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Anglo-Indian Style Mango Wood Tall Armoire with Floral Themed Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Anglo-Indian style tall armoire made of mango wood and adorned with floral-themed bone inlay
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bone, Wood

An 18th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Armoire With Marquetry Inlay, Circa 1770
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An 18th century Dutch neoclassical mahogany armoire with floral marquetry inlay. Dutch, circa
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

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.
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Alfonso Marina French Louis XIII Rosewood Marquetry Inlay Armoire Linen Press
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Dayton, OH
French Louis XIII and Spanish Colonial styling. The armoire is constructed from rosewood and mahogany
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Late 20th Century Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Rosewood

1920 French Art Deco Solid Brass Superior Quality Armoire/ Wardrobe Exotic Inlay
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This 1920's French Art Deco Armoire/ Wardrobe is constructed with solid brass. It is of the highest
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Maison Krieger French Deco Armoire with Ormolu Mounts
By Maison Krieger
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 91in W: 72in D: 20in This Maison Krieger French Deco Armoire With Ormolu Mounts is
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Ormolu, Bronze

Pacific Armoire by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid ash with ash veneer and whitewashed finish. Turned copper legs and drawer pulls Swing doors with inset leather panels Flat waterborne finish Dimensions: 69" H ...
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2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Copper

Pacific Armoire by Volk
Pacific Armoire by Volk
H 69 in W 38.375 in D 18 in
French Wild Cherry "Fougère" Armoire
Located in Pembroke, MA
centre of the armoire features a nicely carved column spanning its height, with book-matched cherry inlay
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe armoire, or wardrobe, made of solid cherry with beautiful
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cherry

Shapland & Petter attr, An Arts & Crafts Oak Wardrobe with Daffodil Inlays.
By Liberty of London, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter, in the style of Baillie Scott, attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak armoire
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Ebony Floral Inlays
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
stylized floral inlays to the cornice and further leaf style inlays to the door tops and bottoms united by
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Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ebony, Oak

19th Century English Inlaid Miniature Armoire Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
19th Century English inlaid miniature armoire cabinet, with walnut crossbanding and rosewood veneer
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Antique 1860s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Kingwood Marquetry Inlay Corner Cabinet with Marble 1780
Located in Roma, RM
French corner cabinet Louis XVI period, c. 1780, slightly moved and finely inlaid in fruit woods, gilt bronze applications, exotic woods such as , rosewood and kingwood. Coeval marbl...
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Marble

An Important Louis XV Walnut & Inlaid Armoire
Located in Sheffield, MA
The molded cornice above two raised paneled doors, opening to a shelved interior with two small drawers; above a carved frieze all resting on cabriole leg feet.
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Restauration Period Walnut Armoire with Fruitwood Marquetry
Located in Birmingham, AL
An impressive French Restauration period armoire, circa 1825, handcrafted of solid walnut accented
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

18th century carved French yew and chestnut armoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century carved french yew wood and chestnut armoire circa 1780. This sort of armoire is also
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chestnut, Yew

Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounted Armoire in Kingwood
By François Linke
Located in Clinton Twp, MI
This elegant piece is a Louis XV gilt bronze mounted armoire in kingswood with fruitwood marquetry
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ormolu

Chinoiserie Inlaid Armoire 19th Century Chinese Mirror Door Wardrobe
Located in Labrit, Landes
19th century armoire inlaid chinoiserie with mirror doors Stunning Chinese wardrobe very rare find
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Charles X Inlaid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
delicate geometric inlay decoration. This spectacular wardrobe can be placed in any room of the house
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Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Empire Armoire, Vienna, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
columns with floral ink painting on the capitals and bases. The straight profiled cornice with inlayed
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Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Empire Armoire, Vienna, circa 1810
Empire Armoire, Vienna, circa 1810
H 80.71 in W 64.77 in D 30.32 in
Early 19th Century French Oak Bassette, Small Armoire, Buffet D'appui
Located in Fayetteville, AR
bassette or petite armoire from the early 19th century is detailed with inlaid exotic woods depicting vines
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Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

French Louis XVI Style Parquetry & Bronze Antique Armoire Wardrobe ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI STYLE PARQUETRY-INLAID ORMOLU MOUNTED ONE-DOOR ARMOIRE Paris, France circa 1880 lock
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Gold-Plate, South Germany, circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant, strict and original neoclassical early Biedermeier Armoire from South Germany, circa
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron, Gold Plate

