

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Brass

Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
H 67.72 in W 50.01 in D 19.69 in
Empire Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Full Columns, Brass, Vienna, circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant large Empire or early Biedermeier armoire with original brass hardware and gorgeous walnut
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Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Austrian Armoire

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Brass

Small 19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Austria circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Small Biedermeier Wardrobe Austria Walnut Biedermeier circa1830 Dimensions: H x W x
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Walnut

Pair of Art Nouveau Small Armoires or Cabinets Mahogany and Glass with Inlay
Located in Weiningen, CH
Pair of Art Nouveau small armoires or cabinets mahogany and glass with inlay.
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Armoire

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Glass, Mahogany

Neo-Classicistic Office Bookcase and Table Ensemble, 1900s, Austria
Located in Budapest, HU
Neo-classicist furniture ensemble for personal office space. The set formed part of a bishop's heritage, who had left it to the Hungarian Church. The monumental bookcase is decorat...
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Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Austrian Armoire

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Bronze

Antique Vintage J & J Kohn Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobe, 1900's
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive Austrian Art Nouveau wardrobe designed by J & J Kohn, circa 1900's Featuring a full
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Armoire

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Wood

Adolf Loos Art Nouveau Brass Wall Hook, Werkstätte Hagenauer, Austria, 1910
By Adolf Loos, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Nouveau brass wall hook, designed by Adolf Loos, executed by Werkstaette Hagenauer, Vienna, 1910. In very good condition.
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Armoire

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Brass

Adolf Loos Art Nouveau Brass Wall Coat Hook, Werkstätte Hagenauer, Austria, 1910
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Nouveau brass wall coat hook designed by Adolf Loos, executed by Werkstätte Hagenauer, Vienna, 1910. In good condition with charming patina.
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Armoire

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Brass

Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut & Mahogany Exotic Inlaid Cask, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut & Mahogany cask with carved molded edge cornice, flanking book
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1750s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Steel

Antique 1800 Tree of Life Hand Painted Austrian Housekeepers Cupboard Wardrobe
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, very large original 1800 Antique German Marriage wardrobe / housekeepers folded linen cupboard with super are original Tree of Life ...
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Early 1800s German George III Antique Austrian Armoire

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Oak

Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Wardrobe with Flowers and Fruit Measurements: H. 163 cm – W. 100 cm (107 at the frames) – D. 44 cm (47 at the frames) Period: approximately 1815 Origin: Tyrol Essence...
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1810s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Austrian Armoire

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Fir

Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
H 64.18 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
1807 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Tyrolean Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Antique Blue Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1807 Origin: Tyrol (Northern Italy - Alpine Region) Essence: Fir Period: 1807 Measurements: H. 175 cm – L. 109 cm (118 cm at the frames) – D. 47...
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Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Austrian Armoire

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Fir

Art Nouveau Kleiderschrank mit Spiegel und Intarsien (Wien, um 1910)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Kleiderschrank Entwurf: unbekannt, Wien um 1910 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte Kunstmöbeltischlerei, Wien um 1910 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 199 x 115 x 50 Material: Ma...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Armoire

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Brass

1770 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean Blue-Green wardrobe dated 1770 Period: 1770 (dated) Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir Measures: Height: 196cm Width: 147 cm (160 cm at the frames) Depth: 50 cm (56 cm at the frame...
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1770s Austrian Baroque Antique Austrian Armoire

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Fir

1770 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
1770 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
H 76.78 in W 57.88 in D 19.69 in
2 x Black Art Nouveau Wardrobe with floral Carvings (Vienna, circa 1905)
Located in Wien, AT
4300€ Setpreis! Objekt: Kleiderschrank (1 x mit Spiegel, 1 x ohne Spiegel) Entwurf: unbekannt, verm. Wien, um 1905 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte Kunstmöbeltischlerei, verm...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Armoire

