Linen Armoire Closet
Antique French Renaissance Armoire Linen Press Library Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Renaissance Revival Bibliotheque, Linen press or display cabinet. Circa mid
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Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Linen Presses
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 89.5 in W 60 in D 21.5 in
Antique 18th Century French Carved Oak Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional 18th century French Knockdown Armoire. Made from oak with beautifully hand carved
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 85 in W 65 in D 24 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Pine Panel Armoire
Located in west palm beach, FL
linen closet or for your towels in your pool house. You decide! Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Monumental Brutalist Dimpled Steel Armoire with Curved Top
Located in Fort Collins, CO
storage, or as a luxurious linen closet.
43.38"W x 27.5"D (at handles) x 74.63"H
43.38"W x 24.75"D (at
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Late 20th Century Mexican Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
English Mahogany Wardrobe / Linen Press
Located in Woodbury, CT
This two-door, two-drawer wardrobe / linen press in finely grained mahogany is just the right size
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Henredon Folio 10 Chinoiserie Entertainment Storage Armoire Painted Scenic Desig
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Late 20th Century Chinoiserie entertainment storage cabinet or armoire with painted
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 72.5 in W 39.5 in D 20.5 in
Early 19th Century British Mahogany Gothic Revival Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
wardrobe or armoire or linen press with central mirrored tabernacle and 5-drawer chest of drawers. The best
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Modern Rosewood & Brass Plate Wardrobe Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
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“Opening up your closet should be like arriving at a really good party where everyone you see is someone
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 66.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
19th Century Dutch Wilhelm II Oak Armoire/Vitrine or Bookcase/Linen Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
of this armoire/vitrine is its narrow depth at just 19". Previously used as a clothing cabinet in a
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Antique 1840s Dutch Rococo Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Cabinet /Armoire with Carved Detail on Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique armoire/case piece with original shelving inside. Great as a cupboard or linen closet, as
Category
Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mastercraft Burled Wood, Brass and Glass Illuminated Vitrine Cabinet, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unit or bookcase, trophy display, linen closet or armoire, or toiletry cabinet.
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 81 in W 46.5 in D 18.5 in
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1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
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The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
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Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Bookcases
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Glass, Mahogany
Antique French Armoire Linen Cabinet Wardrobe Chest Gothic Revival Oak c. 1890s
Located in Tyler, TX
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
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Oak
H 75 in W 39 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Gilt Frame Gothic Angels
Located in Dallas, TX
Two gilt framed Gothic Angels framed and painted in the style of Fra Angelico - hand-carved in Italy in 1890. These are in excellent condition with little to no paint chipping and wo...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Decorative Art
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Wood
Antique English Oak Baker's Cupboard or Back Hall Coat Closet c1700-40 Original
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Oak Baker’s Cupboard with two moulded panel doors from the early 1700’s and appears to be completely unrestored and unbelievably does not require restoration. The las...
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Antique 1720s English Country Cupboards
Materials
Oak
H 68.13 in W 69.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut wood made in 1845 of the period Louis Philippe. Internally equipped with one clothes hanger. It is possible to add internal shelve...
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Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
H 88.19 in W 60.24 in D 24.41 in
Set of Two Vintage White Fiberglass Lounge Chairs by Charles Zublena 1960s.
By Charles Zublena
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of two vintage design lounge chairs, by Charles Zublena, France, 1960s.
Beautiful pair of white lacquered fiberglass vintage design chaise longues for indoor and outdoor use, ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
H 19.69 in W 66.93 in D 24.02 in
Small French Country Cherry Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
19th Century Small French Country Cherry Armoire. This piece is a great size for a small space.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
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 bookmatched wood grain pattern and fine linear inlay around the perimeter of the doors....
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
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Cherry
Late 18th C. French Rennes Armoire, Cherrywood, Brittany, Attributed J.B.Depouez
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Armoire, attributed to J.B. Depouez, features a large double bonnet
cornice above two tall doors, arched in the upper section. Adorned with
sawtooth accents above and below styl...
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
H 102 in W 58 in D 20 in
French Empire Revival Style Chrome Towel Ring
Located in Trensacq, FR
French Empire Revival Style Chrome towel Ring, C1970s. Stylish French 'anneau de serviette' in chrome, a sophisticated modern take on a timeless classic design. Well-made, good-quali...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Revival Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Hutch
Located in Evergreen, CO
This substantial, quarter sawn oak, hutch has seven shelves with upper glass display comprised of windowed glass panels, floral, leaves and shell carvings in the reliefs with simple ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Large and Very Richly Carved 19th Century French Walnut Gothic Revival Armoire
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A large and very richly carved 19th century French walnut Gothic Revival armoire.
This stunning cabinet has the most amazing carved details. The extensively carved decorations wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 97.05 in W 54.14 in D 24.81 in
Monumental Made for a Queen Mirrored Walnut Louis XV French Armoire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Huge in scale and very impressive Louis XV style 3-part relief carved walnut and walnut veneer parquetry inlaid, beveled mirror armoire, second half of the 20th century, having incre...
