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Italian Cupboard or Armoire, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large antique Italian theatre canvas armoire cupboard with 34 drawers. Doors of the cupboard
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Antique 18th Century Italian Cupboards

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Pair Italian Painted Mahogany Armoire Cupboards
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A matched pair of large Italianate green-painted two-door painted Armadio (clothes cupboards) with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Italian Painted Mahogany Armoire Cupboards
Pair Italian Painted Mahogany Armoire Cupboards
H 77.56 in W 37.41 in D 24.41 in
19th Century French Empire Fruitwood Armoire Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French empire fruitwood armoire cupboard circa 1810. Made in 1 piece and of grand
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Cupboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Dutch Linen Press Cupboard Armoire
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Dutch Oak Linen press cupboard armoire. Made in the 18th century the cabinet work is still
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Dutch Linen Press Cupboard Armoire
Dutch Linen Press Cupboard Armoire
H 99 in W 66 in D 21.75 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armoire Cupboard Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian cabinet that has been painted and dry scrapped over its lifetime. It dissembles into two parts. This beautiful piece shows the original paint job with p...
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

French 18th Century Transition Cherrywood Armoire Cupboard, circa 1760
Located in Salzburg, AT
This is a rather beautiful tall French mid-18th century Transition solid cherrywood armoire
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Antique 1760s French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Cupboard Armoire Gentleman's Chest by Jesper
By Jesper International
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Cupboard Armoire Gentleman's Chest by Jesper. Ample, functional
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Teak

Late 18th Century Wardrobe Armoire Cupboard, in Bleached Larch, Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 18th century antique wardrobe armoire cupboard in solid wood. All in whitened solid larch the
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Country Cupboards

Materials

Other

1850s Original Louis Philip Armoire Wardrobe Cupboard, Mirrored in Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1850s original Louis Philip armoire wardrobe cupboard, bookcase , mirrored in carved walnut
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Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Cupboards

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Stunning 18th Century Dutch Walnut Armoire or Cupboard
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 18th century walnut Dutch armoire. The large angular crown with stepped moulding, above
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Anglo Indian Teak Petite Armoire Cupboard With Mirror
Located in Centennial, CO
A sweet antique (late 1800s or early 1900s) Anglo-Indian teak petite armoire cupboard with mirror
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Gothic Armoire
Located in Miami, FL
A reimagining of early Gothic architecture for the present day, this multi-use armoire has been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Oak

Gothic Armoire
Gothic Armoire
H 75 in W 21.65 in D 40.75 in
Gothic Armoire
Located in Miami, FL
A reimagining of early Gothic architecture for the present day, this multi-use armoire has been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Oak

Gothic Armoire
Gothic Armoire
H 75 in W 21.65 in D 40.75 in
Gothic Armoire
Located in Miami, FL
A reimagining of early Gothic architecture for the present day, this multi-use armoire has been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Oak

Gothic Armoire
Gothic Armoire
H 75 in W 21.65 in D 40.75 in
French Armoire
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century French fruitwood and burr elm armoire, 1780 Dimensions 60 inches (152 cms
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Antique 18th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood

French Armoire
French Armoire
H 83 in W 60 in D 23 in
Little French Oak Armoire
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful little 19th C French bleached oak armoire / linen cupboard with stylised hearts in door
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Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Little French Oak Armoire
Little French Oak Armoire
H 74.5 in W 51.5 in D 18.5 in
Tete De Négre Chinoiserie Tv and Media Cabinet/Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing an exquisite Tete De Négre Chinoiserie TV and Media Cabinet/Armoire, a stunning piece
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Louis XVI Green Armoire
Located in Washington, DC
A beautifully painted grey, Louis XVI armoire from either times Provence or Auvergne, French, late
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Green Armoire
Louis XVI Green Armoire
H 93 in W 43 in D 27 in
Cupboard Andre Wogenscky, 1962
By André Wogenscky
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare armoire crée par André Wogenscky et son épouse Marta Pan . (Voir site web de la fondation
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Cupboard Andre Wogenscky, 1962
Cupboard Andre Wogenscky, 1962
H 68.9 in W 90.56 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Italian Black Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Striking all black armoire provides plenty of storage and a stand out piece in any decor.
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Black Armoire
18th Century Italian Black Armoire
H 83 in W 56 in D 25 in
Spanish 18th Century Primitive Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming 18th century primitive armoire from Spain. Wonderful diminutive scale. Soundly
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Spanish 18th Century Primitive Armoire
Spanish 18th Century Primitive Armoire
H 62 in W 34.25 in D 13.25 in
Large Cabinet/Cupboard with Antique Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
supports. If needed, shelves can be removed and a rod put in for clothing armoire. Body of cupboard
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Primitive Tree Trunk Cupboard, 19th Century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A so called 'Armoire Berle' from the French Ardeche region. Carved out one solid chestnut tree by
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Antique Early 19th Century French Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Primitive Tree Trunk Cupboard, 19th Century
Primitive Tree Trunk Cupboard, 19th Century
H 51.19 in W 27.56 in D 22.05 in
French Bombe Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this bombe cupboard has a carved crest in the center depicting a stylized floral basket
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Antique 1840s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

