$12,025Sale Price|35% Off
H 96 in W 64 in D 21 in
19th Century Louis XV Style French Polychromed Armoire
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century Louis XV style French polychromed armoire of demi-cartouche section; the arched and
Mirror, Wood
$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
$10,590
H 88.59 in W 55.12 in D 17.72 in
18th Spanish Style Antique Polychrome Wwooden Wardrobe in Red
Located in Marbella, ES
Magnificent antique wardrobe crafted from carved and polychrome wood in shades of red and black
Wood
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
rectangular form inner within triangle framework case outer. Polychrome painted, red accents, metal mounting
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$8,931 / set
H 94 in W 60 in D 21.5 in
1800s, 19th C, Antique Polychrome Marbelized Spanish Bedroom Set, Set of 4!
Located in Austin, TX
!! Green / Gold polychrome! 1. Spanish parcel gilt armoire, 19th c., having marbelized polychrome paint
Wood
$6,612
H 98.43 in W 59.06 in D 22.05 in
A Late 17th Century Spanish Armoire Bearing the Torres Family Coat of Arms
Located in London, GB
A magnificent walnut Aragon polychrome armoire of grand scale and presence, dating to circa 1680
Walnut
Venetian-Style Armoire
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Venetian-Style Armoire. Polychrome floral sprays on a creme peint ground. Two small storage
Wood
18th Century Venetian Carved Polychrome Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important and striking 18th century Venetian carved polychrome armoire, in powder blue, cream
Unique 18th Century Polychrome Italian Provencal Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique 18th century provencal polychrome Italian armoire, with two doors sans traverse depicting
North Italian Polychrome Painted Armoire
Located in Bantam, CT
The molded cornice over two paneled doors flanked by canted angles, raised on bun feet, the whole well painted all-over to show flowers, classical vases, sphinxes and laurel sprays, ...
Paint
French Polychromed Armoire attrib Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI style polychromed armoire, circa 1920, the floral patera and foliate decorated
Wood
Sold
H 71.75 in W 67.5 in D 21.75 in
18th Century Spanish Oak Armoire with Relief Polychrome Decoration
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful two-door oak armoire with molded cornice, relief gessoed polychrome panels with foliate
Oak
French Art Deco hand carved polychrome walnut armoire circa 1920
Located in New York City, NY
French original Art Deco walnut armoire circa 1920. Accented with beautiful hand carved polychrome
Sold
H 81.25 in W 59.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Armoire with Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
This mid-18th century baroque armoire features a molded arched pediment above paneled doors with a
Sold
H 67 in W 51.25 in D 21.25 in
19th Century Polychrome Painted Folk Art Armoire Wardrobe, Eastern European
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and etched. A somewhat later base was crafted for the armoire, allowing it to present beautifully over
Pine
Sold
H 79 in W 76 in D 22.5 in
Antique Large "Break Down" Armoire Shrunk From Germany with Original Polychrome
Located in Round Top, TX
This amazing original painted large armoire or "German Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner
Wood
18th Century Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 18th c. baroque polychrome panelled armoire. Doors with exterior espagnolette shield iron
Painted Baroque Single Door Armoire, Scandinavia, circa 1720
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An intact baroque single-door armoire from the time of Mozart, with all its original forged iron
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 74.81 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
18th Century Austrian Hand-Carved Polychromed Wooden Wardrobe with Two Doors
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Austrian Hand-Carved polychromed wooden wardrobe with two doors.
Wood
French Provincial Armoire, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Provincial armoire, 19th century, off-white polychrome, the rounded, domed cornice centered
Wood
Italian Faux Finished Polychrome Armadio Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian polychrome armadio cabinet can be used as a wardrobe or storage solution in any bedroom of the
Wood, Pine, Paint
19th Century French Painted Armoire from Alsace
Located in Winter Park, FL
A superb polychrome painted armoire from the Alsace Province, made of yellow pine and retaining its
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, dated 1845
Located in Greding, DE
Narrow single-door folk armoire with richly preserved original polychrome decoration in warm ochre
Wood
Large Three-Door 19th C. Italian Polychrome Wardrobe
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely armoire painted in warm ochre tones with three doors, each decorated with a garland and a
Sold
H 80 in W 44 in D 17 in
Antique Bavarian Hand-Painted Alpine Polychrome Schrank Cabinet, Armoir, 18th c
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alpine scenes. Polychromed. Each door has two painted vignettes of Alpine life framed by a carved
Wood
Antique Folk Art Wardrobe 19th Century Hand Painted Cupboard
Located in Buxton, GB
Panel Green Lacquer Gold Polychromed Decoration 2 Doors Hanging Rail (Added later) 6 Drawers (Added
Wood
Robert Slezak wardrobe Slezak, Czechoslovakia
By Robert Slezák
Located in London, GB
A trained locksmith from Bystrice pod Hostýnem, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Robert Slezak founded a small metal workshop in 1908. The workshop quickly grew, and in 1913...
