$4,500
H 82.5 in W 39.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Dutch Colonial Armoire with Low-Relief Carved Painted Birds and Foliage
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial armoire from the early 20th century, with low-relief carved birds and
Wood
Antique Cabinet with Carved Birds in the Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
, this armoire showcases a dark brown rubbed patina, brass hardware, and a beautifully carved apron. The
Brass
Sold
H 96.75 in W 66.5 in D 26 in
French provincial oak wedding armoire. 19 th c. With carved love birds
Located in Houston, TX
This is a tall and elegant armoire hand carved in oak With a carved pair of lovebirds and laurel
Oak
Sold
H 84.25 in W 33 in D 18.5 in
Early 19th Century Narrow French Bonnetiere or Cupboard with Carved Birds
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely bonnetiere in walnut with carved embellishments on the door panels that include fleur-de
Walnut
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$5,345
H 80.71 in W 39.38 in D 22.45 in
EXQUISITE ViNTAGE HAND CARVED ART NOUVEAU PINE WARDROBE NUDE NYMPHS INSIDE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Exquisite Liberty's of London Art Nouveau style, hand carved Pine wardrobe depicting Nude Nymphs inside...
Pine
$2,695
H 66 in W 42 in D 17 in
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Walnut Armoirette or Wardrobe
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale early nineteenth century French walnut armoirette or wardrobe features hand pegged paneled sides and doors. The piece is crowned with a multi-beveled cornice. Its tw...
Iron
English 18th Century Oak Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome solid oak cabinet was crafted in 18th century England to function like a armoire or closet. A series of iron hooks are mounted to the interior for hanging coats and oth...
Hardwood, Oak
Antique Swedish Folk Art Solid Pine Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art cabinet from Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century, around 1810. The cabinet is made by hand in solid pine. The cabinet has a rustic surface with ba...
Pine
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Pine Two Door Armoire with Removable Cartouche
Located in Baltimore, MD
The angular cartouche on this small armoire is 10” high and simply lifts off if the customer so chooses. It consists of a pyramid-shaped base trimmed with ogee crown molding mounted...
Pine
Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Qing dynasty red and black lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt paintwork. The from of the cabinet features 14 panels each hand painted with a different scenic ranging from war...
Brass
$3,900
H 69.5 in W 43 in D 24 in
Chinese Wedding Cabinet Black on Red Lacquer with Circular Brass Medallion
Located in Hanover, MA
Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet in black lacquer with red accents featuring large circular brass medallion hardware on two 45 inch high doors above two drawers. The interior is...
Brass
Quebecois Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
A French-Canadian armoire in pine having two doors on a narrow case with an overhanging molded cornice, the doors each featuring rebated full door X-crosses in a rectangular surround...
Pine
Original Painted Swedish Two Door Armoire dated 1834
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely original hand-painted armoire from the Swedish countryside. The date of 1834 indicate this was likely a wedding present. The delicate blue flowers and garland are surrounded b...
Wood, Paint
19th C. French Provincial Oak Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
19th C. French provincial oak armoire. A charmingly carved armoire in oak with central round medallions on the center crown and doors. A later carved heart on the center bottom adds...
Oak
$5,525
H 74 in W 39 in D 20 in
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Elmwood Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood cabinet from the 19th century with tapered silhouette and two drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty era, this elmwood noodle cabinet...
Bronze
$5,525
H 65.5 in W 40.25 in D 22.5 in
Antique Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Oversized Brass Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese wedding cabinet from the early 20th century with black lacquer and large brass medallion hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, thi...
Brass
Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China
Located in Round Top, TX
A hidden story lies just under the surface of this remarkable armoire. At first glance, one notices the perfect symmetry of the large cabinet. But take a moment to look deeper, you w...
Wood
$3,400
H 78 in W 37 in D 19 in
One Door 78" tall Narrow Adjustable Shelves Linen Press Cabinet Storage Bookcase
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French Armoire Style One Door 78" tall Narrow Adjustable Shelves Linen Press Cabinet Storage Bookcase MINT!
Cherry
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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