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1940 Oak Armoire

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
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Armoire France, 1940
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Armoire France, 1940
H 70.87 in W 50.79 in D 20.48 in
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
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Vintage 1940s French Country Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

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
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Vintage 1940s English Tudor Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Americana 1940s Weathered Armoire with Pine Shelves + Clothing Bar
Located in Fort Collins, CO
wood, American oak armoire. Recently fitted with removable natural pine shelves; original clothing bar
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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak, Pine

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
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Le Corbusier from Unité d’Habitation de Marseille Wardrobe
By Le Corbusier
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, wardrobe, oak, lacquered wood, lacquered steel, France, 1949 The provenance of this wardrobe is notably
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel

French Art Deco Nightstand
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Art Deco nightstand made of solid oak, with inset Rouge Royal marble top. Dovetailed
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Marble, Brass

French Art Deco Nightstand
French Art Deco Nightstand
H 30.5 in W 17.5 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus-style wardrobe was produced by Hynek Gottwald in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Features three doors, an internal clothes rail and five shelves. The wardrobe stands on chr...
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Early 20th Century Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel

Antique French Louis XVI Armoire Display Shelf Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Armoire Display Shelf Cabinet Country: France Materials: Oak, Glass
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Cabinets

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Metal

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Located in Catonvielle, FR
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H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
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Danish Mid Century Wall Unit with 8 Shelves, circa 1950 - 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
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Located in London, GB
A spectacular original Art Deco birds eye maple and walnut wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s. This is one of the most unusual and stylish wardrobes of ...
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
Located in Madrid, Madrid
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Maurice Jallot 1940's Cherrywood Wardrobe
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Maurice Jallot 1940's Cherrywood Wardrobe with five oak shelves and gilt bronze fittings.
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Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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H 64.18 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Oak Wardrobe 1940s Vintage Unique Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Exceptional wardrobe from the 1940s, made of oakwood. Fantastic decorations give it a unique character. Three shelves in the interior and a practical drawer. Key in the set. Maintain...
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak Wardrobe 1940s Vintage Unique Retro
Oak Wardrobe 1940s Vintage Unique Retro
H 60.63 in W 32.68 in D 18.9 in
Wardrobe, France 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
This wardrobe is made out of oak wood, brass and glass. It has four pegs, moveable.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

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Wardrobe, France 1940s
H 7.09 in W 30.31 in D 8.66 in
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Located in Doylestown, PA
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Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

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H 77 in W 78 in D 20 in
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Located in Doylestown, PA
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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid oak-panelled single-door armoire. Circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual concave front armoire in cerused oak, circa 1940, with 2 doors and a decorative center
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Oak

French Cerused Oak Armoire
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H 73 in W 66 in D 21 in
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Located in Doylestown, PA
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Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco Rosewood and Lime Oak Sun Pattern Armoire with Brass Details
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20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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French 1940's Oak Cabinet/Wardrobe
Located in Brecht, BE
Very elegant and chic piece of furniture, solid oak and brass work.
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French 1940's Oak Cabinet/Wardrobe
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By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
A Louis XV Style Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet by the Baker Furniture Company. Solid Oak construction
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Oak

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Located in Brea, CA
20th century vintage country French style display cupboard armoire Painted in our signature oyster
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Wardrobes and Armoires

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Vintage Country French Four-Door Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-crafted from solid French oak with a Louis XV style influence for a delightful provincial
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Vintage 1940s French Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Vintage Country French Four-Door Armoire
Vintage Country French Four-Door Armoire
H 89 in W 90.5 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Green Painted Baker Armoires
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of green distressed painted armoires by Baker, each with two glass doors over a two-door
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Mirror

French Oak Maiden Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Oak maiden cabinet made in the 1940's in france. On the inside one shelve and two drawers on top
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

