Antique Scottish Armoire
Located in Malibu, CA
This antique armoire is made from beautiful hardwood and burled walnut veneers. Easy to move and assemble, it is constructed from six separate pieces that stack together. There are t...
Walnut, Hardwood, Paper
$29,697
H 75.01 in W 57.88 in D 20.48 in
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Guthrie and Wells
Located in London, GB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), made by Guthrie and Wells. A Glasgow School Arts and Crafts stained green cypress wood wardrobe, with white opaque textured square glass detai...
Brass
$2,340Sale Price|35% Off
H 69 in W 62 in D 20 in
Superbly Versatile 19th Century Pine Scottish Solicitors Cabinet Armoire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superb quality early 19th century pine Scottish solicitors cabinet armoire having a base section with four beautifully faux painted drawers over an open shelf behind two doors, with ...
Pine
Unavailable
H 79 in W 55 in D 19 in
Scottish Oak Armoire with Superb Fantastical Carvings- Audaces, Fortuna, Juve
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
We have always loved this inspirational Armoire! Spectacular Scottish medium light oak carved Scottish armoire finely carved details as well as an inspiring Carved Latin Inscription ...
Oak
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H 83 in W 64 in D 23 in
Antique Victorian Ash Compactum Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1880, H724
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian ash compactum armoire, wardrobe, closet, Scotland 1880, H724 Scotland 1880 Solid Oak Original Finish Large dentil cornice on top With bevelled dressing mirro...
Ash
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H 96.5 in W 79 in D 24 in
Victorian Carved Walnut Armoire Wardrobe "Charles Jenner" Scotland 1890, H167
Located in Vancouver, BC
19th century Victorian carved Walnut armoire wardrobe "Charles Jenner & Co" Scotland 1890, H167 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original finish Intricately carved fretwork pediment Mould...
Walnut
William IV Scottish Mahogany 4-Door Wardrobe
Located in Edinburgh, GB
William IV Scottish mahogany 4-door wardrobe, circa 1830. With a cushion molded cornice and foliate carved pediments leading on to raised sides, it has Gothic arched panel doors in f...
Mahogany
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H 85 in W 78 in D 23 in
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Oak Armoire, Maple + Co. London, England 1900, H539
Located in Vancouver, BC
Aesthetic movement tiger oak armoire, Maple + Co. London, England 1900, H539 England 1900 Solid oak Original Finish Moulded cornice on top Carved paneled center doors Flanked by a ...
Oak
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H 67.5 in W 55 in D 24 in
Antique Barley Twist Oak Mirror Back Sideboard, Buffet, Scotland 1910, H390
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique barley twist oak mirror back sideboard, buffet, Scotland 1910, H390 Scotland 1910 Solid oak Original finish The sideboard comes into two pieces - the top and the base The to...
Oak
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H 62 in W 72 in D 24 in
Antique Tiger Oak Barley Twist Sideboard Mirror Back, Scotland 1910, H702
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak Barley Twist sideboard mirror back, Scotland 1910, H702 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak Original Finish High Back gallery with convex mirror Sitting on a rectangular...
Oak
Fine Victorian Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Fine Victorian mahogany wardrobe A very good example of a mid-19th century Victorian mahogany three-door breakfront wardrobe. The robe is made from mahogany with the finest f...
Mahogany
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H 68 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Oak Vanity, Maple & Co. London, England 1900, H538
Located in Vancouver, BC
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Oak Vanity, Dresser, Maple & Co. London, England 1900, H538 England 1900 Solid Oak Original finish Shaped pediment on top Beveled mirror below Flanked by a ...
Mahogany
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H 68 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
Aesthetic Oak Marble Top Washstand Maple & Co, England 1900, H540
Located in Vancouver, BC
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Oak Marble Top Washstand, Maple & Co London, England 1900, H540 England 1900 Solid oak Original finish Shaped pediment on top Shelf below Tiles to the back ...
