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Art Deco Bookmatched Walnut Armoire Wardrobe
Art Deco Bookmatched Walnut Armoire Wardrobe

Art Deco Bookmatched Walnut Armoire Wardrobe

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This Art Deco Walnut Cabinet with Bookmatched Burl Veneer is exceptional. It is distinguished by

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930
Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930

Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930

Located in Antwerp, BE

This beautiful walnut armoire features a central door front flanked by two doors, which open to

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Glass, Oak

Small French  Art Deco  armoire/bookcase
Small French  Art Deco  armoire/bookcase

Small French Art Deco armoire/bookcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice and elegant French Art deco small Armoire, the color and the patina is much nicer in

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Early 20th Century French Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co. Amsterdam
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co. Amsterdam

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co. Amsterdam

By Willem Penaat 1, Metz & Co.

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School three- door armoire or wardrobe. Design by

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Glass, Oak

Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1920s
Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1920s

Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1920s

By J.J. Zijfers

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Mirror, Oak, Padouk

Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Mirror, Oak, Pine

Art Deco Modernist Oak Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Art Deco Modernist Oak Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

Art Deco Modernist Oak Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Art Deco Modernist Armoire by A.H. Jansen for L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s
Art Deco Modernist Armoire by A.H. Jansen for L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s

Art Deco Modernist Armoire by A.H. Jansen for L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s

By L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe. Design by A.H.Jansen for L.O.V

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Hexagonal Top wardrobe
Art Deco Hexagonal Top wardrobe

Art Deco Hexagonal Top wardrobe

Located in Barnstaple, GB

A truly beautiful Art Deco Wardrobe with hexagonal top. A lovely warm honey colour with striking

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco oak tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Made by Harris

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1920s British Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Wood, Oak

Stunning Art Deco 4 door Wardrobe (flatpack)
Stunning Art Deco 4 door Wardrobe (flatpack)

Stunning Art Deco 4 door Wardrobe (flatpack)

Located in Barnstaple, GB

Here we have a truly exceptional example of an Art Deco 4 door wardrobe in breathtaking Bubinga

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Bubinga

French Art Deco Wardrobe Attributed to Jules Leleu
French Art Deco Wardrobe Attributed to Jules Leleu

French Art Deco Wardrobe Attributed to Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco wardrobe attributed to Jules Leleu. Satinwood with brass detail to corners and original

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Satinwood

Art Deco Wardrobes
Art Deco Wardrobes

Art Deco Wardrobes

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Art deco wardrobes. The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac

Category

1920s Polish Baroque Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Coconut

Wonderful Art Deco Brass Clothes Rail, 1920s France
Wonderful Art Deco Brass Clothes Rail, 1920s France

Wonderful Art Deco Brass Clothes Rail, 1920s France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

classic Art Deco aesthetics with its combination of geometric simplicity and refined detail. Formed in

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Wardrobe, Brass Frame, Mirror, French Design, 1930
Art Deco Wardrobe, Brass Frame, Mirror, French Design, 1930

Art Deco Wardrobe, Brass Frame, Mirror, French Design, 1930

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Art Deco Wardrobe The wardrobe presented here comes from France and dates to 1930. This elegant

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Burled Maple Wardrobe with Mirror
French Art Deco Burled Maple Wardrobe with Mirror

French Art Deco Burled Maple Wardrobe with Mirror

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco wardrobe with unique curved double doors in burled maple and mahogany interior

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Brass

Italian Armoire by Gio Ponti for P. Lietti, 1928
Italian Armoire by Gio Ponti for P. Lietti, 1928

Italian Armoire by Gio Ponti for P. Lietti, 1928

By Paolo Lietti & Figli, Gio Ponti, Luigi Brusotti

Located in Meda, MB

sign 'L. Brusotti 1928' on the back of the mirror. The armoire is completely in solid walnut wood and

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Wardrobe, Brass Frame, Mirror, Geometric Design, France, 1930
Art Deco Wardrobe, Brass Frame, Mirror, Geometric Design, France, 1930

Art Deco Wardrobe, Brass Frame, Mirror, Geometric Design, France, 1930

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Art Deco Wardrobe The wardrobe presented here comes from France and dates to 1930. This elegant

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Painted Iron Wardrobe, circa 1930s
French Art Deco Painted Iron Wardrobe, circa 1930s

French Art Deco Painted Iron Wardrobe, circa 1930s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Elegant and unusual armoire made of heavy iron, with original ivory paint finish. The front door is

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Iron

2  Art Deco Wardrobes
2  Art Deco Wardrobes

2 Art Deco Wardrobes

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

2 art deco wardrobes. The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss

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1920s Polish Baroque Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Coconut

Beautiful Asymetric Art Deco Triple Wardrobe with Royal Provenance
Beautiful Asymetric Art Deco Triple Wardrobe with Royal Provenance