French Oak Maiden Cabinet, 1940s
French Oak Maiden Cabinet, 1940s
H 54.34 in W 42.13 in L 54.34 in
Green Painted Distressed Baker Armoire With Two Mirrored Glass Doors
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Green distressed painted armoire by Baker, each with two glass doors over a two-door cabinet
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Located in Greding, DE
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Small Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe from Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Żory, PL
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Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe from Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus-style wardrobe was produced by Hynek Gottwald in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Features three doors, an internal clothes rails and two shelves. The wardrobe stands on...
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Vintage Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus-style wardrobe was produced by Hynek Gottwald in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Features two doors, an internal clothes rail and one shelf. The wardrobe stands on chromed ...
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Steel

Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe from Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus-style wardrobe was produced by Hynek Gottwald in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Features two doors, an internal clothes rails and one shelf. The wardrobe stands on chrome...
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French Armoire in Cerused Oak
Located in East Hampton, NY
Elegant three door French armoire in ceruseed oak - Beautiful molding and medallion detail.
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Carved French 40's armoire
H 69 in W 59 in D 20 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Cabinet in varnished stained oak with quadrangular body opening with two doors
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Oak

Antique French Armoire
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H 41 in W 42.6 in D 14.2 in
Cerused Oak Cabinet By Chaleyssin
Located in Doylestown, PA
A great example of the transition from Art Deco to Modernism, this two door cerused oak armoire
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Cerused Oak Cabinet By Chaleyssin
Cerused Oak Cabinet By Chaleyssin
H 65 in W 55 in D 16 in
Pair of Compact Art Deco Sapele Wood Armoires
Located in North York, ON
This Art Deco style armoire is a Carrocel original! Behind the double doors are two storage
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Wood

Rare Large Mirrored French Art Deco Wardrobe in Solid Oak and Brass, 1940s
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Paris, IDF
Spacious shelves and large mirror make this large oak wardrobe suitable as a bedroom armoire, or as
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Brass

French Oak Armoire
Located in East Hampton, NY
Cerused oak armoire or wardrobe with brass feet and pulls.
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French Oak Armoire
French Oak Armoire
H 71.5 in W 47.5 in D 21 in
French Oak Maiden Cabinet, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Oak maiden cabinet made in the 1940's made in France. On the inside two shelves and a drawer on top.   
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Oak

French Oak Maiden Cabinet, 1940's
French Oak Maiden Cabinet, 1940's
H 49.22 in W 40.56 in D 17.72 in
French Oak Maiden Cabinet, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Oak maiden cabinet made in the 1940's made in France. On the inside two shelves and a drawer on top.    
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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French Oak Maiden Cabinet, 1940's
French Oak Maiden Cabinet, 1940's
H 57.88 in W 42.92 in D 19.3 in
Leather Covered Cloth Valet for Hermes by Paul Dupré-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Located in Labrit, Landes
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Miami, FL
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An Armoire in Cerused Wood
An Armoire in Cerused Wood
H 74 in W 69.5 in D 21 in
Armoire with Stylized Ribbon Panel Decoration
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Jean Prouvé Armoire, Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1945
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armoire has three adjustable shelves and interior hanging rack. This is the largest size armoire
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Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel, Aluminum

Armoire by Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
oak pulls echoes a similarly shaped (but horizontally disposed) wall lamp also designed for the "Cité
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Vintage 1940s Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Armoire by Le Corbusier
Armoire by Le Corbusier
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Rene Prou parchment and oak cabinet
Located in Newburgh, NY
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20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak, Parchment Paper

A Mid-20th Century Bleached Oak French Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
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Oak

Jacques Adnet armoire
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large armoir by J Adnet, made of oak, it has three doors and provision for several shelves
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20th Century French Cabinets

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Oak

Jacques Adnet armoire
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Located in Newburgh, NY
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20th Century French Cabinets

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Jean Royere 'Ondulation" cabinet
Jean Royere 'Ondulation" cabinet
H 59 in W 55 in D 18 in
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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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