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What is the difference between a closet and an almirah?
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The difference between a closet and an almirah comes down to portability. A closet is a storage space for clothing that is a permanent part of an interior. It may be a recessed area in a room hidden behind doors, a curtained-off space or an entirely separate room. An almirah, a term that originated in India, is a freestanding piece of furniture like a wardrobe that features a hanging rod for clothing and sometimes additional storage solutions, such as shelving or drawers. You can place an almirah in different parts of a room because it's not built-in. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage armoires and wardrobes.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Large Italian Wardrobe in Teak with Brass Details
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, teak, maple, brass, Italy, 1950s
This exquisite large Italian wardrobe from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century design. This piece is crafted in rich teak wood ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Monumental Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit in Oak with Diamond Shaped Colored Panels (560cm/220in)
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large wall unit/shelve unit, oak, lacquer, Italy, 1950s
It is rare to encounter a piece as striking and monumental as this Italian wall unit from the 1950s. With an impressive width...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Alpine Blue Floral Painted Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Antique Painted Wardrobe
Hand‑painted antique wardrobe with floral panels, suitable for those looking for painted European furniture and furnishings linked to Alpine and Centr...
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Antique 1790s Italian Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
Antique Victorian Walnut Mirrored Clothing Armoire Wardrobe Closet Cabinet 87"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th-century French clothing armoire. Made of walnut featuring hand-carved floral / acanthus / beaded details, full-length beveled mirrored doors, and a bottom drawer.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
$2,275 Sale Price
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Italian 18th Century Painted Wardrobe
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An 18th century painted wardrobe from northern Italy, displaying a particular Tyrolean-Germanic folk art style of marriage furniture, hence the charming illustrations to celebrate th...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Romantic Painted Panels
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, wardrobe, cherry, paint, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1950
A truly exceptional piece designed custom for a private cli...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
