French 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Painted 3 Door Armoire
Located in Carmine, TX
large French louis XVI 3 door bookcase or Armoire made of solid walnut. The wood has the original French paint from the period, the inside is a rich wood and paint the bookcase has t...
Mirror, Walnut, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish White Painted Oak Single Door Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish single door armoire crafted in oak. The cabinet features carved panels and canted sides embellished with floral carving, leaves, and additional decorative ...
Oak, Paint
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Franconia, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted two-door armoire in fir wood with a dark base color and red accents. The door panels feature geometric and floral motifs, echoed on the chamfered corners. The flat, slig...
Brass
19th Century Gilt Painted Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 19th-century Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet, very special elaborately decorated with exceptional gilt painting and lacquerwork. The two central doors feature pro...
Hardwood
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Sweden, dated 1835
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted folk armoire in pine with two-door upper section, open shelf area, and lower door compartment. Red-ground floral decoration. Date 1835 painted in the raised cornice.
Pine
Original Painted German Shrunk Armoire with Four Seasons, Dated 1802
Located in Round Top, TX
This German shrunk or armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish with a unique and colorful background. The four seasons are represented in e...
Wood, Paint
Italian Painted Bookcase, Wood, Late 19th Century, 264cm Tall, Italy
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Italian Painted Bookcase, Late 19th Century Home decor and Interior design. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Height: 264cm Width: 298cm Depth: 45cm
Wood
French Painted Walnut Single-Door Armoire, C. 1880
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming French floral painted walnut armoire, C. 1880, featuring an elaborately carved architectural form and delicate decorative detailing. The tall single-door case is fitted wi...
Mirror, Wood
18th Century Portuguese Faux Bois Painted Cabinet with Iron Hardware
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional Portuguese cabinet from the 18th century with faux bois painted exterior to mimic the exotic woods of the colonies, like rosewood and mahogany, that expertly captures ...
Iron
late 19th Century Chinese Painted Lacquer Cabinet with Floral and Crane Motifs
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Painted Lacquer Cabinet with Floral and Crane Motifs This striking late 19th century Chinese cabinet is decorated throughout in hand-painted polychrome lac...
Brass
Swedish Painted Armoire dating from the late 1700’s and remaining Unrestored
Located in Highwood, IL
Swedish Painted Armoire dating from the 1700’s and for the vast part remaining unrestored. Strangely enough our Swedish Armoire was removed from a Grade II Historic property in Wend...
Pine
Circa 1920 Mahogany Wood Painted Art Nouveau Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This piece presents as a bookcase, distinguished by dark mahogany with inlay, open shelving. Dating to 1920s and originating from France, it reflects the design sensibilities of its ...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Original Painted Break-Down Armoire with Flowers, Austria
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted armoire or "Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, with one lower drawer all re...
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Antique Original Painted Break Down Armoire from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive original painted large armoire or "German Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, all ...
Wood, Paint
Large 18th Century French Painted Pine Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1780 Large 18th century French painted pine armoire sku 1405 Measures : W174 x D65 x H190 cm.
Pine
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Buffet à Deux Corps, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite 19th-century Louis XVI-style Buffet à Deux Corps is a true statement piece. Crafted with classic French sophistication, the two-piece cabinet features a beautifully hand-pa...
Wood
Swedish Painted Linen Closet with Shelves, Circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Swedish linen closet, crafted circa 1890, is a beautiful example of late 19th-century Scandinavian craftsmanship and understated design. Made from high-quality solid woo...
Pine
Antique Provincial Cupboard with Original Faux-Bois Painted Finish, c. 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming country cupboard with the original faux-bois, tooled & grained painted finish. Underlying wood is pine but this wonderful cabinet was spared being stripped and waxed in th...
Pine
Early 18th Century Louis XIV Armoire with Hand Painted Finish
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV armoire with later hand painted neo classical finish. Original iron fittings and lock. Fitted inside with a single shelf and hanging rail. Circ...
Oak
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Qing dynasty red and black lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt paintwork. The from of the cabinet features 14 panels each hand painted with a different scenic ranging from war...
