19th Century Red and Black Chinese Armoire with Calligraphy and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
Inside the black painted interior features two shelves and two hidden drawers. This 19th century red and black Chinese armoire with calligraphy and brass would be an exotic addition ...
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armoire with Carved Skirt and Large Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period armoire from the 19th century with natural wood finish, carved skirt, hidden drawers and medallion hardware.
Brass
Large Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large armoire from the 19th century with red lacquer, gilt décor, two doors and front apron.
Wood
Jade Lacquer Chinese Dowry Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, this tall lacquered cabinet was likely part of a traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with fine silks...
Elm
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest from China. Commissioned in the 19th century to commemorate the wedding of a new bride...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Large wooden Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Wedding or Tapering Cabinet
Located in Meulebeke, BE
China / 19th century / “Qing-Dynasty” cabinet or wardrobe / wood, copper / Antique A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century with accordion doors and drawer...
Copper
19th Century Chinese Red Hand Painted Wardrobe Storage Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 19th Century with this exquisite hand crafted, sculpted and painted wardrobe storage cabinet. The ultra rare wardrobe gives an ...
Paint
late 19th Century Chinese Painted Lacquer Cabinet with Floral and Crane Motifs
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Painted Lacquer Cabinet with Floral and Crane Motifs This striking late 19th century Chinese cabinet is decorated throughout in hand-painted polychrome lac...
Brass
Large Qing Elm Armoire with Carved Motifs and Red Lacquered Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty elmwood armoire from the 19th century, with hand carved panels, red lacquered accents and bronze hardware.
Bronze
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Guanyin and Daoist Immortals
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with carved panels depicting Guanyin and Daoist immortals. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this 19th century ca...
Wood
Anglo-Chinese Large Elmwood Cabinet with Accordion Doors, Turn of the Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This large and unusual Anglo-Chinese, turn-of-the century elmwood armoire displays accordion openwork doors with two drawers within and five drawers below.
Brass
19th Century Gilt Painted Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 19th-century Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet, very special elaborately decorated with exceptional gilt painting and lacquerwork.
Hardwood
Chinese Black Lacquer Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and a darkly lacquered finish, this square corner cabinet celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Dated to the mid-19th century, the tall cabine...
Elm
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with fine...
Iron
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Armoire, Bronze Hardware, Export Style
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese (19th Century) hardwood cabinet / armoire with large bronze barrel pin closure on the front 2 doors which have 2 interior pull drawers with 2 additional drawers beneath the a...
Hardwood
$11,250Sale Price|50% Off
19th Century Chinese Vermillion Red Gilt Silvered Carved Armoire
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary 19th century Qing dynasty 4-door vermillion cabinet with fine works of carving, painting, gilding and silvering. The solid wood construction consists of four frame m...
Wood
$2,202Sale Price|40% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Cypress Wood Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 80 1/2in H x 43in W x 24in D Door opening: 62 1/2in H x 36in W Inside cabinet above drawers shelf: 36in H x 36in W x 19in D inside cabinet under drawers shelf: 15in H x 37in W ...
Cypress
19th Century Chinese Stained Burlwood Armoire with Four Doors and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 19th century four-door stained burlwood armoire with inner drawers and brass hardware.
Brass
$2,197Sale Price|35% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 77in H x 42in W x 22.5in D Door opening: 46.5in H x 37in W Origin: China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Original finished. Well balanced. solid wood construction,...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Armoire with Carved Panel
Located in Yonkers, NY
A substantial 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty armoire crafted from elm, displaying a warm honey-toned surface and pronounced natural grain.
Metal
$2,065Sale Price|30% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Round Corner Armoire/Noodle Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful Chinese antique carved round corner Armoire/Noodle cabinet features large copper hardware on the front doors with beautiful carving works on it. Both sides and back a...
Elm, Wood
$2,268Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Red Lacquered Wedding Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
Very well constructed with two open doors and shelf, inside cabinet, wedding armoire with red lacquer Architecture and landscaping painting on the front and have coordinated antiqued...
Wood
Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China
Located in Round Top, TX
A hidden story lies just under the surface of this remarkable armoire. At first glance, one notices the perfect symmetry of the large cabinet. But take a moment to look deeper, you w...
Wood
Antique French Renaissance Armoire Linen Press Library Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Renaissance Revival Bibliotheque, Linen press or display cabinet. Circa mid 19th cenutry. A large rectangular oak case centered by original 3/4 length glass betwe...
Glass, Oak
19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Teakwood Armoire with Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style (19th Century) large carved teakwood 3 door armoire cabinet with oval mirror
Mirror, Teak
Chinese 19th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Chinese 19th century Shanxi provence red laquer cabinet or armoire with its original surface and hardware.
Elm
Chinese Red Lacquer Armoire with Original lacquer finish. Rare
Located in Westport, CT
Authentic Quality Antique from Northern China. Elm wood construction. ORIGINAL organic lacquer, bronze, and gilding outline. Loss of some gilding due to age. No retouching. Excellent...