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
Antique French Louis XV Baroque Mahogany Kockdown Wedding Armoire Wardrobe 84"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XV knockdown wedding armoire / wardrobe / linen press. Made of mahogany featuring baroque styling with carved egg and dart crown over a floral and bird theme wr...
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 84 in W 24.5 in D 55.5 in
Large DIRECTOIRE style 2 sliding door Armoire Wardrobe in solid cherry, France
Located in Landivy, FR
MELANIE Collection
This armoire is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century. We find the straight, classic and ...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
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Cherry, Oak
H 83.08 in W 63.78 in D 24.81 in
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Antique Tiger Oak Compactum Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1910, B2435
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak compactum armoire, wardrobe, closet, Scotland 1910, B2435
Scotland 1910
Solid
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Linen Presses
Materials
Oak
H 79.5 in W 64 in D 25 in
Primitive Early American Walnut Clothing Armoire Wardrobe Closet Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive early American farmhouse style clothing armoire. Made of walnut, featuring a hanging bar
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Antique 1870s American Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 83.5 in W 21 in L 83.5 in
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Bookcase with Drawer Cabinet Linen Closet
Located in Tyler, TX
space-saving piece
Perfect for use as a wardrobe or armoire for storing blankets or linens or in a
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Chestnut
H 70.5 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Carved Dark Oak Linen Closet
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful 19th century antique French oak Breton Brittany cabinet, Bonnetiere, armoire, or wardrobe
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 19 in W 38.25 in L 19 in
B390 Antique Scottish Two-Door Linen Fold Oak Panelled Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland, 1920.
All original finish.
Solid oak construction.
Medium brown oak
linen fold
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires
H 70 in W 48 in D 22 in
B281 Large Pine Two-Door Armoire, Wardrobe Display, Pantry Cabinet, Linen Closet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland, 1870.
Solid pine construction.
Waxed finish.
Carved cornice.
Two panelled doors.
Internal shelving.
Full length drawers.
Sitting on blinth base.
Separa...
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Antique 1870s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires
H 92 in W 67 in D 18 in
Antique 18th Century George III English Mahogany Linen Press Cupboard Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Linen Press. A rectangular form with two over three hand
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Antique 18th Century George III Linen Presses
Materials
Mahogany
H 71.5 in W 52.5 in D 26.5 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Linen Press, Dresser, Closet, Scotland 1880, H228
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian walnut linen press, dresser, closet, Scotland 1880, H228
Scotland 1880
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
Closet-Linen Cabinet from the Interwar Period with a Mirror
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a single-leaf oak closet from the Interwar period.
The inside of this piece of
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Early 20th Century European Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
Hans Wegner Wardrobe Closet
By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Oak Wardrobe or Linen closet. Two sliding doors that are decorated
with delicate foliage
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Antique Italian Rococo Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Bookcase Mirrored Walnut
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning antique Italian walnut on oak rococo revival mirrored wardrobe, Armoire, linen closet
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Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
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Mirror, Oak, Walnut
H 96 in W 47 in D 22 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Burl Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Chifforobe Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
closets were built into rooms, a solid wood free-standing wardrobe or “armoire” (French for Wardrobe) was
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut, Burl
H 84.5 in W 60 in D 23 in
Antique French Louis XV Mahogany Baroque Mirrored Knockdown Armoire Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental 19th century Louis XV / Rococo wardrobe or linen Press. Made of mahogany with a
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
H 101 in W 54 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Hand Painted Armoire
Located in west palm beach, FL
for you to use as a linen closet, toy storage or POOL cabana house towels. Acquired from a Palm Beach
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Late 20th Century North American Wardrobes and Armoires
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Linen, Paint
Pine Wedding Armoire from Normandy
Located in Sheffield, MA
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Keywords: linen press, cabinet, chest, closets
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak Armoire by Guillerme & Chambron
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shelves make this a stunning media cabinet, wardrobe, or linen closet. For Votre Maison.
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Vintage 1960s French Wardrobes and Armoires
French Antique Country Style Armoire in Washed Oak
Located in Atlanta, GA
as a linen closet. The design possibilities are endless!
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
19th Century Country French Normandy Stripped Oak Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century country French Normandy stripped oak armoire features the graceful lines that
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Antique 1840s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Country French Stripped Oak Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century country French stripped oak armoire is a masterpiece of rural artisanry
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Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Incredible Vintage English Solid Pine Entertainment Center/Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
kind. This fine armoire could be modified into a great linen press for a home lacking good closet space
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20th Century English Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 19th Century French Inlaid Cherry Single Door Armoire or Bonnetiere
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
.’ Very rare. Great for clothing storage or linen closet. Great for a kitchen pantry piece too.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
Antique French Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen Closet Gothic Revival Oak c. 1880s
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB Antique French GOTHIC REVIVAL Oak Armoire or Wardrobe~~HIGHLY CARVED~~c.
