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Antique Indian Armoire

Indian 19th Century Gujarat Armoire with Iron Braces and Carved Half Columns
Indian 19th Century Gujarat Armoire with Iron Braces and Carved Half Columns

Indian 19th Century Gujarat Armoire with Iron Braces and Carved Half Columns

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian Gujarat rustic hand-carved wooden armoire from the 19th century, with iron braces and

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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Indian Armoire

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Iron

Victorian Colonial Rosewood Large Separating Armoire With Columns & Hardware
Victorian Colonial Rosewood Large Separating Armoire With Columns & Hardware

Victorian Colonial Rosewood Large Separating Armoire With Columns & Hardware

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Very rare grand British Colonial Victorian solid Rosewood armoire. Standing at an imposing 7'9

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Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Indian Armoire

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Rosewood

Colonial Solid Rosewood Hand Carved Campaign Armoire with Mirror & Brass Work
Colonial Solid Rosewood Hand Carved Campaign Armoire with Mirror & Brass Work

Colonial Solid Rosewood Hand Carved Campaign Armoire with Mirror & Brass Work

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare British Colonial solid Rosewood armoire made without compromise. Hand crafted from old growth

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1870s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Antique Indian Armoire

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

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Colonial Armoire
Colonial Armoire

Colonial Armoire

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H 62 in W 34.5 in D 18.5 in

Colonial Armoire

Located in New York, NY

Jackfruit tree colonial style armoire from southern Indian province of Kerala

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Early 20th Century Antique Indian Armoire

Stunning Massive Anglo Indian Cabinet In Carved Rosewood
Stunning Massive Anglo Indian Cabinet In Carved Rosewood

Stunning Massive Anglo Indian Cabinet In Carved Rosewood

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Stunning large carved and peirced cabinet with birds and elephants. This would make a great TV Cabinet. It really makes a statement and the quality of the carving is great. It is c...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Indian Armoire

Anglo-Indian armoire
Anglo-Indian armoire

Anglo-Indian armoire

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H 79 in W 54 in D 28.5 in

Anglo-Indian armoire

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality Anglo-Indian satinwood wardrobe, with floral carved ebony arch top doors flanked by

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Armoire

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Satinwood

19th Century Solid Flame Mahogany Anglo Indian Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press
19th Century Solid Flame Mahogany Anglo Indian Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press

19th Century Solid Flame Mahogany Anglo Indian Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An very rare and impressive solid mahogany Anglo-Indian two-door armoire. Such is the quality of

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Indian Armoire

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Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Indian Armoire with Metal Braces and Hand-Carved Décor
Antique 19th Century Indian Armoire with Metal Braces and Hand-Carved Décor

Antique 19th Century Indian Armoire with Metal Braces and Hand-Carved Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indian hand-carved wooden armoire from the 19th century with metal braces, twisted

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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Indian Armoire

Materials

Metal

An Indian Painted Teak "Almirah" with Carved Panels
An Indian Painted Teak "Almirah" with Carved Panels

An Indian Painted Teak "Almirah" with Carved Panels

Located in Stamford, CT

An Indian painted teak "Almirah" or armoire with carved panels, shaped cornice and worn/distressed

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Armoire

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Teak

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Hand Carved and Planed Petite Cabinet
Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Hand Carved and Planed Petite Cabinet

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Hand Carved and Planed Petite Cabinet

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A primitive teak cabinet from British Colonial India. The cabinet has been totally carved and planed by hand. It features a repeated carved sunburst motif found on all panels. The in...

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19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Armoire

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Iron

Early 20th Century Indian Wardrobe
Early 20th Century Indian Wardrobe

Early 20th Century Indian Wardrobe

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H 92.5 in W 58 in D 34 in

Early 20th Century Indian Wardrobe

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Early 20th century Indian wardrobe, painted oakwood covered with iron locks and chains.

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Indian Armoire

Materials

Iron

Antique Carved Indian Cabinet / Armoire
Antique Carved Indian Cabinet / Armoire

Antique Carved Indian Cabinet / Armoire

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H 71 in W 18 in D 38 in

Antique Carved Indian Cabinet / Armoire

Located in Yonkers, NY

Antique carved Indian cabinet / armoire with carved lattice-style doors.

