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18th Century German Made Armoire

Late 18th Century German Oak Louis XVI Armoire
Late 18th Century German Oak Louis XVI Armoire

Late 18th Century German Oak Louis XVI Armoire

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A late 18th century German neoclassicism Louis XVI armoire or cabinet.

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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

18th Century German Baroque Wardrobe - Nuremberg Wave Armoire in Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Wardrobe - Nuremberg Wave Armoire in Walnut

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, around 1730 and represents the very finest craftsmanship of its era. The façade di...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak, Walnut, Spruce

Early 18th Century German Baroque Armoire in Walnut Frankfurt Wellenschrank
Early 18th Century German Baroque Armoire in Walnut Frankfurt Wellenschrank

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, made in Frankfurt circa 1700, is crafted from walnut, walnut burl, and walnut root v...

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Antique Early 1700s German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Walnut

18th Century German Baroque Wardrobe in Solid Cherry Wood
18th Century German Baroque Wardrobe in Solid Cherry Wood

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 back panel is made of pine, as typical for period construction. The wardrobe features ...

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine, Cherry

Early 18th Century Walnut and Olive Wood Armoire from Eastern France
Early 18th Century Walnut and Olive Wood Armoire from Eastern France

Early 18th Century Walnut and Olive Wood Armoire from Eastern France

Located in Dallas, TX

Our 18th century French walnut and olive wood armoire will instantly add character to any room it is placed in.

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Antique Early 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal, Iron

Antique early 18th Century German Baroque Stripped Oak Two-Door Wardrobe Cabinet
Antique early 18th Century German Baroque Stripped Oak Two-Door Wardrobe Cabinet

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-Westphalia around 1720. The cabinet was entirely built from the finest quality Europ...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel

French Provincial Double Door Armoire
French Provincial Double Door Armoire

French Provincial Double Door Armoire

Located in New Orleans, LA

Original mountings, double bolt locking mechanism and large key characterize this brilliant 18th-century furnishing. The first armoires appeared in France during the latter half of t...

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Walnut

Baroque Armoire, France, 1750, Oak
Baroque Armoire, France, 1750, Oak

Baroque Armoire, France, 1750, Oak

Located in Belmont, MA

Baroque armoire, France, 1750. This unique impressive 18th century Baroque armoire comes from the eastern part of France.

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Antique 1750s French Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

John Henry Belter Rosewood Armoire
John Henry Belter Rosewood Armoire

John Henry Belter Rosewood Armoire

By John Henry Belter

Located in New Orleans, LA

Though he worked in America for just under 30 years, he almost single-handedly bridged the gap between the craftsmanship of the 18th century and the profound new technologies of the ...

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Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Rosewood

Baroque Armoire in Oak, 18th / 20th century
Baroque Armoire in Oak, 18th / 20th century

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 winged putti. The cabinet was constructed using old parts. The front is adorned wit...

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20th Century German Baroque Cabinets

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Oak

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18th Century German Baroque Armoire Made of Oak
18th Century German Baroque Armoire Made of Oak

18th Century German Baroque Armoire Made of Oak

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H 86.62 in W 76.78 in D 22.45 in

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-door body standing on ball feet with bevelled corners and profiled base with 2 drawe...

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Late 18th Century German Baroque Armoire made of Pine
Late 18th Century German Baroque Armoire made of Pine

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-parted body can be split by means of a wedge connection. Bevelled corners. 2 doors on...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Armoire
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Armoire

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Armoire

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H 80.32 in W 82.68 in D 29.53 in

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Armoire

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A late 18th century German neoclassicism Louis XVI armoire or cabinet.

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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

18th Century German Provincial Baroque Cabinet Made of Pine
18th Century German Provincial Baroque Cabinet Made of Pine

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 feet with bevelled corners and protruding, profiled head strip. Doors on hand-forg...

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Antique German Bavarian Hand Painted pine Cabinet/ Armoire/ Kas, circa 1780
Antique German Bavarian Hand Painted pine Cabinet/ Armoire/ Kas, circa 1780

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 retains the original 'sponged' paint decoration. To the top is a stepped cornice with t...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Primitive Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

18th Century German Wardrobe, Cupboard, Carved Limewood, Louis XVI, circa 1790
18th Century German Wardrobe, Cupboard, Carved Limewood, Louis XVI, circa 1790

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 XVI, circa 1790 Dimensions: H x W x D: 195 cm x 158 cm x 56 cm Description: Cu...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood, Softwood

18th Century Walnut Baroque Wardrobe
18th Century Walnut Baroque Wardrobe

18th Century Walnut Baroque Wardrobe

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H 81.89 in W 78.35 in D 28.35 in

18th Century Walnut Baroque Wardrobe

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Significant Palatinate Baroque cabinet from West Germany / border area to France. The cabinet dates back to the Baroque period circa 1750 and was made of solid walnut wood and veneer...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century Baroque Wardrobe in Solid Walnut
18th Century Baroque Wardrobe in Solid Walnut

18th Century Baroque Wardrobe in Solid Walnut

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H 89.38 in W 72.05 in D 27.96 in

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 pinewood, as usual. The closet is in a very good restored condition. The interior is...

