19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

19th C. French provincial oak armoire. A charmingly carved armoire in oak with central round medallions on the center crown and doors. A...

19th century French Louis XIV cabinet ~ Homme Debout is a great choice for a cozy room, or even as an accent piece in a larger room! Four door...

A stunning example of the red lacquer chinoiserie cupboard. A grand visual impression, beautiful gilt. With a center shelf, with drawer, and a compartment below the bottom shelf. Lov...

Antique French beautifully hand-carved elm & beveled mirror "Armoire de Mariage," Circa 1880. Original mirrors on doors with curve-line beveling. In...

Miniature moon wardrobe. Walnut wood. XIX century. Miniature wardrobe with a door (inside, two shelvesand a drawer) and a drawer with two handles, whichhas a mirror on the outside ...

Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.

Grand 20th century Spanish armario or wardrobe armoire constructed from walnut. Features a coffered case fronted by two doors. This massive cabinet made in Spain features beautiful w...

A wonderful pair of 19th century tapered gilt painted wedding cabinets. Very good condition, stunning as a pair.

French Arts & Crafts walnut mirror double door armoire This is a good quality tall piece not surprising as it is made in figured walnut and has...

The antique Swedish cabinet, shown here, maintains its original grain-painted finish and displays a beautiful well-worn patina. Two doors open ...

A very rare 19th Century flame mahogany wardrobe The central section with a beautifully ornate arched top adorned with finely carved foliate, f...

A stunning French 19th century transitional St. two door armoire mounted with fine ormolu mounts. The arbalette shaped armoire has two doors with ormolu keyhole escutcheon and the or...

A light-brown, antique German sideboard, cabinet made of hand crafted polished Mahogany and walnut in good condition. The cupboard is composed...

Aesthetic Movement Tiger Oak Vanity, Dresser, Maple & Co. London, England 1900, H538 England 1900 Solid Oak Original finish Shaped pediment on top Be...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Howard & Son’s Berners street late Victorian light mahogany linen press A very well made and collectable piece, produced by...

Early 19th century country French Armoire is a prime example of one of the most important historical developments in the world of furniture. Back before the days of closets in every ...

Small glazed display cabinet.

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Swedish circa 1800 hand painted green with angel playing a harp decoration hall cupboard or wardrobe A very good looking ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 Where to begin, this cabinet is stamped to the rear “Fabrique De Meubles Pauly & Cie Venise. Pauly & Cie” who were a world famous glass foundry and later equally famous furniture manufacturer. Their grotto furniture has an immense following across the world. This piece was most likely retailed through them as it was made by Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim who is a fellow venetian There is one other known example of his works which is very similar, it is currently retailing for no less than £900,000 however it is accompanied by a few other pieces from a drawing room suite. The suite came from Palazzo Papadopoli, a Renaissance palace on the Grand Canal in Venice built for the Coccini family by Giovanni de Grigi around 1560. I will include some further history below on both Pauly CIE ET and Moses Michelangelo Guggenheium On to the armoire, it is clearly the most ornate tour de force of carving you will ever see, I’m thankful it has managed to survive so long without being broken up by salvagers looking to reclaim the sculptures. You can see in the carving elements of Pauly’s inspiration in the form of shells. You also have Putti’s riding dolphins and so on. We have fully treated it as there were various signs of old worm, it’s then been cleaned waxed and polished. One of the hidden hinges has been replaced, otherwise it is in near perfect condition for the age. The insides houses three wood shelves Dimensions Height 255.5cm top to bottom, without the removable top carving 211cm Width 170cm arm to arm of the chaps on the outside, 172cm at the top, 166cm at the bottom Depth 63cm top, 55cm middle, 59cm bottom Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim Leading expert of decorative arts in late 19th century Venice, Michelangelo Guggenheim (1831-1910) also was one of the greatest antiquarians and a modern furniture producer in the “City of Water”. His collections stored in the Balbi Palace on the Grand Canal were an outstanding sight, that art amateurs would recommend. At the age of 20, he founds a "Stabilimento d’arti decorative e industriali" which purpose is the industrial creation of objects bearing an artistic force. The furniture that made him worldwide famous re-imagines ancient styles, freeing their aesthetic powers to serve modern imagination. Often in walnut, his pieces of furniture sent to World Fairs impress people by the finesse of their sculptures. A prized designer as well, he reorganizes princely interiors in the same spirit. His most famous work is the Palazzo Papadopoli's design about 1874, where he unfolds the vocabulary of several periods. He conceives there a richly furnished Neo-Renaissance Cabinet that relived the Italian golden age. For the exceptional result he is awarded the Gold Medal of merit for science and arts by Ludwig II of Bavaria. Pauly & Cie Venise Since its foundation (1866), Pauly & C. has stood for elegance, creativity and Venetian luxury. The ancient Roman technique known as “murrine”, which today is the symbol of Murano glass, was reproduced for the first time in its workshops and was presented to the world at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878. In 150 years of business Pauly & C. has produced unique works for royal palaces, public buildings, private villas and has served an international client base that includes some of the most prominent names from the world of culture and art, figures from the world of industry and finance, politicians and nobility. Pauly & C. - C.V.M. (compagnia Venezia Murano) works are currently held in many private collections and exhibited in some of the most prestigious museums in the world. In the last years of activity, Pauly has been active with three distinct brands: • Pauly & C. CVM, the time-honoured company that produces classic objects, recreating old designs and collections and offering modern reinterpretations of them. • Pauly Glass Factory, which continues its association with artists and designers to produce artistic works with modern lines. • MVM Interior operates throughout the world with architects, interior designers and design studios for the creation of prestigious personalized projects History Compagnia di Venezia e Murano C.V.M. began as Salviati &C. in London in 1866 under the direction of Vicenza attorney Antonio Salviati and with the backing of two British men: archaeologist Austen Henry Layard and antiquarian Sir William Drake. The company was dedicated to using ancient techniques and utilized master glassblowers in its efforts to do so. It called in specialists from other fields like goldsmithing and engraving to ensure authenticity and employed artist Giuseppe Devers to teach the techniques of enamelling and heat-applied glass gilding to company artisans. Archaeologist Layard was particularly interested in the mosaic glass techniques of Roman and pre-Roman artists, and he spent years personally overseeing the work of the company's technicians and glassblowers in attempting to revive those techniques. In 1872, the company was successful, managing to replicate the type of glass commonly known as "murrina". The company was renamed Venice and Murano Glass and Mosaic Company Limited in 1872, and, in 1877, Layard purchased Salviati's interest so that Salviati could pursue other interests. The company quickly earned a reputation for quality original glass art and reproductions as well as its many mural mosaics in Great Britain and elsewhere in Europe. In 1878, the murrine produced by Compagnia di Venezia e Murano was included in its exhibit at the International Exhibition in Paris, which was the chief attraction in Italian glass. In its observations of the display, the United States Commission to the Paris exposition commented not only on "Roman murrine glass", but also particularly on the mural glass mosaics, the "perfection of which" had "engaged the earnest attention of the company." Mosaics produced by the company during the time period are still in existence in diverse areas such as Gonville and Caius...

