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
Walnut
$6,199
H 68.12 in W 48.04 in D 21.26 in
ANTIQUE 1930s ART DECO COMPACTOM REGENT STREET LONDON GENTLEMANS ''YN'' WARDROBE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A superb Antique 1930s Art Deco Compactom “YN” Gentleman’s Wardrobe, crafted
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 66.15 in W 36.23 in D 18.9 in
British Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Tall Boy or Gentleman’s Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
British Art Deco tallboy Beautiful bird's-eye maple with walnut trims, feather motif to the center
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Tall Boy by Aw lyn
By Aw-Lyn
Located in London, GB
Art deco gentlemans Wardrobe. Art deco Tallboy in a Stunning Figured Walnut, great stepped shape
Walnut
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Gentleman’s Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A serpentine fronted gentleman’s fitted wardrobe solid wood handles standing on bracket feet the
Walnut
Art Deco Gentleman's Wardrobe. Burr Walnut and
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Gentleman's wardrobe. Burr walnut veneered central section comprising of two lower
Macassar, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1930s Art Deco compact gentleman’s wardrobe with bookmatched walnut veneer to the twin doors
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco wardrobe with mirrors
Located in MILL, NL
Gentleman's Wardrobe, Art Deco wardrobe 1920-1940. Particularly beautiful wardrobe, now nearly 100
Brass
1930s, Mahogany and Oak Compactum Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we offer a fine quality 'YN' model gentlemen's wardrobe by Compactum Ltd. of 143 Regent Street
Oak
Art Deco Burr Walnut Gentleman's Compendium
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
furniture from the Art Deco period, wardrobe on the left, glass cabinet with shelf, a bank of four drawers
Sold
H 60 in W 34 in D 19 in
Antique Art Deco Waterfall Walnut Chifforobe Gentlemans Chest Dresser Closet 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Art era chifforobe (also spelled chiffarobe or chifferobe), circa 1920-30s. Made from
Walnut
Gentleman's Compactom Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A mahogany and oak gentleman's "Compactom" wardrobe, known as a "clothing cabinet" and marketed as
Mahogany
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H 68.31 in W 49.41 in D 21.07 in
Antique English Art Deco Mahogany Gentleman’s Compactum Wardrobe by Compactom
Located in Glasgow, GB
A stunning early 20th century original gentleman’s ‘YN’ model mahogany wardrobe by Compactom Ltd of
Chrome
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H 68.11 in W 36.22 in D 16.14 in
1930s, Mahogany and Oak Harrison Gibson Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Miami, FL
A mahogany and oak gentleman's "Compactom" wardrobe, known as a "clothing cabinet" and marketed as
Metal
Art Deco Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco gentleman's wardrobe This Art Deco wardrobe has two figured walnut doors with a semi
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco walnut gentleman's wardrobe This walnut compact wardrobe was originally produced for
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco walnut gentleman's wardrobe A very good looking small wardrobe, partly fitted with
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Gentleman's Wardrobe, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco walnut gentleman's wardrobe, circa 1930. This good quality Art Deco wardrobe has two
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Gentleman's Wardrobe, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco walnut gentleman's wardrobe, circa 1930 This Art Deco walnut wardrobe is fitted inside
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Cloud Design Gentlemans Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Cloud Design Gentlemans Wardrobe, Finished in Birds Eye Maple with Walnut.
An Art Deco Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoire
Located in London, GB
A Splendid Art Deco Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoire in a stunning Fiddle Back Satinwood with birds eye
Art Deco Gentlemans Wardrobe in Walnut, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco gentlemans wardrobe in walnut, circa 1930 This fitted wardrobe was produced in the 1930s
Art Deco Satin Birch and Walnut, Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco satin birch and walnut, gentleman's wardrobe This Art Deco wardrobe would have been
Birch
Art Deco Burr Walnut Two-Door Gentleman’s Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco burr walnut two door gentleman’s wardrobe A British produced 1930s two-door mid-sized Art
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Gentleman's Wardrobe in Walnut, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco Gentleman's wardrobe in walnut, circa 1930 This Art Deco wardrobe was produced in the UK
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco walnut deep door compactom Gentleman's wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original walnut compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe model Y This iconic British made
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Bow Front Gentleman Wardrobe, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco walnut bow front gentleman wardrobe circa 1930 A fine quality English bow fronted burr
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Gentlemans Wardrobe by Harry and Lou Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
Art Deco bird's-eye maple small wardrobe, gentlemans wardrobe. Great shape to this lovely little
Birdseye Maple
1930s Art Deco Continental Gentleman's Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
Dark-Stained mahogany grain pattern is rich and beautiful on this Art Deco era gentleman's wardrobe
Bakelite, Mahogany
Art Deco Wardrobe in Satin Birch
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco wardrobe in satin birch A two-door Art Deco gentleman's wardrobe possibly by Heal's, in
Satin
Art Deco Tall Boy Stunning Veneers
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gentlemans Wardrobe Art deco Tallboy in a Stunning Figured Walnut, Very high Quality. 153
Walnut
Art Deco Tall Boy Made in Poland
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gentlemans wardrobe. Beautiful Art Deco tall boy in a stunning figured walnut
Walnut
Art Deco Tall Boy by Maple and Co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gentleman’s Wardrobe. Art Deco tallboy by Maple and Co, fine quality to this stunning
Maple, Walnut
Art Deco Tallboy Gentleman's Wardrobe
By Palatial Furniture
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Tall boy Art Deco gentlemans wardrobe. Beautiful Walnut veneers, internally fitted with
Walnut
Art Deco Gentleman's Wardrobe in a Stunning Figured Walnut
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gentleman's wardrobe with the most stunning figured walnut. This really is the most
Walnut
Art Deco Tall Boy
Located in London, GB
Art Deco serpentine gentleman’s wardrobe. Incredible Art Deco tallboy of serpentine design with
Walnut
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$7,800
H 11.6 in W 12.2 in D 3.9 in
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of an Archer by Michel Decoux (1837-1924), France.
Located in New York, NY
Green patinated bronze sculpture of an archer by Michel Decoux (1837-1924). This petite Art Deco sculpture beautifully captures the elegant formal language of the period. Crafted in ...
Bronze
Vintage Dry Bar attr. to Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful vintage dry bar designed in the 1970s and attributed to Willy Rizzo. Orange suede, chromed metal bars. The set includes: illuminated shelves, a counter with a mirrored gla...
Steel
Art Deco Pair of 'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare opportunity to acquire a pair of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergères cabaret. One time designer, Pico who created ...
Plaster
$19,157
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
Fabric, Palmwood
$2,155Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.26 in W 61.42 in D 18.51 in
Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides! Un...
Wrought Iron
$21,441
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
Fabric, Wood
Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
By A. Petit Monsigny
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
Alabaster, Bronze
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$16,321 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...
Wood
$21,551
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
Antique 56-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large, wooden apothecary with ample storage. This piece features solid oak construction on which a rich brown stain has been applied, accentuating the oak's gorgeous woodgrain. Wit...
Oak
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$13,983 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet Provenance: St James's, London. An exceptional example sku 1788A Base W437 x D45 x H96 cm Top W457 x D28 x H216 cm Toge...
Oak
Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet Provenance: St James's, London. An exceptional example sku 1788B Base W332 x D47 x H94 cm Top W334 x D37 x H216 cm Toge...
Oak
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.