How can I tell if carved wood is antique?

Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.

How do I care for an antique wood dining table?

Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.

Antique Wood Armoires

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China Antique Wardrobe

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19th Century Chinese Armoire

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Old Armoire

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Hollywood Regency Armoire, Antiqued White Bronze Floral

$14,971 / item

Hollywood Regency Armoire, Antiqued White Bronze Floral

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

A metal-clad armoire, individually is clad in hand-applied Antiqued White Bronze over a wood substrate with embossed floral relief panels.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Arm...

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

$4,650

Antique French Art Deco Mahogany Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, 1940s

Located in Detroit, MI

This antique French Art Deco wardrobe armoire was made in France circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Armoire Painted with Mesh Inserts in Doors, FR-0163

$2,450

Antique Armoire Painted with Mesh Inserts in Doors, FR-0163

Located in Longmont, CO

Antique Armoire. Painted with mesh inserts on doors.

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20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Metal Clad Armoire (30"), Antiqued White Bronze Wardrobe

$18,000 / item

Sculptural Metal Clad Armoire (30"), Antiqued White Bronze Wardrobe

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

A full-height armoire is clad in Antiqued White Bronze sheet metal, organized around a coffered panel layout that creates depth and shadow across the surface.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Antique Baroque Pine Armoire with Heavily Paneled Doors, Denmark

$7,300

Antique Baroque Pine Armoire with Heavily Paneled Doors, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This armoire has dramatic presence thanks to the heavily paneled doors reflective of its baroque style. The stained pine has taken on a deep patina after almost 200 years of use. The...

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

$6,278

Large French antique carved bridal Armoire in Louis XVI style, 1850

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A beautifully hand‑carved French bridal armoire dating to around 1850, created in the refined Louis XVI tradition. Traditionally offered as a wedding gift, bridal armoires were craft...

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Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

$14,571 / item

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard Size- 24"x 16"x 66"H Materials - Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Te...

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2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

$14,571 / item

$1,477

Antique 1924 Belber Black Leather Steamer Trunk - Large Travel Wardrobe

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

This is a beautiful and original 1924 Belber steam trunk, designed as a large travel wardrobe in elegant black leather A true /antique vintage piece, it comes with 6 original wooden...

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Vintage 1920s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Armoire

Unavailable

H 97 in W 59 in D 23.5 in

Antique French Louis XV Armoire

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French period Louis XV armoire with original pewter hardware. End of 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Wood

Clothes Horse, Antique-Inspired

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 84.26 in W 58.27 in D 24.41 in

Classic Biedermeier Wardrobe Cabinet Walnut Wood

Located in Senden, NRW

Classic and simple designer Biedermeier wardrobe or hall cabinet. The antique masterpiece features symmetrical worked double doors with a harmonic and even design. Completely made of...

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Antique 1850s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Glass, Wood

Antique Tropical Wood Armoire

Sold

H 68 in W 51 in D 20 in

Antique Tropical Wood Armoire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique cedro wood armoire with carved circles. Two drawers on top.

Materials

Metal

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$2,739 / set

H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chairs in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s. Set of 2.

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chairs in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s. Set of 2. Beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern rustic brutalist arm chairs in solid Nordic white oak and o...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco tambour screen room-divider

$4,400

H 70.87 in W 98.43 in D 0.39 in

French Art Deco tambour screen room-divider

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Oakland, CA

French Art Deco tambour room divider / folding screen crafted of heart pine, can be coiled and shaped into multiple positions to fit the space as needed. Possibly Baumann et Fils, Me...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century French Blue Painted Food Cupboard

$3,934

H 66.54 in W 43.31 in D 18.31 in

Late 19th Century French Blue Painted Food Cupboard

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A charming late 19th Century or early 20th Century French painted storage cupboard. Of elegant architectural form, the cupboard features a moulded cornice above a decorative frieze ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Softwood, Paint

Country Crystal Vase with Easter Rabbit Decor in Blue Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel

$898 / item

$16,400

H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut

By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Alma Linen Slip Covered Loveseat Settee with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels

$2,990 / item

H 39.5 in W 73 in D 36 in

Alma Linen Slip Covered Loveseat Settee with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Size: 72" W x 36.3" D x 39" H (detailed dimensions below) Introducing the Alma Loveseat - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak

Antique Large Restored Indonesian Teak Coffee Table with Three Drawers, Java

$5,285

H 15.95 in W 75.99 in D 39.38 in L 15.95 in

Antique Large Restored Indonesian Teak Coffee Table with Three Drawers, Java

Located in Casteren, NL

This impressive teak coffee table was crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia, during the first half of the 20th century and originally formed part of the interior of a tobacco or c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th century solid warm brown teak slant front desk with upper cabinet

$4,774Sale Price|20% Off

H 87.8 in W 38.98 in D 17.72 in

Antique 19th century solid warm brown teak slant front desk with upper cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

This slant-front secretary with upper cabinet is an impressive example of colonial furniture craftsmanship, made from solid teak in Indonesia after an English model. The piece consis...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

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Antique Wood Armoires For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique wood armoires available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, all antique wood armoires available were constructed with great care. There are 465 antique and vintage antique wood armoires for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Antique wood armoires have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Antique wood armoires are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, louis xv and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique wood armoires over the years, but those made by Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection and Bloomingdale's are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Wood Armoires?

Prices for antique wood armoires can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique wood armoires begin at $395 and can go as high as $205,705, while the average can fetch as much as $4,997.

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.

Questions About Antique Wood Armoires

How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
How do I care for an antique wood dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.

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