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1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe

Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe

$5,382

H 51.19 in W 52.76 in D 17.33 in

Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Italian 1940s Art Deco wardrobe.  

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1940s Italian Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, Circa 1940's France
Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, Circa 1940's France

Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, Circa 1940's France

Located in North York, ON

This stunning Art Deco wardrobe armoire, made in France circa 1940s, is crafted from rich Macassar

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1940s French Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Wardrobe with Bronze Handles, 1940s
Wardrobe with Bronze Handles, 1940s

Wardrobe with Bronze Handles, 1940s

$5,383

H 72.05 in W 88.19 in D 28.35 in

Wardrobe with Bronze Handles, 1940s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Art Deco Wardrobe – Well-Built Construction The curved four-door wardrobe rests on a fluted base

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1940s Italian Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Vintage Danish Oak Closet Linen Wardrobe 1940s Cabinet
Vintage Danish Oak Closet Linen Wardrobe 1940s Cabinet

Vintage Danish Oak Closet Linen Wardrobe 1940s Cabinet

$1,973

H 67.72 in W 38.39 in D 22.05 in

Vintage Danish Oak Closet Linen Wardrobe 1940s Cabinet

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Beautifully wardrobe, dresser from the early 20th Century. Crafted entirely from solid oak—inside

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

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

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco Wardrobe Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani in Parchment, 1940s
Italian Art Deco Wardrobe Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani in Parchment, 1940s

Italian Art Deco Wardrobe Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani in Parchment, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Meda, MB

This elegant Italian Art Deco wardrobe, produced in the 1940s and attributable to Osvaldo Borsani

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1940s Italian Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

1940s Bauhaus Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald , Walnut & Beech Veneer, Chrome Details
1940s Bauhaus Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald , Walnut & Beech Veneer, Chrome Details

1940s Bauhaus Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald , Walnut & Beech Veneer, Chrome Details

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage Bauhaus wardrobe produced by Hynek Gottwald for Kovona in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Chrome

1940s Hand-Carved Arch Mexican Wooden Armoire Wardrobe Nightstand, Set of 2
1940s Hand-Carved Arch Mexican Wooden Armoire Wardrobe Nightstand, Set of 2

1940s Hand-Carved Arch Mexican Wooden Armoire Wardrobe Nightstand, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Crafted during the 1940s, this pine arched armoire with drawers and iron handles was handmade in

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1940s Mexican Rustic 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Iron

Rare wardrobe by Le Corbusier for Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, France 1940s
Rare wardrobe by Le Corbusier for Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, France 1940s

Rare wardrobe by Le Corbusier for Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, France 1940s

By Le Corbusier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare French mid-century wardrobe cabinet by Le Corbusier, designed for the iconic Unité

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood, Oak

Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s

Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare wardrobe by Alvar Aalto for the Varkaus Hospital. Manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Birch, Plywood, Paint

Antique French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Wood Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, 1940s
Antique French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Wood Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, 1940s

Antique French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Wood Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, 1940s

Located in Detroit, MI

This exquisite antique Art Deco wooden wardrobe armoire cabinet was made in France circa 1940. This

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1940s French Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-20th Century Two-Door Chinoiserie Decorated Armoire. France, 1940's.
Mid-20th Century Two-Door Chinoiserie Decorated Armoire. France, 1940's.

Mid-20th Century Two-Door Chinoiserie Decorated Armoire. France, 1940's.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

generous storage and can serve as a wardrobe, linen cabinet, or statement storage piece in a bedroom

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1940s French 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Unusual 3-D Gilded Armoire - France, 1940s
Unusual 3-D Gilded Armoire - France, 1940s

Unusual 3-D Gilded Armoire - France, 1940s

$3,349

H 64.18 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in

Unusual 3-D Gilded Armoire - France, 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Fun 1940s almost square armoire with "beveled" frame-like doors. Craquelé gold paint effect.

