Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe with Drawers Item Code: LC1426 Description: An impressive Victorian flame mahogany breakfront wardrobe of large scale and outstand...
Mahogany
Renaissance Palace Wardrobe with Perspectival Views
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rare carved walnut wardrobe opening with four door-leaves and two drawers in the lower part.
Walnut
ENGLISH LIGHT OAK LIBERTY's OF LONDON STYLE COMPACTUM WARDROBE CHEST OF DRAWERS
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Art Deco Circa 1920's English Light Tiger Oak Compactum Wardrobe with built in bank of drawers, ...
Mirror, Oak
Wardrobe with Gun Rack, Cherrywood and Oak, France, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Two-door wardrobe with three drawers at the bottom, all these items with key lock, which also has a compartment on one side to store firearms.
Other
20th Century Carved Pine Armoire with Drawers and Rococo Revival Crest
Located in High Point, NC
This hand-crafted armoire is constructed entirely from solid pine and showcases a beautifully scrolled pediment with central crest detail. The two large paneled doors feature flowing...
Wood, Pine
Late Qing Dynasty Elm Armoire with Storage Drawers and Hidden Lower Compartment
Located in Yonkers, NY
Perfect for a bedroom, this armoire functions as a statement wardrobe, bringing both beauty and organization to the space.
Brass
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 section with 10 drawers below, the interior has been used both as a hanging cupboar...
Teak
Qing Dynasty Period Armoire Cabinet with 14 Drawers and Two Doors, 1900s
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period armoire cabinet from the early 20th century with 14 drawers and two accordion doors. Created in China during Qing Dynasty in the early years of th...
Wood
19th Century Spanish Cupboard with Doors and Drawers in Rosewood and Lemonwood
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Spanish Cupboard with Doors and Drawers in Rosewood and Lemonwood
Wood, Rosewood
Antique Chinese Hardwood 2 Door Wardrobe Wedding Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Hardwood 2 Door Wardrobe Wedding Cabinet with 2 Small Interior Drawers.
Hardwood
Victorian Hampton & Son's Satinwood Bedroom Suite Wardrobe Dressing Table Mirror
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The suite is circa 1890, made from the finest Satinwood available and with silver leaf painted detailing, each piece is Stamped with the button Label of Hampton's Pall Mall East Lond...
Mirror, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique circa 1900 Side End Table Lion Hair Paw Carved Feet Part of Large Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite quality circa 1900 Mahogany side table with lion hairy paw feet This piece is part of a large suite, I have in total a pair of oc...
Hardwood
Antique Honduras Hardwood Dressing Table Lion Hair Paw Carved Feet Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite quality circa 1900 Honduras Mahogany dressing or vanity table with lion hairy paw feet This piece is part of a large suite, I hav...
Hardwood
19th Century Italian Painted Wood Wardrobe, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian painted wood three door wardrobe with drawers, 1890s.
Wood
Rosewood Armoire with Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosewood armoire on legs with two bottom drawers. For more photos, contact dealer.
Rosewood
1920s Venetian Wardrobe
Located in Munich, Bavaria
1920s original Venetian wardrobe with six doors and 3 drawers, part of a larger collection consisting of a bed, armchairs, dining chairs, table, valet and vanity.
Metal
Teak Armoire with Three Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colonial teak armoire with three drawers, from South India. For more photos, contact dealer.
Teak
Unavailable
H 87 in W 73 in D 25 in
Tall Antique Cabinet with Mirrored Doors Adjustable Shelves and Two Drawers
Located in Pataskala, OH
Unique oversized armoire or wardrobe cabinet has a muted green-yellow color with two mirrored doors and ample shelving inside.
Wood
Opalino Glass and Brass Profile Cabinet
By Fortunato Depero
Located in Venezia, IT
The cabinet has three pockets on the top and in the centre is opening with two big doors Inside the doors there is a wardrobe with four big sliding drawers. a unique piece for a br...
