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Antique Corner Wardrobe

Wardrobe by Colli Torino Est 1850 Art Nouveau Huge Italian Solid Oak Masterpiece
Wardrobe by Colli Torino Est 1850 Art Nouveau Huge Italian Solid Oak Masterpiece

Wardrobe by Colli Torino Est 1850 Art Nouveau Huge Italian Solid Oak Masterpiece

$11,378Sale Price|31% Off

H 76.78 in W 96.46 in D 23.63 in

Wardrobe by Colli Torino Est 1850 Art Nouveau Huge Italian Solid Oak Masterpiece

By Colli Torino

Located in Landshut, BY

matching bed set and a corner wardrobe on our other listings)

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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Colli Torino (Est. 1850) Art Nouveau Italian Corner Cabinet Wardrobe Solid Oak
Colli Torino (Est. 1850) Art Nouveau Italian Corner Cabinet Wardrobe Solid Oak

Colli Torino (Est. 1850) Art Nouveau Italian Corner Cabinet Wardrobe Solid Oak

By Colli Torino

Located in Landshut, BY

This corner wardrobe was produced by Colli Torino established in 1850. - solid oak with hand

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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Antique Four-Door Mahogany Wardrobe
Magnificent Antique Four-Door Mahogany Wardrobe

Magnificent Antique Four-Door Mahogany Wardrobe

$16,503

H 85 in W 107 in D 28.5 in

Magnificent Antique Four-Door Mahogany Wardrobe

Located in Cheshire, GB

edging and decorated with elegant floral corner etchings. The wardrobe is crowned with an intricately

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Corner Cabinet, Louis XIV, 18th Century
Corner Cabinet, Louis XIV, 18th Century

Corner Cabinet, Louis XIV, 18th Century

$11,250

H 104 in W 86.5 in D 58 in

Corner Cabinet, Louis XIV, 18th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Gorgeous 18th century antique French Grande Louis XIV oak corner cabinet. This antique oversized

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Wood, Oak

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Régence Trellis Marquetry Armoire Wardrobe
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Régence Trellis Marquetry Armoire Wardrobe

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Régence Trellis Marquetry Armoire Wardrobe

By Etienne Doirat

Located in Berlin, DE

XIV Régence armoire or wardrobe with rounded corners standing on a short base with bracket feet and

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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Folding Clothes Hanging Rack  A very unusual piece
Folding Clothes Hanging Rack  A very unusual piece

Folding Clothes Hanging Rack A very unusual piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Folding Clothes Hanging Rack A very unusual piece, this corner standing hanging wardrobe can be

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1910s Campaign Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Pine

Colli Torino  'Est. 1850 ' Italian Art Nouveau Bed & Nightstand Solid Oak carved
Colli Torino  'Est. 1850 ' Italian Art Nouveau Bed & Nightstand Solid Oak carved

Colli Torino 'Est. 1850 ' Italian Art Nouveau Bed & Nightstand Solid Oak carved

$3,471Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 39.38 in W 52.76 in D 78.75 in

Colli Torino 'Est. 1850 ' Italian Art Nouveau Bed & Nightstand Solid Oak carved

By Colli Torino

Located in Landshut, BY

matching very large wardrobe and corner wardrobe on our other listings)

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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard
Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard

Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard

$5,424

H 65.36 in W 48.43 in D 19.69 in

Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard

Located in Vo', Veneto

corners) Description Antique alpine wardrobe painted in dark green tones, dated 1830. The doors are

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1820s Italian Directoire Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Fir

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Beautiful Antique French Two-Door Armoire Corner Cupboard
Beautiful Antique French Two-Door Armoire Corner Cupboard

Beautiful Antique French Two-Door Armoire Corner Cupboard

Located in Lingfield, West Sussex

Original Napoleon french armoire. This came from Bordeaux in the south of France. Splits down in to sections for ease of transportation. All complete, internally there is a few she...

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19th Century French Antique Corner Wardrobe

Antique Victorian Mahogany Corner Wardrobe or Cabinet, English, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Mahogany Corner Wardrobe or Cabinet, English, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Mahogany Corner Wardrobe or Cabinet, English, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an Victorian antique corner wardrobe in mahogany. An English cabinet dating to circa 1880

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19th Century Victorian Antique Corner Wardrobe

Large french corner wardrobe from the 1900s, pure linen color
Large french corner wardrobe from the 1900s, pure linen color

Large french corner wardrobe from the 1900s, pure linen color

Located in LYON, FR

This sublime corner cabinet (meaning its cornice stops on the right side) is intended for its right

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1890s European French Provincial Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Pine

Lacquered wooden wardrobe corner, light green, Italy
Lacquered wooden wardrobe corner, light green, Italy

Lacquered wooden wardrobe corner, light green, Italy

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H 84.26 in W 43.31 in D 24.41 in

