Late 18th Century German Oak Louis XVI Armoire
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A late 18th century German neoclassicism Louis XVI armoire or cabinet. Two-door dismountable oak
Oak
$18,188Sale Price|20% Off
H 84.65 in W 68.9 in D 27.96 in
18th Century German Baroque Wardrobe - Nuremberg Wave Armoire in Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exceptional Baroque “Wellenschrank” (wave cabinet) was crafted in Nuremberg, Southern Germany
Oak, Walnut, Spruce
$34,700
H 96.86 in W 94.1 in D 35.44 in
Early 18th Century German Baroque Armoire in Walnut Frankfurt Wellenschrank
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
Early 18th Century German Baroque Frankfurt Armoire in Walnut This exceptional Baroque armoire
Wood, Walnut
$17,709Sale Price|20% Off
H 84.65 in W 73.23 in D 26.38 in
18th Century German Baroque Wardrobe in Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Baroque wardrobe crafted from solid cherry wood, dating to the late 18th century. The
Pine, Cherry
$9,100
H 85.875 in W 78 in D 26 in
Early 18th Century Walnut and Olive Wood Armoire from Eastern France
Located in Dallas, TX
rooms. Our 18th century French walnut and olive wood armoire will instantly add character to any room it
Metal, Iron
$11,899Sale Price|20% Off
H 73.23 in W 70.87 in D 24.02 in
Antique early 18th Century German Baroque Stripped Oak Two-Door Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique oak cabinet was crafted in the early 20th century in the German state of North Rhine
Steel
French Provincial Double Door Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
brilliant 18th-century furnishing. The first armoires appeared in France during the latter half of the 17th
Wood, Walnut
John Henry Belter Rosewood Armoire
By John Henry Belter
Located in New Orleans, LA
, he almost single-handedly bridged the gap between the craftsmanship of the 18th century and the
Rosewood
Baroque Armoire, France, 1750, Oak
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque armoire, France, 1750. This unique impressive 18th century Baroque armoire comes from the
Oak
Baroque Armoire in Oak, 18th / 20th century
Located in Greding, DE
Large baroque hall cupboard made of solid oak with imposing carved and fully figured pediment with
Oak
19t Century German Painted Two Door Armoire / Shrunk
Located in Sarasota, FL
Handpainted German cabinet from the 1800s. Deep blues and reds are the main colors. Great vintage
Wood
$10,470
H 67.72 in W 68.12 in D 20.48 in
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Stripped Oak Two-Door Wardrobe Cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful 18th-century German baroque armoire or cabinet with two doors. It was made from solid
Steel
18th Century German Baroque Armoire Made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
German baroque cabinet made of oak. Around 1780. Probably from the Aachen area. Wax polished 2
Oak
Late 18th Century German Baroque Armoire made of Pine
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Late 18th century German Provincial Baroque cabinet made of solid pine. Restored and waxed. 2
Pine
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Armoire
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A late 18th century German neoclassicism Louis XVI armoire or cabinet. Two-door dismountable
Oak
18th Century German Provincial Baroque Cabinet Made of Pine
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Southern German 18th-century baroque cabinet. Made of pine. 2-door body standing on 4 pressed ball
Pine
Sold
H 70.5 in W 60.5 in L 70.5 in
Antique German Bavarian Hand Painted pine Cabinet/ Armoire/ Kas, circa 1780
Located in Portland, OR
Antique German hand painted cabinet/ Armoire/ Kas, circa 1780. The cabinet is made of pine and
Pine
Sold
H 76.78 in W 62.21 in D 22.05 in
18th Century German Wardrobe, Cupboard, Carved Limewood, Louis XVI, circa 1790
Located in Greven, DE
Carved "Bodensee" wardrobe Southern Germany (Lake Constance region) lime tree, spruce Louis
Hardwood, Softwood
18th Century Walnut Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Significant Palatinate Baroque cabinet from West Germany / border area to France. The cabinet dates
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Wardrobe in Solid Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Baroque wardrobe made of solid walnut. Backboard and interior division consists of
Walnut, Pine
Sold
H 83.47 in W 83.86 in D 29.14 in
Rare Baroque Wardrobe, Frankfurter Wellenschrank, Germany, circa 1730
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Beautiful, German Baroque Frankfurt Wardrobe - the so-called "Frankfurter Wellenschrank" - as the
Spruce, Walnut
Large Wardrobe in Solid Walnut Wood, Germany, Early 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This magnificent wardrobe comes from Germany and was made around late 18th or early 19th Century
Walnut
Classicist Wardrobe, Bodensee, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Beautiful classicist wardrobe made of walnut wood. The piece comes from the vicinity of Lake
Walnut
Sold
H 70.28 in W 49.41 in D 20.48 in
Antique 1738 Dated Oldest Original Paint Housekeepers Folded Linen Wardrobe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
19th century, the paint certainly looks old enough to be from the early 18th century! Inside you
Oak
Sold
H 93.71 in W 64.97 in D 27.96 in
German Armoire, Wardrobe, Musical Carvings, Oakwood, Louis XVI, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