Red Lacquer Chinese Cabinet
Located in Washington, DC
Square cornered Chinese cabinet with two drawers in the original red lacquer finish. A decorative,stately wardrobe/armoire, or bookcase offering ample storage.
An Exceptionally Large Armoire From Two Mirror Image Parts.
Located in Westport, CT
A piece for a space that is virtually impossible to fill. Each cabinet has a top that is flush with the body of the cabinet on one side and an 2 inch over hang on the other thus al...
Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in Morristown, NJ
A 19th century Monumental Chinese Tapered Dressing Cabinet red lacquer over Cedar wood. CA1870
Cedar
Fine Antique Chinese Painted Cabinet
Located in Port Chester, NY
A stunning example of the red lacquer chinoiserie cupboard. A grand visual impression, beautiful gilt. With a center shelf, with drawer, and a compartment below the bottom shelf. Lov...
Wood
Antique Chinese Elmwood Armoire, Shanxi Province, 19th Century
Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
Antique Chinese 19th century Shanxi province armoire. The Asian cabinet has incredible figural designs and strong original color.
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Elm Armoire or Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century Chinese elm two door armoire with inner shelving, two drawers and secret compartment.
Elm
19th Century Storage Armoire from Southern China
Located in Westport, CT
Elm wood construction. Original red and black lacquer finish. Four storage compartments and three pairs of drawers. Very rare design.
Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Painted wedding cabinet with original brass fittings. One piece available only. Priced as individual pieces. For more photos, contact dealer.
Elm
Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Painted Wedding Cabinet with original brass fittings. 2 pieces available. PRICED AS INDIVIDUAL PIECES!
Elm
Chinese Painted Armoire
Located in Gravenmoer, NL
Chinese painted Red laquer Armoire. Original Finish and bronze. Elmwood, painted and laquered.
Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wedding cabinet with black lacquer and gold foiling over linen. This piece is made from yumu wood and came out of a scholar’s home. Piece is in excellent condition and has fantasti...
Red Lacquer Armoire with Relief Carving & Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt motif doors. Bi-fold open doors, inside with three shelves, two of three shelves are removable with three drawers inside.
Wood
Sold
H 57.75 in W 18.5 in D 41.5 in
19th Century Chinese Armoire Decorated with High Relief Flora and Fauna 57.75"H
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Chinese chest, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, captivates with its elegant design and masterful use of materials. The black lacquered wood an...
Stone
Sold
H 69.5 in W 41 in D 26 in
Antique Dark Brown Armoire with Round Medallion from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This 19th century Chinese armoire features a dark brown lacquer and a round brass medallion at its center.
Brass
19th Century Chinese Shanxi Elmwood Armoire
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese 19th century Shanxi Cabinet or Armoire with raised grain elmwood and round hardware.
Elm
Chinese 19th century chinoiserie wedding cabinet armoire
Located in Yonkers, NY
Fine Chinese 19th century wedding cabinet or armoire in red lacquer with gilt decoration depicting court yard scene.
Wood
Chinese 19th Century Chinoiserie wedding cabinet armoire
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese 19th century chinoiserie and black lacquer wedding cabinet. with decorated court yard scene ca 1840-50
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 72 in W 23 in D 39 in
Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Armoire with Doors, Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late 19th century Chinese armoire made with red lacquered wood and brass hardware.
Brass
Sold
H 91.34 in W 41.74 in D 22.25 in
Chinoiserie Inlaid Armoire 19th Century Chinese Mirror Door Wardrobe
Located in Labrit, Landes
19th century armoire inlaid chinoiserie with mirror doors Stunning Chinese wardrobe very rare find and in very good condition for its age This will take a sideways hanging rail if ...
Wood
Sold
H 77 in W 44 in D 23.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Armoire with Bronze Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered armoire from the 19th century, with bronze medallion and apron.
Bronze
19th Century Two-Part Chinese Tapered Cabinet Armoire
Located in New York, NY
19th century two part Chinese tapered cabinet Armoire cedar / cypress wood with red lacquer panel doors, two drawers with five shelf's.
Cedar, Cypress
Sold
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 1 in
Brown Lacquer Elm Chinese Armoire from the 19th Century with Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century large Chinese elm armoire with brown lacquer finish and traditional round medallion hardware.
Metal
19th Century Chinese Large Red Lacquered Armoire with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
This chest retains its original red lacquer patina. This large 19th century Chinese red lacquered armoire with iron hardware would not only make an impressive statement in any home, ...
Iron
Chinese Marriage Armoire
Located in Hudson, NY
A very good Chinese lacquer armoire, this piece shows many fine and delicately detailed paint and gilt work scenes of court life, landscapes, mountains and buildings. The large lower...
19th century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Large Cedar Dressing Cabinet, Red lacquer with moon hardware, false bottom compartment with two upper drawers. CA 1850
Cedar
Pair of Chinese Yumu Armoires
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine pair of Chinese Clothes Armoires made of Yumu,( elm wood from the north with shelving and original hardware.
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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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