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Gioia Intreccio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe
Gioia Intreccio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe

Gioia Intreccio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe

$45,000 / item

H 53.15 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in

Gioia Intreccio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary armored jewelry armoire safe covered in white and beige threaded leather. Inside safe

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Bianca Contemporary Armoured Armoire Safe Chest Gioia
Bianca Contemporary Armoured Armoire Safe Chest Gioia

Bianca Contemporary Armoured Armoire Safe Chest Gioia

$42,000 / item

H 63.19 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 in

Bianca Contemporary Armoured Armoire Safe Chest Gioia

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Polished white bird's eye maple contemporary armoured armoire. 24-karat gold-plated accessories

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Contemporary Fiocco Armoire Safe in Shiny White Maple
Contemporary Fiocco Armoire Safe in Shiny White Maple

Contemporary Fiocco Armoire Safe in Shiny White Maple

$66,000 / item

H 63.19 in W 25.6 in D 18.12 in

Contemporary Fiocco Armoire Safe in Shiny White Maple

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Polished white bird's-eye maple armored armoire with leather bow, 24-karat gold-plated accessories

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple

Gioia Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony
Gioia Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony

Gioia Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony

$38,400 / item

H 53.15 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in

Gioia Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Polished ebony contemporary armored armoire. Matte finish, ruthenium accessories. Inside drawers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ebony

Gioia Rovere Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Grey Oak
Gioia Rovere Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Grey Oak

Gioia Rovere Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Grey Oak

$37,200 / item

H 53.15 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in

Gioia Rovere Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Grey Oak

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

with white leather, inside lined with red ultrasuede. Interior safe color gray, matte finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Gioia Noce Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Canaletto Walnut
Gioia Noce Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Canaletto Walnut

Gioia Noce Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Canaletto Walnut

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armoured amore in Canaletto Walnut, matte finish, gold plated brass accessories. Safe can be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Arco Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony finish
Arco Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony finish

Arco Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony finish

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Polished ebony contemporary armored armoire. Rhodium-plated accessories. Round handle with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ebony

Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in White Maple Gioia Artico
Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in White Maple Gioia Artico

Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in White Maple Gioia Artico

$38,400 / item

H 53.15 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in

Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in White Maple Gioia Artico

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armoured jewelry cabinet in polished white maple, 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. Safe can

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Maple

"Gioia Crema" Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe
"Gioia Crema" Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe

"Gioia Crema" Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe

$42,000 / item

H 52.37 in W 21.46 in D 16.15 in

"Gioia Crema" Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Inside safe in shiny white. 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. Made in Florence, Italy since

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Agresti "Assoluto Ebano" Armoire in Polished Wood with Safe & Watch Winders
Agresti "Assoluto Ebano" Armoire in Polished Wood with Safe & Watch Winders

Agresti "Assoluto Ebano" Armoire in Polished Wood with Safe & Watch Winders

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Tempo Assoluto is contemporary and luxurious armoire safe in polished wood with safe, anchorable to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe
Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe

Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe

From $157,200 / item

WalnutWhite Bird's Eye Maple

H 70.08 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armored jewelry armoire in matte Canaletto walnut or polished white bird’s eye maple and 24 karats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold

Armoured XL Safe
Armoured XL Safe

Armoured XL Safe

$64,800 / item

H 55.52 in W 16.3 in D 32.84 in

Armoured XL Safe

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armoured armoire in shiny black steel. Inside drawers in polished white bird’s eye maple, 24 karats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Armored Safe for Guns Segreto Armi
Armored Safe for Guns Segreto Armi

Armored Safe for Guns Segreto Armi

$34,200 / item

H 51.19 in W 21.66 in D 13.19 in

Armored Safe for Guns Segreto Armi

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armored armoire in shiny black steel. Inside drawers in polished white bird’s-eye maple, 24-karat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Armoire Gold Threaded Leather
Armoire Gold Threaded Leather

Armoire Gold Threaded Leather

$45,500 / item

H 53.15 in W 15.75 in D 20.48 in

Armoire Gold Threaded Leather

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

An armoire with safe that perfectly combines elegance, refined design, and Italian craftsmanship

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Agresti Gioia Jewelry Armoire
Agresti Gioia Jewelry Armoire

Agresti Gioia Jewelry Armoire

From $29,400 / item

Briar WoodWhite Bird's Eye MapleCream Bird's Eye Maple + 1 more

H 52.37 in W 21.46 in D 16.15 in

Agresti Gioia Jewelry Armoire

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armored jewelry armoire with inside safe. Numeric digital keypad and emergency key. Available in 4

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Grey Oak and Fabric Armoire
Grey Oak and Fabric Armoire

Grey Oak and Fabric Armoire

$66,000 / item

H 59.65 in W 15.87 in D 24.02 in

Grey Oak and Fabric Armoire

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armoire with safe in matte grey oak, with doors upholstered in precious spun fabric, seamlessly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Armored Extra Large Safe for Guns Grande Segreto Armi
Armored Extra Large Safe for Guns Grande Segreto Armi