Lacquered wooden wardrobe corner, light green, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient wardrobe corner, made of solid poplar wood, hand lacquered in light green with original

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19th Century Italian Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Poplar

Mid-18th Century Carved Wardrobe
Mid-18th Century Carved Wardrobe

Mid-18th Century Carved Wardrobe

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H 73.63 in W 53.15 in D 18.51 in

Mid-18th Century Carved Wardrobe

Located in Vo', Veneto

) Depth – 47 cm (58 cm including moldings) Description: Two-door, two-drawer wardrobe with cut corners

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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Fir

Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet
Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet

Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet

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H 73 in W 37.25 in D 19.5 in

Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Although elaborate decoration became increasingly common in Qing-dynasty furniture design, the Ming-dynasty’s legacy of clean, elegant lines remained a powerful influence as seen in ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Rare French Corner Armoire Circa 1840
Rare French Corner Armoire Circa 1840

Rare French Corner Armoire Circa 1840

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H 99 in W 74 in D 40 in

Rare French Corner Armoire Circa 1840

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Very rare, French, 19th century, monumental-size corner armoire, with concave curved doors and two

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1840s French Antique Corner Wardrobe

Tall Chinese Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
Tall Chinese Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850

Tall Chinese Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850

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H 84.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.25 in

Tall Chinese Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Unusual riveted hinge plates and a full-moon sliding door latch made of solid brass lend texture and metallic contrast to this simply styled, tall elm cabinet. In its exacting propor...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Antique European Painted Bonnet Top Armoire, Canted Corners, Nicely Restored
Antique European Painted Bonnet Top Armoire, Canted Corners, Nicely Restored

Antique European Painted Bonnet Top Armoire, Canted Corners, Nicely Restored

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique painted armoire or bonnetiere that comes from the area known as Alsace, which is located in north-eastern France. Painted armoires and furniture were quite common in this are...

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1810s French Country Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Pine

Biedermeier Armoire in Walnut, First Half 19th Century
Biedermeier Armoire in Walnut, First Half 19th Century

Biedermeier Armoire in Walnut, First Half 19th Century

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H 76.78 in W 55.12 in D 22.84 in

Biedermeier Armoire in Walnut, First Half 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Two-door wardrobe with profiled cornice and ebonised columns. The corners of the wardrobe are

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

Painted Cabinet Early 19th Century Floral and Figure
Painted Cabinet Early 19th Century Floral and Figure

Painted Cabinet Early 19th Century Floral and Figure

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H 70.08 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in

Painted Cabinet Early 19th Century Floral and Figure

Located in Vo', Veneto

intent on typically rural jobs. The tiles are surrounded by elegant ramages, as well as the corners

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1810s Italian Folk Art Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Fir

Vintage Lacquered Wall Cabinet, Gray-Blue Painted Foliage, Early 1900s Italy
Vintage Lacquered Wall Cabinet, Gray-Blue Painted Foliage, Early 1900s Italy

Vintage Lacquered Wall Cabinet, Gray-Blue Painted Foliage, Early 1900s Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

frame with top hat and brass-plated knobs. built for corner built-in wardrobe in the early 1900s, from

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Poplar

Antique Victorian Linen Press
Antique Victorian Linen Press

Antique Victorian Linen Press

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H 83 in W 51 in D 24 in

Antique Victorian Linen Press

Located in London, GB

An impressive and beautiful antique Victorian linen press wardrobe, with rounded corners & a plinth

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Wardrobe Walnut Closet
Queen Anne Wardrobe Walnut Closet

Queen Anne Wardrobe Walnut Closet

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H 69 in W 39 in D 19 in

Queen Anne Wardrobe Walnut Closet

Located in Potters Bar, GB

being of a paneled form with cross grain moldings. The wardrobe has fluted corners and a typical Queen

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1920s Queen Anne Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

Antique Original Painted Corner Cabinet Cupboard, Sweden
Antique Original Painted Corner Cabinet Cupboard, Sweden

Antique Original Painted Corner Cabinet Cupboard, Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

This charming hand painted Swedish corner cupboard still maintains its original paint, with deep

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Fruitwood Period Empire Corner Cabinet
Early 19th Century Fruitwood Period Empire Corner Cabinet

Early 19th Century Fruitwood Period Empire Corner Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Beautiful patination on this small fruitwood early Empire period corner cabinet, circa 1810.   

