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Armoire Entrance

Baroque Entrance Hall Wardrobe
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Manufactured in the Western part of the Old Austro-Hungarian Empire. Changed and supplemented first half of 19th C.. Monogram "BEWM1753" private estate Bavaria. Restored and repoli...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wardrobes and Armoires

Baroque Entrance Hall Wardrobe
Baroque Entrance Hall Wardrobe
H 96 in W 84 in D 36 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Entrance Wardrobe Console, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern entrance wardrobe console was made in the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Italian Design Wardrobe or Armoire, 1970s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
iron and brass. Due to its small size it is perfect for a small room or an entrance.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Plywood

Italian Design Wardrobe or Armoire, 1970s
Italian Design Wardrobe or Armoire, 1970s
H 70.48 in W 35.83 in D 15.75 in
Coat Rack In Solid Oak Late 19th Louis Philippe Style
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
your entrance. This should be welcoming. This is the first view your guests have. But where do you
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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

"Freyr" Coat Rack in Natural Wood and Carbon Steel
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The modern Freyr coat rack is a support for our daily routines, used in the environment's entrance
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood

Wall Hanger with Mirror from 50s
Located in Premariacco, IT
mirror. With a modern and functional design, it can be placed in all entrances to houses or premises
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass, Steel

Wall Hanger with Mirror from 50s
Wall Hanger with Mirror from 50s
H 67.33 in W 41.34 in D 7.49 in
Input Compartment with Mirror and Drawers by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Entrance furniture composed of rosewood base with drawers covered in parchment, bakelite knobs in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel

20th Italian Coat Hanger Inlaid Brass Accessories Umbrella in the Lower Part
Located in Buggiano, IT
very elegant, practical and comfortable. It was located at the entrance of an ancient building
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

1950' Industrial Metal Locker with Metal Rivets
Located in LYON, FR
particularly attractive. Ideal in a child's room or an entrance.
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Vintage 1950s European Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

1950' Industrial Metal Locker with Metal Rivets
1950' Industrial Metal Locker with Metal Rivets
H 74.81 in W 24.81 in D 12.21 in
Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Wardrobe Set by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1970s
By Carlo De Carli, Fiarm
Located in Vienna, AT
blue and turquoise tones. This unique piece is a statement for any entrance hall, to show the love for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Chrome

Postmodern Telescopic Coat Stand Manufactured by Porada Arredi
By Porada Arredi
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
. The coat stand is installed standing free in your room and will certainly help to design your entrance
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel

Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Lc35 Maison Du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corbusier saw it, the wardrobe would separate the entrance hall and the bathroom block from the bedroom and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

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French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco Armoire – zebrawood and amboyna burl with three doors, interior shelves, Mother of Pearl and nickel plated hardware, center door with large oval mirror.
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Vintage 1930s Wardrobes and Armoires

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Zebra Wood, Amboyna

French Art Deco Armoire
French Art Deco Armoire
H 92 in W 67 in D 21 in
Elegant Minimal ‘A' Clothes Rail with a Luxury Brass Pole
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The steel slimline 'A' clothes rail is one of &New's signature pieces. A stunning addition to any bedroom or hallway, the minimal design looks delicate but is surprisingly robust. Th...
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2010s British Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass, Steel

Gründerzeit Hallway Closet in Pitchpine, 1880
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Hallway closet restored Gründerzeit around 1880 Pitchpine closet Features: Two-door model with clothes rail and side hooks in the middle and at the top High quality Drawers pro...
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Pair of Original 1960s Italian Nightstands with Salmon-Colored Glass Top Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original 1960s Italian nightstands with salmon-colored glass top. Walnut wood. One is Right and one is left. They will be delivered in a specific wooden case for export, pa...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Walnut

French Limed Oak Armoire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Limed oak two door armoire. Height 210 cm. Width 127 cm. Depth 64 cm.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Wood, Oak

French Limed Oak Armoire
French Limed Oak Armoire
H 82.68 in W 50.01 in D 25.2 in
18th Century Maria Theresia Baroque Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A so-called Maria Theresa cabinet (furniture type named after the Austrian empress) or Baroque hall cabinet from the 18th century. On ball feet standing two-door coniferous corpus...
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Cabinets

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Walnut, Pine

18th Century Maria Theresia Baroque Cabinet
18th Century Maria Theresia Baroque Cabinet
H 82.29 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in
Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Original Baroque wardrobe from the late 18th century. It was made in the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. The wardrobe features an original fittings, original Baroque lock. The wardr...
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
H 67.72 in W 50.01 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from G Plan, 1970s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding triple door teak wardrobe from G Plan from the Fresco range - circa 1970s Fitted out with a clothes rail the full width The style of this wardrobe is minimalist - wi...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from G Plan, 1970s
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from G Plan, 1970s
H 68.9 in W 48.04 in D 22.84 in
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s Art Deco wardrobe.  
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
H 51.19 in W 52.76 in D 17.33 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

