French Primitive Oak Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French primitive craftsmanship, this 19th-century oak cabinet embodies the raw simplicity and functional
Oak
Italian 17th Century Primitive Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome 17th century Armoire from Northern Italy. Beautifully constructed from walnut and chestnut woods with 2 doors, center style, interior shelving, very handsome hardwar...
Chestnut, Walnut
Old Teak Cupboard with 10 Drawers A very old somewhat primitive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Old Teak Cupboard with 10 Drawers A very old somewhat primitive piece, there is an upper enclosed
Teak
French Rustic Cupboard, 18th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"""The essence of beauty lies in imperfection."" — Japanese Proverb "**French Rustic Cupboard, 18th Century** ""La matière a une âme, il faut savoir l’écouter."" — Pierre Chapo A...
Oak
$3,150
H 75.5 in W 46.25 in D 19 in
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
Pine
Late 15th-Early 16th Century Rare Solid Oak Armoire
Located in Thoree les pins, FR
Spain early 16th century, rare and exceptional Gothic armoire opening by two solid doors (formed of a single plank), two pretty wrought iron falling handles, decorated with palms. On...
Wood
Pine Wardrobe
Located in Baltimore, MD
A small primitive wardrobe featuring one mirrored door, one blind door with a raised panel and
Pine
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H 83.5 in W 21 in L 83.5 in
Primitive Early American Walnut Clothing Armoire Wardrobe Closet Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive early American farmhouse style clothing armoire. Made of walnut, featuring a hanging bar
Walnut
French 18th Century Primitive Painted Fruitwood Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
is a fine armoire from the 1700s with its own Primitive asymmetrical carvings. You can really see the
Large Primitive Pine Armoire + Drawers
Located in North Miami, FL
These very large and beautifully weathered antique armoire is in two sections (doors above and drawers below).
Four ample drawers at base and wide doors that open to s...
Antique 19th Century Primitive Irish Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 19th century primitive Irish cabinet with charming design of drawers on top and two doors
Wood
Rare Primitive Cabinet / Armoire with Celtic Carving
Located in New York, NY
Rare 17th Century Cabinet from Celtic Regions of France/Spain with Hand Carved Doors, Center Drawer and Lower Storage Area with 2 Doors. Carving Represents the Celtic Cross and 2 Win...
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H 75.2 in W 89.77 in D 26.78 in
Swedish Wabi Sabi Coat Rack in Pine Produced in Sweden, Late 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare coat or clothing rack produced in Sweden by unknown designer and fits perfectly into a wabi sabi style interior. In good overall condition considering its age and showing nice a...
Pine
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H 70.5 in W 60.5 in L 70.5 in
Antique German Bavarian Hand Painted pine Cabinet/ Armoire/ Kas, circa 1780
Located in Portland, OR
Antique German hand painted cabinet/ Armoire/ Kas, circa 1780. The cabinet is made of pine and retains the original 'sponged' paint decoration. To the top is a stepped cornice with t...
Pine
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H 83.5 in W 57.5 in D 22.75 in
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Primitive Wardrobe Armoire in Solid Cherry
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful 1880s neoclassical wardrobe with many unique features! Features include: - Solid
Cherry
Spanish 18th Century Small Wardrobe
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Spanish 18th century small wardrobe.
Iron
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H 46.75 in W 26.75 in D 15.25 in
French Primitive Petite Blue & White Painted Pine Armoire / Wall Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a sweet piece! It is a diminutive antique French blue and white painted armoire. It has almost a child’s scale, which is why it might also work as a wall mounted piece. ...
Pine
Antique Original Hand Painted Primitive Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
endearing primitive armoire from Lithuania. The heavy pine armoire shows its age in every age-related crack
Wood
Early 18th Century French "Armoirette"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 18th century French "Armoirette".
