Antique Indian Wardrobes
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 Wardrobes
Materials
Teak
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 Wardrobes
Materials
Brass
Antique Satinwood Wardrobe by Maple & Co 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
inlaid compactum wardrobe, by the world renowned cabinet maker and retailer Maple &Co, circa 1880 in date
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1880s English Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Satinwood
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 Wardrobes
Materials
Iron
H 63.75 in W 30 in D 17 in
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" tall this uncompromisingly made hand carved Rosewood armoire was built to stand the te...
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Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Rosewood
French Renaissance Armoire
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Americas and indians.
The sides are adorned with cuir and chou Bourguignon motifs.
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Anglo-Indian Painting on Woven Fabric Portraying A Female Dancer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
European artist in the late 19th century or early 20th century. The painting is done in the Anglo-Indian
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Fabric
H 66 in W 102 in D 0.25 in
Victorian Hampton & Son's Satinwood Bedroom Suite Wardrobe Dressing Table Mirror
Located in GB
dimensions of each piece are below, the main wardrobe is very large, the wardrobe with drawers is actually
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood
H 60.63 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
McKenney and Hall Hand-Painted Lithograph "Chippeway Widow", circa 1837
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Incline Village, NV
Indian custom, she has selected from his minimal wardrobe, a suit of his best and most colorful clothes
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1830s Native American Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Edwardian Satinwood Marquetry Inlaid Cheval Mirror
Located in London, GB
writing surface. When wardrobes were fitted with mirrored doors, the cheval glass became unnecessary in
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Satinwood, Mirror
H 72.45 in W 29.14 in D 25.99 in
The 1564 Medici Danti Map of California
By Fra Egnazio Danti
Located in New York, NY
, literally the wardrobe room, but in fact the storeroom of the Duke’s most precious holdings, Cosimo
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Pen
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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Indian Wardrobes
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Textile
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs.
Also available in US wired.
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Indian Wardrobes
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Brass
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature.
Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb.
Choose from over 25 leather color...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm.
Lamping: Sing...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Linen
Murano Glass Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
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2010s Italian Modern Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Brass
Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut combination wardrobe, the moulded top above two long panelled well-figured doors opening to reveal the large hanging area flanked by two banks of drawers with stylised walnut ...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Walnut
Antique Swedish Pine Armoire
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful antique early 1900s Swedish waxed pine divided armoire with six shelves and two drawers. Original brass hardware with working key that locks the doors. A beautiful and fu...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Brass
Swedish Baroque Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period Rococo cabinet with decorative carved pediment. Two doors with carved decorative detailing open to shelved storage, and below, two short and two long drawers. This piece is ...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Wood
Big Art Nouveau Solid Ash Wood Three-Door Wardrobe / Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Art Nouveau cabinet from circa 1900 from Germany was made in solid ashwood. The panels of the side doors are made of cherry wood. In the middle is a mirror with facet. The handle...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Ash, Cherry
H 85.44 in W 79.14 in D 24.02 in
Art Deco Wardrobe in Mahogany Burl, 1925
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Wardrobe restored Art Deco around 1925 mahogany burl
Features:
Three-door model with mirror, 2 hanging rails and 4 shelves
Height-adjustable shelves
Very high quality processin...
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20th Century Art Deco Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Mahogany
Cannes French Inspired Small Iron Drink Table in Iron Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Brea, CA
Cannes small iron drink table in iron finish
Inspired by the antique version, this small drink table is forged iron with a small round tabletop. Offered in either the dark iron fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Iron
Curved Sofa, Ico Parisi / Federico Munari, Italy, 1950
By Ico Parisi, Federico Munari
Located in London, GB
An original and authentic Italian 1950s curved comma sofa, designed by either Ico Parisi or Federico Munari. The sofa retains its original fabric and tassles and is of curved organic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Stunning Antique Hungarian Hand Painted Housekeepers Linen Cupboard / Wardrobe
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very well made antique Hungarian hand painted Housekeepers pot cupboard circa 1880
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers wi...
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1880s Hungarian Victorian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Pine
H 69.1 in W 46.07 in D 22.64 in
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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 Wardrobes
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 Wardrobes
Victorian circa 1850 Natural No Heat Madagascar Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
stickpins, was to be found in every well-dressed gent’s wardrobe. In the early years of Queen Victoria's
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1850s Early Victorian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
were also popular. Closets were not usual fixtures in adobe homes, so roperos (wardrobes) were
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Early 20th Century American Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Cedar
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 Wardrobes
Materials
Iron
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 Wardrobes
Materials
Mahogany
H 87.5 in W 66 in D 27 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 Wardrobes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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 Wardrobes
Materials
Satinwood
Antique English Satinwood Bowfront Wardrobe, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive English antique late Victorian Sheraton style satinwood wardrobe, circa 1800
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1880s English Sheraton Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Victorian English Satinwood Wardrobe, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large and impressive English antique Victorian Sheraton Revival satinwood inlaid wardrobe
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1880s English Victorian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Satinwood
Antique English Inalaid & Crossbanded Satinwood Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive antique English Victorian Sheraton Revival satinwood wardrobe, circa 1850 in
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1850s English Victorian Antique Indian Wardrobes
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Satinwood
H 76.38 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
Antique French Satinwood & Ormolu Mounted Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ormolu mounted compactum wardrobe, circa 1880 in date.
The central section has a pair of panelled
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1880s French Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Ormolu
Antique English Satinwood and Tulipwood Wardrobe, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
inlaid serpentine wardrobe, circa 1900 in date.
