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Ebonised Wardrobe

19thC Large French Ebonised Mirrored Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880. 19thC large French ebonised mirrored armoire. With adjustable shelves, drawer
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

19thC Large French Ebonised Mirrored Armoire
19thC Large French Ebonised Mirrored Armoire
H 92.92 in W 51.19 in D 18.12 in
19thc French Ebonised Buffet De Corps
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1800 19thC French Ebonised Fruitwood Buffet de Corps W146 x D53 x H236 cm Base W140 x D53
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Antique Early 1800s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fruitwood

19thc French Ebonised Buffet De Corps
19thc French Ebonised Buffet De Corps
H 92.92 in W 57.49 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Burr walnut double wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Here is an opportunity to acquire a wonderful burr walnut Art Deco wardrobe, in immaculate
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Art Deco Burr walnut double wardrobe
Art Deco Burr walnut double wardrobe
H 75.5 in W 48.25 in D 21 in
Large 19thC Country House Arched Pine Wardrobe
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large 19thC English Country house Arched pine wardrobe We can also customise existing
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Large 19thC Country House Arched Pine Wardrobe
Large 19thC Country House Arched Pine Wardrobe
H 86.62 in W 64.97 in D 22.84 in
Antique English Victorian Mahogany & Marquetry Inlaid Fitted Wardrobe
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Glasgow, GB
A stunning Sheraton Revival inlaid mahogany breakfront wardrobe dating to the early Victorian
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

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

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Ash, Cherry

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
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Macassar, Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
defined horizontal structure. The vertical axes are emphasised by the ebonised columns and the striking
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

A fabulous 1930’s Art Deco Period Wardrobe with Bookpaged Oyster Veneers
Located in Barnstaple, GB
New in is this fabulous Art Deco 2 door wardrobe, veneered in the most amazing “oyster” veneers
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

A matching pair of Art Deco Pale Walnut Wardrobes in the style Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Barnstaple, GB
ebonised plinths. The larger of the 2 wardrobes has full width hanging offering fabulous storage. The right
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19th Century Ebonized Walnut French Mirrored Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 19th century ebonised walnut french mirrored armoire Sourced from the South of France
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19thC French Faux Bamboo Walnut Mirrored Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
finishing pieces including, stripping, bleaching, painting, and ebonising. W105 x D50 x H231cm.
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19thC French Faux Bamboo Walnut Mirrored Armoire
19thC French Faux Bamboo Walnut Mirrored Armoire
H 90.95 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Large 18thc Painted Austrian Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
pieces including, stripping, bleaching, painting, and ebonising. sku 1361 Measures: W178 x D55 x H239
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Antique 18th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Large 18thc Painted Austrian Armoire
Large 18thc Painted Austrian Armoire
H 94.1 in W 70.08 in D 21.66 in
George III Mahogany Linen Press
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5522 Fine quality Georgian linen press, having cavetto cornice with satinwood and ebonised inlay
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Antique Early 19th Century English Linen Presses

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Linen Press
George III Mahogany Linen Press
H 82.677 in W 51.575 in D 23.622 in
A fine late George III satinwood and snakewood secretaire cabinet
By George Simson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
figured snakewood, purpleheart and ebonised stringing. English, circa 1790. Footnote: George Simson
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Antique Early 18th Century English George III Secretaires

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Satinwood

Late 18th/Early 19th Century Sycamore Linen Press
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
. Many linen presses have long since lost their slides and been converted to hanging wardrobes so it is
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Antique Late 18th Century Linen Presses

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Sycamore

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Ebonised Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ebonised wardrobe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every ebonised wardrobe was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ebonised wardrobe, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A ebonised wardrobe, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Dunbar, Edward Wormley and Herta Baller each produced at least one beautiful ebonised wardrobe that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ebonised Wardrobe?

Prices for a ebonised wardrobe can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $98 and can go as high as $64,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,241.

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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