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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Midcentury Green Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Aluminum hooks manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s.
Set of two.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum
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 D: 184 x 121 x 50 cm
Description:
Small Biedermeier clothes or linen cupboard with...
Category
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Emerald Green Antique 1825 Hand Painted German Marriage Wardrobe Linen Cupboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1825-1850 Emerald Green painted Antique German Marriage folden linen, wardrobe or pot cupboard with rose...
Category
1820s German Regency Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Double Armoire Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style double armoire dresser or linen press
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with inset burl woo...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus wardrobe by Vichr & spol, 1930´s, Bohemia
By Kovona, Vichr & Spol
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Wardrobe with chrome elements from the Bauhaus period. It made in the former Czechoslovakia. Designed by Vichr & spol in the 1930s and made by Kovona company in the 1950´s.
This is a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus wardrobe by Vichr & spol, 1930´s, Bohemia
By Kovona, Vichr & Spol
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Wardrobe with chrome elements from the Bauhaus period. It made in the former Czechoslovakia. Designed by Vichr & spol in the 1930s and made by Kovona company in the 1950´s.
This is a...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Chrome
George IV Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St030 Fine quality Georgian two door wardrobe in mahogany, having cavetto cornice above a shallow frieze and a pair of panelled, figured mahogany door fitted with original working lo...
Category
19th Century English Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic French Tall Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made from reclaimed pine and finished in an antiqued and distressed French grey.
Standing proudly, it offers an imposing presence while promising an abundance of storage. With four ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Ring Cabinet by Morgan Clayhall, mix media artwork on doors
Located in Toronto, CA
The Ring Cabinet is designed and finished by hand in our studio, Morgan Clayhall.
The artwork on the doors is created by Murray Duncan. The colour is crated in mulitple layers of p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Compact Walnut Armoire by R-Way
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W29 D18.5 H67.5
Fully restored and rarely seen armoire by R-Way. Item show in excellent condition. Armoire is fully functional and offers both open and closed storage. Item has orig...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk Circa 1910
Located in Brussels , BE
No key - Central locking not in good condition
Covered in yellow vuittonite, with leather reinforced corners and finishes. Emblematic of the way of traveling between the two wars, th...
Category
1910s French Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Leather
Superb Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid wardrobe having a quality mahogany satinwood inlaid cornice above a single mirrored door with a bevell...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Other
India Walnut Root Veneer Armoire
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Inspired by the exotic allure of the South Asian country for which it is named after, the India Armoire at once mysteriously entices and induces a sense of warm comfort. Adorned with striking antique brass snake pulls...
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2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique 1738 Dated Oldest Original Paint Housekeepers Folded Linen Wardrobe
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1738 dated Antique German Marriage wardrobe / Folded linen cupboard in the oldest and most original paint I have ever seen
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...
Category
1730s German George II Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
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
An unusually nice and relevant three-door armoire from the Edwardian period, this ...
Category
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Satinwood
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 made from mahogany with panels of crotch mahogany, cross banding and inlay. The upper ...
Category
Late 20th Century George III Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant beechwood wardrobe by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wardrobe was designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s
It´s made of ashwood and plywood.
You can hang your clothes in it...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Plywood
White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
White painted French rococo wardrobe dating to circa 1740-1769. Mostly likely from Northern France. Excellent hand-carved details. Scraped back painted finish in revealed layers of w...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Pine Armoire ~ Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th Century Swedish Pine Armoire ~ Wardrobe represents a simplicity of style that is deceptively tailored, until one realized the artisanry and craftsmanship required to produ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE LIBERTY & CO VICTORIAN WARDROBE COMPENDIUM WITH DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite fully restored Liberty & Co London stamped Wardrobe compendium with drawers
Pleas...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Hardwood
French Louis XV Style Provincial Painted Armoire
Located in Houston, US
Charming Louis XV style painted armoire with chicken wire, great for display. Color is a cream and aqua color and hardware original.
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
French Neo Renaissance Wardrobe, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This stunning antique wooden wardrobe with two doors and two drawers is a true masterpiece. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ...