Brass
Hand Painted Armoire in Green and Pink Floral Motif, FR-1234-03
Located in Longmont, CO
Hand Painted Armoire in Green and Pink Floral Motif Item #: FR-1234-03 Additional Information: Dimensions: 35”W x 17.5”D x 75”H
Wood
Rare Original French Normandy Chipped Milk-Paint Wedding Marriage Armoire 1800s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare original French Normandy wedding or marriage armoire from the early 1800s is a magnificent example of provincial craftsmanship and enduring romance. Hand-carved with extrao...
Wire
American 19th Century Painted Folk Art Marriage Chest and Hanging Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
American 19th century painted Folk Art marriage chest and hanging cupboard A very rare and unusual American painted Folk Art Marriage chest and hanging cupboard, the cupboard has ...
Pine
Hand-Painted Folk Art Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1877 and Monogrammed EMM
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door folk armoire featuring vibrant floral painting on the door panels and side sections. The doors are inscribed with the monogram EMM and the date 1877. The piece is characteri...
Wood
Antique Dutch Colonial Armoire with Low-Relief Carved Painted Birds and Foliage
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial armoire from the early 20th century, with low-relief carved birds and foliage. Attracting our eye with its grand presence, this antique Dutch Colonial armoi...
Wood
Tyrolean-Style Painted Cabinet, dated 1801, Folk Art
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean-Style Painted Cabinet, dated 1801 Antique painted Tyrolean cabinet, dated 1801. Made of fir wood, this antique piece of furniture features the typical light blue lacquer fin...
Fir
Pine Bridal cabinet, dated 1815
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This characterful pine cabinet from the rural south of Germany, dated 1815, is a special piece with a romantic history: it was once given as a wedding gift. The cabinet is hand-paint...
Wrought Iron
English 19th Century Red Chinoiserie Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful English red lacquered armoire with hand-painted and gilded Chinoiserie decoration. Finished on 3 sides and top. Gilded bronze escutcheon. Fitted with one shelf. Cabinet p...
Bronze
Italian Arte Povera Armoire, Handcrafted Walnut, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Arte Povera armoire made of handcrafted, solid painted Walnut in good condition. The tall, detailed Tuscan wardrobe is composed of a single door, particularized by its origi...
Metal
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest from China. Commissioned in the 19th century to commemorate the wedding of a new bride...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$8,520Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Armoire with Dolphin Carvings and Gilt Detail
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant 19th Century Biedermeier fruitwood armoire with dolphin carvings, gilt details, and urn shape. A rare Italian antique for refined interiors. An exceptional 19th Century Bie...
Fruitwood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning and unique baroque early 18th century Swedish Gustavian cabinet that features two doors with shelving inside and sets on ball feet. This piece completely breaks down to he...
Wood, Paint
$5,550Sale Price|25% Off
18th C. Italian Birch & Maple Wood Armoire Cabinet in the Baroque Style
Located in Wichita, KS
A late 18th century Italian armoire cabinet in the Baroque style with handsome, elongated bun feet. Circa 1780. This cabinet has been hand-scraped to reveal the natural birch and map...
Birch, Maple, Paint
Heavily Carved Pine Armoire from Austria, dated 1815
Located in Round Top, TX
Extensive hand carved details abound in this small scale two door pine armoire. Note the carved tassels, central cherub face, grapes & vines, flourishes and more throughout this armo...
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Buffet Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850 19th century French Faux Bamboo Fruitwood Cupboard in Original Paint with Adjustable Shelves Excellent colour & patination (small losses) Measures: W104 x D46 x H1...
Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood
Old Door lacquered wall placard with frame, from Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique lacquered wall placard with doors painted with floral motifs. handmade in the 18th century, from southern Italy. Made of light wood, this beautiful placard is well suited to ...
Wood
Antique French Bookcase, Solid Wood with Etruscan Design, 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Bookcase from France made of solid wood construction that has been finished with an original green paint. The front of the bookcase is adorned with hand carved columns and a frieze o...