Mahogany
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H 87.21 in W 53.55 in D 23.23 in
George IV Mahogany Wardrobe by William Trotter of Edinburgh, circa 1820
By William Trotter
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Good two-door wardrobe by William Trotter of Edinburgh, with wonderful selected mahogany veneers and extensive use of flame mahogany, circa 1820. The cornice has a protruding top sec...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 66 in W 54 in D 16 in
Antique Gothic Oak Housekeeper Cupboard, Hall, Armoire, Scotland 1880, H985
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Gothic Oak Housekeeper Cupboard, Hall, Armoire, Scotland 1880, H985 Scotland 1880 Sold oak Original finish Carved top with a pair of carved panelled doors underneath Four pa...
Oak
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H 78 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in
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, H247 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak Original Finish Dentil Cornice on top with sing...
Oak
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H 90.56 in W 72.05 in D 21.66 in
Antique Triple Wardrobe, Scottish, Oak, Compactum, Victorian, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique triple wardrobe. A Scottish, oak and burr walnut compactum dating to the mid-Victorian period of the 19th century, circa 1870. Superior cuts of oak and burr wal...
Oak, Walnut
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H 77.76 in W 55.71 in D 20.87 in
Antique Scottish Arts & Crafts Glasgow School Inlaid Walnut Wardrobe
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super Glasgow School inlaid walnut wardrobe attributed to Wylie & Lochhead of Glasgow. With both Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau influences it featured a canted D-shaped front, rich ...
Brass
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H 81.7 in W 60.04 in D 25.6 in
Antique Scottish William IV Figured Elm Two Door Fitted Wardrobe, circa 1830
Located in Glasgow, GB
A very unusual Scottish William IV figured elm two-door wardrobe dating to circa 1830. With a moulded cornice above a front displaying narrow ‘hollow-end’ panelled edges with flower ...
Brass
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H 88 in W 74.61 in D 25.2 in
Antique Triple Wardrobe, Scottish, Satinwood, Taylor and Sons, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an exceptional antique triple wardrobe. A Scottish, satinwood dressing cupboard with mirror by Taylor & Sons of Edinburgh, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. ...
Satinwood
19th Century Baltic Pine Breakfront Wardrobe
Located in Tetbury, England
Well figured pine with ebonized detail to the cornice, door fronts and plinth, original brass door furnishings, hanging space above drawers and sliding linen trays. English, circa 18...
Pine
Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Two-Door Wardrobe
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in Glasgow, GB
A good quality Scottish mid-Victorian mahogany two-door wardrobe dating to circa 1860-1870 by highly esteemed Glasgow cabinetmakers, Wylie & Lochhead. With a rounded rectangular moul...
Brass
Oak Art Nouveau Armoire
Located in Vancouver, BC
A beautiful carved oak two-door Scottish armoire with grapevine motifs on the doors, reflecting an Art Nouveau influence.
Oak
Scottish Oak Armoire
Located in Vancouver, BC
Solid oak Scottish Tudor style two (2) door armoire with exterior hinges.
Metal
Antique Scottish Oak Armoire
Located in Vancouver, BC
Solid carved oak 2 door armoire with carved door fronts and rich patination in original finish. Well proportioned.
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Oak
Scottish Victorian Walnut Wardrobe/Armoire
Located in Vancouver, BC
Quality Victorian walnut wardrobe, four (4) drawers to right with two (2) door cupboard above. Hand cut dovetails to all drawers. Bevelled mirror to left with ample hanging spaces ...
Brass
Antique Armoire, Wardrobe, Armoire Closet, Arts & Crafts, Scotland 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique armoire, wardrobe, armoire closet, Arts & Crafts, Scotland 1910, antique furniture Scotland 1910 Solid oak Original finish Cornice above Paneled door to the left with ...
Oak
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H 80 in W 64 in D 22 in
Antique Oak Armoire, Antique Wardrobe, Jacobean Revival Armoire, Scotland
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak armoire, antique wardrobe, Jacobean Revival Armoire, Scotland 1910, Antique Furniture, B1334 Scotland 1910 Solid oak construction Original finish Dentil cornice abo...