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of 18th Century Country French Normandie Corner Bonnetieres
Pair of 18th Century Country French Normandie Corner Bonnetieres

Pair of 18th Century Country French Normandie Corner Bonnetieres

Located in Dallas, TX

No, your eyes are not deceiving you ~ this is actually a pair of 18th century Country French corner

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1770s French Antique Corner Wardrobe

French 19th Century Pair of Louis XV Walnut Demi-Lune Corner Cabinets
French 19th Century Pair of Louis XV Walnut Demi-Lune Corner Cabinets

French 19th Century Pair of Louis XV Walnut Demi-Lune Corner Cabinets

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful pair of demi-lune Louis XV corner cabinets. Starting with a flat cornice down to a

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Corner Wardrobe

Large Late 19th Century Painted Wardrobe
Large Late 19th Century Painted Wardrobe

Large Late 19th Century Painted Wardrobe

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H 75.2 in W 67.33 in D 25.6 in

Large Late 19th Century Painted Wardrobe

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

Late 19th century two-door painted pine continental wardrobe having canted corners with applied

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1890s European Antique Corner Wardrobe

Late Gustavian Corner Cabinet
Late Gustavian Corner Cabinet

Late Gustavian Corner Cabinet

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H 77 in W 45 in D 29.5 in

Late Gustavian Corner Cabinet

Located in Washington Depot, CT

A round fronted Gustavian corner cabinet, Sweden, circa 1820, with a corner fitting chest of

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19th Century Swedish Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Victorian Corner Hall Robe, Scotland 1900, H718
Antique Victorian Corner Hall Robe, Scotland 1900, H718

Antique Victorian Corner Hall Robe, Scotland 1900, H718

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian corner hall robe, Scotland 1900, H718 Scotland 1900 Solid oak Original

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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

18th Century Louis XVI Kingwood Marquetry Inlay  Corner Cabinet with Marble 1780
18th Century Louis XVI Kingwood Marquetry Inlay  Corner Cabinet with Marble 1780

18th Century Louis XVI Kingwood Marquetry Inlay Corner Cabinet with Marble 1780

Located in Roma, RM

French corner cabinet Louis XVI period, c. 1780, slightly moved and finely inlaid in fruit woods

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Marble

Antique Carved Oak Corner Hall Armoire Wardrobe Closet, Scotland 1910, H1028
Antique Carved Oak Corner Hall Armoire Wardrobe Closet, Scotland 1910, H1028

Antique Carved Oak Corner Hall Armoire Wardrobe Closet, Scotland 1910, H1028

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Carved Oak Corner Hall Armoire Wardrobe Closet, Scotland 1910, H1028 Scotland 1910 Solid

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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Corner Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

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$5,424

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Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Italian 1940s Art Deco wardrobe.  

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1940s Italian Art Deco Antique Corner Wardrobe

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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1950s Antique Corner Wardrobe

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$235,040Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

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By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Corner Wardrobe

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Other

Art Deco Rational Bed from Vezzani, Italy, 1930s
Art Deco Rational Bed from Vezzani, Italy, 1930s

Art Deco Rational Bed from Vezzani, Italy, 1930s

$3,013

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Art Deco Rational Bed from Vezzani, Italy, 1930s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

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1930s Italian Art Deco Antique Corner Wardrobe

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Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s
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Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s

$1,398Sale Price|20% Off

H 43.51 in W 32.09 in D 22.25 in

Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning Mid-Century Modern corner cabinet or cupboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Solid teak and teak veneer. Three original drawers. In very good original condition ...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Corner Wardrobe

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Teak

19th Century Venetian Armoire
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19th Century Venetian Armoire

$13,500

H 83.5 in W 98 in D 30 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.

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19th Century French Antique Corner Wardrobe

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$7,232

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Located in Milano, MI

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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Corner Wardrobe

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Walnut, Burl

Art Deco Credenza Sideboard French Sue et Mare Buffet, circa 1930
Art Deco Credenza Sideboard French Sue et Mare Buffet, circa 1930

Art Deco Credenza Sideboard French Sue et Mare Buffet, circa 1930

$2,333Sale Price|42% Off

H 30.71 in W 49.61 in D 18.12 in

Art Deco Credenza Sideboard French Sue et Mare Buffet, circa 1930

Located in Labrit, Landes

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Corner Wardrobe

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Marble

20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk
20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk

20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk

$3,000Sale Price|33% Off

H 49.75 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in

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Located in Encinitas, CA

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Corner Wardrobe

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Brass

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$3,120Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Pasadena, TX

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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Wardrobe

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Oak

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Located in VÉZELAY, FR

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Corner Wardrobe

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Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet
Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet

Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet

$7,232

H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 7.88 in

Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau carved wall cabinet in excellent original condition.

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Corner Wardrobe

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Leon Benouville French Art Nouveau Maple Armoire

Leon Benouville French Art Nouveau Maple Armoire

$21,500

H 87.75 in W 43 in D 19 in

Leon Benouville French Art Nouveau Maple Armoire

By Francois-Leon Benouville

Located in Queens, NY

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Corner Wardrobe

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Brass

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Antique Corner Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique corner wardrobe for your home. Frequently made of wood, brass and metal, every antique corner wardrobe was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique corner wardrobe — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique corner wardrobe, designed in the Empire, Louis XV or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Corner Wardrobe?

An antique corner wardrobe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,980, while the lowest priced sells for $1,450 and the highest can go for as much as $20,669.

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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