Iron
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H 9.75 in W 5 in D 7.75 in
Antique Primitive Miniature Folk Art Salesman Sample Painted Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive miniature wood cabinet or wardrobe with four drawers, painted in white and gold.
Mahogany, Paint
Small Primitive Bonnetiere
Located in New Orleans, LA
Single door armoire made of mixed woods, fiche hinges, original escutcheon, nicely paneled door.
Primitive Swedish Hutch, Late 18th C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a swedish hutch from the late 18th century in it's original and fantastic finish.
Wood
$2,919Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 41.34 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Antique Vintage Set of 8 Oak Dining Chairs c.1930 – 6 Side Chairs + 2 Armchairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique / Vintage Set of 8 Oak Dining Chairs – Circa 1930 – 6 Side Chairs and 2 Armchairs This antique /vintage set of eight solid oak dining chairs, dating to around 1930, includes...
Oak
1950s Swedish Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden's...
Beech, Sheepskin
$960
H 20.87 in W 20.08 in D 13 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Night Stand in Oak, Danish Modern, "Razorblade", 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous bed side table / chest of drawer in oak. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf in 1960s. Made by Nyrup Møbler. A rare sculptural object that combine baroque style and modernism. ...
Oak
$2,722 / set
H 62.41 in W 45.48 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School dressing table or vanity. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original drawer...
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
$1,245
H 35 in W 30 in D 30 in
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous large satin opaline ceiling pendant with finial and original gallery, Scotland circa 1920. - Wonderful silky satin finish to the opaline glass which is typical of the ma...
Opaline Glass
$2,650 / set
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
20th Century Spanish Nightstands with Two Drawers and Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of Brutalist Spanish nightstands with two carved drawers and iron hardware Beautiful tables that you can use like a nightstands or side tables, end tables... or ta...
Iron
$2,250 / set
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 11.62 in
20th Century Spanish Nightstands with Drawer and Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of Brutalist Spanish nightstands with carved drawer and iron hardware Beautiful tables that you can use like a nightstands or side tables, end tables... or table ...
Iron
$967
H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Exceptional Blown Glass Vase - Early XXth Century - Spanish Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elevate your decor with the exceptional beauty of this vintage blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Created by an unknown Spanish manufacturer circa 1940, this vase remains ...
Blown Glass
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo desk / console table with one drawer and in Its original colour. Ca 1770 Sweden.
Pine
$5,565
H 29.14 in Dm 42.52 in
Paolo Buffa round center or game table, walnut, five hidden drawers, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
elegant and fine game table by Arch. Paolo Buffa, circa 1950 also available as a center table five sculptural and carver legs, five hidden drawers, inlayed patterned top very good ...
Walnut
English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful 1930s English walnut double bed. The veneers really make this bed outstanding book paged veneers throughout with walnut feather banding to the edges. Standard English doubl...
Iron
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Sofa with Ball Feet c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Sheepskin Sofa, c1940s A cabinetmaker produced sofa dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and solid oak ball feet. The sofa has been total...
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Coffee or Sewing Table in Oak and Rattan, 1970s.
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Coffee or Sewing Table in Oak and Rattan, 1970s. Lovely Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern sewing chest in Henning Kjærnulf style. Made in Denmark in the 1970s by Kyrping's Møbe...
Rattan, Oak
Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic art populaire cabinet that embodies the rich heritage and timeless beauty of the 19th-century period. This cabinet showcases the unparalleled artistry of artisans who have per...
Wood
$2,200 / set
H 20.27 in W 17.71 in D 12.6 in
20th Century Pair of Spanish Nightstands with Drawer and Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of Spanish nightstands with drawer and iron hardware. Beautiful tables that you can use like a nightstands or side tables, end tables, or table lamp.
Iron
17th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Cupboard or Cabinet
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this fantastic 17th-century Italian antique sideboard. A majestic sideboard with a timeless, antique charm! Made of solid walnut, it features simple lines and small doors...
Walnut
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.
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