The door of this armoire has two molded panels with floral painted decoration. The steel keyhole escutcheon is original. The interior has four fixed shelves.

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original central European circa 1800 hand painted with floral detailing hall cupboard wardrobe A very good looking well made and c...

Bruce Talbert (1838-1881) for Gillow and co., a rare and important walnut, amboyna, ebonized, and gilt bedroom suite, each with differing carved rosettes, comprising: a triple mirror door wardrobe, 208cm high, 208cm wide, 58cm deep; a pair of bedside lockers, 85cm high, 38cm wide; and a pair of single bedsteads, 124cm wide Provenance: The famous Argentinian writer and suffragette Victoria Ocampo (1890-1979), bought from her estate and shipped back from Argentina. Bruce James Talbert originally trained as a carver and then an architect, and he became an influential and very successful furniture designer. He served an apprenticeship in Dundee and had his own carving business for two years where he learned the skills to apply carved details to furniture and then joined the architectural offices of Charles Edward. In 1856 he moved to Glasgow and worked for the architects W. N. Tait and Campbell Douglas. He moved to Manchester in the early 1860s, where he gained employment with the cabinetmakers Doveston, Bird, and Hull, which was short-lived, then moved to Coventry gaining work with Skidmore's Art Manufactures. In 1863 he won the competition to design the masthead for 'The Building News and in the mid-1860s moved to London, where he started designing furniture for Holland and Sons. His 'Pericles' Gothic sideboard was displayed on their stand at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1867 where it was the Grand Prix winner. It was at this point that his most prolific period began and also when he started designing furniture for Gillows of Lancaster in 1868. in the same year, he published his very influential first book 'Gothic Forms Applied to Furniture, Metal Work and Decoration for Domestic Purposes', which he dedicated to George Edmund Street. This was followed in 1876 by 'Examples of Ancient and Modern Furniture, Metalwork, Tapestries and Modern Furniture' and in 1881 by 'Fashionable Furniture. Other companies he designed for were Marsh, Jones and Cribb, Jackson and Graham, and for a short time, was a partner with Daniel Cottier. He designed textiles for Templeton's, Warner's, Cowlishaw, and Barbour and Miller; carpet designs for Templeton's and Brinton and Co.; and his wallpaper designs were printed by Jeffrey and Co. He also designed church metalwork and furniture for Cox and Sons...

A small Italian 19th century 4-door primitive cupboard with the original paint.

19th Baroque Louis XV Rococo style mirror cabinet in walnut with putti with 2 richly carved doors dimension height 265 cm for a width of 165 cm and depth of 55 cm. Part of a set including a wardrobe a bed a pair bedside tables...

This two-door, two-drawer wardrobe / linen press in finely grained mahogany is just the right size for that guest room with no closet. Not too big so as to take up too much space, bu...