Walnut
Sold
H 60.24 in W 48.04 in D 24.22 in
Rare Antique circa 1860-1880 Military Campaign Gentleman's Wardrobe with Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime circa 1860-1880 original gentleman’s military campaign compendium wardrobe with drawers A truly wonderful piece of Engli...
Brass
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Cabinet or Wardrobe with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cedro (tropical hardwood) cabinet or wardrobe with Asian inspired carved designs on doors.
Hardwood
Sold
H 60.24 in W 48.04 in D 24.22 in
RARE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860-1880 MILITARY CAMPAIGN GENTLEMAN'S WARDROBE WITH DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime circa 1860-1880 original gentleman’s military campaign compendium wardrobe with draw...
Brass
Sold
H 81.5 in W 42.52 in D 18.12 in
Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Wardrobe with Drawers and Shelves
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mid-19th century Chinese wardrobe. Red lacquer with a beautiful age-related patina.
Wood
Sold
H 77.96 in W 63.39 in D 25.2 in
Large Triple Bow Fronted Victorian Mahogany Wardrobe with Drawers Dismantles
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This wardrobe offers huge amounts of storage, its bow fronted with two large base drawers, there is one long hanging rail inside, various coat hooks around the edges and shoe bars to...
Mahogany
Sold
H 70.87 in W 50.4 in D 27.17 in
Very Rare Hand Carved Edward & Roberts circa 1880 Armoire Wardrobe with Drawers
By Edward Roberts
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare Edward & Roberts mahogany circa 1880 wardrobe with large single drawer Please...
Hardwood
Edwardian Mahogany Triple Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Edwardian Mahogany Triple Wardrobe with Drawers A fine quality Edwardian mahogany triple wardrobe, offering generous storage and elegant proportions.
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Double Door Wardrobe with Eleven Drawers C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique wardrobe offers mahogany construction with double doors opening to interior with pull-ou...
Mahogany
Sold
H 88.5 in W 81 in D 25.5 in
British Burl Walnut Breakfront Three-Door Wardrobe with Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Above the set of drawers are three removable tray shelves with lips.
Brass
Sold
H 78.75 in W 56.3 in D 23.63 in
Wardrobe Tuscan Fir with Two Doors Shabby White Color Two Drawers
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original antique wardrobe removable, Tuscan fir with two doors, shabby white color with two internal drawers and clothes rail.
Fir
Sold
H 76.97 in W 49.22 in D 24.81 in
ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT WARDROBE WiTH MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS BUILT IN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original circa 1900-1920 Burr Walnut free standing wardrobe with Military Campaign Chest of d...
Brass
Dutch Painted Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Dutch painted oak wardrobe with fitted interior and serpentine drawers. 1880.
Oak
Italian Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Buxton, GB
There are 3 large storage drawers below. Condition Report The wardrobe has been preserved to a really nice standard.
Bronze
Painted French Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Chireno, TX
Baroque period tall two-door painted wardrobe with lower drawers. Scraped back to early paint.
Iron
Sold
H 240 in W 192.5 in D 58 in
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Three-Door Marquetry Inlaid Wardrobe with Mirror
Located in King's Lynn, GB
• The right-hand section opens to a traditional pressing cupboard, fitted with sliding shelves. Below, the wardrobe is fitted with two large drawers with brass handles, offering a...
Mirror, Mahogany
Qing Dynasty Chinese Cabinet with Two Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This Qing dynasty cabinet is from Shanxi, China and dates to the mid-1800s. It was originally used to provide extra storage in the dining or sleeping areas of a comfortable home. Thi...
Elm, Lacquer
Impressive Two Section Cabinet with Five Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome cabinet is from Ningbo, China and was made from cypress and hauli, circa 1810. The cabinet comes in two sections and features a pair of doors, 5 drawers, and shelves fo...
Metal
Impressive Two Section Cabinet with Five Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome cabinet is from Ningbo, China and was made from cypress and hauli, circa 1810. The cabinet comes in two sections and features a pair of doors, 5 drawers, and shelves fo...