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1940s French Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Hand Carved Oak Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, French Art Deco, 1940s
Hand Carved Oak Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, French Art Deco, 1940s

Hand Carved Oak Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, French Art Deco, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A hand carved solid oak armoire by French designer Charles Dudouyt, produced in France in the 1940s

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1940s French Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s

Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern archive in wood and red metal, 1940s Office filing cabinet in solid wood

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1940s Italian Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Metal

Guglielmo Ulrich Highboard in Walnut with Mirrored Door Panels
Guglielmo Ulrich Highboard in Walnut with Mirrored Door Panels

Guglielmo Ulrich Highboard in Walnut with Mirrored Door Panels

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guglielmo Ulrich, wardrobe, walnut, mirrored glass, maple, Italy, 1940s. This large wardrobe

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1940s Italian Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Walnut Works circa 1940's Light Walnut Large Wardrobe Part of Large Suite
Walnut Works circa 1940's Light Walnut Large Wardrobe Part of Large Suite

Walnut Works circa 1940's Light Walnut Large Wardrobe Part of Large Suite

By Walnut Cabinet Works

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale a lovely circa 1940’s light Walnut double wardrobe made by The

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1940s English Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Works circa 1940's Light Walnut X Large Wardrobe Part of Large Suite
Walnut Works circa 1940's Light Walnut X Large Wardrobe Part of Large Suite

Walnut Works circa 1940's Light Walnut X Large Wardrobe Part of Large Suite

By Walnut Cabinet Works

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer lovely circa 1940’s light Walnut double wardrobe made by The Walnut

Category

1940s English Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

Black Wardrobe-Style Art Deco Hall Stand in Iron, France 1940s
Black Wardrobe-Style Art Deco Hall Stand in Iron, France 1940s

Black Wardrobe-Style Art Deco Hall Stand in Iron, France 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

Bring the sophistication of a 1940s Paris apartment into your home with this authentic Art Deco

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Iron

Pair 1940's Tall Hollywood Regency Dark Walnut Chiffoniers/ Tall Boys/ Wardrobes
Pair 1940's Tall Hollywood Regency Dark Walnut Chiffoniers/ Tall Boys/ Wardrobes

Pair 1940's Tall Hollywood Regency Dark Walnut Chiffoniers/ Tall Boys/ Wardrobes

$5,472Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 80.5 in W 20.5 in D 36 in

Pair 1940's Tall Hollywood Regency Dark Walnut Chiffoniers/ Tall Boys/ Wardrobes

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1940's Pair Hollywood Regency Carved Walnut Tall Chiffoniers/ Bachelors Chests/ Tall Boys

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1940s American Hollywood Regency 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Andrè Arbus, 1940s Wardrobe in Cherrywood and Eggshell, France
Andrè Arbus, 1940s Wardrobe in Cherrywood and Eggshell, France

Andrè Arbus, 1940s Wardrobe in Cherrywood and Eggshell, France

Unavailable

H 70.87 in W 92.92 in D 25.6 in

Andrè Arbus, 1940s Wardrobe in Cherrywood and Eggshell, France

By André Arbus

Located in Milan, IT

Rare wardrobe by Andrè Arbus in cherrywood and doors covered in eggshell. Four doors, a space

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1940s French Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

1940s Gentleman's Wardrobe with Giant White Tiger Hand-Painted by Kensa Designs
1940s Gentleman's Wardrobe with Giant White Tiger Hand-Painted by Kensa Designs

1940s Gentleman's Wardrobe with Giant White Tiger Hand-Painted by Kensa Designs

Located in Oxted, Surrey

This is a very large 1940s wardrobe restored to a high standard and hand-painted by Kensa Designs

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1940s English 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Maurice Jallot 1940's Cherrywood Wardrobe
Maurice Jallot 1940's Cherrywood Wardrobe

Maurice Jallot 1940's Cherrywood Wardrobe

Unavailable

H 64.18 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in

Maurice Jallot 1940's Cherrywood Wardrobe

By Maurice Jallot

Located in Paris, FR

Maurice Jallot 1940's Cherrywood Wardrobe with five oak shelves and gilt bronze fittings.

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1940s French 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Ormolu

Wardrobe, Danish Design, 1940s
Wardrobe, Danish Design, 1940s

Wardrobe, Danish Design, 1940s

Unavailable

H 75.99 in W 55.12 in D 21.26 in

Wardrobe, Danish Design, 1940s

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Wardrobe was made in the 1940s, Danish production. Construction is covered with pine veneer. The

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Pine

Wardrobe, France 1940s
Wardrobe, France 1940s

Wardrobe, France 1940s

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 30.31 in D 8.66 in

Wardrobe, France 1940s

Located in Vienna, AT

This wardrobe is made out of oak wood, brass and glass. It has four pegs, moveable.

