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Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

19th Century from Vienna Neoclassic Wardrobe Closet in Massive Oak Wax Polished
19th Century from Vienna Neoclassic Wardrobe Closet in Massive Oak Wax Polished

19th Century from Vienna Neoclassic Wardrobe Closet in Massive Oak Wax Polished

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Robust neoclassical wardrobe From Vienna, mid-19th century, with a gendarme's hat, in solid oakwood

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

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Mirror Back Hall Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Leaded Glass, Scotland 1910, H247
Mirror Back Hall Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Leaded Glass, Scotland 1910, H247

Mirror Back Hall Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Leaded Glass, Scotland 1910, H247

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Oak Arts and Craft mirror back hall armoire, wardrobe, closet, leaded glass, Scotland 1910

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1910s Scottish Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Monumental Antique Victorian Oak Wardrobe Armoire Hall Tree Cabinet Closet
Monumental Antique Victorian Oak Wardrobe Armoire Hall Tree Cabinet Closet

Monumental Antique Victorian Oak Wardrobe Armoire Hall Tree Cabinet Closet

Located in Dayton, OH

A large and impressive late Victorian clothing wardrobe or hall tree. Made from oak with large

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique French Country Louis XV Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen Closet Oak 1930s
Antique French Country Louis XV Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen Closet Oak 1930s

Antique French Country Louis XV Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen Closet Oak 1930s

Located in Tyler, TX

SUPERB Antique French Country Oak Armoire, Wardrobe, Linen Cabinet/Closet with Whorl Feet and

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique Belgian Art Deco Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Closet Cabinet 67"
Antique Belgian Art Deco Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Closet Cabinet 67"

Antique Belgian Art Deco Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Closet Cabinet 67"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Belgian knockdown armoire / wardrobe / closet / bookcase / cabinet. Made of oak featuring

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique Belgian Art Deco Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Closet Cabinet 67"
Antique Belgian Art Deco Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Closet Cabinet 67"

Antique Belgian Art Deco Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Closet Cabinet 67"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Belgian knockdown armoire / wardrobe / closet / bookcase / cabinet. Made of oak featuring

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Carved Dark Oak Linen Closet
Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Carved Dark Oak Linen Closet

Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Carved Dark Oak Linen Closet

Located in Tyler, TX

Beautiful 19th century antique French oak Breton Brittany cabinet, Bonnetiere, armoire, or wardrobe

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique Hall Cupboard, English, Ipswich Oak, Wardrobe, Reception, Cloak, 1910
Antique Hall Cupboard, English, Ipswich Oak, Wardrobe, Reception, Cloak, 1910

Antique Hall Cupboard, English, Ipswich Oak, Wardrobe, Reception, Cloak, 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique hall cupboard. An English, Ipswich oak wardrobe or reception cloak closet dating

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Closet-Linen Cabinet from the Interwar Period with a Mirror
Closet-Linen Cabinet from the Interwar Period with a Mirror

Closet-Linen Cabinet from the Interwar Period with a Mirror

Located in Opole, PL

We present you a single-leaf oak closet from the Interwar period. The inside of this piece of

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Early 20th Century European Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique French Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen Closet Gothic Revival Oak c. 1920s
Antique French Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen Closet Gothic Revival Oak c. 1920s

Antique French Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen Closet Gothic Revival Oak c. 1920s

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique French Oak Gothic Revival Armoire, Wardrobe, Cabinet or Linen Closet with Paneled

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1920s French Gothic Revival Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique French Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen Closet Gothic Revival Oak c. 1880s
Antique French Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen Closet Gothic Revival Oak c. 1880s

Antique French Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen Closet Gothic Revival Oak c. 1880s

Located in Tyler, TX

SUPERB Antique French GOTHIC REVIVAL Oak Armoire or Wardrobe~~HIGHLY CARVED~~c. 1880s

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Wardrobe Armoire Closet Cabinet 74"
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Wardrobe Armoire Closet Cabinet 74"

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Wardrobe Armoire Closet Cabinet 74"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late Victorian quartersawn oak wardrobe, armoire or linen closet. Features a larger rectangular

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Carved Wardrobe Oak Closet 19c
Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Carved Wardrobe Oak Closet 19c

Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Carved Wardrobe Oak Closet 19c

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL 19th century Antique French Oak BRETON Brittany Cabinet, Armoire, Wardrobe, or Bonnetiere

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Oak Closet, circa 1920
Oak Closet, circa 1920

Oak Closet, circa 1920

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H 81.11 in W 61.03 in D 24.81 in

Oak Closet, circa 1920

Located in Opole, PL

We present you a prewar oak piece of furniture in the “Country French” style. This closet is in

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1920s European Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Oak Closet from the 19th Century
Oak Closet from the 19th Century

Oak Closet from the 19th Century

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H 73.63 in W 55.91 in D 24.02 in

Oak Closet from the 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

We present you this closet in the Dutch Mannerism style, circa 1850, made of solid oak wood. This

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19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Gründerzeit Hallway Closet / Wardrobe in Solid Oak, 1900
Gründerzeit Hallway Closet / Wardrobe in Solid Oak, 1900

Gründerzeit Hallway Closet / Wardrobe in Solid Oak, 1900

Located in Lüdinghausen, DE

Hallway closet restored Gründerzeit around 1900 solid oak wardrobe Features: Completely solid