Metal
18th Century Northern France Oak Wardrobe
Located in Marbella, ES
18t century northern France oak wardrobe with two doors and two drawers. Front and sides are decorated in neoclassical style hand carved reliefs with elegant fluted motifs and geomet...
Oak
Exceptional 1812 Blue Floral Painted Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Exceptional painted wardrobe Measures: H 200 cm, W 183 cm (195 with frames), P 54 cm (62 with frames) H 78.7 in, W 72 in (76.8 in to the frames), P 21.3 in (24.4 in to the frames...
Fir
19th Century Baltic Armoire with Two Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very well built armoire with lots of charm. Interior shelving is set up to house a large TV and home entertainment components. We can customize interior for all needs.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Art Deco Two Door Wardrobes
Located in Cheshire, GB
One combination wardrobe fitted with glazed compartments, drawers and hanging space.
Birdseye Maple
19th Century Louis Philippe Pine Armoire Outfitted with Drawers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely Louis Philippe armoire in pine with arched bonnet, two paneled doors with carved corner escutcheons & bun feet. Armoire has been outfitted with four interior drawers, op...
Mirror, Pine
1813 Blue-Green Floral Painted Wardrobe, Alpine Region
Located in Vo', Veneto
Measures: H. 178cm - L. 145cm (158cm to the frames) - P. 47cm (55cm to the frames). Tyrolean painted wardrobe with two doors and two drawers, entirely painted in blue / green.
Fir
Ju Mu Wood Armoire With Framed Burl Wood Doors & Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very refined and elegant ju mu wood armoire with framed burl wood doors and drawers, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additional armoire se...
Burl
Sold
H 83.86 in W 80.52 in D 23.23 in
Antique Gentleman's Wardrobe, Walnut, Compactum, Waring and Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Superior proportion and appearance Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select walnut shows fine grain interest and deep caramel hues Quality bevelled mirror plates ...
Walnut
Antique European (Germany or Austria) Pine Double Door Wardrobe
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique European (German or Austrian) natural pine wardrobe with double doors and double drawers. The doors are ornamented with hand carved flower motifs and scalloped fra...
Pine
Sold
H 74.5 in W 43 in D 21.5 in
West Indian Mahogany Small-Scale Armoire with Bottom Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
West Indian mahogany armoire with bottom drawers, circa 1820.
Mahogany
Sold
H 82.5 in W 51.25 in D 23.25 in
18th Century French Armoire in Walnut Outfitted with 16 Linen Drawers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A French armoire in walnut from the late 1700s with carved foliage and urns in relief on the frieze and the bottom apron. More recent custom cabinetry in the interior offers sixteen ...
Walnut
Sold
H 99 in W 57 in D 25 in
French Louis XV Style, 19th Century Carved Cherrywood Armoire with Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style cherrywood armoire from the 19th century, with carved crest, two doors and four drawers. This exquisite French armoire features a molded bonnet shaped pedimen...
Cherry
Sold
H 65 in W 48.25 in D 18.75 in
Two Door Small Armoire Cabinet with Interior Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the captivating patina of the warm pine that captures one's attention in this lovely cabinet, while the unique configuration of interior drawers and storage is quite unusual. T...
Wood, Birch, Pine
Sold
H 79.93 in W 74.81 in D 24.41 in
Rare Mid Victorian G Trollope & Sons Burr Walnut Triple Wardrobe Original Glass
By George Trollope & Sons, Trollope & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original mid Victorian G Trollope & Sons stamped triple bank wardrobe with original mercury plate glass A very good looking and we...
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Armoire with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armoire or wardrobe with two drawers and nice carvings. Very well-built with dovetail joints all around.
Pine
Edwardian Combination Armoire, circa 1910
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautiful quality on this fine English combination wardrobe, with two doors, banks of drawers, and gorgeous inlays of ivory and kingwood.
