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Antique Wardrobe India

Indian 19th Century Gujarat Armoire with Iron Braces and Carved Half Columns
Located in Yonkers, NY
half-columns. Created in Western India during the 19th century, this handsome Gujarat wooden armoire
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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Iron

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Teak Armoire with Three Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colonial teak armoire with three drawers, from South India. For more photos, contact dealer.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Antique Teak Armoire with Three Drawers
H 79 in W 39.5 in D 17.75 in
French Colonial Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
India. For more photos, contact dealer.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Antique French Colonial Armoire
French Colonial Armoire
H 90 in W 68 in D 30 in
Teak Colonial Armoire with Rosewood Panels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
drawers in center shelf. Measurements include armoire crown on top. From South India. For more photos
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak, Rosewood

Red Painted Country Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak painted armoire in burnt orange and red hues. Three level interior.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Red Painted Country Armoire
Red Painted Country Armoire
H 72 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Painted Armoire w/ Floral Carved Doors
Located in New York, NY
Teak armoire with teal and mahogany hues and floral imprint doors. With swivel latches for door locks
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Carved Armoire w/ Double Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Colonial teak armoire with double doors and lower double drawers.
Does NOT include boxes pictured inside.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Carved Armoire w/ Double Drawers
Teak Carved Armoire w/ Double Drawers
H 59.5 in W 39.5 in D 17 in
Yellow Painted Colonial Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Faded yellow painted teak armoire in Colonial style , two-tiered cupboards. For more photos, contact dealer.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Yellow Painted Colonial Armoire
H 64 in W 42 in D 16.5 in
Mahogany Colonial Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
colonial style mahogany armoire with flared capital and base. For more photos, contact dealer.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Colonial Armoire
Mahogany Colonial Armoire
H 71 in W 47 in D 24 in
Rosewood Armoire with Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosewood armoire on legs with two bottom drawers. For more photos, contact dealer.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Armoire with Drawers
H 59.5 in W 33 in D 17 in
Teak Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Traditional colonial style teak armoire with single shelf. For more photos, contact dealer.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Armoire
H 56 in W 36 in D 15 in
Colonial Armoire w/ Floral Carved Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Teak armoire with shelving and two bottom drawers.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Colonial Armoire w/ Floral Carved Motifs
Colonial Armoire w/ Floral Carved Motifs
H 62.75 in W 45 in D 12.75 in
Yellow Painted Colonial Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Faded Yellow Painted Teak Armoire in Colonial Style, two tiered cupboards
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Yellow Painted Colonial Armoire
Yellow Painted Colonial Armoire
H 64 in W 42 in D 16.5 in
Rosewood Armoire w/ Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood Armoire on Legs w/ Two Bottom Drawers
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Armoire w/ Drawers
Rosewood Armoire w/ Drawers
H 59.5 in W 33 in D 17 in
Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Traditional colonial style teak armoire with single shelf
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Armoire
Teak Armoire
H 56 in W 36 in D 15 in
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 Wardrobe India

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Indian Wardrobe
Early 20th Century Indian Wardrobe
H 92.5 in W 58 in D 34 in
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 Wardrobe India

Materials

Satinwood

Anglo-Indian armoire
Anglo-Indian armoire
H 79 in W 54 in D 28.5 in
Brittish Colonial Teak Cabinet, Small
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian period two door cabinet with glass panels.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Brittish Colonial Teak Cabinet, Small
Brittish Colonial Teak Cabinet, Small
H 67 in W 36 in D 16.5 in
An Indian Painted Teak "Almirah" with Carved Panels
Located in Stamford, CT
paint. Gujarat, India. Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

British Colonial Chechen Wood Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
built into the interior architecture of a room; it was likely not a stand-alone wardrobe. The piece is
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

British Colonial Chechen Wood Armoire
British Colonial Chechen Wood Armoire
H 81.5 in W 43 in D 14.5 in
Striking and Rare Early 19th Century Celonese Padoukwood Armoire
Located in London, GB
The shaped cornice stylistically carved with egg and dart and athemions above a pair of full length doors boldly carved with exaggerated starburst spandrels. Standing on stylised Are...
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Early 19th Century Indian Regency Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Padouk

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 Wardrobe India

Materials

Rosewood, Bone, Wood

1910 Burmese Anglo Indian Hand Carved Wardrobe Armoire Cupboard Campaign Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Wardrobe India

Materials

Hardwood

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 well made compactum, showing superb colour and figuring in the grain. It has the orig...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Wood

Rustic Antique India Iron Mounted Wood Two Door Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
in India in the early 20th century, featuring rustic handmade craftsmanship, solid wood construction
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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Iron

Indian Antique Wooden Armoire with Paneled Doors, Metal Braces and Aged Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
shelves. Born in India during the early years of the 20th century, this wooden armoire features a linear
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Metal

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. A hand carved curvilinear crown, oversized paw feet, and overall small scale give t...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Hand Carved Rosewood Armoire
Located in Larkspur, CA
Anglo Indian Elaborate Hand Carved Rosewood Armoire with Arched Paneled Doors, The Breakfront Facade of Swirling Acorn Rose Leaf Design Above A Classic Acanthus Base On Lion Paw Feet...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

India 19th Century Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian metal Armoire with 2 Doors
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

India 19th Century Armoire
India 19th Century Armoire
H 67.5 in W 42.5 in D 21 in
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 Wardrobe India