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Oak Wardrobe 1940s Vintage Unique Retro
Oak Wardrobe 1940s Vintage Unique Retro

Oak Wardrobe 1940s Vintage Unique Retro

Unavailable

H 60.63 in W 32.68 in D 18.9 in

Oak Wardrobe 1940s Vintage Unique Retro

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Exceptional wardrobe from the 1940s, made of oakwood. Fantastic decorations give it a unique

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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

French 1940's 3 door armoire
French 1940's 3 door armoire

French 1940's 3 door armoire

Unavailable

H 71 in W 48 in D 12.75 in

French 1940's 3 door armoire

Located in So. Egremont, MA

This French wardrobe has 3 doors.The side compartments are shelved and the center quilted door

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1940s French 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Film Equipment Luggage Case, Vintage, circa 1940s Patterned Canvas on Wood. Deco
Film Equipment Luggage Case, Vintage, circa 1940s Patterned Canvas on Wood. Deco

Film Equipment Luggage Case, Vintage, circa 1940s Patterned Canvas on Wood. Deco

Located in Dallas, TX

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Note: This antique MAY qualify for our EXTRA 10-25% off Gallery sale, Going on now. Please inquire. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Offered for your consideration ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Canvas, Bakelite, Wood

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Top-Loader Wardrobe Trunk
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Top-Loader Wardrobe Trunk

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Top-Loader Wardrobe Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas top-loader wardrobe trunk, circa 1940's; Price: $22,200. Dimensions

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1940s French 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Top-of-the-Line Monogram Full-Size Wardrobe Steamer
Louis Vuitton Top-of-the-Line Monogram Full-Size Wardrobe Steamer

Louis Vuitton Top-of-the-Line Monogram Full-Size Wardrobe Steamer

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Louis Vuitton top-of-the-line monogram full-size wardrobe steamer, circa 1940s; price: $18,300

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1940s French 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Retro Earrings and Brooch Gold Set
Retro Earrings and Brooch Gold Set

Retro Earrings and Brooch Gold Set

Unavailable

H 2 in W 1.88 in

Retro Earrings and Brooch Gold Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. This classic set will brightly spruce up any wardrobe. Circa 1940s.

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Mid-20th Century American Retro 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

14k Gold

Extraordinary Italian 1940s Wardrobe
Extraordinary Italian 1940s Wardrobe

Extraordinary Italian 1940s Wardrobe

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H 75.6 in W 61.03 in D 25.6 in

Extraordinary Italian 1940s Wardrobe

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Extraordinary wardrobe / armoire manufactured in Italy in the '40s. As one can notice in the

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1940s Italian 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Suzanne Guiguichon Wardrobe, France, 1940s
Suzanne Guiguichon Wardrobe, France, 1940s

Suzanne Guiguichon Wardrobe, France, 1940s

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H 66.74 in W 57.09 in D 19.69 in

Suzanne Guiguichon Wardrobe, France, 1940s

By Suzanne Guiguichon

Located in Greding, DE

Large two-door wardrobe by Suzanne Guiguichon (1900-1985) in maple, the doors are covered with

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1940s French Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Maple, Parchment Paper

Vintage Parisian 1940s Double Wardrobe
Vintage Parisian 1940s Double Wardrobe

Vintage Parisian 1940s Double Wardrobe

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H 68.51 in W 36.03 in D 15.75 in

Vintage Parisian 1940s Double Wardrobe

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This piece is very well made indeed, the timber patina is sublime, it looks very French Art Deco! Inside you find two large spaced hanging rails and one shelf.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

Wardrobe Beech Veneer, Italy, 1940s
Wardrobe Beech Veneer, Italy, 1940s

Wardrobe Beech Veneer, Italy, 1940s

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H 73.23 in W 101.78 in D 20.87 in

Wardrobe Beech Veneer, Italy, 1940s

Located in Milano, IT

Cabinet with hinged doors; Walnut and beech veneered wood, floral decorations in carved and gilded wood.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Wardrobe Walnut, Italy, 1930s-1940s
Wardrobe Walnut, Italy, 1930s-1940s

Wardrobe Walnut, Italy, 1930s-1940s

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H 74.02 in W 123.82 in D 24.41 in