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Armoire

1910 Burmese Anglo Indian Hand Carved Wardrobe Armoire Cupboard Campaign Drawers
1910 Burmese Anglo Indian Hand Carved Wardrobe Armoire Cupboard Campaign Drawers

1910 Burmese Anglo Indian Hand Carved Wardrobe Armoire Cupboard Campaign Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1910 solid Rosewood Anglo Indian Burmese hand carved from top to bottom wardrobe cabinet with built-in

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1910s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Armoire

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Hardwood

Antique Anglo Indian Teak Petite Armoire Cupboard With Mirror
Antique Anglo Indian Teak Petite Armoire Cupboard With Mirror

Antique Anglo Indian Teak Petite Armoire Cupboard With Mirror

Located in Centennial, CO

A sweet antique (late 1800s or early 1900s) Anglo-Indian teak petite armoire cupboard with mirror

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Armoire

Materials

Brass

Rustic Antique India Iron Mounted Wood Two Door Cabinet
Rustic Antique India Iron Mounted Wood Two Door Cabinet

Rustic Antique India Iron Mounted Wood Two Door Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

A large and most impressive Indian armoire / cupboard with dark heavily distressed patina. Born

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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique Indian Armoire

Materials

Iron

Indian Chest
Indian Chest

Indian Chest

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H 75.5 in W 50 in D 17 in

Indian Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century. Black Indian chest.

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19th Century Antique Indian Armoire

Huge Antique Indian Teak Armoire Cabinet Pantry
Huge Antique Indian Teak Armoire Cabinet Pantry

Huge Antique Indian Teak Armoire Cabinet Pantry

Located in Lake Worth, FL

estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Huge antique Indian teak armoire cabinet pantry with carved

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Early 20th Century Antique Indian Armoire

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Iron

19th Century Indian Wood Armoire with Ebony, Bone Inlay and Geometric Motifs
19th Century Indian Wood Armoire with Ebony, Bone Inlay and Geometric Motifs

19th Century Indian Wood Armoire with Ebony, Bone Inlay and Geometric Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Indian wooden armoire adorned with ebony and bone inlay and geometrical patterns

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19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Antique Indian Armoire

Materials

Wood, Bone, Ebony

Anglo Indian Hand Carved Rosewood Armoire
Anglo Indian Hand Carved Rosewood Armoire

Anglo Indian Hand Carved Rosewood Armoire

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H 78.5 in W 98 in D 24 in

Anglo Indian Hand Carved Rosewood Armoire

Located in Larkspur, CA

Anglo Indian Elaborate Hand Carved Rosewood Armoire with Arched Paneled Doors, The Breakfront

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Armoire

Indian Armoire
Indian Armoire

Indian Armoire

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H 76.5 in W 43.5 in D 19.5 in

Indian Armoire

Located in New York, NY

Colonial Armoire from Gujarat, Northern India, with beautiful turqoise hues. Detail carvings on

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Early 20th Century Antique Indian Armoire

Materials

Teak

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Arched Door Armoire
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Arched Door Armoire

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Arched Door Armoire

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H 85 in W 47 in D 20.5 in

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Arched Door Armoire

Located in Richmond, CA

Anglo-Indian large-scale cabinet made of solid rosewood. The top cabinet has two removable shelves

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Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Armoire

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Anglo, Indian Inlaid Armoire
19th Century Anglo, Indian Inlaid Armoire

19th Century Anglo, Indian Inlaid Armoire

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H 74.5 in W 47 in D 19 in

19th Century Anglo, Indian Inlaid Armoire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful and profuse foliate inlays in mother of pearl distinguish this Mid 19th century palace piece. It is dramatic in scale and its exuberant inlays give it stunning eye appeal.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Armoire

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Anglo-Indian Teak Armoire
Anglo-Indian Teak Armoire

Anglo-Indian Teak Armoire

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H 53.5 in W 27.5 in D 15.25 in

Anglo-Indian Teak Armoire

Located in New York, NY

Carved Teak Armoire with Floral Detailing and Hidden Compartinment on Top.

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19th Century Antique Indian Armoire

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Teak

A Pair of Anglo-Indian Rosewood and Ebony Armoires
A Pair of Anglo-Indian Rosewood and Ebony Armoires

A Pair of Anglo-Indian Rosewood and Ebony Armoires

Located in New York, NY

With ebony ripple cut molding and geometric banding throughout; each with two doors opening to a fitted interior including long drawers; one drilled to enclose a television. Wonderf...