Sold
H 65 in W 38 in D 22 in
19th Century Chinese Wooden Wardrobe with Paneled Doors, Drawers and Tall Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese wooden linear-shaped tall wardrobe from 19th century with paneled doors and drawers raised on tall legs.
Wood
Sold
H 75.2 in W 50.99 in D 20.87 in
1910 Burmese Anglo Indian Hand Carved Wardrobe Armoire Cupboard Campaign Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, circa 1910 solid Rosewood Anglo Indian Burmese hand carved from top to bottom wardrobe cabin...
Hardwood
Sold
H 40 in W 21.5 in L 40 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Interior Fitted John Wanamaker Label
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis Vuitton, early 20th century Vintage steamer wardrobe trunk, the interior fitted with drawers and hangers Brass lock on front stamped "LOUIS VUITTON 10.
Wood
Sold
H 39.77 in W 70.08 in D 90.56 in
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1920'S EXTRA LARGE BED FRAME WITH HiDDEN STORAGE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality, early 20th century circa 1920's Art Deco Mahogany large bed frame which is part of a s...
Hardwood
Louis XVI Bedroom Furniture in Carved Walnut
Located in BARSAC, FR
Composed of a large bed and a large wardrobe with bevelled mirror doors, two drawers and a beautiful interior with drawers and shelves adjustable in height.
Walnut
Sold
H 61.03 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
French Chinoiserie Cabinet in Lacquered and Painted Wood, 20th Century
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Furniture of particular construction, equipped with internal drawers of excellent capacity and service. Wardrobe with two doors and seven drawers richly lacquered and painted with ch...
Wood
Sold
H 85.24 in W 47.25 in D 23.04 in
Stunning Victorian Collinge's Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe with Drawers Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1890 Victorian Burr walnut wardrobe with drawers from the great company of Collinge’s Burnley This is part of a s...
Walnut
Sold
H 79.93 in W 42.33 in D 23.63 in
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE LIBERTY & CO VICTORIAN WARDROBE COMPENDIUM WITH DRAWERS
By Liberty & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite fully restored Liberty & Co London stamped Wardrobe compendium with drawers Pleas...
Hardwood
Sold
H 79 in W 46 in D 25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Wardrobe Armoire with Doors and Drawers
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood wardrobe from circa 1850 with two doors and four lower drawers.
Brass
Sold
H 83 in W 56 in D 22.75 in
Scandinavian Painted Wood Wardrobe with Doors, Drawers and Carved Reeded Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scandinavian painted wood wardrobe from the 19th century, with two doors, two drawers, reeded motifs and brass hardware.
Brass
Sold
H 77.75 in W 47.25 in D 20.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Gray Painted Wardrobe with Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood wardrobe from circa 1850 with two doors and two lower drawers.
Wood
Sold
H 83.5 in W 73.5 in D 23.5 in
English Edwardian Pine Wardrobe in Painted Limed Finish with Interior Drawers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Armoire opens on the left to a flight of 4 drawers on the bottom 2 over 2 with 4 long linen-press drawers above, providing ample organized storage.
Mirror, Pine
Sold
H 96.86 in W 69.3 in D 22.05 in
Italian Wardrobe of the Twentieth Century in Chestnut and Pine with Drawers
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe of the twentieth century in chestnut and pine with two internal drawers, with two doors, with clothes rail and shelves.
Chestnut, Pine
French Neo Renaissance Wardrobe, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This stunning antique wooden wardrobe with two doors and two drawers is a true masterpiece.
Wood, Oak
Rare Matching Armoires with Centre Bank of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptional quality and beautiful patina in this very rare pair of matching armoires with a centre bank of drawers, covered with two doors, Circa 1900.
Sold
H 77.25 in W 39.25 in D 20 in
Austrian Cabinet in Pine with Bookcase or Vitrine & Drawers, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely Austrian armoire or cabinet in pine with arched bonnet and single door with glazed upper panel opening to three large storage drawers and shelf. Cabinet rests on bun feet an...