French Bombe Cupboard
French Bombe Cupboard
H 93.5 in W 62.75 in D 21.5 in
Austria Louis XVI Armoire from, circa 1780
Located in Kastrup, DK
The two-door armoire or wardrobe has a cherry wood veneer with walnut fluting. Pierce-carved crown
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Cupboards

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Austria Louis XVI Armoire from, circa 1780
Austria Louis XVI Armoire from, circa 1780
H 85.83 in W 58.27 in D 24.02 in
Spanish Wooden Cupboard with Shelves and Lattice Doors
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish wooden cupboard with shelves and lattice doors.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Large Simple Neoclassical Danish Mahogany Armoire, ca 1790
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A very impressive and simple late 18th century linen cupboard or armoire of pleasing proportions
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Antique 1790s Danish Neoclassical Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Spanish Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful solid white oak armoire or 18th century is an excellent example of Spanish furniture
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

18th Century Spanish Armoire
18th Century Spanish Armoire
H 51 in W 40 in D 26 in
Louis XVI Armoire, Lake Constance Region, 1770-80
Located in Belmont, MA
Exceptional Louis XVI Armoire, Lake Constance region, Germany 1770-1780, cherry wood with finely
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Antique 1770s German Louis XVI Cupboards

Materials

Cherry

Impressive 17th Century Dutch Walnut on Solid Oak Cupboard
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
locking hardware. Original oak panelled back. These cupboards were a traditional armoire or cabinet made
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Walnut

19th Century French Provincial Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
of fine Provincial armoires is the locks and hinges. Because these cupboards were a very important
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Provincial Armoire
19th Century French Provincial Armoire
H 104.38 in W 72.5 in D 31.25 in
French Provincial Double Door Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
from the cupboards of Italy, Germany and Spain, but by the reign of Louis XV, the French armoire had
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

French Provincial Double Door Armoire
French Provincial Double Door Armoire
H 107.5 in W 73 in D 30 in
19th Century Spanish Cupboard with Doors and Drawers in Rosewood and Lemonwood
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Spanish Cupboard with Doors and Drawers in Rosewood and Lemonwood
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Antique Danish Original Paint Cupboard, Fitted interior From Private Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Danish Cupboard or Armoire if you prefer, with its completely unrestored 250-year-old
Category

Antique 1760s Danish Country Cupboards

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Glass Patinated Louis XV Style Armoire
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 18th century French glass patinated Bourguignonne Louis XV style Armoire. Inside painted
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Glass

Handmade Bespoke Gustavian Style Armoire
Located in LONDON, GB
Bespoke armoire designed and handmade by the swedish interior design master cabinet maker to order
Category

2010s European Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Hardwood, Plywood

Handmade Bespoke Gustavian Style Armoire
Handmade Bespoke Gustavian Style Armoire
H 92.52 in W 94.49 in D 23.63 in
Art deco walnut press cupboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art deco press cupboard, the well-figured walnut to the freeze fitted with three drawers having
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Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Art deco walnut press cupboard
Art deco walnut press cupboard
H 51 in W 34 in D 19.5 in
Oak Court Cupboard Circa 1727
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An Early 18th Century Oak Court Cupboard A lovely piece of Georgian furniture with exceptional
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Antique 1720s English Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Oak Court Cupboard Circa 1727
Oak Court Cupboard Circa 1727
H 71 in W 57 in D 20 in
20th Century Armoire, Kitchen Cabinet with Two Doors, Carved Walnut, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
Armoire, cupboard or kitchen cabinet with two doors decorated to the outside with geometric
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Faux Bamboo Armoire of Long Leaf Pine and Cherry from France
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French faux bamboo armoire (or bookcase and display cabinet) of long leaf pine and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Very Large Armoire - France, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Impressive cupboard from a convent (1 meter deep). Carved details, original hinges and key
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Very Large Armoire - France, 18th Century
Very Large Armoire - France, 18th Century
H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Mid 18th Century French Oak Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Fine Mid 18th Century French Provincial Oak Armoire or Cupboard of Substantial Quality. This
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Antique 18th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Mid 18th Century French Oak Armoire
Mid 18th Century French Oak Armoire
H 90.56 in W 70.87 in D 25.6 in
Antique Carved Oak Corner Hall Armoire Wardrobe Closet, Scotland 1910, H1028
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Carved Oak Corner Hall Armoire Wardrobe Closet, Scotland 1910, H1028 Scotland 1910 Solid
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

American 19th Century Painted Folk Art Marriage Chest and Hanging Cupboard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
American 19th century painted Folk Art marriage chest and hanging cupboard A very rare and
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Antique Early 19th Century North American American Craftsman Wardrobes a...