This beautiful and massive armoire in French walnut, has been outfitted as a bar cabinet. The interior features a wine rack that will hold 47 bottles, ...

A hidden story lies just under the surface of this remarkable armoire. At first glance, one notices the perfect symmetry of the large cabinet. But take a moment to look deeper, you w...

Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Full Columns, Austria/Vienna around 1825 Beautiful restored neoclassical Biedermeier Armoire / Wardrobe / Cabinet Walnut veneered on softwood wi...

Beautiful Old Chinese storage cabinet in elm wood, 19th century very good and old patina two drawers in the interior and two drawers on the lo...

Important antique neoclassic wardrobe cupboard in hand-carved solid walnut with mirror and drawers. Restored and polished to wax Measures cm: H 222, W 236, D 80.

19th century Spanish 2-doors and 2-drawers painted wooden silverware cupboard.

19th Century English inlaid miniature armoire cabinet, with walnut crossbanding and rosewood veneer. It has a single drawer with puzzle inlay. Other f...

19th century wardrobe steamer trunk.

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This sturdy chest was made from quarter-sawn oak in the mid-19th century. The inside of the piece features a shelf for storage and more can be added for a modest cost. Wear consisten...

A huge General's armoire from Shan Xi province, China's ancient frontier and trade post. Commanding at over 5' wide with solid structure and bold features, this exceptional piece dem...

Grand 19th century Spanish armario or wardrobe armoire constructed from walnut. Features a coffered case fronted by two doors. This massive cabinet made in Spain features beautiful w...

French cherry armoire has the original steel hardware and working lock and key. The front and cornice are made of cherry. The front has a recesse...

A Chinese Qing dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with carved panels depicting Guanyin and Daoist immortals. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this 19th century cabinet attracts our attention with its beautifully contrasting colors and carved motifs. Depicting the bodhisattva Guanyin as well as Daoist immortals, the façade presents small doors in the upper section followed by two larger ones creating a focal point with their black ground highlighting their decorative motifs to perfection. The doors open to reveal inner shelves and hidden drawers while the lower section completes the ensemble with its two drawers fitted with hardware. Resting on straight legs accented with carved spandrels, this Qing dynasty carved cabinet...

This is a very nice original hand-painted Bohemian Armoire. The outside is hand-painted in a green color with hand-painted stars to the door in a cream color. We have the original ke...

This pine armoire has an exterior mustard color paint and exposed peg construction. The feet, drawer liners, crown molding, and hardware are later. There are shrinkage cracks in the ...

This is an antique wardrobe in English walnut, a compactum bearing the cabinet makers name plate to the rear reading 'R. James Art Cabinet Maker & Carpet Factor, 14 Northgate St. Glo...

Exquisite Biedermeier Armoire, Vienna 1820 This exquisite original Biedermeier wardrobe stands out for its beautiful walnut root veneer. Ebonized half colu...

Completely restored Czech Biedermeier glassed in display cabinet. Source: Czechia Period: 1840-1849 Material: Walnut.

An impressive French Restauration period armoire, circa 1825, handcrafted of solid walnut accented with rich fruitwood marquetry inlay by talented artisans in Lyon, the capital city ...

This is a beautifully carved piece with handsome nature motifs.

Antique rustic armoire with doors that open wide. Original hardware and locks. The crest has a domed shape and beneath very good carvings of cr...

Ogdens of Manchester, in style of Dr C Dresser, An Aesthetic Movement three-piece bedroom suite made from Ash with intricate stylized fruitwood ...

The closet is two-door, with an advanced cornice with two drawers. The upper section ends with a simple crest. The crest is decorated with a stripe with an ornament, and a profiled ...

19th century painted tapered Chinese cabinet. Having elaborate panels with gilt painting and raised moldings. Warm red lacquer adorned with black lacquer and gilt painting. Framing the panels recessed into the molding are remnants of crushed seashell used...

French Louis XV style wild cherry ("merisier") armoire with the veneered door panels in a chevron pattern (also called a "fougère" pattern, after the French word for "fern"). The side panels are oak. The centre of the armoire features a nicely carved column spanning its height, with book-matched cherry inlay...

The door of this armoire has three raised panels. The top panel is carved with a fan in high relief. The center panel is painted with floral decoration. The lower panel has carved stopfluting. The corners are rounded and have fans painted...

English Victorian bamboo single glass door armoire cabinet with pediment top and rush veneer under bamboo trim with open side shelves and small rose...

Folk art painted armoire. Interior shelving has been added to accommodate computer etc. We can customize interior for any needs.

Case piece.

A German tall storage cabinet with nicely carved accents from the 19th century. This tall antique armoire cabinet from Germany features a molde...

Empire cabinet with two doors, in solid and veneered walnut. The strict corpus is flanked by columns with floral ink painting on the capitals and bases. The...

Whimsical 19th century Italian cabinet armoire or linen press crafted in the Baroque taste. The case features a painted finish with two large storage doors decorated with Trompe L'oe...