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Stylish diminutive Art Deco Armoire /wardrobe closet C.W.S. LTD , LONDON
Stylish diminutive Art Deco Armoire /wardrobe closet C.W.S. LTD , LONDON

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. LTD Cabinet factory,, LONDON

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, Circa 1940's France
Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, Circa 1940's France

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

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Jan Brunott, 1920s
Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Jan Brunott, 1920s

Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Jan Brunott, 1920s

By Jan Brunott

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe.Design by Jan Brunott.Striking Dutch

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Antique French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Wood Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, 1940s
Antique French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Wood Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, 1940s

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. This

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel, Chrome

BEAUTIFUL ART DECO BLONDE WALNUT DOUBLE DOOR WARDROBE ARMOiRE
BEAUTIFUL ART DECO BLONDE WALNUT DOUBLE DOOR WARDROBE ARMOiRE

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

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Oak, Pine

Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1920s
Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1920s

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. Zijfers Amsterdam

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Oak, Padouk

Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe
Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe

Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco wardrobe with intricate satinwood and ebonised inlay. Figured walnut veneered with

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, Walnut

Art Deco Burlwood Wardrobe
Art Deco Burlwood Wardrobe

Art Deco Burlwood Wardrobe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Deco burlwood armoire cabinet. The doors retain their original door latches, handles and

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Burl

Art Deco Modernist Oak Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Art Deco Modernist Oak Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

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

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Oak

1930s French Art Deco Armoire
1930s French Art Deco Armoire

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

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Wardrobes
Art Deco Wardrobes

Art Deco Wardrobes

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Art deco wardrobes. The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac

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Vintage 1920s Polish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Coconut

Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe

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

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Armoire
Art Deco Armoire

Art Deco Armoire

$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

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Vintage 1930s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ebony, Macassar, Mirror

Rare André Sornay French Wardrobes Armoires Art Deco Modernist 40s - F613
Rare André Sornay French Wardrobes Armoires Art Deco Modernist 40s - F613

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

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Deco Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Art Deco Wardrobe vienna around 1920s

Art Deco Wardrobe vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Wardrobe vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s

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

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Deco sycamore wardrobe - UK, 1930s
Art Deco sycamore wardrobe - UK, 1930s

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

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Sycamore

Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A vintage Oak Art Deco compactum / compact wardrobe circa 1930's Inside is fitted out with a pull

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An elegant English Art Deco two-door wardrobe crafted in richly figured walnut, dating from the

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

2  Art Deco Wardrobes
2  Art Deco Wardrobes

2 Art Deco Wardrobes

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

2 art deco wardrobes. The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss

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Vintage 1920s Polish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Coconut

French Art Deco Armoire
French Art Deco Armoire

French Art Deco Armoire

$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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Burl

French Art Deco Armoire
French Art Deco Armoire

French Art Deco Armoire

$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

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Vintage 1930s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Amboyna

French Art Deco Armoire
French Art Deco Armoire

French Art Deco Armoire

$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

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Vintage 1930s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Zebra Wood, Amboyna

Original “Compactom” Art Deco Gentlemans Walnut Wardrobe
Original “Compactom” Art Deco Gentlemans Walnut Wardrobe

Original “Compactom” Art Deco Gentlemans Walnut Wardrobe

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Original “Compactom” Art Deco Gentlemans Walnut Wardrobe This is an amazing piece it is a fully

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Art Deco 4 door Wardrobe (flatpack)
Stunning Art Deco 4 door Wardrobe (flatpack)

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

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bubinga

Art Deco wardrobe with mirror – France 1930
Art Deco wardrobe with mirror – France 1930

Art Deco wardrobe with mirror – France 1930

Located in Girona, Girona

Spectacular Art Deco wardrobe in solid mahogany with birch veneer, 2 doors opening onto a mahogany

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Maple Art Deco Bur Walnut Compact Shelved Wardrobe
Maple Art Deco Bur Walnut Compact Shelved Wardrobe

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

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Burled Walnut Armoire Cabinet
French Art Deco Burled Walnut Armoire Cabinet

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930
Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930

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

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Glass, Oak

Vintage Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s
Vintage Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s

Vintage Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

This Art Deco-style walnut wardrobe, circa 1950s, The includes a two hanging rails and a shelf