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Armoire

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Rosewood

Indo-Portuguese Sunburst Armoire in Rosewood
Indo-Portuguese Sunburst Armoire in Rosewood

Indo-Portuguese Sunburst Armoire in Rosewood

Located in Richmond, CA

Solid rosewood Indo-Portuguese sunburst style armoire in two parts. The top part opens to two

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Armoire

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Rosewood

Colonial Armoire
Colonial Armoire

Colonial Armoire

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H 78 in W 43 in D 19 in

Colonial Armoire

Located in New York, NY

Traditional Anglo-Indian style colonial teak armoire.

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19th Century Antique Indian Armoire

Materials

Teak

Indo-Portuguese Sunburst Armoire in Solid Rosewood
Indo-Portuguese Sunburst Armoire in Solid Rosewood

Indo-Portuguese Sunburst Armoire in Solid Rosewood

Located in Richmond, CA

Indo-Portuguese solid rosewood armoire with stylized sunburst pattern carving on doors. Cabinet is

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Armoire

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Brass

India 19th Century Armoire
India 19th Century Armoire

India 19th Century Armoire

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H 67.5 in W 42.5 in D 21 in

India 19th Century Armoire

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Indian metal Armoire with 2 Doors

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Armoire

Anglo-Indian Satinwood Campaign Wardrobe
Anglo-Indian Satinwood Campaign Wardrobe

Anglo-Indian Satinwood Campaign Wardrobe

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H 82 in W 53 in D 21.5 in

Anglo-Indian Satinwood Campaign Wardrobe

Located in Sheffield, MA

Anglo-Indian solid satinwood and ebony campaign wardrobe with concave cornice edged in ebony

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Armoire

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Ebony

Small 19th Century Well-Carved Indian Rosewood Wardrobe
Small 19th Century Well-Carved Indian Rosewood Wardrobe

Small 19th Century Well-Carved Indian Rosewood Wardrobe

Located in Long Island City, NY

The wardrobe's cornice carved with bead and acanthus leaf friezes over a door with vine carvings and flanked by high relief carvings of stylized lions, birds and vines and fruit. Th...

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Armoire

Colonial Indian Rosewood Armoire
Colonial Indian Rosewood Armoire

Colonial Indian Rosewood Armoire

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H 76 in W 45 in D 20 in

Colonial Indian Rosewood Armoire

Located in New York, NY

upper and lower doors carved to simulate pleated silk panels

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Armoire

Materials

Rosewood

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Mahogany Armoire Storage Cabinet
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Mahogany Armoire Storage Cabinet

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Mahogany Armoire Storage Cabinet

Located in Heath, MA

A tall and splendid piece, this Anglo-Indian carved mahogany armoire was constructed in three

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Armoire

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Mirror, Mahogany

Anglo-Raj Teak Armoire
Anglo-Raj Teak Armoire

Anglo-Raj Teak Armoire

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H 86 in W 62 in D 20 in

Anglo-Raj Teak Armoire

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Anglo-Raj Teak Armoire in great condition. Comes completely apart. Four shelves available (also

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19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Antique Indian Armoire

Anglo-Indian Marble-Top Cabinet
Anglo-Indian Marble-Top Cabinet

Anglo-Indian Marble-Top Cabinet

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H 40.5 in W 42.5 in D 17 in

Anglo-Indian Marble-Top Cabinet

Located in Richmond, CA

Anglo-Indian rosewood low cabinet with mirrored doors. Inside has two removable shelves. Carved

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Armoire

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Marble

Indo-Dutch Jackfruit and Ebony Cabinet
Indo-Dutch Jackfruit and Ebony Cabinet

Indo-Dutch Jackfruit and Ebony Cabinet

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H 66 in W 44 in D 13 in

Indo-Dutch Jackfruit and Ebony Cabinet

Located in Richmond, CA

The cabinet is of a very good quality and is in three sections. It has a pair of door panels on the top with a thick ebony moulded cornice and a pair of ebony columns on the sides. T...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Armoire

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Brass

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Located in Baltimore, MD

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Antique Indian Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique Indian armoire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique Indian armoire — often made from wood, metal and rosewood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique Indian armoire — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Indian armoire is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Indian Armoire?

The average selling price for an antique Indian armoire at 1stDibs is $3,900, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.

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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