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut, Pine

Rare Baroque Wardrobe, Frankfurter Wellenschrank, Germany, circa 1730
Rare Baroque Wardrobe, Frankfurter Wellenschrank, Germany, circa 1730

Rare Baroque Wardrobe, Frankfurter Wellenschrank, Germany, circa 1730

Located in Wrocław, Poland

Beautiful, German Baroque Frankfurt Wardrobe - the so-called "Frankfurter Wellenschrank" - as the name suggests, the furniture was once produced in Frankfurt and the surrounding area...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Spruce, Walnut

Large Wardrobe in Solid Walnut Wood, Germany, Early 19th Century
Large Wardrobe in Solid Walnut Wood, Germany, Early 19th Century

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. It is made of solid walnut wood. It has undergone a professional renovation process ...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Classicist Wardrobe, Bodensee, 19th Century
Classicist Wardrobe, Bodensee, 19th Century

Classicist Wardrobe, Bodensee, 19th Century

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H 96.46 in W 74.02 in D 23.63 in

Classicist Wardrobe, Bodensee, 19th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

Beautiful classicist wardrobe made of walnut wood. The piece comes from the vicinity of Lake Constance and was made circa 1790. The piece has undergone a professional renovation proc...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique 1738 Dated Oldest Original Paint Housekeepers Folded Linen Wardrobe
Antique 1738 Dated Oldest Original Paint Housekeepers Folded Linen Wardrobe

Antique 1738 Dated Oldest Original Paint Housekeepers Folded Linen Wardrobe

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1738 dated Antique German Marriage wardrobe / Folded linen cupboard in the oldest and most original paint I have ever seen ...

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Antique 1730s German George II Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

German Armoire, Wardrobe, Musical Carvings, Oakwood, Louis XVI, circa 1780
German Armoire, Wardrobe, Musical Carvings, Oakwood, Louis XVI, circa 1780

German Armoire, Wardrobe, Musical Carvings, Oakwood, Louis XVI, circa 1780

Located in Greven, DE

Classicistic oak cabinet Germany (Moselle region) Oak Louis XVI circa 1780 Dimensions: H x W x D: 238 cm x 165 cm x 71 cm   Armoire standing on ball feet in solid oak.

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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Cupboards

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Oak

18th C. German Carved Oak Armoire
18th C. German Carved Oak Armoire

18th C. German Carved Oak Armoire

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H 85 in W 77 in D 24 in

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 three sections and inscribed for the owner and dated to 1731 on a band above the do...

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Antique 18th Century German Gothic Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Grey Painted German Baroque Armoire, 18th Century
Grey Painted German Baroque Armoire, 18th Century

Grey Painted German Baroque Armoire, 18th Century

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H 82.68 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in

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.

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

18th Century South German Armoire in Original Paint
18th Century South German Armoire in Original Paint

18th Century South German Armoire in Original Paint

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H 68.12 in W 52.76 in D 24.41 in

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 made of softwood with beveled corners on ball feet. Inside there are 4 shelves. D...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

18th Century, Alsatian Baroque Cupboard
18th Century, Alsatian Baroque Cupboard

18th Century, Alsatian Baroque Cupboard

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H 80.71 in W 63 in D 22.45 in

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 interior division can be made according to your wishes in stained softwood at the time...

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Painted Armoire or Wardrobe
Painted Armoire or Wardrobe

Painted Armoire or Wardrobe

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H 68.25 in W 61.75 in D 22.5 in

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 in a softer blue green with red, creamy white and green flowers and foliage across ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

19th Century Gustavian Pine Armoire
19th Century Gustavian Pine Armoire

19th Century Gustavian Pine Armoire

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H 79 in W 47.5 in D 21 in

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 limited daylight made painted furniture a necessity, not just a design choice.

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Antique 1870s Swedish Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Antique German Neoclassical Period Painted and Carved Buffet, circa 1780
Antique German Neoclassical Period Painted and Carved Buffet, circa 1780

Antique German Neoclassical Period Painted and Carved Buffet, circa 1780

Located in Houston, TX

Another advantage to using an escutcheon was the generally low level of light, especially in an 18th century interior, as the metal made the keyhole more visible.

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Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Buffets

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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20th Century Italian Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood, Oak, Satinwood, Walnut

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Linen, Velvet

19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Armoire
19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Armoire

19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Armoire

$5,142

H 85.44 in W 55.12 in D 24.41 in

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...

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Antique 1830s French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

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$6,956Sale Price|20% Off

H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

Located in Opole, PL

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece of furniture with three drawers at the bottom, a drop front, and a narrow drawer und...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires

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Baize, Mahogany

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery

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$8,800Sale 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...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut

South German Biedermeier Secretary in Walnut, circa 1825
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$6,365Sale Price|21% Off

H 66.54 in W 44.89 in D 21.26 in

South German Biedermeier Secretary in Walnut, circa 1825

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This South German Biedermeier secretary from around 1825 displays a particularly striking walnut veneer with strong, mirrored patterns across the entire front. The warm, expressive g...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s

$58,000

H 59.85 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or large cabinet, cherry, brass, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe exudes subtle decorative charm and is the work of the talented Italian designer and architect ...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe
Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe

Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe

$4,712

H 91 in W 88 in D 24 in

Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe

Located in London, GB

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Wood

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Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut

Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut

$18,400

H 106.3 in W 118.12 in D 25.4 in

Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...

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Large Frankfurt Wave Cabinet, Pine Wood, 18th Century
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Large Frankfurt Wave Cabinet, Pine Wood, 18th Century

$5,623

H 85.83 in W 72.84 in D 27.56 in

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...

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Cabinets

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Wood

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20th Italian Wardrobe walnut four doors mirror

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$2,161Sale Price|61% Off

H 91.34 in W 120.08 in D 24.02 in

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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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

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$12,754

H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

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Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

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Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

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$65,000

H 113 in W 71 in D 30.5 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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18th Century German Made Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century German made armoire you’re looking for. A 18th century German made armoire — often made from wood, oak and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 18th century German made armoire you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 18th century German made armoire, those designed in Baroque and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made 18th century German made armoire has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Henry Belter are consistently popular.

How Much is a 18th Century German Made Armoire?

The average selling price for a 18th century German made armoire at 1stDibs is $8,800, while they’re typically $5,255 on the low end and $69,500 for the highest priced.

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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