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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Period: 1940s
Input Compartment with Mirror and Drawers by Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Entrance furniture composed of rosewood base with drawers covered in parchment, bakelite knobs in orange date color. Follows the upper part with frame of...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Oak
Large Danish Mahogany Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Originally retailed at Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen's most prestigious department store, this large Danish mahogany cabinet references 18th-cent...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Cedar Lined Armoire with 4 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Art Deco armoire features cedar lined wardrobe cabinet for hanging clothes and four dovetailed drawers with bentwood drawer faces.
Matching nightstands and three drawer chest a...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut, Cedar
Two-door walnut closet with brass handles 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Walnut closet from the early 1940s in Art Deco style of Italian manufacture.
The cabinet has a linear and slightly shaped structure, thanks to the tone of wood is match with any typ...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Americana 1940s Weathered Armoire with Pine Shelves + Clothing Bar
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Natural patina wear patterns serve as the main decorative element to the exterior of this solid wood, American oak armoire. Recently fitted with removable natural pine shelves; origi...
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Pine
Art Deco two-door walnut burl cabinet
Located in Premariacco, IT
Bedroom or entrance closet from the early 1940s, Art Deco period of Italian manufacture.
The cabinet features a walnut-root frame enhanced by a pair of large handles.
Internal shelf...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Nutwood
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...
Category
1940s French Country Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Guglielmo Ulrich Highboard in Walnut with Mirrored Door Panels
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich, wardrobe, walnut, mirrored glass, maple, Italy, 1940s.
This large wardrobe designed by Guglielmo Ulrich convinces visually through its geometrical shapes and grap...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Wood Armoire Cabinet 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This exquisite antique Art Deco wooden wardrobe armoire cabinet was made in France circa 1940. This tall cabinet is impeccably handcrafted from solid wood and Macassar Ebony veneer w...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Art Deco Wardrobe in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe or highboard, walnut, wood, Italy, 1940s
This stunning wardrobe is based on a well-designed structure where aesthetics and functionally come hand in hand. Made in Italy i...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Birch Plywood Mid-Century Modern Armoire by Cor Alons for Den Boer Gouda, 1949
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern armoire or wardrobe.
Design by Cor Alons for Den Boer Gouda.
Striking Dutch design from 1949.
Original birch plywood base with the curve...
Category
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birch, Plywood
1940's English Oak Hallway Closet Compact Wardrobe
Located in Leicester, GB
An elegant tall narrow closet wardrobe, made in England circa 1940. The wardrobe is made of a light oak panelling with a beautiful panel and diamond de...
Category
1940s English Tudor Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1940's BURR WALNUT LARGE WARDROBE SPLITS IN TWO FOR EASY TRANSPORT
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original circa 1940’s Art Deco large Wardrobe which is part of a suite
Please note the deliv...
Category
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Le Corbusier from Unité d’Habitation de Marseille Wardrobe
By Le Corbusier
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Le Corbusier and Atelier des Bâtisseurs (ATBAT) for Charles Barberis, Les Salines, Ajaccio, wardrobe, oak, lacquered wood, lacquered steel, France, 19...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s
- Sheet steel with mesh front doors
- 2 Doors
- Each compartment has hanging hooks and shelf
- Salvaged from an engineering works in Birm...