The central section has a pair of cupboard doors that
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Early 20th Century English Antique Indian Wardrobes
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 Wardrobes
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian English Satinwood and Tulipwood Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
inlaid wardrobe, circa 1880 in date.
The central section has a pair of cupboard panelled doors
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1880s English Victorian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood, Tulipwood
H 87.01 in W 88.98 in D 28.35 in
Antique English Victorian Satinwood Hand Painted Wardrobe, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive and rare antique English late Victorian Sheraton style satinwood wardrobe
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1880s English Sheraton Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Satinwood
H 83.08 in W 33.08 in D 23.63 in
Antique Mahogany Bow Fronted Two-Door Wardrobe by Maple & Co, 19th Century
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive antique English Victorian Sheraton style mahogany wardrobe by the world
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1890s English Sheraton Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Mahogany
H 83.86 in W 51.97 in D 22.84 in
West Indian Mahogany Small-Scale Armoire with Bottom Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
West Indian mahogany armoire with bottom drawers, circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Mahogany
British Colonial Chechen Wood Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
This painted Teak British Colonial cabinet is a good example of an Anglo-Indian hybrid. The form
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
Cabinet
Located in Bronx, NY
LOT DESCRIPTION
Provincial Indian Polychromed Wood Cabinet, the molded cornice above a case
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19th Century European Antique Indian Wardrobes
Striking and Rare Early 19th Century Celonese Padoukwood Armoire
Located in London, GB
piece would have graced old grand colonial homes in the Indian Sub-continent.
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Early 19th Century Indian Regency Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Padouk
1910 Burmese Anglo Indian Hand Carved Wardrobe Armoire Cupboard Campaign Drawers
Located in GB
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 Wardrobes
Materials
Hardwood
H 75.2 in W 50.99 in D 20.87 in
1930's Anglo Indian Camphor Wood Compact Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Vanity
Located in Norwich, GB
An Anglo Indian camphor wood step form compactum from the Art Deco period. Circa 1930.
A very
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Wood
H 44.89 in W 54.14 in D 20.08 in
Antique Indian Sheesham and Bone Inlaid Wardrobe Cabinet with Ebonized Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian sheesham wood wardrobe cabinet from the early 20th century, with ebonized accents
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Rosewood, Bone, Wood
H 79 in W 51.5 in L 79 in
Antique Seven Piece Satinwood Bedroom Suite, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
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Comprising a bowfront wardrobe with Greek key dentil cornice above two cupboard doors enclosing a shelf, four
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1880s English Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Satinwood
Angiolo Barbetti Exhibition Cabinet
By Angiolo Barbetti
Located in New Orleans, LA
market. Superiorly hand-carved of Fine Indian walnut and standing at nearly nine-feet high, this cabinet
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Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Walnut
Indian Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century. Black Indian chest.
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19th Century Antique Indian Wardrobes
Antique Victorian English Satinwood and Painted Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
wardrobe, circa 1880 in date.
It is of neoclassical design and is beautifully painted, in the manner of
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Satinwood and Tulipwood Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive English antique Edwardian Sheraton style satinwood wardrobe, circa 1900 in
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Satinwood
Indian Antique Wooden Armoire with Paneled Doors, Metal Braces and Aged Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden armoire from the early 20th century with paneled doors and interior
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Metal
H 77.5 in W 37 in D 14 in
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 Wardrobes
Materials
Iron
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 Wardrobes
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 Wardrobes
Materials
Ebony
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
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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Wardrobes
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 Wardrobes
Materials
Rosewood
Indian Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Colonial Armoire from Gujarat, Northern India, with beautiful turqoise hues. Detail carvings on front panels. Two lower drawers.
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Early 20th Century Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Teak
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 Wardrobes
Materials
Teak
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 Wardrobes
Materials
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 removable shelves. The bottom part features one removable shelf. Beautiful carved detail...
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
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 in two parts, top cabinet has two removable shelves, bottom cabinet has single remo...
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Brass
Colonial Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Anglo-Indian style colonial teak armoire.
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19th Century Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Teak
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 Wardrobes
Anglo Inlaid Armoire
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid to Late 19thC. Anglo Indian Bone Inlaid Single Door Cabinet
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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Wardrobes
18th Century Spanish Colonial Armoire with Spindles
Located in Montecito, CA
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18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Indian Wardrobes
Classical Carved Mahogany Sideboard with Busts of Female Figures Wearing Turbans
By Edward Priestley
Located in New York, NY
, Greek, Roman, Turkish (Ottoman), Indian or some amalgamation in the mind of the carver. It is clear
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1820s American American Classical Antique Indian Wardrobes
Materials
Mahogany
H 45 in W 73.5 in D 25.5 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 Wardrobes
Materials
Marble
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 Wardrobes
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Mirror, Mahogany
Anglo-Raj Teak Armoire
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Anglo-Raj Teak Armoire in great condition. Comes completely apart. Four shelves available (also teak but probably later). The shelves look lighter in the photos because of the sun.
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19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Antique Indian Wardrobes
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 Wardrobes
Materials
Brass
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Antique Indian Wardrobes For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique Indian wardrobes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique Indian wardrobes — often made from wood, hardwood and satinwood — can elevate any home. Antique Indian wardrobes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian antique Indian wardrobes are consistently popular styles. Hampton & Sons, Maple & Co. and McKenney & Hall each produced beautiful antique Indian wardrobes that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Indian Wardrobes?
Prices for antique Indian wardrobes start at $1,475 and top out at $152,000 with the average selling for $9,357.
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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