Stylish diminutive Art Deco Armoire /wardrobe closet C.W.S. LTD , LONDON
By C.W. Standen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylish diminutive Art Deco Armoire /wardrobe closet made by C.W.S.
Metal
$8,680Sale Price|20% Off
1920 French Art Deco Solid Brass Superior Quality Armoire/ Wardrobe Exotic Inlay
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This 1920's French Art Deco Armoire/ Wardrobe is constructed with solid brass.
Brass
Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, Circa 1940's France
Located in North York, ON
This stunning Art Deco wardrobe armoire, made in France circa 1940s, is crafted from rich Macassar wood and finished in a polished high-gloss that highlights its luxurious grain.
Brass
Antique French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Wood Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This exquisite antique Art Deco wooden wardrobe armoire cabinet was made in France circa 1940.
Steel, Chrome
BEAUTIFUL ART DECO BLONDE WALNUT DOUBLE DOOR WARDROBE ARMOiRE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Art Deco Blonde Walnut Two Door Wardrobe. A very good quality piece of furniture, designed in blonde walnut...
Walnut
Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H.
Mirror, Oak, Pine
Art Deco Burlwood Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco burlwood armoire cabinet. The doors retain their original door latches, handles and working lock and key. Made in UK circa 1930s.
Burl
$6,546
Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco wardrobe with intricate satinwood and ebonised inlay. Figured walnut veneered with Macassar ebony base. Dimensions: H 190cm W 146cm D 51cm
Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, Walnut
Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe. Design by J.J.
Mirror, Oak, Padouk
$2,575Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Modernist Oak Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H.
Mirror, Oak
Art Deco Modernist One-Door Armoire or Wardrobe by Cornelis van der Sluys, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist one-door armoire or wardrobe.
Oak, Padouk
$5,441
Art Deco Wardrobes
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art deco wardrobes. The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac Laquer.
Coconut
1930s French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Art Deco armoire from France, 1930's. Beautiful matched chevron wood veneer doors with small brass decorative ornament on front.
Oak
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s Art Deco wardrobe.
Wood
$5,500Sale Price|37% Off
Art Deco Armoire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco Armoire in macassar ebony with 2 center mirrored doors and 2 outer doors with marquetry. Interior drawers and shelves.
Ebony, Macassar, Mirror
Art Deco Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Wardrobe vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Rare André Sornay French Wardrobes Armoires Art Deco Modernist 40s - F613
By Andre Sornay
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Armoire, bookcase from the 50's by the french designer André Sornay. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer highlighted by a system of brass nails perfectly aligned around the furnit...
Brass, Copper
Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1930s Art Deco wardrobe in figured oak with a serpentine front. The doors feature a bold tiger oak veneer with a strong flowing grain, finished with a carved detail across the top....
Wood, Oak
$6,587 / item
Art Deco sycamore wardrobe - UK, 1930s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco style sycamore wardrobe features a bank of curved shelves to the left-hand side, with a hanging rail on the inside. The doors have tubular metal handles mounted on a ci...
Sycamore
Art Deco Style 2 Door Fitted Wardrobe
Located in Fulton, CA
Beautiful Burl-Walnut 2 door fitted wardrobe / Armoire in the Art Deco style. Made by "Supersuite" London, England.
Burl
$8,191 / item
2 Art Deco Wardrobes
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
2 art deco wardrobes. The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac Laquer.
Coconut
$4,150Sale Price|26% Off
French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco armoire, burlwood and zebra marquetry inside and out, circa 1930.
Burl
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in South Shields, GB
An oak compactum wardrobe dating from the 1920s, featuring beautifully figured oak veneers and a geometric carved frieze with Art Deco influence. Fitted with hanging space, shelv...
Wood, Oak
$4,500Sale Price|24% Off
French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco armoire made of amboyna burl with marquetry and inlaid mother-of-pearl. Large rectangular mirrored center door and two large side doors all with interior shelves.
Amboyna
$6,000Sale Price|33% Off
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.
Zebra Wood, Amboyna
Stunning Art Deco 4 door Wardrobe (flatpack)
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Here we have a truly exceptional example of an Art Deco 4 door wardrobe in breathtaking Bubinga waterfall Veneers, fabulous markings to the front and sides and a lovely honey colour....
Bubinga
Maple Art Deco Bur Walnut Compact Shelved Wardrobe
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Maple Art Deco Bur Walnut Compact Shelved Wardrobe This Very Stylish Double wardrobe has an arch shaped top and it is set on small cabriole legs The right hand side of the wardrobe...
Walnut
French Art Deco Burled Walnut Armoire Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Introducing our stunning French Art Deco Burled Walnut Armoire Cabinet, a true masterpiece of furniture design. This exquisite piece is expertly crafted out of the finest burl walnut...
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco wardrobe in beautifully figured walnut with dramatic bookmatched grain, stepped cornice and original sculpted handles. A compact yet practical piece offering hanging spac...
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful walnut armoire features a central door front flanked by two doors, which open to shelved storage. (Two shelves).
Wood, Walnut, Glass, Oak
Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously styled Art Deco wardrobe dating to the 1930's. Small and well proportioned this wardrobe has stunning Walnut grain with book paged veneers w...
Walnut
Italian Art Deco wooden wardrobe with hinged doors, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco wooden wardrobe with hinged doors, 1930s Wardrobe made entirely of wood. The structure, made of boxwood, is raised on straight legs with a square base. The two hing...