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Nickel

1839 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Cabinet dated 1839 Measurements: H. 177 cm – W. 120 cm (129 at the frames) cm – D. 40 cm (45 at the frames) cm Period: 1839 Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir Description Anti...
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1830s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Austrian Armoire

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Fir

1839 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
1839 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
H 69.69 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Late 18th Century Green Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Green painted wardrobe from the end of the 18th century Measurements: H. 183 cm – L. 121 cm (129 at the frames) – D. 54 cm (58 at the frames) Period: 1780 Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Rustic Antique Austrian Armoire

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Fir

Late 18th Century Green Painted Cabinet
Late 18th Century Green Painted Cabinet
H 72.05 in W 47.64 in D 21.26 in
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Cabinet Circa 1810 Circa Measurements: H. 185 cm – L. 120 (129 at the frames) cm – D. 46 (51 at the frames) cm Period: approximately 1810 Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir De...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Rustic Antique Austrian Armoire

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Fir

Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
H 72.84 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
Furniture for Havana Cigars, Puros, Attributed to Koloman Moser and Werkstatte
By Koloman Moser
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Furniture for havana cigars, puros, attributed to Koloman Moser and Wiener Werkstatte. Material: wood Style: Vienna Secession Country: Vienna If you have any questions we are at you...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Armoire

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Wood

1782 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Green Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1782 H.185 – L.142 (160 at the frames) – P.50 (59 at the frames) Tyrolean painted wardrobe with two doors, entirely painted in intense green. O...
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1780s Austrian Louis XV Antique Austrian Armoire

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Fir

1782 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
1782 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
H 72.84 in W 55.12 in D 21.66 in
19th Century from Vienna Neoclassic Wardrobe Closet in Massive Oak Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Robust neoclassical wardrobe From Vienna, mid-19th century, with a gendarme's hat, in solid oakwood, restored and waxed. We can add internal shelves to use it as a wanderful bookcase...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Austrian Armoire

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Oak

Neo Baroque Walnut Wardrobe from 1900 .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Baroque wardrobe we present a unique wardrobe in the Neo Baroque style. It was made in Vienna in 1900 s for a science professor. The wardrobe is made carefully. Walnut wood, walnut ...
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1890s Austrian Baroque Antique Austrian Armoire

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Coconut

Neo Baroque Walnut Wardrobe from 1900 .
Neo Baroque Walnut Wardrobe from 1900 .
H 77.56 in W 82.68 in D 29.93 in
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Armoire

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Brass

Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
H 7.29 in W 41.54 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Single Door Viennese Biedermeier Cherrywood Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful wardrobe from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1850. Made of solid cherrywood. The wardrobe was lovingly restored by us. The wardrobe can be dismantled and shipped dismant...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Spruce, Cherry

Very Large Vienna Secession Wardrobe
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna secession wardrobe still unrestored with small inlays made from different kind of veneer. This wardrobe consist of 3 parts (doors) on the middle door is a large mirror with f...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Armoire

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Mirror, Oak, Pine

Very Large Vienna Secession Wardrobe
Very Large Vienna Secession Wardrobe
H 94.49 in W 86.62 in D 25.6 in
18th Century Antik Biedermeier Maria Tereza nagy szekreny
Located in Kerepes, HU
from the House of Habsburg, Austrian archduchess, Hungarian, Czech and German royal princess, reigning
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Mid-18th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Hardwood

Austria Louis XVI Armoire from, circa 1780
Located in Kastrup, DK
The two-door armoire or wardrobe has a cherry wood veneer with walnut fluting. Pierce-carved crown
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Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Austrian Armoire

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Cherry, Walnut

Austria Louis XVI Armoire from, circa 1780
Austria Louis XVI Armoire from, circa 1780
H 85.83 in W 58.27 in D 24.02 in
Antique Period Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut Marquetry Armoire Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th Century (Circa 1820) burl walnut marquetry decorated armoire, the two door case with
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Walnut, Burl

