$2,280Sale Price|40% Off
H 65 in W 37 in D 19.25 in
Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Bi-fold doors open to three shelves and 2 drawers inside with 3 extra drawers on the outside all
Brass
Pair of Early 19th Century French Provincial Wardrobe Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
Dating to the early 19th century, this pair of French provincial wardrobe doors offers timeless
Oak, Paint
$9,750
H 100 in W 77 in D 33 in
Continental 19th Century French Walnut Armoire Outfitted to Function as a Bar
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This beautiful and massive armoire in French walnut, has been outfitted as a bar cabinet. The
Marble
Gothic Armoire
Located in New York, NY
, The World of Duncan Phyfe: The Arts of New York, 1800–1847, p. 89 no. 45 illus. 89 Ex coll.: Private
Brass
$2,898Sale Price|20% Off
H 92.52 in W 68.51 in D 3.94 in
Antique Placard, Brown Poplar Wardrobe with Three Doors, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique cabinet, placard, built-in wardrobe, hand-built and hand-carved in poplar wood, with three
Poplar
Original Wardrobe Mid 1800 Venetian Art
Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT
Original wardrobe of the mid 1800, Venetian art, Luigi Filippo style. Made in walnut folder partly
Wood
Imposing Louis XV Style Walnut Wood Bonnetiere, Circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
used for storing women’s lace bonnets. They were easily identified by their single door construction
Walnut
Antique French Oak Armoire De Marriage Wedding Wardrobe
Located in Sheridan, CO
carved throughout, 2 doors, 3 interior shelves & two drawers one locking, inside. Peg construction
Metal, Brass
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A neoclassical cabinet from around 1800, North Germany/ Netherlands. Solid mahogany and veneered on
Mahogany, Oak
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H 83.86 in W 44.1 in D 1.58 in
Antique Wall Cabinet, Cupboard, Placard, Gray Painted Wallpaper, 1800, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient wall cabinet, cupboard, placard, wardrobe without backdrops and back, hand painted with
Wood
French Painted Armoire in the Louis XVI Style with Wire Doors
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
late 1800's. Unique 3 door armoire with 5 center drawers and detailed carvings. Paint may not be
Early 1800s Antique Parquet Armoire Chateau Bienassis, France
Located in Dallas, TX
on the frieze’s panel beneath the thick, stepped out crown. The parquet doors each have three panels
Oak
French 19th Century Oak Bonneterie
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French gorgeous Louis XV style oak bonnetiere with a carved and paneled single door and paneled
Signed Antique Rennaise Cherrywood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
and much more. The front door panels have two asymmetrical vertical panels with full decoration
Cherry
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H 83.08 in W 32.29 in D 1.19 in
Antique Lacquered Gray Wall Cabinet with Frame, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique lacquered wall cabinet, built-in wardrobe, front with frame, can also be used as a small
Poplar
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H 78.75 in W 48.04 in D 21.66 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe Early 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian circa 1800 mahogany linen press wardrobe. Attractive brass inlay. Solid and strong, with
Wood
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H 85.04 in W 39.77 in D 1.19 in
Antique Painted Wall Cabinet, Cupboard Fake Painted Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
size cm w 101 x h 216 x t 3, internal door light cm w 84 x h 188, pull opening as used for wardrobes
Wood
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H 78.5 in W 56 in D 21 in
Austrian Armoire with Original Tooled Red/Maroon Painted Finish, circa 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
moldings. Doors open to an interior comprising of a vertical divider with 3 adjustable shelves and 1 fixed
Pine
18th-19th Century Carved French Country Armoire
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a fabulous quality, very unusual mahogany 2-door armoire made in France, circa 1800. The
Mahogany
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H 74 in W 66 in D 26.75 in
Faux-Bois Painted Scandinavian Armoire with Bowed Front & Bacchus Motif
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
wardrobe which reminds us of C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia! Measures: 66" wide x 26 3/4" deep x 74
Pine, Paint
Small 19th Century Austrian Armoire in Pine
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
From the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a charming armoire in pine with one door opening to four
Pine
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H 76 in W 61.25 in D 21.75 in