Category
1940s English Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Flora and Fauna Motifs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, wardrobe, cherry, lacquer, lacquered wood, brass, mirrored glass, aluminum, metal, Italy, circa 1950
A truly exceptional piece designed custom for a private client by the Italian visionary Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo. As early as 1941, ABV showcased one of the first wardrobes featuring intricate flora and fauna illustrations—a testament to their artistic approach. Wardrobe designs stood as an important endeavor for ABV, and Borsani's ingenuity was apparent in the numerous adaptations made: doors adorned with diverse prints, interiors tailored to suit specific client preferences, and a spectrum of customizable finishes were all hallmarks of their creative output. The body of this piece is meticulously crafted from exquisite warm-toned cherry wood, adhering to a simple yet elegant design enriched by intricate carvings running along its border. The four door panels bear the skilled handiwork of Adriano Spilimbergo (1908-1975), a painter known for his picturesque landscapes. These panels are adorned with mesmerizing illustrations of leaves and flowers, achieved through the art of relief lacquering, and rendered in subtle and delicate colors. Inside, the interior is adorned with a vibrant blue hue, and it is thoughtfully furnished with coat racks, tie rack, drawers, and mirrors. This piece stands as a genuine masterpiece, excelling not just in its functionality but also in its aesthetic excellence.
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Two Mirrored Doors Closet with Lights for ABV, 40s
Located in Turin, Turin
Osvaldo Borsani in 1953, together with his brother Fulgenzio, realized his most complex project: a company idea named after the "techne" of the Greeks, which means both art and techn...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Modernist wardrobe 40's 50's style Jean Royère solid wood
Located in Lyon, FR
French armoire from the 40's/50's in the taste of Jean Royère's work. Structure in solid wood and veneered mahogany. The two large hinged doors open onto a series of shelves with a c...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
French Art Déco Wardrobe Early 40s
Located in bari, IT
Original wardrobe consisting of three doors embellished with Art Deco style inlay designs, probably French production from the 1940s.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Original Steamer Trunk , Wooden strapped
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A real neat looking Wooden Trunk . Found at an Antique shop in LA long ago .Believed to be made by (Joseph Callaway). Has a great look and could fit in anywhere . Inside has paper in...
Category
1940s Unknown American Craftsman Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Pair Industrial Metal / Steel Cage, Mesh Lockers, Cabinets, Storage
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair industrial metal / steel cage -mesh lockers, great design, color, patina.., two door, shelves to top. Coat hooks under shelf, hand delivery avail to Ne...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Steel
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Armoire France, 1940
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Armoire France, 1940
This French oak armoire was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s as part of a collection of emergency furniture created to furnish...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Swedish Cabinet by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1953
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Mid-Century, Scandinavian Modern, Design Classics.
A stunning cabinet in two-tone birch and walnut designed by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s. Comes with a ke...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birch
Sublime Quality Vintage circa 1940 Maple & Co Burr Walnut Wardrobe Claw & Ball
By Maple & Co.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original circa 1940’s Art Deco, Maple & Co, large double Wardrobe which is part of a suite
As mentioned this piece is part of a s...
Category
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
1930s Venetian Baroque Wardrobe, by Testolini Freres in Walnut decored and Briar
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Precious 1930s Venetian Baroque cupboard wardrobe, by Testolini Freres Venice, in hand-carved walnut yellow decored and burl walnut, with central mirror . Interior upholstered in ora...
Category
1940s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Velvet, Mirror, Burl, Walnut
Le Corbusier Wooden Midcentury Dresser / Wardrobe Produced in Marseille, 1949
By Le Corbusier
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic midcentury wardrobe / dresser / closet designed by Le Corbusier for apartments of the Cité radieuse housing unit in Marseille 1949. ...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Pine
1930s Modernist Wardrobe by André Sornay, Stamped and Documented
By Andre Sornay
Located in London, GB
This masterful and exceptionally proportioned Modernist wardrobe by André Sornay shows why his stature as one of the most important designers ...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Alvar and Aino Aalto A820 Wardrobe
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar and aino aalto design wardrobe.
This is very rare not on the vintage market.
Like museum piece.
Category
1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birch
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s
This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chestnut
Tall Vintage French Oak Cabinet, Manner of Jacques Adnet
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a wonderful natural oak cabinet with inset panels and two large doors which open to deep and wide shelving. Original key and lock. This has been lightly restored and the back...
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s Art Deco wardrobe.