Wardrobe Walnut, Italy, 1930s-1940s

Located in Milano, IT

Cabinet with hinged doors; walnut and briar veneered wood, carved band at the base, mirrored glass, details in carved wood.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Stunning Vintage 1940's Burr Walnut Double Bank Wardrobe & Mirror Part of Suite
Stunning Vintage 1940's Burr Walnut Double Bank Wardrobe & Mirror Part of Suite

Stunning Vintage 1940's Burr Walnut Double Bank Wardrobe & Mirror Part of Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning burr walnut vintage circa 1940's double bank

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1940s English Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Wardrobe Cherry Veneer, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Wardrobe Cherry Veneer, Italy, 1940s-1950s

Wardrobe Cherry Veneer, Italy, 1940s-1950s

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H 73.82 in W 72.84 in L 73.82 in

Wardrobe Cherry Veneer, Italy, 1940s-1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Wardrobe with hinged doors, cherry veneer.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Cherry

Paolo Buffa, Wardrobe, Walnut, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Wardrobe, Walnut, Brass, Italy, 1940s

Paolo Buffa, Wardrobe, Walnut, Brass, Italy, 1940s

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H 70.5 in W 45.75 in D 23.25 in

Paolo Buffa, Wardrobe, Walnut, Brass, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in High Point, NC

A sizeable walnut and brass wardrobe or cabinet, designed and produced by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1940's BURR WALNUT LARGE WARDROBE SPLITS IN TWO FOR EASY TRANSPORT
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1940's BURR WALNUT LARGE WARDROBE SPLITS IN TWO FOR EASY TRANSPORT

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1940's BURR WALNUT LARGE WARDROBE SPLITS IN TWO FOR EASY TRANSPORT

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

circa 1940’s Art Deco large Wardrobe which is part of a suite Please note the delivery fee listed is

Category

1940s English Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

French 1940's Armoire
French 1940's Armoire

French 1940's Armoire

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H 72 in W 80 in D 21 in

French 1940's Armoire

Located in Doylestown, PA

A French 1940’s armoire in cerused oak with three doors, the center one mirrored, three drawers in

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1940s French 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Oak, Mirror

Vintage Art Deco Style Wardrobe, 1940s
Vintage Art Deco Style Wardrobe, 1940s

Vintage Art Deco Style Wardrobe, 1940s

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H 72.05 in W 38.59 in D 21.66 in

Vintage Art Deco Style Wardrobe, 1940s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco style mahogany wardrobe, circa 1940s Featuring a hanging rail and a shelves The piece

Category

1940s British Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Wardrobe Durmast Veneer Mirror Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Wardrobe Durmast Veneer Mirror Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s

Wardrobe Durmast Veneer Mirror Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s

Located in Milano, IT

A wardrobe with two hinged doors, durmast veneer and mirrors. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.

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1940s European Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Wardrobe, Mahogany Veneer Brass Mirror Glass, Italy, 1940s-1960s
Wardrobe, Mahogany Veneer Brass Mirror Glass, Italy, 1940s-1960s

Wardrobe, Mahogany Veneer Brass Mirror Glass, Italy, 1940s-1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Wardrobe with 4 swing doors; mahogany veneered wood, back-treated glass and mirror, brass profiles.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Art Deco wardrobe, Poland, 1940s. After renovation.
Art Deco wardrobe, Poland, 1940s. After renovation.

Art Deco wardrobe, Poland, 1940s. After renovation.

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H 15.95 in W 27.96 in D 7.88 in

Art Deco wardrobe, Poland, 1940s. After renovation.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco wardrobe from the 1940s, Poland. The furniture is in very good condition, after

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1940s Polish Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Italian Modernist C.1940s Vellum Wardrobe
Exceptional Italian Modernist C.1940s Vellum Wardrobe

Exceptional Italian Modernist C.1940s Vellum Wardrobe

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H 70.87 in W 77.17 in D 21.86 in

Exceptional Italian Modernist C.1940s Vellum Wardrobe

Located in London, GB

An exceptional C.1940s northern Italian parchment/vellum wardrobe. Ample storage behind the three

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1940s Italian 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Parchment Paper

French 1940's Pallisandre Armoire
French 1940's Pallisandre Armoire

French 1940's Pallisandre Armoire

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H 70.5 in W 20 in D 18 in

French 1940's Pallisandre Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

An elegantly designed Armoire with beautiful nickel handles. Original mirror. Lockable doors. Interior shelving and two drawer storage.