additional shelves. In the 18th century, the art of furniture reached its peak in terms of both stylistic
Oak
18th C. German Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and authentic German Armoire in all original condition. A dark stained oak armoire made in
Oak
Grey Painted German Baroque Armoire, 18th Century
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique South German (presumably Munich) baroque armoire from the 18th century made of pinewood
Pine
18th Century South German Armoire in Original Paint
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique South German rustic cabinet in original painting, circa late 18th century. 2-door corpus
Pine
18th Century, Alsatian Baroque Cupboard
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A beautiful cupboard made of Alsace, from the Baroque period, circa 1760, made of solid oak. An
Oak
Painted Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Wells, ME
German blue green two door armoire or wardrobe with original paint. It has a parade of faux panels
Pine
19th Century Gustavian Pine Armoire
Located in Unionville, TN
Before paint became trendy, it was survival. In 18th and 19th-century Sweden, dark winters and
Pine
Antique German Neoclassical Period Painted and Carved Buffet, circa 1780
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! A neoclassical period antique German buffet bas d'armoire with the original
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Armoire
Located in London, England
Two door French walnut armoire with arched top and shaped panelled doors. refinished and in great condition. France circa 1880.
Walnut
$9,552
H 83.08 in W 56.7 in D 21.07 in
STUNNING ViNTAGE ITALIAN MARQUETRY INLAID WARDROBE ARMOIRE OR HALL CUPBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, Museum quality, large Italian Marquetry inlaid Wardrobe, Armoire or Hall Cupboard...
Hardwood, Oak, Satinwood, Walnut
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV period compactum wardrobe. This was made in England & dates from around the 1830-1840’s period. This is of amazing quality and is a most impressive p...
Wood
Art Deco Hexagonal Top wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A truly beautiful Art Deco Wardrobe with hexagonal top. A lovely warm honey colour with striking burr walnut inlaid motif to the centre, segmented inlay to the upper section accentua...
Walnut
Large Frankfurt Wave Cabinet, Pine Wood, 18th Century
Located in Munich, DE
Manufactured in Germany in the 18th Century this pine wood cabinet is sturdy as well as spacious. It still has the original key lock with key as well as the inside partitions. Strong...
Wood
19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Empire period armoire. With stunning book matched walnut veneer to the two long doors flanked by two columns. Original restrained brass detailing. A handsome piec...
Walnut
$2,230Sale Price|61% Off
H 91.34 in W 120.08 in D 24.02 in
20th Italian Wardrobe walnut four doors mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe with 4 doors, in solid walnut, rusticated on the sides and on the front. It can be completely disassembled. Inside, in the left part there is a chest of drawers wit...
Walnut, Fir
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 59.06 in D 26.38 in
A Fine French Louis XV period Walnut Bordelais Armoire
Located in Rome, IT
A Fine French Louis XV period, carved, solid walnut , Bordelais Armoire that opens with two beautifully paneled doors.
Wood
$9,031Sale Price|31% Off
H 39.38 in W 80.71 in D 27.96 in
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier sofa from Southern Germany, dating from around 1825, represents the very essence of early 19th-century design. Crafted with finely figured walnut veneer laid...
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
Very Large Armoire - France, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Impressive cupboard from a convent (1 meter deep). Carved details, original hinges and key, original paint (except for the cornice). The interior can be adapted according to speci...
18th Century, French, Armoire in Walnut
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century French walnut armoire with doors strongly moulded in many curves and counter-curves. The “chapeau de gendarme” cornice richly carved follows curves in all 3 dimensions. ...
Iron
$9,082Sale Price|31% Off
H 36.42 in W 89.38 in D 30.71 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa in Mirrored Walnut from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant sofa dates from the early 19th century Biedermeier period. The frame is crafted from solid spruce wood and veneered with beautifully mirrored walnut, giving the piece a ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
$131,808 / set
H 105.91 in W 72.05 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Monumental Regency Oval Astral Glazed Mahogany Library Bookcases, c.1810
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An extraordinary near pair of oversized Regency astral glazed library bookcases c.1810. Demonstrating a remarkable pair of full-length oval astragal glazed doors to each - with car...
Mahogany, Pine
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...
Marble
18th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved walnut armoire from the Normandy region of France.
Walnut
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.
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