Category
Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Oak
Art deco walnut press cupboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art deco press cupboard, the well-figured walnut to the freeze fitted with three drawers having Chrome handles. Above a pair of doors opening to reveal a shelved interior. To the bas...
Category
Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously styled Art Deco wardrobe dating to the 1930's. Small and well proportioned this wardrobe has stunning Walnut grain with book paged veneers w...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut combination wardrobe, the moulded top above two long panelled well-figured doors opening to reveal the large hanging area flanked by two banks of drawers with stylised walnut ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
50s-60s Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with 5 hinged doors, made of mahogany veneer wood and mirrored glass.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Handcrafted Wooden Armoire by Lucien Bénière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lucien Bénière (1922-2012)
"'L'ensemble psychiatrique"
Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture Cabinet. 23m? of various Woods.
Created between 1988-89. From the artist's personal collection.
On...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
English Art Deco Smaller Blonde Walnut Triple Breakfront Wardrobe, C1930
Located in Barnstaple, GB
For your consideration is this very impressive looking Art Deco three door triple wardrobe of smaller dimensions and is absolutely stunning, inside and out!. Dating to the 1930's the...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini Walnut 809/C “Ovunque” Sideboard for Bernini, 1981
Located in Vicenza, IT
809/C sideboard, from the “Ovunque” series, designed by Gianfranco Frattini, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Bernini in 1981.
Made of walnut.
Excellent vintage condition.
...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Rosewood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Rosewood Armoire is a work of the furniture crafter's art! The design features only one flat surface showing, and that is the full length bev...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Rosewood
Wardrobe with diagonal doors without handles and hinges from the 60s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
1960s Wardrobe of exceptional design. The excellently built structure with generous thicknesses guarantees functionality and solidity. The central body features a selection of rosewo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood
Willy van der Meeren wardrobe Tubax Belgium 1952 yellow
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Industrial designed wardrobe by Willy van der Meeren and manufactured by Tubax, Belgium 1952. Originally it was used in boarding schools, so not many of them are still around. It's m...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Modernist Cabinet in Glossy Lacquered Wood and Chrome Plated Metal, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom made cabinet designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection.
These high-quality handmade furniture in a Classic, timeless design...
Category
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Art Déco Cupboard Oak Ceruse attributed Guillerme et Chambron 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Extraordinary, cubistic shaped French Art Déco cabinet in solid chene ceruse with six different sujets in
amber mirror glass door panels.
Very deep engraving of the glass panels executed in a high-level individual workmanship.
Size of one glass panel: 34 cm x 26 cm + wooden frame 2 cm
The 2 doors are set as if in a frame, the body stands on a pedestal. Therefore, the object appears light-footed despite the solid construction. The front side of the strong wooden feet is decorated by ropes.
The surface was waxed again and has a pleasant soft touch.
The color of the object corresponds to a natural sand tone and combines perfectly with the amber mirror glass.
The large brass key...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mid Century wardrobe in bamboo cane and woven rattan with brass details
Located in Roma, RM
Mid Century wardrobe in bamboo cane and woven rattan with brass details.
Wood structure with single door, thin rattan weaving, mirrored glass and large chest of drawers at the base. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Ernesto Valabrega Large Highboard in Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, wardrobe, chestnut, mirrored glass, Italy, ca. 1935
This expansive wardrobe beautifully exemplifies Ernesto Valabrega's distinctive design ethos. The design is ma...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chestnut, Mirror
Art Deco Coral Red Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco wardrobe in lacquered red coral wood, from the 1930s. Slight wear and tear due to age and use, missing key vents.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US and International Shipping...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine, Plywood, Lacquer
Campaign Style Thomasville Furn Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed & Armoires
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful campaign style modular wall unit bedroom or bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lights, full/queen headboard, and brass hardware by Thomasville Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The top of the headboard has been refinished but the rest of the pieces have their original finish. No outstanding flaws that we have detected. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s.