Materials

Pine

Colonial Solid Rosewood Hand Carved Campaign Armoire with Mirror & Brass Work
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare British Colonial solid Rosewood armoire made without compromise. Hand crafted from old growth
Category

Antique 1870s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Cupboards

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Antique Georgian Style Wardrobe / Hall Cupboard
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique wardrobe / hall cupboard. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1910
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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Style Wardrobe / Hall Cupboard
Antique Georgian Style Wardrobe / Hall Cupboard
H 73.63 in W 35.04 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Wooden Blue Pigmented Closet, Column Blend Armoire by Ward Wijnant
Located in 1204, CH
Blend is inspired by the thought that out of one and the same tree, the same wood, different kind of patterns and structures can be gained. BLEND is based on the idea to visualize th...
Category

2010s Dutch Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Period French Antique Food Cupboard
Located in Port Chester, NY
This absolutely glows, with a gorgeous patina and color. The main interior top shelf is beautifully shaped and has some old color. An excellent piece for the kitchen. The raised mold...
Category

20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

18th Century Welsh Oak Press Cupboard.
Located in Skipton, GB
A small oak press cupboard, the top section having a cornice above a pair of fielded panelled doors
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Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Oak Press Cupboard.
18th Century Welsh Oak Press Cupboard.
H 70.87 in W 56.3 in D 21.26 in
Antique English Georgian Oak Wardrobe Cupboard
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique English Georgian oak cupboard, 18th/ 19th c., molded cornice, two paneled doors, lower
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak Baker's Cupboard or Back Hall Coat Closet c1700-40 Original
Located in Chicago, IL
consider making. When an Antique Armoire, Cabinet or Baker’s Cupboard is 300-years-old, they typically take
Category

Antique 1720s English Country Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Pair Tall Country French White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves
By Baker Furniture Company, Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Tall Country French Carved White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves MINT!
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Ant. Carved Oak Court Cupboard, Sideboard Buffet and Hutch, Scotland 1920, H727
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Carved Oak Court Cupboard, Sideboard Buffet and Hutch, Scotland 1920, H727 Scotland 1920
Category

20th Century Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

19th-Century French Cherry Wood Cupboard with 1 Drawer and 2 Doors
Located in Barletta, IT
French Cupboard from the First Half of the 19th Century, Provençal Style, in Cherry Wood. The upper
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Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cherry

Spanish Colonial Revival Style Oak Cupboard Hutch Cabinet or Dry Bar Hand Carved
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Spanish Colonial Revival style oak cupboard, hutch, cabinet, or dry bar comprised
Category

20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Warderobe, Armoire, Walnut, Austria, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
: 189 x 137 x 62 cm Description: Antique wardrobe or coat cupboard with fantastic veneer pattern. Two
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Pinewood Kitchen Cupboard-Cabinet with Doors
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Pinewood Kitchen Cupboard-Cabinet with Doors
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Buffet Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850 19th century French Faux Bamboo Fruitwood Cupboard in Original Paint with Adjustable
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Buffet Cupboard
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Buffet Cupboard
H 59.45 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
Provenzal Style Cupboard or Wardrobe, Walnut Wood and Root, 18thc. Lacks Moulding
Located in Madrid, ES
Provencal style wardrobe. Walnut wood and root, wrought iron fittings. Century XVIII. Top trim missing. Double-door wardrobe with a drawer in the lower part raised on two legs in ...
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Antique 18th Century European Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Other, Iron

Antique Vintage Art Nouveau Oak Hall Robe Cupboard, 1910s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality solid oak Art Nouveau hall cupboard Inside the cupboard has a rail, coat
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

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Armoires And Cupboards For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of armoires and cupboards available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct armoires and cupboards — often made from wood, oak and walnut — can elevate any home. Armoires and cupboards have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Baroque, Georgian and Louis XV armoires and cupboards are consistently popular styles. Biedermeier, Heal's and Howard & Sons Ltd each produced beautiful armoires and cupboards that are worth considering.

How Much are Armoires And Cupboards?

Prices for armoires and cupboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, armoires and cupboards begin at $840 and can go as high as $44,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,815.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Armoires And Cupboards
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    An armoire is a large, freestanding wood cabinet with one or two doors and a hanging bar for clothes. There may or may not be shelves, but an armoire never has drawers. Additionally, armoires used to serve as storage space for arms and other weapons.

    1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    An armoire is a tall wardrobe.

