$1,460Sale Price|30% Off
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 Walnut Cabinet Works which is part of a large suite This piece is part of a suite...
Walnut
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. The two central doors feature beveled mirrors, while the side doors are crafted in w...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
$1,460Sale Price|30% Off
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 Cabinet Works which is part of a large suite This piece is part of a suite as mention...
Walnut
1940s Bauhaus-Inspired Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald – Czechoslovakia
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Żory, PL
A functional wardrobe designed in the spirit of Bauhaus modernism by Hynek Gottwald, produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The piece combines utilitarian design with a clean i...
Steel
French Provincial Walnut Armoire with Carved Rosette Panels, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French provincial workshop. Two door armoire in solid walnut, France, 1940s. A substantial piece rooted in the enduring French provincial tradition, this two door armoire was made i...
Walnut
$8,050Sale Price|30% Off
Walnut and Oak Three-Door Armoire from Germany, 1930s-1940s
Located in Pasadena, CA
1930s-1940s walnut and oak three-door armoire. Centre door has a cut out centre with bevelled glass and ornate carved detail. All three sections have storage shelves inside. This pie...
Walnut
1940s Italian Wardrobe with Sliding Hand-Painted Panels, Collectible Furniture
By Manoteca
Located in Bologna, IT
A 1940s Italian wardrobe with sliding, hand-painted panels, transformed by Manoteca into a one-of-a-kind piece of interactive collectible furniture. Designed by Elisa Cavani in 2026 ...
Aluminum
$5,472Sale Price / set|20% Off
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/ Wardrobes.
Wood
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.
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
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.
Brass
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H 75.99 in W 49.41 in D 21.66 in
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 wardrobe with built in mirror This is a very good looking well made and decorative piec...
Mirror, Walnut
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H 79.73 in W 49.41 in D 23.43 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1940's BURR WALNUT LARGE WARDROBE SPLITS IN TWO FOR EASY TRANSPORT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original circa 1940’s Art Deco large Wardrobe which is part of a suite Please note the deliv...
Walnut
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 compact Art Deco 1940s Burr Walnut Wardrobe is a charming and space-saving piece o...
Walnut
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 shelves
Wood, Walnut
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.
Beech, Walnut
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
Wood, Walnut
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H 79.14 in W 49.61 in D 22.84 in
Vintage circa 1940s Alfred COX Burr Walnut Large Wardrobe Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original circa 1940’s Alfred Cox Art Deco large Wardrobe which is part of a suite Please...
Walnut
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H 75.99 in W 48.82 in L 75.99 in
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 which is part of a suite This piece is very well made indeed, the timber patina is...
Walnut
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H 70.08 in W 36.23 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Żory, PL
This Art Deco wardrobe was designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by UP Zavody in Czechoslovakia in the 1940's. It has two doors, an internal clothes rail and five shelves.
Wood, Walnut
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 Anne Feet Style.
Walnut
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 stands on Queen Anne style feet
Wood, Walnut
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 serpentine front - Two rails and a shelf.
Wood
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 serpentine front - Two rails - one to each side
Wood
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 professional renovation. Dimensions: height 40.5 cm / width 71 cm / depth 20 cm
Walnut
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H 64.18 in W 30.32 in D 18.9 in
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 serpentine front, internal shelves and a rail
Wood
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 ...
Walnut
Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald, 1940s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus-style wardrobe was designed by Hynek Gottwald and produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s. It features two doors, an internal clothes rail, and a shelf. The wardrobe sta...
Steel
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H 70.87 in W 37.8 in D 21.66 in
VINTAGE CIRCA 1940's ALFRED COX BURR WALNUT WARDROBE COMPENDIUM PART OF SUITE
By Alfred Cox
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original circa 1940’s Alfred Cox Art Deco large Wardrobe with a compendium of drawers and she...
Walnut
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H 81.3 in W 49.02 in D 22.05 in
STUNNING CIRCA 1940's QUARTER CUT BURR WALNUT STEEPLE TOP LARGE TWIN WARDROBE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1940’s Art Deco steeple top, large double Wardrobe in quarter cut Burr Walnut ...
Walnut
Large Italian Art Deco Wardrobe or Highboard in Walnut 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe or highboard, walnut, wood, Italy, 1940s This large, elegant sideboard embodies the refined aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of the Italian Art Deco period of the 19...
Walnut
Czechoslovakian Art Deco Curved Walnut Veneer Wardrobe, 1940s
Located in Żory, PL
Beautiful two-door wardrobe dating from the 1930s/1940s, originating from Czechoslovakia.
Wood, Walnut
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H 74.22 in W 37.01 in D 21.07 in
Vintage Art Deco Style 1940s Burr Light Walnut Medium Wardrobe Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely Art Deco style burr light walnut single wardrobe which is part of a suite This is as mentioned part of a suite, I have in total a large doub...
Walnut
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H 73.63 in W 36.23 in D 22.05 in
VINTAGE PETITE ART DECO 1940s BURR WALNUT WARDROBE MADE BY HEIRLOOM
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Petite Art Deco 1940s Burr Walnut Wardrobe Made by Heirloom. A stylish and elegant piece of furniture that captures the essence of ...
Walnut
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H 72.45 in W 47.25 in D 24.41 in
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.
Chrome
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H 76.58 in W 50.79 in D 20.67 in
Vintage 1940s Swedish Wardrobe, AB Br Miller, Art Deco Press Cupboard, Walnut
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 1940s Swedish wardrobe by A.B. Br. Miller. An Art Deco press cupboard in walnut.
Walnut
Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald, 1940s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus-style wardrobe was designed by Hynek Gottwald and produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s. Features three doors, an internal clothes rail and five shelves. The wardrobe ...
Steel
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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