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Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

Antique Australian Cedar Two Mirror Door Wardrobe
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
sides, four pull out drawers, two larger bottom drawers, very grand wardrobe. Circa: 1860
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19th Century Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Antique Anthony Hordens Two Door with Mirror Wardrobe Anti
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
makers stamped of Anthony Hordens & Sons. Circa: 19th Century Material: Cedar Country of
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Late 19th Century Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Mirror, Cedar

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Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wardrobe from the end of the 19th century, France. Dimensions: height 233 cm / width 166 cm / depth 65 cm
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Walnut

Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1880.
Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1880.
H 91.74 in W 65.36 in D 25.6 in
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Oak Armoire, Maple + Co. London, England 1900, H539
Located in Vancouver, BC
Aesthetic movement tiger oak armoire, Maple + Co. London, England 1900, H539 England 1900 Solid oak Original Finish Moulded cornice on top Carved paneled center doors Flanked by a ...
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Oak

Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV period compactum wardrobe. This was made in England & dates from around the 1830-1840’s period. This is of amazing quality and is a most impressive piece...
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Wood

Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant oak wood wardrobe by Compactom The two doors wardrobe has several compartments and shelves inside the right side while on the left side there is a coat hanger with its orig...
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1920s English Mid-Century Modern Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Wood, Oak

Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
H 68.9 in W 49.22 in D 20.48 in
Campaign Style Thomasville Furn Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed & Armoires
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful campaign style modular wall unit bedroom or bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lights, full/queen headboard, and brass hardware by Th...
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1970s American Campaign Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Brass

Biedermeier Armoire, 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Large four-doored Biedermeier armoire out of cherrywood, the escutcheons are in brass. The base and cornice are slightly protruding, the middle section is accentuated through a small...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cherry

Biedermeier Armoire, 1820s
Biedermeier Armoire, 1820s
H 83.47 in W 116.54 in D 27.56 in
Antique French Wardrobe Louis XV Style Hand Painted Armoire
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning antique French wardrobe, crafted in the Louis XV style, is a true masterpiece. The hand-painted polychromed armoire is made of high-quality wood with a Cream beige cr...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Bronze

Stunning C.W.S Art Deco Walnut Brown Double Wardrobe on Wheels Part of a Set
By Walnut Cabinet Works
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous C.W.S cabinet works Birmingham walnut Art Deco double wardrobe. This piece is a part of a suite, with a ladies' wardrobe, a double...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Walnut

Louis XV wardrobe
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
Louis XV Wardrobe Circa 1880 in Several Types of Wood Treat yourself to the timeless luxury of the Louis Features : Style: Louis XV Period: Circa 1880 Several species of wood Det...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Wood

Louis XV wardrobe
Louis XV wardrobe
H 96.86 in W 55.91 in D 25.99 in
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 18th Century French Louis XV armoire from Burgundy with chapeau de gendarme crown. Made from thick planks of solid walnut with twelve raised panels. Simple hand-carved decora...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Iron

1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted interior, complete with hangi...
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1920s English Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Oak, Mahogany

Antique Scottish Armoire
Located in Malibu, CA
This antique armoire is made from beautiful hardwood and burled walnut veneers. Easy to move and assemble, it is constructed from six separate pieces that stack together. There are t...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Walnut, Hardwood, Paper

Antique Scottish Armoire
Antique Scottish Armoire
H 77 in W 73 in D 34 in
19th Century Louis XV Style French Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Louis XV style French petite armoire, or wardrobe, from the Loire Valley. Made of solid cherry with scroll carving on the door panels and simple circular carved...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Bonnetiere, Armoire
Located in Carmel, CA
Louis XV walnut bonnetiere with original lock and decorative face plate, hinges and key. This handsome one door cabinet has a recessed panel with scrolls, wheat and cricket detail. T...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Walnut

French Mahogany Empire Period Armoire Wardrobe, circa 1900
Located in Leicestershire, GB
Antique French Empire Mahogany Armoire, circa 1900. A superb example of an early 20th century mahogany French armoire wardrobe. Of knock down construction, double doors with bev...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood

Antique French Louis XV Triple Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Triple Armoire is a majestic example of one of the most recognizable French styles extant, influenced by both the Baroque and the Rococo to produce the artful...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Brass

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Gordon Russell Oak Wardrobe, 1928
By The Russell Workshops Ltd., Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
' handles, handcut hinges, cedar paneled backs to each section, inside right hand wardrobe original beveled
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Oak

Antique Gordon Russell Oak Wardrobe, 1928
Gordon Russell Oak Wardrobe, 1928
H 71 in W 71 in D 22.5 in
PETER WAALS Arts And Crafts Cotswold School Walnut Wardrobe
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ernest Gimson, made by Peter Waals A figured walnut two door wardrobe over two drawers
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1910s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Walnut

Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in Morristown, NJ
A 19th century Monumental Chinese Tapered Dressing Cabinet red lacquer over Cedar wood. CA1870
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19th Century Chinese Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Chinese Tapered Cabinet
H 86 in W 45 in D 25 in
Arts & Crafts Cedar Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A FINE ARTS & CRAFTS CEDAR WARDROBE, CIRCA 1910. Labelled; MADE FOR GEORGE H. WHITEHEAD FROM A
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