Oak
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H 81 in W 63 in D 21 in
Antique Walnut Armoire, Three-Door Armoire, Vintage Wardrobe, Scotland, 1895
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut armoire, three-door armoire, vintage wardrobe, Scotland 1895, Antique Furniture, B1184 Scotland 1895 Solid walnut and veneers Original finish Cornice above Pair...
Walnut
Antique Armoire Heavily Carved Tiger Oak Scotland, 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique armoire heavily carved tiger oak Scotland, 1890 Scotland, 1890 Solid oak construction Carved cornice above Original finish Two carved raised panelled doors Two carved...
Oak
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 Original Finish Moulded Cornice Carved frieze to the front Single door with pane...
Oak
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H 82.5 in W 77.5 in D 23 in
Large Victorian Gentleman's Compactum Armoire, Wardrobe, Scotland 1880, B2584
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large Victorian Gentleman's Compactum armoire, wardrobe, closet, Scotland 1880, B2584 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut Original finish Large overhanging cornice above two full length...
Walnut
Ant. Victorian Inlaid Walnut Linen Press, Armoire, Scotland, 1840
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian inlaid walnut linen press, Armoire, Scotland, 1840 Scotland, 1840. Solid walnut and veneers.
Walnut
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H 80.5 in W 57 in L 80.5 in
Antique Walnut Armoire, Victorian Compactum Wardrobe, Scotland 1880, B1678
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut armoire, Victorian, antique compactum wardrobe or dresser, antique furniture, Scotland 1880, B1678 Scotland, 1880 Solid walnut and veneers Original finish Flared...
Walnut
Ant. Georgian Walnut Linen Press, Armoire, Wardrobe, Scotland 1800, H270
Located in Vancouver, BC
Georgian Walnut Linen Press, Armoire, Wardrobe, Scotland 1800, H270 Scotland 1800 Solid Walnut Original Finish Moulded cornice on top Pair of walnut door panels Open to revea...
Walnut
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H 83.5 in W 50 in D 24 in
18th Century Walnut Secretaire Linen Press Armoire, Scotland 1790, H225
Located in Vancouver, BC
18th Century Walnut Secretaire Linen Press Armoire, Wardrobe, Scotland 1790, H225 Scotland 1790 Solid Walnut Original finish Large overhang dentil cornice Pair of inlaid doors open ...
Walnut
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H 81 in W 51 in D 24 in
Georgian Inlaid Walnut Linen Press, Armoire Dresser, Scotland 1820, B2945
Located in Vancouver, BC
Georgian Inlaid walnut Linen press. Armoire dresser, Scotland 1820, B2945 Scotland 1820 Soid Walnut and Veneer Original finish Moulded Cornice on Top Pair of inlaid paneled do...
Walnut
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H 83.5 in W 62.5 in D 24 in
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Armoire, Wardrobe Scotland 1900, B2693A
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Compactum armoire, wardrobe, closet, Scotland 1900, B2693A Scotland 1900 Solid Mahogany Veneer Original finish Has a dentil cornice top...
Mahogany
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H 81.5 in W 72 in L 81.5 in
Antique Walnut Armoire, Wardrobe, Triple Door Closet, Scotland 1890, B1613
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut armoire, wardrobe, triple door closet, Scotland 1890, antique furniture, B1613 Scotland, 1890 Solid walnut and veneers Original finish Dentil cornice above Heavily ca...
Walnut
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H 91.5 in W 66 in D 22 in
Antique Walnut Armoire, Walnut Wardrobe, Chest of Drawers, Scotland 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut armoire, walnut wardrobe, chest of drawers, Scotland, 1900, Antique Furniture, B960.
Walnut
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H 79 in W 47 in D 22 in
Antique Inlaid Art Nouveau Oak Armoire Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1910, B664
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Inlaid Art Nouveau Oak Armoire Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1910, B664 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak Original finish Large overhang breakfront cornice Single bevelled mirror d...