Fine Art and Craft Cutaway Shape Oak Armoire Probably, Vienna, 1890
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine cutaway shape armoire with two beveled stained glass work upper doors. Many carved copper
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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Armoire

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Copper

Austrian Cabinet Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent antique Austrian armoire with multiple walnut inlays. Extraordinary craftsmanship
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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Armoire

Austrian Cabinet Armoire
Austrian Cabinet Armoire
H 81.25 in W 66 in D 25.5 in
Austrian Secession Period Armoire
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare armoire in ebony limed oak with corner fittings, legs, brackets and escutcheons in chrome
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Armoire

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Chrome

Austrian Secession Period Armoire
Austrian Secession Period Armoire
H 71.5 in W 46.5 in D 21.5 in
Austrian Biedermeier Period Armoire
Located in Hudson, NY
Armoire of outstanding quality in root of poplar featuring ebonized pediment resting on a slightly
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Brass

Austrian Biedermeier Period Armoire
Austrian Biedermeier Period Armoire
H 73.5 in W 45.75 in D 20.5 in
Biedermeier Armoire
Located in New York, NY
A striking Biedermeier armoire.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Armoire

Biedermeier Armoire
Biedermeier Armoire
H 76.5 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
Biedermeier Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
The elegant structure of this single-door Biedermeier armoire speaks for itself. The beautifully
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Walnut

Biedermeier Armoire
Biedermeier Armoire
H 62.25 in W 33 in D 18 in
Two 18th Century Painted Armoires
Located in Dobbiaco, IT
Couple of dated 1777 painted pinewood armoires, decorated, with flowers vases and geometric motifs
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1770s Austrian Antique Austrian Armoire

Two 18th Century Painted Armoires
Two 18th Century Painted Armoires
H 70.08 in W 41.34 in D 24.41 in
Couple of 18th Century Painted Armoires
Located in Dobbiaco, IT
Couple of dated 1777 painted pinewood armoires, decorated with flowers vases and geometric motifs
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1770s Austrian Antique Austrian Armoire

Couple of 18th Century Painted Armoires
Couple of 18th Century Painted Armoires
H 70.08 in W 41.34 in D 24.41 in
Beginning of 19th Century Painted Armoire
Located in Dobbiaco, IT
Important painted pinewood armoire, with floral decoration and figures, beautiful sides painted
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1820s Austrian Antique Austrian Armoire

Beginning of 19th Century Painted Armoire
Beginning of 19th Century Painted Armoire
H 81.11 in W 56.3 in D 26.78 in
19th Century Pinewood Armoire
Located in Dobbiaco, IT
Half of 1800 pinewood armoire, with a front drawer split into two parts in the lower part , inside
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Austrian Armoire

19th Century Pinewood Armoire
19th Century Pinewood Armoire
H 75.2 in W 57.49 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Pitch Pine Armoires
Located in Salisbury, GB
A pair of Portois & Fix Vienese modernist movement pitch pine armoires, Austrian, circa 1895.
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Late 19th Century Antique Austrian Armoire

Pair of Pitch Pine Armoires
Pair of Pitch Pine Armoires
H 82.29 in W 45.28 in D 22.84 in
Antique Single Door Painted Pine Austrian Wedding Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Antique pine Austrian wedding cabinet is hand painted to resemble marble in a blue-green panels
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19th Century Austrian Country Antique Austrian Armoire

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Pine

Original Biedermeier Cabinet Dresser Walnut
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Original two-door Biedermeier wardrobe or armoire. This is an original cabinet from the time of
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Armoire

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Walnut

Original Biedermeier Cabinet Dresser Walnut
Original Biedermeier Cabinet Dresser Walnut
H 80.71 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
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Antique Austrian Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Austrian armoire for your home. An antique Austrian armoire — often made from wood, softwood and pine — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Austrian armoire — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique Austrian armoire, those designed in Baroque, Empire and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Austrian Armoire?

Prices for an antique Austrian armoire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,500 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,425.

Finding the Right wardrobes-armoires for You

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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