Arts & Crafts Cedar Wardrobe
Arts & Crafts Cedar Wardrobe
H 80.5 in W 67 in D 20 in
Kling Factories Waterfall Art Deco Armoire Mahogany Dresser Cedar Lined Wardrobe
By Kling Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kling Factories waterfall Art Deco armoire mahogany dresser cedar lined wardrobe. Item features
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Walnut

Kling Factories Waterfall Art Deco Armoire Mahogany Dresser Cedar Lined Wardrobe
By Kling Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kling Factories waterfall Art Deco armoire mahogany dresser cedar lined wardrobe. Item features
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Walnut

Art Deco Waterfall Chest Dresser Armoire Wardrobe Cedar Chest Mirror by Tri-Bond
By Tri-Bond Furniture 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco Waterfall chest dresser armoire wardrobe cedar chest with mirror by tri-bond. Item
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Acrylic, Walnut

Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amoire of four 19th century doors.
Interior has 3 large shelves and two built in drawers
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Armoire
Armoire
H 95.5 in W 57.5 in D 26.5 in
Grand Italian Armadio 'Wardrobe' W/Cedar Trunk, Turn of 18th & 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian large-sized cabinet, with inner cedar trunk, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Wood

19th Century Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. cedro wood wardrobe with six interior shelves. Each side has secret locking panels with an
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19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

19th Century Wardrobe
19th Century Wardrobe
H 78.75 in W 58.75 in D 19 in
Antique Door Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique cedro wood door armoire. The interior depth is 21"
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Antique Door Armoire
Antique Door Armoire
H 102 in W 59 in D 27 in
Antique Door Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armoire consisting of 19th c. portons - doors. Interior depth is 20".
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Antique Door Armoire
Antique Door Armoire
H 94 in W 56 in D 23 in
19th Century Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 19th c. cedro wood armoire with shelves and two interior drawers
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

19th Century Armoire
19th Century Armoire
H 76 in W 50 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 19th c cedro wood armoire with three interior shelves. Interior depthis 21"
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

19th Century Armoire
19th Century Armoire
H 78.5 in W 54 in D 26 in
Three Door Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. three door cedro wood armoire, with storage drawers on the inside. Interior depth measures
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Three Door Armoire
Three Door Armoire
H 82 in W 74 in D 25 in
Antique Door Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cedro wood (tropical hardwood) armoire with 19th c. doors. Beautiful primitive carving. Interior
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Antique Door Armoire
Antique Door Armoire
H 95.5 in W 43 in D 19 in
Antique Door Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cedro wood armoire made of 19th c. doors. Interior depth is 23".Beautiful wood grain and patina.
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Antique Door Armoire
Antique Door Armoire
H 103 in W 69 in D 26.75 in
Antique Porton Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large antique porton (door) converted into armoire. Interior depth is 22". Beautiful original
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Antique Porton Armoire
Antique Porton Armoire
H 107 in W 83.5 in D 25 in
Antique Painted Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armoire constructed with 19th c. painted church doors
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar, Paint

Antique Painted Armoire
Antique Painted Armoire
H 105 in W 49 in D 22 in
Colonial Door Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colonial door armoire on hand forged iron base. Great weathered patina on doors, antique hardware
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Iron

Colonial Door Armoire
Colonial Door Armoire
H 77.75 in W 48.25 in D 23.25 in
Antique Honduran Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armoire consisting of 19th c. elements, old paint. Three interior shelves. FOR OUR COMPLETE
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19th Century Honduran Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar, Paint

Antique Honduran Armoire
Antique Honduran Armoire
H 92 in W 56 in D 24 in
Large Porton - Door Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beatiful antique porton - door armoire.
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Large Porton - Door Armoire
Large Porton - Door Armoire
H 100 in W 72.5 in D 34 in
Antique Porton - Door Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armoire consisting of 19th c,. portone - doors.
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Antique Porton - Door Armoire
Antique Porton - Door Armoire
H 99 in W 66 in D 31 in
Antique Porton - Door Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large armoire consisting of 19th c. portons - doors. Interior depth 20"
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Antique Porton - Door Armoire
Antique Porton - Door Armoire
H 104 in W 70 in D 23 in
Armoire of Colonial Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish colonial doors used as an armoire. Red, gold and black paint. Painted blue
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Armoire of Colonial Doors
Armoire of Colonial Doors
H 87.5 in W 69.5 in D 28 in
Painted 19th Century Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
66x22.5x89.5H w/ finials 100H- Large scale armoire with tall finials and decorative
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar, Paint

Painted 19th Century Armoire
Painted 19th Century Armoire
H 100 in W 66 in D 22.5 in
Painted Antique Dome Top Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique dome top armoire with newer painted checkerboard design. Interior depth is 15.5
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Painted Antique Dome Top Armoire
Painted Antique Dome Top Armoire
H 87 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
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
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar, Cypress