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Wood, Pine

Pair of Art Deco Bird's Eye Maple & Walnut Bedside Cabinets, 1930s
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of matching Art Deco bird's eye maple & walnut bedside cabinets. Circa 1930s. The cabinets are veneered in bird's eye maple, with a contrasting veneered walnut front frieze...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Carved Oak Armoire Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
Providing generous storage and an upper display niche, this oak armoire is beautifully carved with scrolled acanthus leaves and flower heads enclosed in circles. Behind the single do...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Carved Oak Armoire Cabinet, circa 1880
Carved Oak Armoire Cabinet, circa 1880
H 80 in W 48.25 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Italian Chippendale Bombay in Burl Walnut Bedroom Set
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
not included chandelier and sconces that there are photos This superb bedroom set comes from a noble Italian family Completely in walnut with Chippendale line rich and very close t...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chippendale Bedroom Sets

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Mirror, Burl, Wood

Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

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Ettore Sottsass Entrance Illuminating Piece
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roma, IT
This unique model has a green light a mirror coat hanger a small drawer for key. Steel base and wooden frame. This piece is a prototype of an edition of six pieces.
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel

Ettore Sottsass Entrance Illuminating Piece
Ettore Sottsass Entrance Illuminating Piece
H 82.68 in W 37.21 in D 15.75 in
Rare Pair of Hand Carved Oak Armoires, C1900
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare pair of hand carved oak armoires / Bonnetieres of small proportions Ideally
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Carved Marriage Louis XV Provencal Style Bonnetiere/Armoire, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare single door Fruitwood Bonnetiere/ Armoire circa 1850 in fine original
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fruitwood

Italian Lacquered, Painted and Gilded Wardrobe, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
with very pleasant floral decorations. Entrance locker for two doors, equipped with internal hangers
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20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Italian Lacquered, Painted and Gilded Wardrobe, 20th Century
Italian Lacquered, Painted and Gilded Wardrobe, 20th Century
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H 78.35 in W 56.3 in D 15.36 in
Italian Louis XV Style 3-Door Wardrobe in Inlaid Wood, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
). Wardrobe living room, bedroom or large entrance with pleasant furnishings. Mobile part of a complete room
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20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Italian Louis XV Style 3-Door Wardrobe in Inlaid Wood, 20th Century
Italian Louis XV Style 3-Door Wardrobe in Inlaid Wood, 20th Century
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H 87.41 in W 70.87 in D 24.81 in
Early 20th Century Double Clothes Hanger, 1900s
Located in Milan, Italy
originally used in an Italian factory. We'd imagine it in the entrance of home, either in a shop or in a
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Early 20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Early 20th Century Double Clothes Hanger, 1900s
Early 20th Century Double Clothes Hanger, 1900s
H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 14.18 in
Entrance Hall Wardrobe from the 1950s
Located in Girona, ES
Charming entrance hall wardrobe, mahogany and rosewood veneers, maple jambs and filets, mahogany
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Entrance Hall Wardrobe from the 1950s
Entrance Hall Wardrobe from the 1950s
H 75.6 in W 30.32 in D 15.75 in
Unusual Italian Entrance Wardrobe with Large Mirror, 1950
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in London, GB
A very unique shallow entrance wardrobe manufactured by La Permanente Mobile Cantu one door panel
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Antique French Louis XV Armoire
Located in North York, ON
Early 1900's Louis XV armoire in its excellent original condition, this classic piece with its
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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Armoire
Antique French Louis XV Armoire
H 100 in W 55 in D 23 in
Antique Solid Oak French Country Armoire Wardrobe
Located in North York, ON
This is an antique SOLID OAK French Country style armoire/wardrobe. Made in the late 19th century
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Antique 19th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

American Ash French Armoire Cabinet by Baker
Located in North York, ON
This exquisite armoire is a true piece of fine furniture. Made in the mid 20th century by a giant
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20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires

20th Century Walnut Burl Rosewood Inlaid Italian Wardrobe Armoire, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
placed into a bedroom or entrance. Cabinet complete with a working key fitted inside with two drawers and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Armoire or Wardrobe by Jac. van den Bosch, 1904
By 't Binnenhuis, Jac van den Bosch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau armoire or wardrobe. Design by Jac. van den Bosch for
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Italian Red White Lacquered Wardrobe in Louis XVI Style
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
. Entrance wardrobe of particular proportions internally provided with hatbox and hanger. Completely
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Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

20th Century Italian Wardrobe in Art Deco Style in Burl Walnut
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
of great quality. Armoire with two side doors and central door with recessed mirror. Inside, of large
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Burl

20th Century Lacquered Painted and Giltwood Italian Wardrobe, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
with very pleasant floral decorations. Entrance cabinet with two doors, internally equipped with four
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

20th Century Venetian Wardrobe in Lacquered Wood
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
good proportions, ideal for inserting in an entrance or living room. Wardrobe built in one block, it
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

20th Century Italian Lacquered and Painted Wardrobe in Louis XVI Style
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
. Furniture of great decoration ideal to place in a room or entrance. Wardrobe which is part of a bedroom set
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Wood