Antique European Pine Armoire with Interior Adjustable Shelves, circa 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming antique European pine armoire with raised panels on the two doors and resting on bracket
Pine
American Breakfront Bookcase "Library Bookcase with Wings"
Located in New York, NY
verde antique and gilded, glass, and brass hardware Measures: 110 1/4 in. high, 98 3/8 in. wide, 23 in
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
German Directoire massive 3 Door Armoire
Located in Houston, TX
Massive and handsome three door armoire in pine. Interior is 3 sections with shelves. Cabinet
Pine
Louis Philippe Period Walnut Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
has paneled doors and rests on bracket feet. The inside features 3 shelves, the middle shelf has 3
Wood
Louis Philippe Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
from the Beaujolais region. This Armoire has two paneled doors and a molded cornice. The inside has
Wood
$519 / item
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.4 in
Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
Metallic Thread
19th Century English Mahogany & Satinwood Etagere Tray Table
Located in London, GB
This is a truly exceptional antique English Edwardian mahogany and satinwood marquetry oval two tier 'etagere', in the manner of Edwards & Roberts, circa 1890 in date. Crafted from ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of Alabaster French Art Deco Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco Alabaster sconces. Having Alabaster mounted in polished silvered bronze frames decorated with geometric motifs. Very beautiful deco details, re plati...
$2,019Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 22.45 in
20th Century French Godin Cast Iron Enamelled Wood Stove 02120 Never Used
By Godin
Located in Sofia, BG
French wood stove made by the GODIN cast iron foundry, situated in Guise, north west of Paris, that has been manufacturing cast iron stoves, cookers, ranges, fires, and other heating...
Iron
$3,160Sale Price / set|54% Off
H 38.5 in W 40.5 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Robin's Egg Blue and Gilded French Louis XVI Style Distressed Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XVI style commodes captures the refined neoclassical spirit of 18th-century France, beautifully finished in a soft robin’s egg blue paint with gilt ...
Walnut
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$2,495
H 58 in W 29.75 in D 15 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 58 inches in height, this small scale late nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding and a red marble top w...
Marble, Bronze
Regency Period Center Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency period breakfast table, raised on a square section pedestal, platform base with carved scrolling feet.
Mahogany
$55,000
H 43 in W 17 in D 9 in
Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Palatial and Unique Late 19th / Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock By François Linke François Linke The heavy and great quality bronze clock is topped by an urn with ram...
Bronze
$2,826
H 13 in Dm 41.34 in
Table Roger Capron céramique Francaise design Pierre Cardin French Riviera 1970
By Pierre Cardin, Roger Capron
Located in London, England
La table basse modèle "herbier" de Roger Capron est une pièce emblématique du design des années 70, mettant en avant un piètement en bois sophistiqué conçu par Pierre Cardin. Sa poly...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish tufted white vinyl Chesterfield loveseat sofa on wood bun feet. Overall excellent condition, showing only light wear to fronts of armrests, as pictured. Clean, origi...
Faux Leather
Tall Cabinet Made In Polished Walnut From 1850s
Located in Lejre, DK
High cabinet of polished walnut, nice antique condition with 2 drawers and a door with shelves from the 1850s Measurements in cm: H:155 W:67 D:43.5
Walnut
$2,892
H 36.82 in W 23.23 in D 7.88 in
Antique Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet Mahogany 1890 Japanse Gabriel Vierdot Style
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Antique mahogany wall cabinet etagere wall shelf display rack Japanese Chinese woodCarved 1890 1900 art nouveau rare Gabriel Viardot style Beautiful rare antique display wa...
Mahogany
$16,000
H 26 in W 96 in D 12 in
Modern Mystic 6-Door Buffet with Forged Metal and White Lacquer by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The mystic buffet or credenza by Ercole home has a 6-door front, with a white lacquer finish on oak. Hand painted glass panels in midnight moon are on the door surface. The decorat...
Cut Glass, Wood
French Semainier or Tall Chest of Mahogany with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French semainier or tall chest of mahogany from the late 18th century, featuring a white marble top over a frieze with seven drawers between opposing reeded columns, with ...
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
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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