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Walnut Works circa 1940's Light Walnut X Large Wardrobe Part of Large Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer lovely circa 1940’s light Walnut double wardrobe made by The Walnut Cabinet Works which is part of a large suite
This piece...
Category
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Rare André Sornay French Wardrobes Armoires Art Deco Modernist 40s - F613
By Andre Sornay
Located in Lyon, FR
Armoire, bookcase from the 50's by the french designer André Sornay. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer highlighted by a system of brass nails perfectly aligned around the furniture (see photos). The large sliding door opens on a series of solid wood shelves...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Copper
French Editions AV Burr Maple Wardrobe with Mirror Panel, 1940's
By Editions AV
Located in Somerton, GB
Two door wardrobe with central distressed mirror detail panel. Shapely details and beautiful design. Stylish bronze fittings and keys.
The doors open to reveal shelving and a drawer (adjustable)
Signed to the interior 'Editions AV...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Maple
40's Cabinet by French Designer Andre Sornay Mahogany and Copper Art Deco
By Andre Sornay
Located in Lyon, FR
1940s cabinet by French designer André Sornay. The structure is made of solid mahogany and veneered wood, highlighted by a system of brass nails perfectly aligned around the edges of...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Copper
Walnut Works circa 1940's Light Walnut Large Wardrobe Part of Large Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale a lovely circa 1940’s light Walnut double wardrobe made by The Walnut Cabinet Works which is part of a large suite
...
Category
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
André Beaudoin, Art Deco Cabinet in Sycamore and Bronze, circa 1940-1950
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
André Beaudoin, Art Deco cabinet in sycamore and bronze, circa 1940-1950.
Good proportion,
A.B monogrammed keys
Complete interior
Patina to review.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Sycamore
1940s Danish Pine Wardrobe by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-door solid pine wardrobe with a dovetailed case and sliding brass hanger rod.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
19th Century Italian Chippendale Bombay in Burl Walnut Bedroom Set
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
not included chandelier and sconces that there are photos
This superb bedroom set comes from a noble Italian family
Completely in walnut with Chippendale line rich and very close t...
Category
1940s Italian Chippendale Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Burl, Wood
Art Deco Cabinet in Sycamore Veneer, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco cabinet in sycamore veneer, circa 1940.
Shelves and drawers
Completely removable.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A masterful three-sectioned wardrobe in bleached mahogany. Having a central seven-bank of drawers and flanking closets-one with adjustable glass shelves, the other with shelving and ...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe in Walnut and Walnut Burl, Lacquer, Brass - France
Located in Girona, ES
Nice wardrobe, two doors with walnut and walnut burl veneers, French polish. Black lacquered top, strut and base. Four shelves inside, chrome-plated brass hinges and handles.
Fran...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
20th Century Trunk for Storage
Located in Miami, FL
20th century chest on bracket feet with a top that opens to reveal storage and drawers below.
Category
1940s Spanish Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Modern Bookcase, Wardrobe Cabinet or Armoire by Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovely French Directoire style mahogany, rosewood and satinwood wardrobe cabinet, the top with bronze gallery over a conforming inlaid cabinet fitted with églomisé glass doors flanke...
Category
1940s French Directoire Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Francisque Chaleyssin Art Deco Cabinet in Sycamore Veneer, circa 194
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Francisque Chaleyssin (1872-1951) Art Deco cabinet in sycamore veneer, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Sycamore
French Mid-Century Lacquered Armoire, by Andre Arbus & Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century light brown lacquered Atelier Sain et Tambuté, Paris two-door armoire cabinet with bronze rope trim and door lock plate on gilt cylindrical feet with a Siena marbl...
Category
1940s French Other Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Cabinet in Sycamore Veneer, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco cabinet in sycamore veneer, circa 1940.
Shelves and drawers
Completely removable.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Unusual 3-D Gilded Armoire - France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun 1940s almost square armoire with "beveled" frame-like doors. Craquelé gold paint effect.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
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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