Steel
Sold
H 21.66 in W 37.41 in D 9.85 in
Hanging Wardrobe with Mirror, Black Lacquer Wood and Chromed Metal, France, 1940
Located in Ulm, DE
Hanging wardrobe with mirror, Wood, black lacquered Metal, original chrome with Patina (just cleaned, not polished). France, 1940s. Dimensions: Width 95 cm Height 55 cm De...
Metal
Sold
H 68 in W 45 in D 19 in
Vintage Indonesian Armoire with Polychrome Accents and Medallion Carved Frieze
Located in Yonkers, NY
. With its clean lines and polychrome décor, this Indonesian armoire circa 1910-1950 will be a charming
Wood
19th Century Painted Italian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
, charming bun feet and expertly painted details. A unique polychrome Italian armoire with two doors and
Wood, Paint
1830, Pine Canadian French Armoire in Original Paint
Located in Surrey, BC
A rare untouched Quebec armoire in old surface. This polychrome finish is an oxidized grey/blue
Polychrome Bavarian Armoire, Dated 1752
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming, rustic two-door pine armoire with polychrome oche-toned decor, dated 1752.
Antique Swiss Country Hand-Painted Armoire
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive rustic country Swiss folk paint-decorated armoire. Hand-crafted in Switzerland
Wood, Pine, Paint
Faux-Bois Polychrome Wardrobe, France, circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely polychromed wardrobe decorated with a faux-bois trompe-l'oeil and with panels depicting four
Black and Gilt Lacquered ‘Japanned’ Armoire from Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Black and gilt lacquered chinoiserie or ‘Japanned’ armoire with polychrome and gilt scenery of
Giltwood
Sold
H 72.45 in W 51.97 in D 20.48 in
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door folk armoire with original floral polychrome decoration on the door panels and vertical
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Polychromed Armoire
Located in Larkspur, CA
Late 18th Century Italian Polychromed Armoire, with Molded Cornice Above Two Long Doors, each
An 18th c. Venetian Polychrome Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th c. Venetian Polychrome Armoire, with fielded panels containing trompe l'oeil moulding and
Wood
IBERIAN CARVED AND POLYCHROMED WOODEN ARMOIRE
Located in San Francisco, CA
The rectiform armoire; with two large doors on hand-made iron hinges; each door centering a large
Late 18th Century Continental Two-Door Polychrome Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1780s Continental armoire. Solid pinewood, with original finish and multicolored painted
Iron
Painted Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
A polychrome armoire with an arched doors and cornice and shaped bracket feet. Depth of cornice is
Wood
Handsome Italian Painted Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Eighteenth Century Italian Polychrome Painted Armoire with Damask Interior - probably from
Damask
Leather Cabinet Polychrome Embossed Amoire
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a green leather embossed polychrome leather armoire from the 1st quarter of the
Leather Cabinet Polychrome Embossed Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a green leather embossed polychrome leather cabinet from the 1st quarter of the
Leather
Antique Baroque Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1880's Baroque Style Single Door Armoire is made from solid wood with its original multi-color
Metal, Iron
Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This highly decorative cabinet is beautiflly decorated with multible children in various s...
Wood
$2,260Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.84 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...
Wood
$5,330
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
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,650 / item
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
$16,709 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$15,003
H 66.93 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in
Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Gothic Revival Harp By Sebastian Erard
By Sébastien Érard
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and elegant Regency Satinwood and parcel-gilt double action Harp from the workshop of the famous harp and piano maker Sebastian Erard (1752-1831), decorated in the Grecia...
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
Gold
$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
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
$6,474
H 96.46 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...
Sapele Wood, Ivory
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
Hand Crafted Walnut and Maple Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Four Post Mid Century Modern, hand crafted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman joint. Handmade in Los Angeles, California. Bed frame available in ...
Brass
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
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
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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