Beautiful Asymetric Art Deco Triple Wardrobe with Royal Provenance

Located in Barnstaple, GB

We are delighted to be able to offer you this wonderful triple asymmetric Art Deco Wardrobe

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Restored Art Deco Wardrobe, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Mahogany, Czech, 1920s
Restored Art Deco Wardrobe, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Mahogany, Czech, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Wardrobe, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Mahogany, Czech, 1920s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Art Deco three-door wardrobe comes from Czechoslovakia from the early 20th century. It

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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany

Antique English Art Deco Oak & Marquetry Bedroom Suite Attributed to Gaylayde
Antique English Art Deco Oak & Marquetry Bedroom Suite Attributed to Gaylayde

Antique English Art Deco Oak & Marquetry Bedroom Suite Attributed to Gaylayde

By Gaylayde

Located in Glasgow, GB

A super three piece Art Deco quarter-sawn oak & marquetry bedroom suite attributed to ‘Gaylayde’ by

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Metal

Cocobolo cabinet, restored to high gloss made in France by Jules Leleu, Art Deco
Cocobolo cabinet, restored to high gloss made in France by Jules Leleu, Art Deco

Cocobolo cabinet, restored to high gloss made in France by Jules Leleu, Art Deco

By Jules Leleu

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

20th century Art Deco display cabinet. Completely restored to the high gloss. Material: Palisandr

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Wood, Palisander, Cocobolo

Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Triple Bank circa 1920's Wardrobe Mirrored Door
Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Triple Bank circa 1920's Wardrobe Mirrored Door

Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Triple Bank circa 1920's Wardrobe Mirrored Door

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Art Deco Burr Maple triple bank wardrobe with

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Mirror, Maple

Wrought Iron French 1920's Art Deco Wardrobe with Console Table and Mirror
Wrought Iron French 1920's Art Deco Wardrobe with Console Table and Mirror

Wrought Iron French 1920's Art Deco Wardrobe with Console Table and Mirror

Located in Ulm, DE

Original Art Deco, France 1920/30's Overall dimensions: Width: 66 cm Height: circa 220 cm Depth: 25,5

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Marble, Metal, Wrought Iron

Cocobolo Cabinet, Restored to High Gloss Made in France by Jules Leleu, Art Deco
Cocobolo Cabinet, Restored to High Gloss Made in France by Jules Leleu, Art Deco

Cocobolo Cabinet, Restored to High Gloss Made in France by Jules Leleu, Art Deco

By Jules Leleu

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This luxurious display cabinet (vitrine) in the Art Deco style originates from France and is the

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Wood, Palisander, Cocobolo

Art Deco Wardrobe, Early 20th Century, French Design, Original Patina
Art Deco Wardrobe, Early 20th Century, French Design, Original Patina

Art Deco Wardrobe, Early 20th Century, French Design, Original Patina

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th century Art Deco woden wardrobe, by unknwon manufacturer from France. In original

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Wood

Early 1920s Willem Penaat Higboard in Oak
Early 1920s Willem Penaat Higboard in Oak

Early 1920s Willem Penaat Higboard in Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Willem Penaat, sideboard, oak, The Netherlands, early 1920s Made in the early 1920s, this delightful sideboard is designed by the Dutch interior designer Willem Penaat (1875-1957). ...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Oak

Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Cabinet, Brown Lacquer, Brass, 1950s
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Cabinet, Brown Lacquer, Brass, 1950s

Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Cabinet, Brown Lacquer, Brass, 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Manhasset, NY

One of a kind, showroom model, fabulous Parzinger Art Deco designed wardrobe/entertainment center

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Wood

Walnut Cabinet with Cherub Carvings by Ducrot, 1920s
Walnut Cabinet with Cherub Carvings by Ducrot, 1920s

Walnut Cabinet with Cherub Carvings by Ducrot, 1920s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Art deco closet in walnut. 3 Doors, door in the center door mirror inside. Wavy lines, the base is

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Steel

Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s

Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Brass

Carved Walnut & Rosewood Wardrobe with Lacquered Front from Ducrot, 1920s
Carved Walnut & Rosewood Wardrobe with Lacquered Front from Ducrot, 1920s

Carved Walnut & Rosewood Wardrobe with Lacquered Front from Ducrot, 1920s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Wardrobe in the bedroom of the main suite of the Giulio Cesare ocean liner launched in 1920 in Palermo with the first voyage from Genoa in 1922. Completely set up by the Ducrot compa...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer

Rosewood Ocean Liner Furniture Suite from Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 6
Rosewood Ocean Liner Furniture Suite from Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 6

Rosewood Ocean Liner Furniture Suite from Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 6

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Main suite set from the liner Giulio Cesare launched in 1920 in Palermo with first voyage from Genoa in 1922. Completely fitted out by the Ducrot firm of Palermo. Excellent cabinetry...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

bronze feet, the handles on the armoire are of solid brass with butterfly detail, original plate glass