Glass, Pine
Sold
H 92.5 in W 54.5 in D 18.5 in
French Directoire Armoire in Walnut Fitted with Interior Drawers and Shelving
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An armoire of statuesque and pleasing proportions given its narrow width and tall stature, in walnut from the Directory period in France (circa 1800). Offers original pulls and key p...
Walnut
$69,665
H 36.82 in W 69.3 in D 27.76 in
Antique 19th Century Marie-Antoinette Commode Paris Fire-Gilt Bronze Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
From the most significant craftsmen of the 18th century, Joseph Stockel (1743–1802) and Guillaume Benemann (1750-1811) who received a commission from Louis XVI, and Marie Antoinette ...
Mahogany
$3,483
H 63.39 in W 46.07 in D 18.71 in
Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Armoire Wardrobe with a Single Draw
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
An antique French solid walnut wardrobe made around 1850. It is rustic in its structure and it is traditional to the furniture produced during the Louis Philippe period which reflect...
Wood, Walnut
Louis XV Wedding Wardrobe In Carved Walnut
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XV period wedding cabinet in molded and carved walnut, opening two beautiful triple-paneled doors in scalloped burl walnut, a large drawer with lock in the lower pa...
Walnut
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 59.06 in D 26.38 in
A Fine French Louis XV period Walnut Bordelais Armoire
Located in Rome, IT
A Fine French Louis XV period, carved, solid walnut , Bordelais Armoire that opens with two beautifully paneled doors.
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
French 18th Century Solid Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French carved, solid walnut armoire built in the Louis XV period. A Chapeau de Gendarme cornice tops the body of the armoire. Two solid walnut doors have shapely carved panels crea...
Walnut
Fine Traditional French Provincial Dark Stained Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very fine traditional antique French armoire with a useful and hard to come by 12” depth. A carved bonnet over a frieze with carved cross motif. With the Classic shaped and carved bu...
Wood
20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Scrib, but handcrafted in Thailand. Sixteen feet long. Rosewood base. The sculptors of this enormous boat made of jade. You will admire the details of this vessel. The dragon...
Jade
Large 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Large 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press sku 1994 W205 x D61 x H197 cm Weight 189 kg 6 individual pieces Cornice W205 x D61 x H11 cm Plinth W199 x D56 x H10 cm ...
Mahogany
Monumental 19thC Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1860 Monumental 19thC Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe sku 2063 W270 x D68 x H227 cm Weight 258Kg SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Plinth W253 x D68 x H12 cm Right hand side W68 x D59 x H196 c...
Mahogany
Louis XV wardrobe
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
Louis XV Wardrobe Circa 1880 in Several Types of Wood Treat yourself to the timeless luxury of the Louis Features : Style: Louis XV Period: Circa 1880 Several species of wood Det...
Wood
$95,000 / set
H 84 in W 53 in D 2 in
Very Fine Pair of 19th C French Water Gilt Carved and Etched Palatial Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and Important pair of water gilt hand carved and etched glass palatial French wall mirrors. The finest carving and gilding . This is the finest pair available on the market to...
Giltwood
$18,928
H 87.6 in W 104.34 in D 28.15 in
19th Century Irish Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe by Robert Strahan of Dublin
By Robert Strahan
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb quality and impressive Irish early Victorian flame mahogany breakfront gentleman’s wardrobe by Robert Strahan & Co of Dublin. Made with exceptional quality timbers it has an...
Metal, Brass
$14,741 / set
H 75.6 in W 124.02 in D 25.6 in
Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe sku 1959 W315 x D65 x H192 cm Weight 228 kg 5 individual pieces
Mahogany
At the Yacht Club
By Edward Cucuel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Artist Edward Cucuel and his wife Clara Lotte von Marcard spent their first two decades together in Germany, mostly in a villa on Lake Ammersee in Holzhausen near Munich. It is the w...
Canvas, Oil
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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