Can a girl (or guy) ever have Too many options??? We think Not!!! Seriously!! Take another look at this Extremely cool, Extremely modular “Mystique” wall unit or bedroom set up by Tomlinson Furniture. So many options…We say that because the center, larger unit can be used as a headboard for a full or queen-sized bed. You just need a Hollywood frame, and it backs right up against the headboard which has drop front storage for extra pillows or blankets! The four mirrors are removeable so if you prefer you could take them off and expose a blank wall or hang your favorite piece of artwork. Plus, there are lights at the top of the crown unit and a shelf to hold a lamp, books, or décor! Now, it’s nice to have the two side cabinets in your bedroom if you need the space for storage…there is hanging space in the top wardrobe area and three nice sized drawer’s underneath…AND there are knobs immediately beneath the wardrobe section that pull out into a nightstand surface with a black laminate top!! SO NICE!! BUT…maybe it’s a little much for the space you have, and you want to break it up a bit. NO PROBLEM! The two side pier cabinets are modular and can stand individually in separate rooms or could set side by side in one room. Maybe you want to use the two pier cabinets in a second bedroom and put a beautiful brass bed between them and use the center unit in a different bedroom. The whole unit is comprised of a gorgeous sultry dark wood and the cabinets have beautiful brass escutcheons, teardrop pulls, and hardware. There are truly so many interchangeable possibilities with this wonderful campaign style wall unit and it is made with impeccable quality by an iconic manufacturer. You just can’t go wrong!
The original Thomasville furniture company was founded in 1904. At the time, it was called the Thomasville chair company since the company focused on producing chairs exclusively. Over the next few decades, the catalog expanded to include additional furniture pieces. During this time, the original company went through several owners; despite this, the company still experienced financial success even through economic hardship of the 1930s. Vintage pieces from the Thomasville Furniture company run the gamut from chairs to dining room furniture and many different types of furniture in between. The earliest pieces from the company when it was still known as the Thomasville Chair Company are considered the most rare and valuable. If you are looking for authentic Thomasville vintage pieces, you will need to find them on the secondhand market. Thomasville Furniture is one of the most recognized furniture companies in America. You can count on Thomasville furniture for incredible dining room and bedroom furniture. – vintage furniture guide...
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1970s American Campaign Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
British Art Deco Wardrobe in Burr Walnut from Maple & Co, 1930s
By Maple & Co.
Located in South Shields, GB
An fine quality Art Deco walnut wardrobe from Maple and Co, circa 1930s
Complete with unique metal, bakelite handles
Beautifully fitted out with a clothes rails to one side and a sh...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Italian Design Wardrobe or Armoire, 1970s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This two-door wardrobe of Italian design from the 1970s is truly special. Made of plywood characterized by a large printed decoration on the doors. A classic scene from the ancient e...
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1970s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century Walnut Wardrobe by Alfred COX for Heals, 1960s
By Heal's, Alfred Cox
Located in South Shields, GB
A walnut freestanding wardrobe by Alfred Cox - these pieces were usually retailed through Heals department store during the 1950s and 1960s
Internally there is a hanging rail and she...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Wood Antique Large Wardrobe
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique wardrobe in solid walnut wood made in mid 19th century Italian of the period Louis Philippe. This truly spectacular wardrobe is very rare due to its large dimensions equipped...
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1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Wardrobe Cabinet/Bar by Guido Faleschini for Mariani/Pace, Italy 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Wardrobe Cabinet/Bar by Guido Faleschini for Mariani/Pace, Italy 1970.
Cabinet has 6 drawers with a light in upper cabinet, with switch on top of cabinet for the light. There is a ha...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Leather, Felt
Mid century birch wardrobe by Oscar Nilsson Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century birch wardrobe by Oscar Nilsson for Nordiska Kompaniet circa 1939.
We are pleased to offer this fitted wardrobe which is an early piece in the scandinavian modern furnit...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birch
19th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This Belgian armoire, crafted circa 1850, boasts a noble pale oak finish that enhances its stately presence. Tall and ample, the chest provides a pleth...
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19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique French Rustic Country 19th C Hand Carved Fruitwood Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Very decorative rustic country hand carved fruitwood (cherry wood) French wardrobe or armoire. Ca. 1800 - 1850.
This armoire has been hand sanded to enhance the rustic feeling, reve...