1880s
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
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Oak
H 76.75 in W 38.25 in D 22.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
mountainous landscapes.
Pagoda Red Collection #: DVD012
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
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Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
: Cabinet, cupboard, armoire, media, storage, closet, linen press
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20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
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Elm
19TH C. CHINESE CABINET
Located in Sheffield, MA
. Perfect as hutch or TV cabinet.
Keywords: Cabinet, armoire, linen press, closet, blanket
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cabinet, Armoire, Cherry, Bavaria c. 1815
Located in Greven, DE
divided by four shelves.
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinets
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Cherry
H 37.01 in W 44.89 in D 19.69 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Four Door Glass Front Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection #: CAH026
Keywords: Cabinet, armoire, vitrine, cupboard, closet, linen press
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Early 20th Century Cabinets
19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection #: CB471
Keywords: Cabinet, armoire, linen press, closet, cupboard, kitchen cabinet, pantry
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
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Elm
19th Century Chinese Cabinet -SATURDAY SALE-
Located in Chicago, IL
, linen closet
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20th Century Chinese Cabinets
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19th Century Chinese Tall and Narrow Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets
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Elm
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
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Pagoda Red Collection #: CAH062
Keywords: Cabinet, cupboard, linen closet, press
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
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Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Robe Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
, linen press, closet, armoire
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Early 20th Century Cabinets
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Pine
19th Century Chinese Tall and Narrow Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
, armoire, storage, pantry, closet, linen press
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets
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Elm
19th Century Chinese Narrow Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets
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Elm
Two Door Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
, cupboard, linen press, storage, closet
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets
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Elm
19th Century Chinese Black Crackle Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
, armoire, cupboard, media, closet, linen press
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets
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Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Bamboo Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
, cupboard, closet, chest, dresser, linen press
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
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Bamboo, Elm
Pair of Honeycomb Lattice Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
, armoire, cupboard, linen press, storage, closet, media, television
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets
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Elm
19th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
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Elm
Monumental Crimson Crackle Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Cabinets
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Elm
Pair of Burl Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
: Cabinet, armoire, storage, closet, media, bathroom, linen press, dry bar, blanket, cupboard,
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Early 20th Century Cabinets
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Elm
Finely Painted Two Door Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
#: Y085
Keywords: Cabinet, armoire, cupboard, closet, linen press, media
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
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Elm
Oak Wardrobe Linen Blanket Closet with Slated Doors
Located in Miami, FL
A large 2 piece wardrobe with doors with slatted design. 8 doors total. The bottom portion has 4 doors that reveal shelving. The top part accommodate shelving as well as rods for han...
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1990s American Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Carved Wardrobe Oak Closet 19c
Located in Tyler, TX
use as a wardrobe or armoire for storing blankets or linens or in a bath for towels and toiletries
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
H 86 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Antique Linen Press, Antique Armoire, Walnut, Victorian Linen Press, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique linen press, antique armoire, walnut, Victorian linen press, Scotland 1870, Antique
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
Period Regency Mahogany Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press (SATURDAY SALE)
Located in Hanover, MA
Antique triple wide English Regency linen press, also known as: compactum, wardrobe, armoire
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
Antique Armoire Vintage Wardrobe French Antique Walnut Collossal Armoire
Located in Vancouver, BC
form of a free-standing closet where clothes and other items could be kept.
Today, the armoire is
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Vintage 1910s French Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
Dutch 19th Century Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Dutch 19th century armoire has a fantastic dark mahogany finish. A shaped cornice sits above
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Antique 19th Century Dutch French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Metal
18th Century Wedding Armoire with Original Blue Paint
Located in Miami, FL
1800s. Interior offers five adjustable shelves.
A beautiful linen closet in a bath or bedroom, or for
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Antique Early 19th Century German Rococo Cabinets
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Pine
Antique French Pine Cabinet Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
its center.
These antique doors can be used as decorative bedroom closet doors, linen closet doors
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Antique 19th Century French Doors and Gates
Massive Ralph Lauren for Henredon Rustic Cabinet
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in Forney, TX
uses including as a kitchen pantry, bedroom armoire, linen closet, blanket chest, wine cellar, resort
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Late 20th Century Mexican Country Cabinets
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Iron
Carved and Reeded Mahogany Winged Wardrobe, Baltimore, circa 1830
Located in Providence, RI
This large-scale linen press is composed of three basic elements: two side closets who doors fully
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Wardrobes and Armoires
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Linen Armoire Closet For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal linen armoire closet for your home. A linen armoire closet — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a linen armoire closet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A linen armoire closet, designed in the modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made linen armoire closet over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Henredon and Mastercraft are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Linen Armoire Closet?
A linen armoire closet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,362, while the lowest priced sells for $2,450 and the highest can go for as much as $8,000.
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.
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