Brass
Antique One-Door Baltic Pine Wood and Iron Handmade Armoire, dated 1830
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rustic Baltic pine wood light brown armoire, dated 1830 This unique one-door Baltic pine wood armoire or wardrobe was handcrafted in the early 19th century. The door inside is dated ...
Iron
Narrow 14" Depth Cupboard Made With Antique French Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very shallow 14" deep white washed two door armoire that will fit into a small room or space for extra storage or serve as entertainment cabinet for large screen TV, video and audio ...
Wood
Early 20th Century Whitewashed Massive Baltic Pine Two-Door Armoire
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful and massive early 20th-century Baltic armoire features paneled doors and two pull-out drawers below, three massive turned column pilasters, and two half-columns on eac...
Metal
1875 Large Antique Original Paint Hungarian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, large circa 1875 hand painted Hungarian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest I have recently purchased a very large collection ...
Pine
Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Blue Painted Wardrobe with Sunflowers Measurements: H. 183 cm – W. 128 (150 to the frames) cm – D. 55 (66 to the frames) cm Period: Late 18th century Origin: Bavarian Alps Wo...
Fir
1875 Large Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk + Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1875 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with rare base drawer I have recently purchas...
Pine
circa 1900 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1900 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting Children's portraits and floral paintings I ha...
Pine
Extra Large Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk c. 1800
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15 wardrobes and 20 trunks in total, each one totally differe...
Pine
circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1800 hand painted German clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting I have recently pu...
Pine
1802 Dated Huge Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1802 dated aqua blue hand painted European clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest I have recently purchased ...
Pine
1901 Dated Love Heart Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1901 dated hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting a large love heart with flowers I have re...
Pine
Exceptional Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted bridal wardrobe 1784
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Exceptional antique painted bridal wardrobe from Austria, dated 1784.
Pine, Paint
$2,268Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Red Lacquered Wedding Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
Very well constructed with two open doors and shelf, inside cabinet, wedding armoire with red lacquer Architecture and landscaping painting on the front and have coordinated antiqued...
Wood
19th Century painted Provencal Wardrobe Library Cabinet, Cupboard, Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1890s antique painted Provencal library cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe in massive wood, restored and wax polished.
Wood
CHINESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE CiRCA 1920 PAINTED LACQUERED WEDDING CABINET WARDROBE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese Export Circa 1920's Painted and Lacquered Wedding cabinet wardrobe Please note the del...
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Blue Painted Wardrobe Technical information: Period: circa 1805 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Fir Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 149 cm (166 cm with frame) 58.66 in (65.35 in with fra...
Fir
ANTiQUE HAND PAINTED PETER RABBIT CHILDRENS WARDROBE PART OF A BEDROOM SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Circa 1920's English hand painted Peter Rabbit Wardrobe which is part of a bedroom suite...
Oak
Primitive One Door Cupboard Wardrobe Pine Rustic Cabinet Mustard Painted
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This worked as a wardrobe for us. Hung up our coats and put our shoes on the shelves. This will work in any room in your home, the black you see on the shelf's is just contact paper....
Pine
Circa 1800 Sumlime Hand Painted European Wardrobe or Hall Cupboard in Oak Wood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original central European circa 1800 hand painted with floral detailing hall cupboard wardrobe A very good looking well made and c...
Oak
19th Century Reclaimed 3-Panel French Wardrobe Door with Chestnut Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
The door showcases the original two-tone chestnut paint on the front, with blue-gray paint covering the back.
Wood, Fir
19th Century Reclaimed 2-Panel French Wardrobe Door with Yellow Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
Crafted from solid fir wood, lightweight. Original pale yellow paint with remnants of light blue in areas covers the front; the back features a caramel-hued stain with flecks of lig...
Wood
Circa 1800 Hand Painted Green Swedish Hall or Pot Cupboard Wardrobe Musical Deco
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Swedish circa 1800 hand painted green with angel playing a harp decoration hall cupboard or wardrobe A very good looking ...
Oak
A Chinoiserie red lacquered wardrobe, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The two-door wardrobe in chinoiserie lacquered red features brass hardware and ornamentation and a single lower drawer.
Wood, Lacquer
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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