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Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid-Century Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid century modern wardrobe
- Manufactured by Lebus from the Atomic Range
- Limed oak effect & teak
- Features a rail the full width and a pull down cupboard to the bottom
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from White & Newton- in the Danish modern style
Made during the 1960s
Fitted out with a clothes rail, drawers, a compartment and shelving ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Komfort Mid Century Danish Teak Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser
By Komfort
Located in Countryside, IL
Komfort Mid Century Danish Teak Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 48 wide x 18.75 deep x 51 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Brutalist Blonde Oak and Chrome Armoire
Located in Toronto, CA
Exceptional vintage mid-century Canadiana brutalist armoire. Absolutely gorgeous piece that’s sure act as a centrepiece in any space it occupies.
Compelling design and a hugely fun...
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1980s Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
Mobile Armadio Anni 20-30
Located in Milano, IT
Particolare armadio ad ante battenti, interamente in massello di larice e inserto in tessuto sulle ante.
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Country French Louis XVI Style Oak Armoire
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century Country French Louis XVI Style Oak Armoire
Dimensions : 89.5" Wide X 26" Deep X 76" Tall
This gorgeous armoire was made in France in the early 20th century in a...
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1940s French Country Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Triple Door Mirror Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Exquisite 19th Century Louis XVI Style Triple Door Mirror Armoire – a perfect blend of elegance, design, and practicality!
Adorned with decorative oval panels, the side mirror doors...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Mobile Armadio Anni 50
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante armadio ad ante battenti, in legno impiallacciato mogano.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Triple Painted Armoire ~ DIsplay Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Triple Painted Armoire ~ DIsplay Armoire is a magnificent ode to the neoclassical style, rendered in fine hardwoods and mahogany then finished in a neutral p...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Jean Royere Wardrobe, circa 1950, France
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Walnut veneer storage cabinet with quadrangular opening and four doors decorated with gilded brass frame. Circa 1950, France.
CONDITION: Very good condition. Wear consi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Stunning Burl Wood Credenza Dresser by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous highly figured burl grain wood credenza dresser in a beautiful light finish by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham. Circa 1970s.
There are six drawers, three on each side. The ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Burl
Antique and Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires for Sale on 1stDibs
When shopping for antique and vintage wardrobes and armoires for your home, there are several things to keep in mind, not least of which is question number 1:
What is the difference between an armoire and a wardrobe?
The difference between an armoire and a wardrobe is actually simple: An armoire is merely an ornate wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods.
Antique and vintage armoires, on the other hand, are freestanding, heavy wooden structures that typically feature decorative metal hinges and pictorial carvings. Armoires are large cabinets that aren’t outfitted with the varied storage features that wardrobes now commonly have. Armoires often have one or two doors and a hanging bar and allow for quick access. Whether a minimalist mid-century modern wardrobe or grandiose Victorian-era armoire is the right fit for you, both are highly functional furnishings and can be a smart storage solution.
Armoires have been around since medieval times, and initially they may have housed weapons and armor. In their early days, armoires were often adorned with elaborate carvings and lavish paintings, particularly in Renaissance-era France. During the 18th century and later, armoires were widely known as “presses” for hanging clothes, and they were so large that they swallowed up the room where they stood.
In today’s modern homes, an antique armoire can be a striking, architectural work of art amid comparably unadorned furnishings. Whether you’re using your piece in the kitchen for cookware or as a food pantry, in the bedroom for clothes or in the living room as a media console, it will likely become a lovable focal point.
The evolution of the armoire can be seen in today’s corner wardrobes, which may rest on an asymmetrical base to account for corner placement, and even mirrored wardrobes, which feature a mirror affixed to the inside panel of one of the doors for convenience. Contemporary wardrobes commonly feature additional sliding trays and drawers and hanging space for clothing or linens, and the cabinet doors make them ideal for concealing televisions and computer monitors when such devices aren’t in use.
When choosing the right wardrobe or vintage armoire for your home, it’s good to have the following in mind: What are you planning to store in it? How much of what you’re storing will need to be housed in it? It should be big enough to accommodate your needs. What is the size of the room where your wardrobe or armoire will live? A large new piece of furniture in a modest space can easily become a hindrance if you have to navigate your way around it during your daily routine, so be mindful of the area you'll need in order to move freely.
Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.
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