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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930

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

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Italian Art Deco wooden wardrobe with hinged doors, 1930s
Italian Art Deco wooden wardrobe with hinged doors, 1930s

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

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Art Deco Wardrobe, Brass Frame, Mirror, French Design, 1930
Art Deco Wardrobe, Brass Frame, Mirror, French Design, 1930

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

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Original French Art Deco Wardrobe – Geometric Veneer, ca. 1930
Original French Art Deco Wardrobe – Geometric Veneer, ca. 1930

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Painted Iron Wardrobe, circa 1930s
French Art Deco Painted Iron Wardrobe, circa 1930s

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Art Deco wrouth iron wardrobe with mirror and light
Art Deco wrouth iron wardrobe with mirror and light

Art Deco wrouth iron wardrobe with mirror and light

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Art Deco wroth iron wardrobe with mirror

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1930s Netherlands
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1930s Netherlands

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

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Walnut Compactum Wardrobe

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

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Beautiful Asymetric Art Deco Triple Wardrobe with Royal Provenance
Beautiful Asymetric Art Deco Triple Wardrobe with Royal Provenance

Beautiful Asymetric Art Deco Triple Wardrobe with Royal Provenance

Located in Barnstaple, GB

We are delighted to be able to offer you this wonderful triple asymmetric Art Deco Wardrobe

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Small French  Art Deco  armoire/bookcase
Small French  Art Deco  armoire/bookcase

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

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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Parchment Armoir Wardrobe Style Pascaud, France, 1935
Art Deco Parchment Armoir Wardrobe Style Pascaud, France, 1935

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Wardrobe from Compactum, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Wardrobe from Compactum, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Wardrobe from Compactum, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

1930s oak compactum with bold geometric veneer and original brass handles. Fitted interior: hanging rail to the right; to the left shelves, small glazed cabinet, pull-out drawer an...

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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England
Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England

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

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20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Double Wardrobe, C1930
French Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Double Wardrobe, C1930

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Art Deco Wardrobe, Brass Frame, Mirror, Geometric Design, France, 1930
Art Deco Wardrobe, Brass Frame, Mirror, Geometric Design, France, 1930

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

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Wardrobe, circa 1930s
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Wardrobe, circa 1930s

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Wardrobe, circa 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut compact wardrobe featuring a skyscraper style front Complete with unique red

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

A Fine French Art Deco Armoire by Louis Sue
A Fine French Art Deco Armoire by Louis Sue

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Deco Wardrobe by Heal's & Son
Deco Wardrobe by Heal's & Son

Deco Wardrobe by Heal's & Son

By Heal's

Located in Brooklyn, NY

striking Art Deco design. Ample cabinet and drawer storage, plus a vanity mirror and down lighting. Please

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20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

LOVELY LARGE ART DECO BURR WALNUT WARDROBe
LOVELY LARGE ART DECO BURR WALNUT WARDROBe

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

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Sycamore and Mahogany Armoire by Dominique
French Art Deco Sycamore and Mahogany Armoire by Dominique

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Mahogany Roll Top Cabinet / Storage / Armoire , 1930
French Art Deco Mahogany Roll Top Cabinet / Storage / Armoire , 1930

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Oak Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, French Art Deco, 1940s
Hand Carved Oak Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, French Art Deco, 1940s

Hand Carved Oak Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, French Art Deco, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gentilhommière in 1933. He became one of the defining figures of French Art Deco furniture, known for combining

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

French Art Dedo wardrobe - 1930
French Art Dedo wardrobe - 1930

French Art Dedo wardrobe - 1930

Located in Girona, Girona

Art Deco wardrobe with solid ash structure with bird’s eye maple veneer. Solid mahogany base. Back

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Ash, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

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Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco armoire wardrobe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each art deco armoire wardrobe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 293 options for an antique or vintage art deco armoire wardrobe now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an art deco armoire wardrobe — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right art deco armoire wardrobe, those designed in Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco armoire wardrobe over the years, but those crafted by Compactom, H.Pander & Zonen and Hendrik Wouda are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe?

Prices for an art deco armoire wardrobe start at $149 and top out at $55,392 with the average selling for $4,002.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

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

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

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.

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.