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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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Alpine Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - Early 19th Century
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean Painted Wardrobe
Technical information:
Period: early 19th Century
Origin: Tyrol
Wood: Fir
Height: 188 cm (74.0 in)
Width: 136 cm (53.5 in) (160 cm (63.0 in) at the cornice...
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Antique 1810s Austrian Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
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
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Ceramic Handles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, highboard or cabinet, oak, glass, ceramic, France, 1960s
This wardrobe is based on a well-designed structure where aesthetics and functionall...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Oak
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
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Carved Doors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wardrobe, oak, France, 1960s
This grandiose armoire is a good example of excellent woodwork by virtue of the well-designed construction based...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Gio Ponti Italian Walnut Wardrobe with Horizontal Striped Veneer, Italy, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The wardrobe reads as a sequence of horizontal bands: the entire carcase, both front and sides, is veneered in walnut in a tight rhythm of lighter and darker stripes that runs withou...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