Oak
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H 73.5 in W 46 in D 19 in
Antique Tiger Oak Wardrobe, Carved Hall Armoire, Closet, Scotland 1910, B2127
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak wardrobe, carved hall wardrobe, armoire, closet, Scotland 1910, B2127 Scotland, 1910 Solid oak Original finish The moulded cornice above carved frieze The si...
Oak
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H 77.5 in W 49 in D 18.5 in
Antique Wardrobe, Antique Armoire, Tiger Oak, Oak Compactum, Scotland 1920 B1648
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique wardrobe, antique armoire, tiger oak, oak Compactum, Scotland 1920, B1648 Scotland, 1920 solid tiger oak with original finish carved cornice above pair of carved paneled doo...
Oak
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H 72 in W 29.5 in L 72 in
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, Scotland 1910, B2015 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak Original Finish Carved Cornice Single...
Oak
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H 83 in W 60 in D 24 in
Antique Armoire, Arts & Crafts Wardrobe, Scotland 1910, Antique, B717 REDUCED!
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland 1910 Solid oak construction Probably designed by George Logan for Wylie and Lockhead Flared cornice above Central beveled mirror door Flanked by two shaped doors with styliz...
Oak
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H 70 in W 48 in D 22 in
B390 Antique Scottish Two-Door Linen Fold Oak Panelled Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland, 1920. All original finish. Solid oak construction. Medium brown oak linen fold panelled front. Fitted with hanging rod, exterior hinges, panelled sides and front. ...
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H 76.5 in W 40 in D 17 in
Antique Tiger Oak Armoire, Single Door Hall Wardrobe Closet Scotland 1920, B2072
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak armoire, single door hall armoire, wardrobe closet, Scotland 1920, B2072 Scotland 1920 Solid oak Original finish Moulded cornice on top Single paneled door o...
Oak
Antique Scottish Regency Armoire, Wardrobe, Linen Press, Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland, 1820 Solid mahogany and veneers Pediment top Two arched doors revealing four slide out drawers Above three dovetailed drawers, flanked by a pair of hanging cupboards wi...
Mahogany
Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Vancouver, BC
This armoire has two heavily carved doors with six panels on each door. Heavily carved cornice and carved columns. The finish is a dark oak stain and the armoire is all original an...
Oak
Oak Hall Armoire
Located in Vancouver, BC
Oak hall armoire, the moulded cornice above a single door with a linen fold panel door enclosing a fitted interior raised on plinth base and bun feet.
Oak
Carved Oak Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Vancouver, BC
Solid oak 2-door armoire with carved cornice above two (2) panelled doors with brass handles, fitted interior, panelled sides ending on turned legs. Shipping will be $425 – $475 ...
Wood
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H 86 in W 77 in D 24.5 in
Antique Armoire, Compactum, Arts & Crafts, Three Door Armoire, 1900, B1552
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique armoire, Compactum, Arts & Crafts, three door armoire, Scotland 1900, Antique Furniture, B1552 Scotland 1900 Solid oak construction Original finish Large over-hanging c...
Oak
Large Triple Door Victorian Armoire
Located in Vancouver, BC
Magnificent Victorian walnut and burr walnut three (3) door armoire with carved pediment above detailed cornice, above single bevelled mirrored door flanked by two (2) carved panelle...
Walnut
Barley Twist Oak Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Vancouver, BC
Early 20th century oak armoire with carved frieze above an arched carved barley twist door ending on bun feet.
Oak
Carved Oak Tudor Style Armoire
Located in Vancouver, BC
Late 19th century style 2-door carved armoire with projected moulded dentil cornice, two (2) full length doors with horizontal carved panel on top, above raised panels, panel sides, ...
Oak
Triple Door Oak Armoire / Wardrobe
Located in Vancouver, BC
Early 20th century oak triple door armoire, the projected moulded top, carved cornice over three (3) panelled doors enclosing hanging space, full length mirror, three (3) open shelve...
Oak
Oak 2-Door Armoire / Wardrobe
Located in Vancouver, BC
Nicely colored early 20th century oak 2-door armoire, the projected moulded top above two (2) geometric panels, enclosing rondelles in center above two (2) plain panels. Fitted inte...