Category

1940s French 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Early 1940's Art Deco Wardrobe Made in Burr Elm Wood Veneer
Mid Century Early 1940's Art Deco Wardrobe Made in Burr Elm Wood Veneer

Mid Century Early 1940's Art Deco Wardrobe Made in Burr Elm Wood Veneer

By Giovanni Gariboldi

Located in London, Park Royal

. It is part of an elegantly unique bedroom suite, circa early 1940's, inspired by the Milanese

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Futurist Style Wardrobe with Carved Panels, 1940s
Futurist Style Wardrobe with Carved Panels, 1940s

Futurist Style Wardrobe with Carved Panels, 1940s

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H 72.45 in W 104.34 in D 22.05 in

Futurist Style Wardrobe with Carved Panels, 1940s

By Marelli & Colico

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Closet cabinet of great quality solid walnut, has 5 door panels carved with characters of futuristic taste with gouged bottom, all resting on conical feet with brass ferrules. Under ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

British Art Deco Style Birdseye Maple Wardrobe, 1940s
British Art Deco Style Birdseye Maple Wardrobe, 1940s

British Art Deco Style Birdseye Maple Wardrobe, 1940s

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H 72.45 in W 47.64 in D 20.87 in

British Art Deco Style Birdseye Maple Wardrobe, 1940s

Located in South Shields, GB

A 1940s Art Deco style birdseye maple wardrobe Featuring two rails and a shelf This wardrobe

Category

1940s British Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple

British Art Deco Style Birdseye Maple Wardrobe, 1940s
British Art Deco Style Birdseye Maple Wardrobe, 1940s

British Art Deco Style Birdseye Maple Wardrobe, 1940s

Located in South Shields, GB

A 1940s Art Deco style birdseye maple wardrobe Featuring a pull out hanging rail and shelves.

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1940s British Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple

Rare Capitonné Leather Wardrobes by Paolo Buffa for Arrighi Serafino, 1940s
Rare Capitonné Leather Wardrobes by Paolo Buffa for Arrighi Serafino, 1940s

Rare Capitonné Leather Wardrobes by Paolo Buffa for Arrighi Serafino, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi

Located in Brescia, Brescia

wardrobes, indubitably designed by Paolo Buffa, embodies the pinnacle of 1940s luxury and refinement. Buffa

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Leather, Cherry

British Vintage Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe or Hall Cupboard, 1940s
British Vintage Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe or Hall Cupboard, 1940s

British Vintage Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe or Hall Cupboard, 1940s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Oak Art Deco hall cupboard or single wardrobe - circa 1930s Inside the cupboard has a rail and

Category

1940s British Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood, Walnut

SMALL & COMPACT ART DECO 1940s BURR WALNUT WARDROBE
SMALL & COMPACT ART DECO 1940s BURR WALNUT WARDROBE

SMALL & COMPACT ART DECO 1940s BURR WALNUT WARDROBE

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H 68.9 in W 36.03 in D 19.69 in

SMALL & COMPACT ART DECO 1940s BURR WALNUT WARDROBE

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Art Dec0 1940s Burr Walnut Wardrobe. A small and

Category

20th Century British Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

1940's French Industrial Clothing Rack
1940's French Industrial Clothing Rack

1940's French Industrial Clothing Rack

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H 71 in W 28 in D 15 in

1940's French Industrial Clothing Rack

Located in New York, NY

Industrial clothing rack on wheels. Slat base. Would also make a great vehicle to hang art work or a mirror.

Category

1940s French Industrial 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Iron

French 1940's Cerused Oak Armoire
French 1940's Cerused Oak Armoire

French 1940's Cerused Oak Armoire

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H 77 in W 78 in D 20 in

French 1940's Cerused Oak Armoire

Located in Doylestown, PA

A large and impressive French armoire circa 1940 in cerused oak with a pedestal base and 2 large

Category

1940s French 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

Vintage circa 1940s Alfred COX Burr Walnut Large Wardrobe Part of Suite
Vintage circa 1940s Alfred COX Burr Walnut Large Wardrobe Part of Suite

Vintage circa 1940s Alfred COX Burr Walnut Large Wardrobe Part of Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

circa 1940’s Alfred Cox Art Deco large Wardrobe which is part of a suite Please note the delivery fee