Armored Extra Large Safe for Guns Grande Segreto Armi

$57,000 / item

H 55.52 in W 32.84 in D 16.3 in

Armored Extra Large Safe for Guns Grande Segreto Armi

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armored armoire in shiny black steel. Inside drawers in polished white bird’s-eye maple, 24-karat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Armored Watch Chest in Black, Nine Watch Winders Il Forziere Delle Ore Agresti
Armored Watch Chest in Black, Nine Watch Winders Il Forziere Delle Ore Agresti

Armored Watch Chest in Black, Nine Watch Winders Il Forziere Delle Ore Agresti

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

information below for details. Ebony: Armoire in polished ebony with safe, anchorable to the wall. Biometric

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Antique White Distressed Painted Wardrobe Cabinet with Shelves and Safe
Antique White Distressed Painted Wardrobe Cabinet with Shelves and Safe

Antique White Distressed Painted Wardrobe Cabinet with Shelves and Safe

Located in NEW YORK, NY

a safe inside is perfect for any bedroom, hallway, living room or even kitchen. Hand carved and

Category

2010s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

adjustable in height This armoire can be dismantled for safe transport. In very good condition with some

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Macassar, Oak

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s

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H 76.38 in W 59.06 in L 76.38 in

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

for hanging clothes. This armoire can be dismantled for safe transport. In very good original

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Macassar, Mahogany, Oak

Oak Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Cor Alons, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Cor Alons, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Cor Alons, 1920s

By Cor Alons

Located in Amsterdam, NL

. Six original oak shelves adjustable in height. This wonderful armoire will be dismantled for safe

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Macassar, Oak

16th Century Italian Safe-Armoire
16th Century Italian Safe-Armoire

16th Century Italian Safe-Armoire

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H 75.5 in W 37.75 in D 20.5 in

16th Century Italian Safe-Armoire

Located in New York, NY

Rare safe-armoire in fruitwood from Central Italy. Four front doors with working locks. This

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Strongbox Safe Walnut Armoire Cupboard
Strongbox Safe Walnut Armoire Cupboard

Strongbox Safe Walnut Armoire Cupboard

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H 59.5 in W 30.7 in D 22 in

Strongbox Safe Walnut Armoire Cupboard

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This 19th century strongbox or safe was made in Naples by local craftsmen. Its dovetailed one slabs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

INDUSTRIAL SAFE
INDUSTRIAL SAFE

INDUSTRIAL SAFE

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H 71.5 in W 36 in D 19.8 in

INDUSTRIAL SAFE

Located in New York, NY

INDUSTRIAL STEEL ARMOIRE/SAFE

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

keep safe
keep safe

keep safe

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H 72 in W 36 in D 20 in

keep safe

Located in St. Helena, CA

2 door iron key safe (however did not come with key, doors do not lock)

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Officer's Armoire
Officer's Armoire

Officer's Armoire

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H 72 in W 20 in

Officer's Armoire

Located in New York, NY

A French Brass and Steel Office Armoire which contains A Safe and Numerous Drawers, Raised on

Category

20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel, Brass

19th Century Colonial Two-Door Iron Safe
19th Century Colonial Two-Door Iron Safe

19th Century Colonial Two-Door Iron Safe

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H 52.76 in W 31.5 in D 23.23 in

19th Century Colonial Two-Door Iron Safe

Located in Lyon, RH-Alps

colonial two-door iron safe 19th century was manufactured in Portugal for its colonies ( Brazil

Category

20th Century Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Italian Safe Wardrobe in Chestnut Wood and Iron
Early 19th Century Italian Safe Wardrobe in Chestnut Wood and Iron

Early 19th Century Italian Safe Wardrobe in Chestnut Wood and Iron

Located in Firenze, Tuscany

A charming Italian safe wardrobe in solid chestnut wood with details in iron. Tuscany, early 19th

Category

Antique Early 1800s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Rare 19th Century Colonial Iron and Wood Safe Strong Box Napoleon III
Rare 19th Century Colonial Iron and Wood Safe Strong Box Napoleon III

Rare 19th Century Colonial Iron and Wood Safe Strong Box Napoleon III

Located in Lyon, RH-Alps

colonial iron safe 19th century napoleon III was manufactured in Portugal for its colonies

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Vanities

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$779

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By George Romney

Located in Miami, FL

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$830 / item

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By MARCANTONIO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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By Stuart Devlin, Cartier

Located in North Miami, FL

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$425,000

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Untitled

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Armoire Safe For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic armoire safe available at 1stDibs. Each armoire safe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and birdseye maple. Find 2 options for an antique or vintage armoire safe now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect armoire safe — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A armoire safe made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made armoire safe has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Agresti are consistently popular.

How Much is a Armoire Safe?

A armoire safe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $38,375, while the lowest priced sells for $2,900 and the highest can go for as much as $160,000.

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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