Oak
Victorian Mahogany & Walnut Armoire / Wardrobe
Located in Vancouver, BC
Very large, impressive Victorian mahogany and walnut double mirrored door armoire, pediment top, moulded cornice above two (2) central carved panelled doors, two (2) short drawers an...
Mahogany, Walnut, Glass
Early 20th Century Oak Armoire, Robe
Located in Vancouver, BC
Solid oak hall armoire, the moulded cornice above a single door with a linen fold panel enclosing a fitted interior.
Oak
Tudor Style Oak 2-Door Armoire
Located in Vancouver, BC
Nice quality two (2) door oak armoire with dentile cornice above two (2) three (3) panelled doors, fitted interior, hand forged exterior hinges ending on square legs. Shipping wil...
Oak
$5,331
H 71.46 in W 41.15 in D 18.51 in
1920's Chinese Export Oriental Heavily Carved Camphor Wood Wardrobe Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made Chinese Export circa 1900-1920 Camphor wood wardrobe which is part of a set I have the matching super rare chest of draw...
Wood
$33,950
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830. Code: 8693 Dimensions: W: 81.5...
Oak, Pine
$895 / item
H 4.49 in W 9.45 in D 3.78 in
Elegant Brass and Copper Art Nouveau Candlestick by Carl Deffner Germany 1910s
By Carl Deffner
Located in Malmö, SE
An elegant counterweight Art Nouveau / Jugendstil candlestick with amazing patina. Model 518 in the 1902 Deffner Catalog. Made from brass and copper by manufacturer Carl Deffner in E...
Brass, Copper
$5,331
H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
Steel
Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...
Glass, Mahogany
Large 19th Century Country House Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large late 19th century English painted country house wardrobe with great storage and fully dismantles for delivery. 1880. Code: 8823 Dimensions: W: 90.5" (229.9 cm) H: 84" (213.4...
Mahogany
Vintage Style Reclaimed Wood Hutch in Distressed Black Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Cabinet is a reclaimed wood cabinet that is beautifully crafted and the perfect storage solution. Finish: Weathered Black Dimensions: 60″W x 18″D x 90″H custom sizes available ...
Pine, Reclaimed Wood
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous 18th century Gustavian serpentine chest of arc-en-arbelet form. The generous molded top leads to three deep and wide graduating each with moldings to the surrounds. Eac...
Pine, Paint
19th Century Sheraton Country Pine Narrow Depth Breakfront
Located in Sheffield, MA
English 19th Century Sheraton style country pine breakfront bookcase dresser cabinet with lattice center doors and open side shelves. The one piece construction classic country farmh...
Pine, Glass
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
A Tall French Antique Deux Corps Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French tall display and storage cabinet from the early 20th century. This antique painted-wood cabinet from France has a shallow break-front design along the front, with a stack mo...
Wood
Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV period compactum wardrobe. This was made in England & dates from around the 1830-1840’s period. This is of amazing quality and is a most impressive p...
Wood
$9,449
H 79.73 in W 44.69 in D 24.81 in
Mario Ceroli 'Mobile Nella Valle' Wardrobe, Poltronova, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Mario Ceroli 'Mobile Nella Valle' wardrobe, manufactured by Poltronova, Italy, 1970s. Pine, mirrored glass. Fast shipping worldwide.
Glass, Pine
Edward Wormley Dunbar Bar Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lynn, MA
Remarkably rare bar cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Solid walnut legs and trims. Black lacquered composite top, sides and doors. The magnetic spring closure doors feature cruci...
Composition
$13,800
H 101.19 in W 90.16 in D 30.52 in
Ambrogio Tresoldi e Alberto Salvati Wardrobe Cabinet in Purple Blue Wood
By Salvati e Tresoldi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ambrogio Tresoldi and Alberto Salvati, cabinet / wardrobe, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s Ambrogio Tresoldi and Alberto Salvati began their careers at the Politecnico di Milano under ...
Wood
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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