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19th Century Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

B391 Heavily Carved Victorian Oak Single Door Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet
B391 Heavily Carved Victorian Oak Single Door Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet

B391 Heavily Carved Victorian Oak Single Door Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet

Located in Vancouver, BC

Scotlan, 1880. All solid oak construction. Dark oak finish, carved cornice, carved hatbox

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1880s Scottish Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

17th century Oak Tack Closet
17th century Oak Tack Closet

17th century Oak Tack Closet

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H 71 in W 47 in D 19 in

17th century Oak Tack Closet

Located in New York, NY

A 17th century oak tack closet with all original hardware, wooden hooks and a hidden cabinet in the

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique Armoire, Wardrobe, Armoire Closet, Arts & Crafts, Scotland 1910
Antique Armoire, Wardrobe, Armoire Closet, Arts & Crafts, Scotland 1910

Antique Armoire, Wardrobe, Armoire Closet, Arts & Crafts, Scotland 1910

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique armoire, wardrobe, armoire closet, Arts & Crafts, Scotland 1910, antique furniture

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1910s Scottish Victorian Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique Oak Armoire, Tiger Oak Jacobean Revival Closet, Scotland 1910, B2015
Antique Oak Armoire, Tiger Oak Jacobean Revival Closet, Scotland 1910, B2015

Antique Oak Armoire, Tiger Oak Jacobean Revival Closet, Scotland 1910, B2015

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique oak Armoire, solid Tiger oak Jacobean Revival carved hall closet, Antique Furniture

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1910s Scottish Jacobean Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique Oak Hall Armoire, Closet, Arts + Crafts, Scotland 1910
Antique Oak Hall Armoire, Closet, Arts + Crafts, Scotland 1910

Antique Oak Hall Armoire, Closet, Arts + Crafts, Scotland 1910

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Oak Hall Armoire, Closet, Arts + Crafts, Scotland 1910, H845 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak

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1910s Scottish Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique closet  Paris around 1900  Solid oak  Top condition
Antique closet  Paris around 1900  Solid oak  Top condition

Antique closet Paris around 1900 Solid oak Top condition

Located in Würzburg, DE

: 176cm H: 223cm D: 52cm Article: Antique wardrobe 3-door Item no.: 967 Provenance: France, Paris around

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique Victorian Walnut Linen Press, Dresser, Closet, Scotland 1880, H228
Antique Victorian Walnut Linen Press, Dresser, Closet, Scotland 1880, H228

Antique Victorian Walnut Linen Press, Dresser, Closet, Scotland 1880, H228

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian walnut linen press, dresser, closet, Scotland 1880, H228 Scotland 1880 Solid

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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique Tiger Oak Compactum Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1910, B2435
Antique Tiger Oak Compactum Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1910, B2435

Antique Tiger Oak Compactum Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1910, B2435

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique tiger oak compactum armoire, wardrobe, closet, Scotland 1910, B2435 Scotland 1910 Solid

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1910s Scottish Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

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 Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique French Oak Hall Robe, Wardrobe, Closet, Arts & Craft. France 1910, H1199
Antique French Oak Hall Robe, Wardrobe, Closet, Arts & Craft. France 1910, H1199

Antique French Oak Hall Robe, Wardrobe, Closet, Arts & Craft. France 1910, H1199

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique French Oak Hall Robe, Wardrobe, Closet, Cupboard Arts & Craft. France 1910, H1199 France

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1910s French Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique Scottish Heavily Carved Oak Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet
Antique Scottish Heavily Carved Oak Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet

Antique Scottish Heavily Carved Oak Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet

Located in Vancouver, BC

Scotland, 1880. Original dark oak finish, solid oak construction. Carved cornice above two

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1880s Scottish Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Oak 3 Door Barley Twist Armoire, Wardrobe Closet, Mirror, Scotland 1910
Oak 3 Door Barley Twist Armoire, Wardrobe Closet, Mirror, Scotland 1910

Oak 3 Door Barley Twist Armoire, Wardrobe Closet, Mirror, Scotland 1910

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Oak 3 Door Barley Twist Armoire, Wardrobe Closet, Bevelled Mirror, Scotland 1910, H784

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Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

Antique Victorian Ash Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1880, B2373
Antique Victorian Ash Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1880, B2373

Antique Victorian Ash Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1880, B2373

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian ash armoire, wardrobe, closet, Scotland 1880, B2373 Scotland 1880 Solid oak

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1880s Scottish Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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Oak

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Located in Baltimore, MD

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Baroque Revival Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet

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By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Dassi, Gio Ponti, Melchiorre Bega

Located in Carimate, Como

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$1,980

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Rockaway, NJ

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Belgian Oak Armoire, circa 1820

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Located in Evergreen, CO

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19th Century Antique Wardrobe in Walnut Veneer

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$9,602

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Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique oak wardrobe closet you’re looking for. Frequently made of oak, wood and metal, every antique oak wardrobe closet was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique oak wardrobe closet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique oak wardrobe closet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in neoclassical and Rococo styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Oak Wardrobe Closet?

The average selling price for an antique oak wardrobe closet at 1stDibs is $3,980, while they’re typically $1,960 on the low end and $8,000 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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