Lucien Rollin Massive Art Deco Style Marquetry Armoire by William Switzer
By Lucien Rollin, William Switzer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lucien Rollin Massive Art Deco Style Marquetry Armoire by William Switzer Give your living space a
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood, Zebra Wood

6FT Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Armoire
Located in Pasadena, TX
6FT Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Armoire Arts and Crafts oak wardrobe with top cornice, decorative
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Armoire
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A late 18th century German neoclassicism Louis XVI armoire or cabinet. Two-door dismountable
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Armoire
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Armoire
H 80.32 in W 82.68 in D 29.53 in
Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Armoire, Two-Door
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century Italian walnut armoire, with inlaid on the doors. This is really a handsome
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Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Wiener Werkstatte Armoire Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare signed piece of Wiener Werkstatte furniture in beech with Macassar Ebony inlay. The "Wierner
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Beech, Macassar

Hand-Made Tall Armoire Made in France, Early 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armoire made in France, Early 1900s. This armoire is a rare find, crafted with care and precision by
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Vintage 1920s French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fruitwood

Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Wood, Brass, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Early Biedermeier armoire from South Germany, circa 1820. Blonde cherry solid wood with box
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

English Edwardian Antique Satinwood Three-Door Armoire Wardrobe c. 1880s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EDWARDIAN INLAID-SATINWOOD MIRRORED THREE-DOOR ARMOIRE WARDROBE England, ca. 1880 Item # 403UHV18Z
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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Satinwood

Art Deco Armoire, Amboina Burl and Black Lacquer, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
with inlay at the front side edges. The armoire can be completely dismantled into 6 pieces for
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Armoire in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco Armoire. Having beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay forming a floral motif
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Venetian Walnut and Burr Walnut Armoire, circa 1750
Located in Cagliari, IT
with simple inlays in lighter wood thread. Frontal carved feet. Internal arrangement with a shelf and
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Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Arts & Crafts Armoire or Wardrobe by Jac. van den Bosch for 't Binnenhuis, 1910
By Jac van den Bosch, 't Binnenhuis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts armoire or wardrobe. Design by Jac. van den Bosch for 't
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Asian ironwood cabinet / Wardrobe inlaid with bone, Indochina, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Indochina or south china. Circa 1880-1900 Brass hinges, handles and padlocks Double door cabinet with two shelves Pretty marquetry: vegetation, birds, mythological creatures / deitie...
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Antique 1880s Vietnamese Chinese Export Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Bone

1820s German Mahogany Wardrobe with Classical Motifs
Located in London, GB
pedimented section above has an inlay motif and three finials. There is some evidence of former restoration
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Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Outstanding Quality Large Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
boasting breathtaking inlay and a wonderful colour Dimensions: Height 212 cm (83.46 in) Width 232 cm
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Other

Szekreny
Located in Kerepes, HU
piece of furniture is decorated with a geometric motif inlay, a rare piece, made to order. Lajos Kozma
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Antique Early 1900s European Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cherry

Szekreny
Szekreny
H 80.71 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Superb Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
mahogany oak lined drawer with original brass handles and satinwood inlay standing on shaped bracket feet
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Other

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Wardrobes Maple&Co 1860
By Maple & Co.
Located in Roma, RM
English cabinet made of rosewood and inlaid with boxwood in floral motifs, Victorian era , beautifully crafted and made by the famous Maple&C° cabinet-making firm of London. Counted ...
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood

Art Nouveau Wood Inlaid Wardrobe, France, circa 1900
By Emile Gallé, Louis Majorelle
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Magnificent mahogany wardrobe with double doors inlaid with flowers. From the Art Nouveau period but some elements such as the pediment recall the Napoleon III style. Key present,...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Aesthetic Style Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
A large aesthetic ash wardrobe in the style of Charles Bevan dating to 1890. The front is beautifully inlaid with stylized flowers and painted bird motifs. The two doors flanking the...
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Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Aesthetic Style Wardrobe
19th Century Aesthetic Style Wardrobe
H 85 in W 82.25 in D 23.5 in
MH Ballie Scott Style, Shapland and Petter Arts & Crafts Inlaid Wardrobe
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
a variety of diamond and chequer inlay with stylized copper handles. Measures: Height 88", width 48
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ebony, Oak

