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Tambour Wardrobe

Mid Century Tambour Door Fitted Gentlemans Wardrobe - Pair Available
Located in Leicester, GB
wardrobe available on request. This piece is beautifully made with an elegant tambour door design and
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Teak

Large Mid Century Tambour Door Wardrobe England C1960 - Pair Available
Located in Leicester, GB
gentleman wardrobe available on request. This piece is beautifully made with an elegant tambour door
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Armoire Teak Wardrobe by Austinsuite Tambour Door
By Austinsuite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic Mid Century Modern aesthetic. The standout feature of this wardrobe is the tambour door, a unique
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Teak

Dyrlund Mid Century Teak Tambour Door Armoire
By Dyrlund
Located in Countryside, IL
Dyrlund Mid Century Teak Tambour Door Armoire This armoire measures: 49.75 wide x 19 deep x 48.25
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Teak

Danflex Mid Century Teak Tambour Armoire Gentlemans Chest Dresser
By Danflex Systems
Located in Countryside, IL
Danflex Mid Century Teak Tambour Armoire Gentlemans Chest Dresser This armoire measures: 49 wide x
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Teak

Tall Tambour Cabinet with Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and refined ebonized mahogany wardrobe having tambour doors with integrated handles a top
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mid Century Danish Teak Highboy Dresser Wardrobe tambour door
By Danflex Systems
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful mid-century modern highboy, gentleman’s tall tambour dresser, wardrobe, circa 1970’s, by
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wardrobe Dresser Chest by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern tall wardrobe dresser chest designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Teak

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H 68.51 in W 36.23 in D 22.45 in
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By Austinsuite
Located in South Shields, GB
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H 68.51 in W 48.04 in D 22.45 in
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By Austinsuite
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-Century Modern wardrobe. - Manufactured by Austinsuite in the UK. - Made from teak and teak
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H 68.51 in W 35.83 in D 22.84 in
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Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-Century Modern wardrobe. - Manufactured by Austinsuite in the UK. - Made from teak and teak
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H 66.54 in W 48.04 in D 21.86 in
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Located in South Shields, GB
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Located in South Shields, GB
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Teak Tambour Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
By Austinsuite
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-Century Modern wardrobe. - Manufactured by Austinsuite in the UK. - Made from teak and teak
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Teak Tambour Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
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H 68.51 in W 36.23 in D 22.45 in
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Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-Century Modern wardrobe. - Manufactured by Austinsuite in the UK. - Made from teak and teak
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Teak Tambour Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Teak Tambour Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
H 68.51 in W 35.44 in D 22.84 in
Teak Tambour Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
By Austinsuite
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-Century Modern wardrobe. - Manufactured by Austinsuite in the UK. - Made from teak and teak
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Teak Tambour Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Teak Tambour Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
H 68.51 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
Teak Tambour Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
By Austinsuite
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-Century Modern wardrobe. - Manufactured by Austinsuite in the UK. - Made from teak and teak
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Teak Tambour Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Teak Tambour Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
H 68.51 in W 48.04 in D 22.45 in
Mid Century Teak Tambour Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
By Austinsuite
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding teak wardrobe from Austinsuite - standing castors These Austinsuite wardrobes have a
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Italian Art Deco Rosewood Armoire
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By Dyrlund
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any contemporary or Mid Century Modern decor. The dresser has two tambour doors that slide beautifully
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Rosewood Dresser by Dyrlund, 1976
Rosewood Dresser by Dyrlund, 1976
H 51.75 in W 48 in D 19 in
Danish Modern Chifferobe, Wardrobe, Armoire, by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Teak chifferobe, seven drawers on one side, a tambour door door on the other side, which opens to
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Mid-Century Modern Armoire Wardrobe by Austinsuite
By Austinsuite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Austinsuite would take pride of place in any bedroom. The tambour door is a really eye catcher and the mirror
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chifferobe Wardrobe Armoire
By Dyrlund, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural Danish modern wardrobe in teak, having a tambour door which opens to (5
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Mid Century Modern Vintage Armoire TeakWardrobe by Austinsuite Tambour Door
By Austinsuite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Svend Madsen Style Falster Mid Century Teak Tambour Door Gentlemans Chest
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Countryside, IL
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Teak Tambour Door Wardrobe by Austinsuite, 1960s
By Austinsuite
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
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Teak Tambour Door Wardrobe by Austinsuite, 1960s
H 68.12 in W 47.64 in L 68.12 in
Danish Teak Wardrobe or Armoir by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Washington, DC
VIntage Danish teak Gentleman's chest or wardrobe by Falster of Denmark c. 1965. A tambour door
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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ITALIAN 1940'S TAMBOUR ARMOIRE Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in San Francisco, CA
A ROBUST ITALIAN 1940'S PALISANDER-STAINED TAMBOUR FOUR-DOOR ARMOIRE WITH A BRASS BAND AT BASE. The
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Svend Madsen Design Falster Wardrobe/Dresser, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Tambour Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tambour wardrobe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each tambour wardrobe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Your living room may not be complete without a tambour wardrobe — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each tambour wardrobe bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A.J. Iversen, Austinsuite and C.B. Hansen each produced at least one beautiful tambour wardrobe that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tambour Wardrobe?

The average selling price for a tambour wardrobe at 1stDibs is $5,195, while they’re typically $645 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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