Exquisite Lamb of Manchester Wardrobe
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4013 An exhibition quality Victorian - Aesthetic Movement two-door wardrobe in walnut, having egg
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Walnut

Exquisite Lamb of Manchester Wardrobe
Exquisite Lamb of Manchester Wardrobe
H 87.41 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Serpentine Fronted Maple and Co. Walnut Wardrobe
By Maple & Co.
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Maple & Co. wardrobe. The flared cornice having giltwood floral scrolling carving
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Late 19th Century British Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Walnut

Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Figured Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Charleston, SC
Extraordinary quality antique English marquetry inlaid figured mahogany compactum wardrobe
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Late 19th Century English Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Mahogany

19th century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Large Cedar Dressing Cabinet, Red lacquer with moon hardware, false bottom compartment
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19th Century Chinese Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

19th century Chinese Cabinet
19th century Chinese Cabinet
H 86 in W 45 in D 25 in
Honduran Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic Honduran armoire. Early 19th c Spanish colonial side panels. Beautiful wood. Worn patina
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19th Century Honduran Rustic Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Honduran Cabinet
Honduran Cabinet
H 72 in W 41.5 in D 18 in
Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
cabinet. Made of warm-colored cedar, the early 20th century cabinet is all square lines save for the
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet
Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet
H 73 in W 37.25 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Chinese Cracked Ice Lattice Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant 19th century tall cabinet was crafted by an artisan in Suzhou, China's "Garden City," and features doors fitted with complex cracked ice lattice panels. Cracked ice latt...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Brass

Antique Art Deco Waterfall Walnut Chifforobe Gentlemans Chest Dresser Closet 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
walnut with a waterfall front, 5 dovetailed drawers and cedar lined closet portion with hanging bar.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Painted Tall Wood Cabinet, Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 78in H x 39.5in W x 18in D Door opening: 57.5in H x 23.5in W Origin: Lhasa, Tibet Circa: 1900 - 1940 Material: Wood Condition: original finished, hand made, hand paint. No...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Antique Custom Cedar Lined Freestanding Armoire Closet
Located in Hudson, NY
an amazing custom designed freestanding closet entirely lined in natural cedar, with 3 sections of
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Early 20th Century American Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Pine, Cedar

Early 19th Century Chinese armoire
Located in Westport, CT
A painted cabinet from Zhejiang Province, Southern China. Beautiful untouched patina. Interior surfaces cleaned and refinished for everyday use.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar

Early 19th Century Chinese armoire
Early 19th Century Chinese armoire
H 75.5 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Louis XVI Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful fruitwood armoire with great color and patina. Interior recently upholstered and lined
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19th Century French Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

Materials

Steel

Louis XVI Armoire
Louis XVI Armoire
H 90 in W 63 in D 24 in
Arts and Crafts Period Wardrobe
Located in Long Island City, NY
An English, Arts and Crafts period oak wardrobe having four doors (one enclosing a cedar lined
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Early 20th Century English Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

Arts and Crafts Period Wardrobe
Arts and Crafts Period Wardrobe
H 83 in W 84.875 in D 27.25 in
George IV Period Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe
Located in Cambridge, GB
George IV period mahogany breakfront wardrobe of exceptionally fine figure and color; the right
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1820s Great Britain (UK) Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

18th Century Armoire Peruvian in French Style
Located in Montecito, CA
Very nice late 18th Century Peruvian Armoire in Spanish Cedar. It is done in a French style.
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18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

Chinese Camphor Wood and Brass Mounted Wardrobes in Two-Parts
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Chines Late 18th-Early 19th Century Camphor Wood Wardrobes in Two-Parts Mounted with Brass
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Edwardian Period Breakfront Wardrobe by Howard & Sons of London
Located in Darwen, GB
A mahogany Edwardian period breakfront wardrobe by Howard & Sons of London. The cornice having
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

Spanish Colonial "Alcenedor"
Located in Summerland, CA
Spanish Colonial painted cedar Armadio or Alcenedor in the Baroque style. Gilded details throughout
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19th Century Peruvian Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

Spanish Colonial "Alcenedor"
Spanish Colonial "Alcenedor"
H 105 in W 46 in D 22 in
Spanish Colonial "Alcenedor"
Located in Summerland, CA
Spanish Colonial painted cedar Armadio or Alcenedor in the Baroque style. Gilded details throughout
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18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

Spanish Colonial "Alcenedor"
Spanish Colonial "Alcenedor"
H 105 in W 46 in D 22 in
Art Deco Waterfall Style Armoire
Located in Amherst, NH
Art Deco tall waterfall style armoire wardrobe. The armoire has a veneer chevron design with
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Mirror, Bakelite, Wood

Art Deco Waterfall Style Armoire
Art Deco Waterfall Style Armoire
H 54.5 in W 38 in D 22 in
Elegant Late Georgian Mahogany Linen Press
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
bracket feet, cedar lined, circa 1800. Measures: 48" W x 20" D x 85" H.
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Early 1800s English George IV Antique Cedar Armoire Wardrobe

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Cedar, Mahogany

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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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