18th Century French Regence Period Bonnetiere
Located in Dallas, TX
narrow niches unlike any other, such pieces were common near family entrances so that outer garments
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Antique 1730s French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

French Carved Cherry Louis XV Style Bonnetiere with Superbly Fielded Panel Doors
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century at the entrance hall due to their relatively small size and utilitarian nature. This one
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry

20th Century Italian Inlaid Wardrobe in Louis XVI Style
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
mirrors, of good utility. Furniture of fabulous furnishings ideal to be placed in a room or entrance
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Walnut, Mirror, Fruitwood

Rustic Fir Wardrobe with Curtains
Located in Premariacco, IT
adaptable to all rooms of the house, it can be used in the bathroom as in the entrance or in mountain houses
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Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

Rustic Fir Wardrobe with Curtains
Rustic Fir Wardrobe with Curtains
H 69.69 in W 43.31 in D 16.93 in
Original 1900 Tuscan Fir-Tree Wardrobe in Honey Color
Located in Buggiano, IT
can be easily placed both at the entrance and in the living room, both in the kitchen and in the
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fir

Italian mid-century modern wardrobe Pierluigi Molinari Asnaghi Box System, 1969
By Pierluigi Molinari
Located in MIlano, IT
. You can use it in a home entrance, but it will also work well in a bedroom or walk-in closet. If you
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Rare Pair of 19th Century Walnut Wood Bonnetieres from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
. A bonnetiere is a tall and narrow storage cabinet, like an armoire, but typically smaller and with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

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Iron, Wire

Midcentury Italian Entrance Wardrobe
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in London, GB
A very unique shallow entrance wardrobe manufactured by La Permanente Mobile Cantu' one door panel
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Midcentury Italian Entrance Wardrobe
Midcentury Italian Entrance Wardrobe
H 71.86 in W 51.19 in D 7.88 in
1940s Entrance Wardrobe in Ash, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Beautiful wardrobe in ashwood for the entrance to put away coats, jackets, hats and umbrellas. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

1940s Entrance Wardrobe in Ash, Italy
1940s Entrance Wardrobe in Ash, Italy
H 70.48 in W 66.54 in D 17.33 in
La Permanente Mobili Cantù Italian Mid Century Wardrobe
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in bari, IT
Elegant and functional cabinet overcoat for entrance opening accordion doors produced by La
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

1850's Italian Tuscan Wardrobe in Solid National Walnut Restored Wax Polished
Located in Buggiano, IT
clothes rail and a shelf It is an ideal piece of furniture for the study, at the entrance of the house or
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Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

20th Century Lacquered Painted and Giltwood Italian Wardrobe, 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
painted wood with very pleasant floral decorations. Entrance cabinet with two doors, internally equipped
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Lehigh Furniture Danish Modern Walnut Cylindrical Rotating Wardrobe, circa 1960
By Lehigh Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
entrance way of a larger home. This fantastic piece would also work well in hospitality and corporate
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

20th Century Inlaid Walnut Burl Rosewood Wood Italian Louis XV Style Wardrobe
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
removable elements to facilitate movement and placement in the home. Armoire fitted with three doors, the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Beech, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl

Italian Coat Hanger Armoire with Mirror, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Entrance wardrobe with mirrors, Italian, 1950s manufacture. Lacquered veneered wood structure
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th Century Walnut Armoire with Custom Built in Drawers
Located in Oakville, ON
-carved detailed, it is a highly decorative and practical bedroom or entrance way armoire, it has very
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Small Armoire Wardrobe
Located in L'Etang, FR
Unusual small sized wardrobe / armoire, ideal in an entrance hall. Louis-Philippe period, circa
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Walnut

Coat Hanger Cabinet with Sliding Doors, 1940s
Located in Savona, IT
Entrance wardrobe, coat hanger of Italian manufacture produced in the 1940s. Wooden structure
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Coat Hanger Cabinet with Sliding Doors, 1940s
Coat Hanger Cabinet with Sliding Doors, 1940s
H 70.48 in W 66.93 in D 16.93 in
Antique Copper & Oak Housekeepers Cupboard Wardrobe George III, circa 1790
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, kitchen or entrance hall. George III period George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738-29
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Antique 1780s English George III Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique Copper and Oak Housekeepers Cupboard Wardrobe George III, circa 1790
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
room, kitchen or entrance hall. George III Period George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738
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Antique 1780s English George III Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Exceptional LVXI Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
ormeulue chandeliers . and sconces. Superb in a bedroom or entrance. You can also go to our
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

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Marble, Bronze

Armoires Pair of hand carved , circa 1760
Located in London, GB
Armoires (Bonnetieres) from Normandy made in the mid-1700s in solid oak and richly carved with the personal
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

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Armoire Entrance For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the armoire entrance you’re looking for. Each armoire entrance for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage armoire entrance now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer armoire entrance, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A armoire entrance, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one armoire entrance that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marsotto Edizioni, Guglielmo Ulrich and Porada Arredi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Armoire Entrance?

A armoire entrance can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,261, while the lowest priced sells for $957 and the highest can go for as much as $17,691.

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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