Wood, Boxwood
Art Deco Wardrobe, Brass Frame, Mirror, French Design, 1930
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Art Deco Wardrobe The wardrobe presented here comes from France and dates to 1930. This elegant piece of furniture combines the characteristic features of Art Deco. This style was p...
Brass
French Art Deco Painted Iron Wardrobe, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant and unusual armoire made of heavy iron, with original ivory paint finish. The front door is backed in mirror, and has a decor of a woman's profile set in a medallion. The in...
Iron
Original French Art Deco Wardrobe – Geometric Veneer, ca. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original French Art Deco wardrobe from the 1930s is an exceptional example of early 20th-century European design. Crafted in France, the cabinet features a veneered wooden body ...
Brass
Art Deco wrouth iron wardrobe with mirror and light
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Deco wroth iron wardrobe with mirror
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1930s Netherlands
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Lovely Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir from the 1930s. The armoir has four shelves, one drawer and the original bevelled mirror. In good original vintage condition with minor wear a...
Oak
Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A spectacular original Art Deco birds eye maple and walnut compactum wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is beautifully designed and it is of superb qua...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Parchment Armoir Wardrobe Style Pascaud, France, 1935
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Parchment Armoir wardrobe in the manner of Jean Pascaud, France, 1935. Restored in high gloss lacquor, hand polished. Parchment in good vintage condition. Brass ornamets.
Wood, Parchment Paper
Small French Art Deco armoire/bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and elegant French Art deco small Armoire, the color and the patina is much nicer in person, ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY
Metal
Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco burr walnut double wardrobe. A very lovely solid and well-made wardrobe, there is damage on side of the wardrobe which has three l...
Walnut
French Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Double Wardrobe, C1930
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Art Deco modernist two door wardrobe, in a highly desirable true pale blonde birds eye maple veneers. Original highly polished chrome handles and chrome hanging rails, catches and hi...
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Wardrobe, Brass Frame, Mirror, Geometric Design, France, 1930
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Art Deco Wardrobe The wardrobe presented here comes from France and dates to 1930. This elegant piece of furniture combines the characteristic features of Art Deco. This style was po...
Brass
Deco Wardrobe by Heal's & Son
By Heal's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large six foot tall wardrobe cabinet in black and polished chrome. Made by Heal's of London, with a striking Art Deco design. Ample cabinet and drawer storage, plus a vanity mirror a...
Chrome
A Fine French Art Deco Armoire by Louis Sue
By Louis Sue
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis SÜE (1875 – 1968) A Fine French Modernist burl wood (amboyna or elm) armoire / cabinet with a lacquered aluminum frame. A recessed light illuminates the top niche of each side ...
Oak
LOVELY LARGE ART DECO BURR WALNUT WARDROBe
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe. A lovely Art Deco burr walnut wardrobe is a stunning and sophisticated piece of furniture that epitomi...
Walnut
French Art Deco Sycamore and Mahogany Armoire by Dominique
By Dominique, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco armoire with sycamore veneer and mahogany interior with brass medallion/locking mechanism and hardware by André Domin and Marcel Genevrière for Maison Dominique (Paris, Fran...
Brass
$4,900Sale Price|50% Off
French Art Deco Mahogany Roll Top Cabinet / Storage / Armoire , 1930
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Art Deco Colonial roll top / armoire / cupboard / storage / linen press / bookcase with three internal shelves and one lower storage drawer. The piece shows the influen...
Mahogany
Hand Carved Oak Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, French Art Deco, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand carved solid oak armoire by French designer Charles Dudouyt, produced in France in the 1940s. Dudouyt (1885-1946) began his career as an illustrator before returning from Worl...
Wood
Large Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobe Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage English & Art Deco style large wardrobe, armoire, or storage cabinet composed of a burled maple frame, walnut top corner & edge det...
Metal
Small Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobe Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Charming Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage English & Art Deco style smaller wardrobe, armoire, or storage cabinet composed of a burled maple frame, walnut top corner & edge d...
Metal
Italian Art Deco Wardrobe Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani in Parchment, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Meda, MB
This elegant Italian Art Deco wardrobe, produced in the 1940s and attributable to Osvaldo Borsani, perfectly balances formal rigor with refined materiality. The exterior features nat...
Brass
LOVELY SMALL COMPACT ART DECO BURR WALNuT WARDROBE
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Burr Walnut Art Deco style small wardrobe is a stylish and elegant piece of furniture that combines the rich beauty of burr walnut wood with...
Walnut
Large Art Deco Wardrobe in Amboyna Burl and Parchment circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Art Deco wardrobe in amboyna burl and parchment circa 1930.
Parchment Paper, Amboyna
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co. Amsterdam
By Willem Penaat 1, Metz & Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School three- door armoire or wardrobe.
Glass, Oak
Art Deco Wardrobe Cabinet, Amsterdam School Design, Netherlands, 1940
Located in Lemmer, NL
Art Deco wardrobe cabinet 1940s period 1940s design Amsterdam School Netherlands condition good light signs of use size 134 x 100 x 50 (hxwxd) details wood; item number ...
Wood
"André Arbus (1903-1969) Elegante armoire art deco en sycomore circa 1935"
By André Arbus
Located in Mouscron, WHT
André Arbus (1903-1969) Elegant art deco wardrobe in sycamore veneer 1935 beautiful interior beautiful handles 2 bedside tables and a bed are also available the purchase invoice f...
Sycamore
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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.