Category

1940s English Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Wooden Wardrobe by Le Corbusier for the Unité d’Habitation, 1940s
Mid Century Wooden Wardrobe by Le Corbusier for the Unité d’Habitation, 1940s

Mid Century Wooden Wardrobe by Le Corbusier for the Unité d’Habitation, 1940s

By Le Corbusier

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare French wooden mid century wardrobe in yellow lacquered wood with dark stained oak handles

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Steel

Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1940s
Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1940s

Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1940s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco 1930's burr walnut compact wardrobe Featuring a pull out rail and shelves

Category

1940s British Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Style 1940s Burr Light Walnut Large Double Wardrobe Part Suite
Vintage Art Deco Style 1940s Burr Light Walnut Large Double Wardrobe Part Suite

Vintage Art Deco Style 1940s Burr Light Walnut Large Double Wardrobe Part Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Art Deco style Burr light Walnut double wardrobe

Category

1940s English Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

Wardrobe Burl Rosewood Veneer Mirror Brass Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Wardrobe Burl Rosewood Veneer Mirror Brass Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s

Wardrobe Burl Rosewood Veneer Mirror Brass Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s

Located in Milano, IT

A wardrobe, burl and rosewood veneer, mirror, brass handles and tips. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

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Brass

British Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1940s
British Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1940s

British Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1940s

By Harris Lebus

Located in South Shields, GB

-- Art Deco style serpentine wardrobe - Manufactured in the UK by Harris Lebus - Featuring a

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1940s British Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

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British Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1940s
British Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1940s

British Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1940s

By Harris Lebus

Located in South Shields, GB

-- Art Deco style serpentine wardrobe - Manufactured in the UK by Harris Lebus - Featuring a

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1940s British Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

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By Jindřich Halabala

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ART DECO LARGE 1940s BURR WALNUT QUEEN ANNE FEET STYLE WARDROBE

ART DECO LARGE 1940s BURR WALNUT QUEEN ANNE FEET STYLE WARDROBE

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Art Deco 1940s Burr Walnut Wardrobe With Queen

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20th Century British Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

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British Art Deco Style Walnut Small Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1940s

British Art Deco Style Walnut Small Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1940s

By Harris Lebus

Located in South Shields, GB

-- Art Deco style serpentine wardrobe - Manufactured in the UK by Harris Lebus - Featuring a

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1940s British Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

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1940's Jean Pascaud French Armoire

1940's Jean Pascaud French Armoire

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Located in Dallas, TX

French Armoire by Jean Pascaud. Cabinet has two lockable doors with one key. Scalloped detailing on bottom with splayed legs. Bronze mermaid details on doors with stars.

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1940s French 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

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1940s Italian Sycamore Armoire

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Located in Queens, NY

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Industrial locker, 1940s

Industrial locker, 1940s

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Industrial locker, 1940s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This locker was made in France around 1940 and has four compartments to store all your belongings

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1940s French Industrial 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

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Iron

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Industrial locker, 1940s

Industrial locker, 1940s

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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This locker was made in France around 1940 and has four compartments to store all your belongings

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1940s French Industrial 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This locker was made in France around 1940 and has four compartments to store all your belongings

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1940s French Industrial 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

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French Teak Maiden Cabinet, 1940s

French Teak Maiden Cabinet, 1940s

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French Teak Maiden Cabinet, 1940s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Teak maiden cabinet made in the 1940's in france. On the inside two shelves and a drawer on top and

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1940s French French Provincial 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

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French Oak Maiden Cabinet, 1940s

French Oak Maiden Cabinet, 1940s

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French Oak Maiden Cabinet, 1940s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Oak maiden cabinet made in the 1940's in france. On the inside one shelve and two drawers on top

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1940s French French Provincial 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

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1940s English Industrial 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

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1940s Italian Art Deco 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

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English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s
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English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s

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English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s - Sheet steel with mesh front doors - 2 Doors - Each

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1940s English Industrial 1940s Vintage Wardrobe

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Steel

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1940s Vintage Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s vintage wardrobe you’re looking for. A 1940s vintage wardrobe — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s vintage wardrobe — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1940s vintage wardrobe made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s vintage wardrobe that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Vuitton, Paolo Buffa and Jean Pascaud produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1940s Vintage Wardrobe?

The average selling price for a 1940s vintage wardrobe at 1stDibs is $5,308, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $145,000 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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