20th Italian Coat Hanger Inlaid Brass Accessories Umbrella in the Lower Part
Located in Buggiano, IT
Early 20th Italian coat hanger inlaid with brass accessories, umbrella in the lower part. It is very elegant, practical and comfortable. It was located at the entrance of an ancie...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut & Mahogany Exotic Inlaid Cask, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
matched hinged doors, tulip wood inlays, satinwood inlays, original steel engraved locks & hinges , secret
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Antique 1750s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Mudejar style Andaluz Armoire. Moldings with bone inlays, faux tortoiseshell
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
This inusual piece is a unique Armoire with XVII Century Mudejar influence. The doors have a
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cabinets

Materials

Iron

1930s Majestics Walnut Burlwood with Satinwood Inlays Storage Cabinet Armoire
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1930s Majestics Walnut and walnut Burlwood Storage Cabinet, Armoire, cupboard, music cabinet with
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut, Burl

Arthur Brett George III English Crotch Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe TV Cabinet
By Arthur Brett
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century George III Armoire by the English Cabinetmaker Arthur Brett. A two piece case
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Late 20th Century George III Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

21st Century Baroque-Inspired Shoe Rack by Modenese Gastone, White Finish
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
external panels can come with inlay and radica versions. Modenese Interiors, Italian furniture producer, is
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

A 1920’s White Macassar Fan Inlaid Art Deco Wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
. This absolutely stunning example features an amazing herringbone fan inlay made entirely from stunning
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Macassar, Walnut

21st Century Walnut Finish Classical Shoe Rack by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
the beautiful veneer inlay covering the wood panels, and the gold leaf finishes along the lines. This
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2010s Italian Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Tall and Narrow Original French Macassar Ebony Inlaid Cabinet
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in New York City, NY
armoire features stunning Macassar ebony in a geometric parquetry inlaid pattern with dots of decorative
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Macassar, Cedar

EDWARDIAN FLAMED HARDWOOD SHERATON REVIVAL DOUBLE WARDROBE j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
graceful and architectural style. This double wardrobe features exquisite details such as delicate inlays
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20th Century British Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Hardwood

Large Biedermeier-Style Wardrobe in Ash and Cherry, Dated 1884
Located in Greding, DE
Large two-door wardrobe in ash and cherry with fillet band inlays and ebonised columns. The cornice
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Antique 1880s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ash, Cherry

French Art Déco Wardrobe Early 40s
Located in bari, IT
Original wardrobe consisting of three doors embellished with Art Deco style inlay designs, probably
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

French Art Déco Wardrobe Early 40s
French Art Déco Wardrobe Early 40s
H 70.87 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
solid wood with walnut inlay. It is in very well preserved condition, it was renovated in the past
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
H 67.72 in W 50.01 in D 19.69 in
Large Wardrobe designed by Alfred Hendrickx, 1960s for Belform, Belgium
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerp, BE
from 1961. This closet features two sliding doors with detailed inlay handles. On the left side a coat
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Top Cabinet in Walnut and Other Woods, Germany
Located in Mönchengladbach, NW
German castle furniture from the province of Anhalt with rich inlays, in small dimensions, very
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Antique 18th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Top Cabinet in Walnut and Other Woods, Germany
Top Cabinet in Walnut and Other Woods, Germany
H 87.8 in W 52.76 in D 20.87 in
18th Century George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
century often featured expensive veneers and intricate inlays, and were designed to occupy prominent
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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

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Armoire With Inlay For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic armoire with inlay available at 1stDibs. A armoire with inlay — often made from wood, oak and bone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer armoire with inlay, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A armoire with inlay made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made armoire with inlay over the years, but those crafted by Shapland & Petter are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Armoire With Inlay?

A armoire with inlay can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,942, while the lowest priced sells for $1,541 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.

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.

Questions About Armoire With Inlay
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    An armoire is a large, freestanding wood cabinet with one or two doors and a hanging bar for clothes. There may or may not be shelves, but an armoire never has drawers. Additionally, armoires used to serve as storage space for arms and other weapons.