    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An armoire is basically a decorative wardrobe. They are freestanding, heavy wooden structures that typically have decorative metal hinges and pictorial carvings. Armoires are made for quick access and often have one or two doors and a hanging bar. On 1stDibs, find a wide collection of antique and vintage armoires from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Made from about 1650 to 1700, press cupboards have cabinets and display areas above and chests of drawers, used to store clothing and linens, below.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A larder cupboard is a standalone unit that is a combination of a kitchen cupboard and a storage room. They can hold a large variety of food in a combination of drawers, pull-out baskets, racks and shelves. Find a collection of antique and vintage larder cupboards on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A jelly cupboard is a kitchen cupboard used to store homemade jams and jellies. It usually has two drawers and two doors. Find a collection of antique and vintage jelly cupboards on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A stepback cupboard is a type of cabinet that consists of a dovetailed case, enclosed cupboards, and a shelving unit on top of this construction. It is most commonly used in the kitchens to display china, glass and pewter-ware. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage stepback cupboards.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Jacobean cupboard is a court cupboard created during the Jacobean era between 1603-49. The Jacobean style is similar to the Elizabethan era that preceded it with sturdy, massive furniture that showcases perpendicular designs. The Jacobean cupboard features ornate carvings and was used to display plates and other cups, similar to a buffet. Find a selection of antique Jacobean cupboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A French armoire is a type of wardrobe that serves many purposes, unlike a closet, which is used only to store clothes. They are movable and have hanging space for clothes and they’re larger than a regular closet. On 1stDibs, shop antique and vintage French armoires.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An armoire dresser is essentially a huge cupboard that, as a mobile closet, is most commonly used to keep clothes tidy and out of the way. When it comes to storage, the average armoire includes a little bit of everything, from plenty of hanging space to shelves and drawers. For antique, vintage and new armoire dressers, shop on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    An armoire is used for storing clothes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Although opinions may differ, many people don't believe that armoires are outdated. In fact, people have begun to use armoires in new ways. Where once the storage furniture's primary purpose was storing hanging clothing in bedrooms, the armoire now functions as a home for TV entertainment centers in living rooms, an organizer for coats and accessories in hallways and mudrooms, a place for storing dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms and even as a freestanding pantry in kitchens. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of armoires.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 31, 2023
    The purpose of an armoire varies depending on its design. Some feature hanging rods for clothing and accessories. Others have large inner shelves that can accommodate a television and other components of home theater systems. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage armoires.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cupboard and cabinet are often used interchangeably, In general, though, cabinets are multipurpose storage units, while cupboards are used to store and frequently display cups, plates and serveware.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The court cupboard, a variant of the buffet, was used for displaying fine plates and other dinnerware. It is characterized by its three tiers and short height. Shop a collection of court cupboards from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    The difference between a cupboard and a cabinet is that a cupboard can be a freestanding unit usually found in a kitchen or pantry, while a cabinet is typically built into a wall and employed. Both are used for food storage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    The difference between a wardrobe and a cupboard is that a wardrobe is a very tall structure that is typically located in a closet or bedroom. Wardrobes usually contain clothing and shoes, while a cupboard, even though it is a versatile type of case piece, is usually found in a kitchen or pantry and is used for food storage. 

    Although both are types of storage cabinets, a wardrobe is generally much larger than a cupboard. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. You won’t find any hanging rods in a cupboard.

    Cupboards have long been staples in interior design as reliable case pieces, which have been a vital part of the home for centuries. Cupboards appeared in the Middle Ages and by the 17th century had eclipsed the chest in popularity as a piece of furniture for storage. New techniques in woodworking allowed furniture manufacturers to build pieces that were more complex than simple chests.

    Find a collection of antique and vintage storage furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The only difference between a chifferobe and an armoire is that a chifferobe has drawers and an armoire does not. Both are large, freestanding wood cabinets for storing clothes with one or two doors, a hanging bar and, in some cases, shelves.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The original purpose of an armoire was storing arms like swords and axes. Today, many people use armoires in bedrooms and closets to store hanging clothing and accessories. They can also house televisions and entertainment systems in living rooms, dens and other spaces. Explore an assortment of antique and vintage armoires on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    The difference between an armoire and a chiffarobe comes down to the kinds of storage that these two types of case goods feature. An armoire usually has a rod inside that can be used for hanging clothing and accessories. A chiffarobe, also called a chifferobe, features a hanging rod plus a set of drawers for organizing folded clothing and smaller items. Explore a variety of armoires and chiffarobes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best jewelry armoire is a matter of preference, but a suitable jewelry armoire can keep all your jewelry organized. A standing or wall-mounted jewelry armoire will be a sophisticated addition to your bedroom furniture and will serve as a dynamic storage solution. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary jewelry armoires from the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    An armoire is a type of wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. An armoire is freestanding, usually wooden and has one or two doors plus a hanging bar.

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