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 Wardrobe India

India English Colonial Carved & Painted Country Cabinet Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Fine English colonial carved and painted country cabinet armoire retains an old blue, green painted surface. The relief carving depicts parrots flanking a large floral carving. 5 she...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

late 19th.c. Anglo Raj armoire
Located in New York, NY
CON22656
A late 19th.c. Anglo Raj armoire. Solid figured rosewood w/ hand carved sunburst panels. 4 interior shelves, gadrooned apron, turned feet. 70.75 in. H x 48 in...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

late 19th.c. Anglo Raj armoire
late 19th.c. Anglo Raj armoire
H 70.75 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
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 Wardrobe India

Anglo Inlaid Armoire
Anglo Inlaid Armoire
H 70 in W 26.5 in D 18.25 in
Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak Armoire
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Armoire
Teak Armoire
H 59 in W 33 in D 17 in
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 Wardrobe India

Materials

Rosewood

Two Tiered Colonial Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Two level country style armoire in green hues.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Two Tiered Colonial Armoire
Two Tiered Colonial Armoire
H 67.5 in W 39.5 in D 21 in
Important British Colonial Mahogany Linen Press
Located in New York, NY
Provenance:Govenor's Mansion, Calcutta
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Wood

Country Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Green Painted two-level cabinet with flared legs
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Country Armoire
Country Armoire
H 59 in W 35 in D 20.5 in
Painted Teak Two Level Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Red, mustard and teal painted two level armoire with floral door carvings.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Painted Teak Two Level Armoire
Painted Teak Two Level Armoire
H 61 in W 39 in D 24 in
Painted Two-Level Armoire with Mirrored Doors
Located in New York, NY
Painted bi-level armoire with mottled hues, and mirror insets in upper doors.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Carved Teak wood Armoire painted in deep shades of Green.
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Armoire
Armoire
H 52.25 in W 52.5 in D 22 in
Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak armoire with two doors and two small drawers
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Teak Armoire
Teak Armoire
H 61 in W 38 in D 19 in
Indo-Dutch Colonial Cabinet in Satinwood and Ebony
Located in Richmond, CA
Indo-Dutch Colonial armoire on two drawer stand with ebony inlay. Satinwood raised panel doors with ebony inlay. Base has flush front drawers with small brass pulls. Top portion of t...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Satinwood, Ebony

Dark Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Dark Teak armoire with pedestal legs and floral carved doors. Single drawer on bottom of the armoire.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Dark Teak Armoire
Dark Teak Armoire
H 48.5 in W 30 in D 12.5 in
Green Painted Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak Painted armoire in green hues with brass latches
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Green Painted Armoire
Green Painted Armoire
H 61.25 in W 36.5 in D 16.5 in
Indo-Portuguese Rosewood Sunburst Cabinet
Located in Richmond, CA
Rosewood sunburst cabinet with 2 removable shelves in the top portion and one removable shelf in the bottom over two drawers. Beautiful carved details.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Small Green Painted Armoire w/ Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Teak Painted Half-Sized Armoire w/ Floral Motif on Doors
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Small Green Painted Armoire w/ Drawers
Small Green Painted Armoire w/ Drawers
H 43 in W 30.5 in D 15.5 in
Indo-Portuguese Solid Rosewood Sunburst Cabinet over Drawers
Located in Richmond, CA
Indo-Portuguese solid rosewood cabinet in three parts with two drawers over three. Doors and drawer fronts have sunburst carved fronts. Top cabinet has two removable shelves. Bottom ...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Dutch Colonial Jackfruit and Ebony Armoire
Located in Richmond, CA
Dutch Colonial armoire on a stand constructed out of jackfruit wood with ebony details. The top features wood doors that open to reveal two removable shelves. Center cabinet has thre...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Green Painted Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Green painted teak armoire with distressed streaks and two shelves
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Green Painted Teak Armoire
Green Painted Teak Armoire
H 65.5 in W 43.5 in D 19.5 in
Colonial Painted Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak armoire, green painted, with two low drawers.
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Colonial Painted Armoire
Colonial Painted Armoire
H 63.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
Teak Armoire with Lotus Motif
Located in New York, NY
Teak painted armoire with carved floral motifs. 3 shelves.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Armoire with Lotus Motif
Teak Armoire with Lotus Motif
H 55 in W 41.5 in D 16 in
Indo-Portuguese Rosewood Armoire with Sunburst Pattern
Located in Richmond, CA
Solid rosewood Indo-Portuguese sunburst style armoire in two parts. The top part opens to a single removable shelf. The bottom part features two removable shelves. Beautiful carved d...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Narrow Teak Armoire w/ floral detailing.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Armoire
Teak Armoire
H 53.5 in W 32.5 in D 14 in
Teak French Colonial Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak Two Drawer Armoire with Floral and Column Detailing
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak French Colonial Armoire
Teak French Colonial Armoire
H 50 in W 33 in D 16.5 in
Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak Armoire
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Armoire
Teak Armoire
H 51 in W 33 in D 18 in
Indo-Portuguese Rosewood Cabinet with Sunburst Doors
Located in Richmond, CA
Indo-Portuguese cabinet in solid rosewood with typical sunburst patterned carved doors and other carved details. Interior has single shelf on top and two shelves in bottom cabinet.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

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Free Shipping Ping I Side Table Polished Aluminum by Driade
$390 / item
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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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