    1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    An armoire is a tall wardrobe.

    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An armoire is basically a decorative wardrobe. They are freestanding, heavy wooden structures that typically have decorative metal hinges and pictorial carvings. Armoires are made for quick access and often have one or two doors and a hanging bar. On 1stDibs, find a wide collection of antique and vintage armoires from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A French armoire is a type of wardrobe that serves many purposes, unlike a closet, which is used only to store clothes. They are movable and have hanging space for clothes and they’re larger than a regular closet. On 1stDibs, shop antique and vintage French armoires.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An armoire dresser is essentially a huge cupboard that, as a mobile closet, is most commonly used to keep clothes tidy and out of the way. When it comes to storage, the average armoire includes a little bit of everything, from plenty of hanging space to shelves and drawers. For antique, vintage and new armoire dressers, shop on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    An armoire is used for storing clothes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Although opinions may differ, many people don't believe that armoires are outdated. In fact, people have begun to use armoires in new ways. Where once the storage furniture's primary purpose was storing hanging clothing in bedrooms, the armoire now functions as a home for TV entertainment centers in living rooms, an organizer for coats and accessories in hallways and mudrooms, a place for storing dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms and even as a freestanding pantry in kitchens. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of armoires.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 31, 2023
    The purpose of an armoire varies depending on its design. Some feature hanging rods for clothing and accessories. Others have large inner shelves that can accommodate a television and other components of home theater systems. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage armoires.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    An inlay earring is an earring that shows off a certain decorating technique. In jewelry making, inlay is the process of carving small recesses in the surface of a metal, like platinum, gold or silver, and then filling them with precisely cut accent materials. You can find inlay earrings featuring a variety of semiprecious stones and gemstones, such as lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, opal and turquoise. They may also be decorated with inlays of shells, beads, glass and other materials. Shop a range of inlay earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The only difference between a chifferobe and an armoire is that a chifferobe has drawers and an armoire does not. Both are large, freestanding wood cabinets for storing clothes with one or two doors, a hanging bar and, in some cases, shelves.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To spell armoire furniture, write A-R-M-O-I-R-E. You pronounce the word "ARM-wahr." The word armoire comes from the Old French term for cupboard, amarie. Its root is the Latin word armarium, which refers to a closet for storing tools. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of armoires from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bone inlay furniture is any piece of furniture that shows off embedded pieces of bone. Often, the inlay is in an intricate geometric or floral pattern. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone inlay furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 23, 2019

    The difference between inlay and marquetry is that with marquetry, pieces of wood, ivory, metal and other materials are used to form an intricate design that is applied as a veneer to a wood surface, while with inlay, cutouts are made in a solid piece of material to receive segments of a different set of materials that form a surface pattern.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The original purpose of an armoire was storing arms like swords and axes. Today, many people use armoires in bedrooms and closets to store hanging clothing and accessories. They can also house televisions and entertainment systems in living rooms, dens and other spaces. Explore an assortment of antique and vintage armoires on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    The difference between an armoire and a chiffarobe comes down to the kinds of storage that these two types of case goods feature. An armoire usually has a rod inside that can be used for hanging clothing and accessories. A chiffarobe, also called a chifferobe, features a hanging rod plus a set of drawers for organizing folded clothing and smaller items. Explore a variety of armoires and chiffarobes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best jewelry armoire is a matter of preference, but a suitable jewelry armoire can keep all your jewelry organized. A standing or wall-mounted jewelry armoire will be a sophisticated addition to your bedroom furniture and will serve as a dynamic storage solution. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary jewelry armoires from the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    An armoire is a type of wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. An armoire is freestanding, usually wooden and has one or two doors plus a hanging bar.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    An armoire is a type of wardrobe.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The average armoire is around 60 inches or 5 feet tall. However, the sizes of pieces can vary widely, so some may be smaller or larger. If you need an armoire of a certain height to fit your space, check the dimensions before purchasing. On 1stDibs, find a variety of armoires from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bone inlay furniture is usually made out of wood or metal. An artisan creates carvings along the top, front or sides of the piece and then carefully applies pieces of natural bone to add ornamentation to the furnishings. On 1stDibs, shop a range of bone inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    An armoire needs to be at least 24 inches deep to hold clothes on standard hangers.

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