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur

By Hildo Krop, Gebroeders Monsieur Steenwijk

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School armoire or wardrobe. Design by Hildo Krop

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Antique English Art Nouveau Carved Oak Mirrored Armoire, Circa 1920s
Antique English Art Nouveau Carved Oak Mirrored Armoire, Circa 1920s

Antique English Art Nouveau Carved Oak Mirrored Armoire, Circa 1920s

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique English Art Nouveau or Art Deco armoire dresser or wardrobe England, Circa

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1920s English Art Nouveau Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Art Deco Armoire Dressing Table Compendium and Bed
Art Deco Armoire Dressing Table Compendium and Bed

Art Deco Armoire Dressing Table Compendium and Bed

Located in London, GB

A most unusual Art Deco armoire/dressing table compendium in satinwood parquetry with ormolu

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Satinwood

Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Wardrobe Compactum Armoire
Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Wardrobe Compactum Armoire

Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Wardrobe Compactum Armoire

Located in Wakefield, GB

Offered for sale is this Art Deco bird's-eye maple wardrobe armoire. Part of a large bedroom suite

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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Art Deco Armoire by Jules Leleu
Art Deco Armoire by Jules Leleu

Art Deco Armoire by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Charleston, SC

Rosewood Armoire with Two Large Serpentine Sidedoors with Original Chrome Keyholes fitted with

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Early 20th Century French Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Rosewood

Rare as Design French Oval Art Deco Sycamore Armoire, 1940s
Rare as Design French Oval Art Deco Sycamore Armoire, 1940s

Rare as Design French Oval Art Deco Sycamore Armoire, 1940s

By André Arbus

Located in Sofia, BG

Exceptional as design and in the style of Andre Arbus, French, Art Deco oval armoire of sycamore

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1640s French Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Sycamore

Art Deco Wardrobe Bird's-Eye Maple Compactum Armoire
Art Deco Wardrobe Bird's-Eye Maple Compactum Armoire

Art Deco Wardrobe Bird's-Eye Maple Compactum Armoire

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A fine quality Art Deco bird’s-eye maple compactum wardrobe. The inlaid doors mounted with good

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Early 20th Century English Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century French Armoire
19th Century French Armoire

19th Century French Armoire

Unavailable|$3,950

19th Century French Armoire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 19th century French Armoire made of light walnut. Flawless finish throughout. Features

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19th Century French Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Art Deco Wardrobe
Art Deco Wardrobe

Art Deco Wardrobe

Unavailable|$2,302

Art Deco Wardrobe

Located in London, GB

Art Deco wardrobe. Beautiful figured walnut wardrobe, two-door wardrobe with single shelf

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Three-Door Cabinet
Art Deco Three-Door Cabinet

Art Deco Three-Door Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco three-door cabinet, having a center glass door flanked by cabinet doors fitted with

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Wood

19th c. Mahogany Armoire w/ Rosewood Piping
19th c. Mahogany Armoire w/ Rosewood Piping

19th c. Mahogany Armoire w/ Rosewood Piping

Located in New York, NY

Mahogany armoire with 2 shelves and ceramic door handles.

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19th Century Philippine Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

19th c. Mahogany Armoire w/ Rosewood Piping

19th c. Mahogany Armoire w/ Rosewood Piping

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mahogany armoire with 2 shelves and ceramic door handles. For more photos, contact dealer

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19th Century Philippine Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Jules Leleu - Rare rosewood veneer Armoire circa 1925
Jules Leleu - Rare rosewood veneer Armoire circa 1925

Jules Leleu - Rare rosewood veneer Armoire circa 1925

By Jules Leleu

Located in Paris, FR

Rare armoire by Jules Leleu, in rosewood veneer, with a geometric decoration of bone on the door

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Bone, Rosewood

Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe
Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe

Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe

Unavailable|$648

Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive Art Deco walnut wardrobe. The doors with inlaid marquetry panels, mounted with

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Early 20th Century English Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Walnut

Spectacular Jacaranda & Pewter inlaid Art Deco Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth
Spectacular Jacaranda & Pewter inlaid Art Deco Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth

Spectacular Jacaranda & Pewter inlaid Art Deco Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Miami, FL

Spectacular Jacaranda Art Deco / Swedish Grace Cabinet with very Beautiful Pewter inlaid motif by

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Burr Maple Wardrobe Compactum
Art Deco Burr Maple Wardrobe Compactum

Art Deco Burr Maple Wardrobe Compactum

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive Art Deco burr maple wardrobe. The burr maple marquetry work boasting a fantastic

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Early 20th Century English Antique Armoire Art Deco

Materials

Maple

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Antique Armoire Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique armoire art deco for your home. Frequently made of wood, burl and walnut, every antique armoire art deco was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique armoire art deco you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique armoire art deco bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique armoire art deco that is appealing in its simplicity, but Compactom and Maple & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Armoire Art Deco?

Prices for an antique armoire art deco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $925 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,450.

A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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.