$2,985Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire was crafted by master artisans from solid, old-growth indigenous oak during the late Napoleon III Period, and features a heraldic...
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire was crafted by master artisans from solid, old-growth indigenous oak during the Napoleon III Period, when craftsmanship reached a...
Mirror, Oak
Unavailable
H 62 in W 72 in D 24 in
Antique Tiger Oak Barley Twist Sideboard Mirror Back, Scotland 1910, H702
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak Barley Twist sideboard mirror back, Scotland 1910, H702 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak Original Finish High Back gallery with convex mirror Sitting on a rectangular...
Oak
Unavailable
H 67.5 in W 55 in D 24 in
Antique Barley Twist Oak Mirror Back Sideboard, Buffet, Scotland 1910, H390
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique barley twist oak mirror back sideboard, buffet, Scotland 1910, H390 Scotland 1910 Solid oak Original finish The sideboard comes into two pieces - the top and the base The to...
Oak
Vintage Gothic Hand Carved Barley Twist Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Barley twist armoire. Stunning hand carved detail on the cabinet.
Wood
19th Century Renaissance Armoire with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare in a single door design, this 19th century Renaissance armoire with barley twist columns will add an old world touch to any room.
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H 80.5 in W 54.5 in D 25.25 in
Antique Danish Baroque Armoire with Barley Twist Columns and Carved
Located in Round Top, TX
The dramatic appeal of this very unusual baroque oak cupboard is credit to the stunning barley twist columns and exceptional carved details.
Wood
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H 66.75 in W 28 in D 17.75 in
Antique French Cabinet Wardrobe Armoire Bonnetiere Oak Gothic Barley Twist 19thc
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful 19th century French Gothic Revival oak bonnetiere, cabinet, armoire, wardrobe with open barley twist posts~~c. 1880s Charming carved oak "bonnetiere" cabinet or wardrobe...
Oak
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H 107 in W 62 in D 86 in
19th C French Antique Renaissance Revival Four-Piece Carved Oak Bedroom Suite
Located in Dallas, TX
Consisting of a captivating canopy bed with four barley twist columns, an armoire with a regal crest and full length mirror flanked by barley twist columns, and matching grand scale ...
Oak
Barley Twist Oak Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Vancouver, BC
Early 20th century oak armoire with carved frieze above an arched carved barley twist door ending on bun feet.
Oak
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H 96.25 in W 59.25 in D 24 in
Huge Tall Barley Twist French Carved Walnut Armoire Wardrobe with Mirrored Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the most attractive features are the barley twist columns down the sides. These expertly turned decorations add elegant class to the armoire.
Walnut
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H 83.5 in W 55 in D 21 in
Oak 3 Door Barley Twist Armoire, Wardrobe Closet, Mirror, Scotland 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak 3 Door Barley Twist Armoire, Wardrobe Closet, Bevelled Mirror, Scotland 1910, H784 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak Original Finish Large overhanging cornice on top Wavy ...
Oak
Antique Wardrobe, Carved Oak Armoire, Barley Twist, Scotland, 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique wardrobe, carved oak armoire, barley twist, Scotland, 1910. Antique furniture, B1286 Scotland, 1910 All original condition Carved cornice above Single bevelled mirror door b...
Oak
Victorian Mahogany Barley Twist Double Door Fitted Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Vancouver, BC
A Victorian Mahogany Double Door Armoire with cornice top, projecting frieze above two carved doors and large barley twist columns on either side.
Brass
Antique Oak Barley Twist Sideboard, Buffet, Scotland 1920, H373
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak Barley twist sideboard, buffet, Scotland 1920, H373 Scotland 1920 Solid Oak Original Finish Carved Pediment to the back Rectangular moulded tip Pair of drawers with orig...
Oak
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H 32 in W 42 in D 20 in
Arts + Crafts Oak Mirror Back Barley Twist Vanity, Dresser, Scotland 1910, H783
Located in Vancouver, BC
Arts + Crafts oak mirror back barley twist vanity, dresser, Scotland 1910, H783 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak Original Finish Framed bevelled oak mirror Supported by a pair of barle...
Oak
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H 75.5 in W 48 in D 18 in
Ant, Tiger Oak Barley Twist Welsh Dresser, Sideboard/Buffet, Scotland 1920, H752
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Tiger Oak barley twist welsh dresser, sideboard, buffet + hutch, Scotland 1920, H752. Scotland 1920 Solid Oak Original Finish Moulded cornice on top Single panelled door ...
Oak
Antique French Hall Stand, 1900s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 19th century antique large French hall stand There are six large coat hooks, a table with a drawer and umbrella stand
Oak
$1,375
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 8.47 in
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Wall Cabinet / Small Cabinet Carved Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Lovely antique 19th century Neoclassical wall cabinet / small cabinet Germany 1880. This German Grunderzeit cabinet is made from hand carved oak & is richly decorated. A true disp...
Brass
$1,820Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 30 in D 1.25 in
Late 19th Century Antique Arched Stained Glass Window in a New Wood Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 19th century antique stained glass window with an arch top in a new square wood frame. This window is full of color with a turquoise center that looks amazing in the sunlig...
Stained Glass, Wood
$2,612Sale Price|24% Off
H 57.88 in W 53.55 in D 19.3 in
Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak apothecary cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored ...
Oak
$2,089Sale 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
$3,950
H 73.75 in W 31 in D 18 in
Antique French Breton Cabinet Armoire Carved Crown Brittany Wardrobe c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Breton Cabinet Armoire Carved Crown Brittany Wardrobe c1890. Direct from France, an impressive antique Breton cabinet or armoire with bold carvings and a strong visua...
Hardwood
A 19th Century Gothic Carved Wood Hall Tree with Seat and Mirror.
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th Century antique carved wood gothic hall tree with mirror and bench. This is a great piece with a beveled mirror in the center above a seat with a lift top. It also has two met...
Wood
$8,475 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Vibrant Stained Glass Window 35" x 33"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Victorian style window with deep blue glass. Trimmed with textured clear glass, the blue design pops with color! Scrolling patterns in light pink hues add a contrast to the bri...
Stained Glass
$5,300
H 74 in W 43.5 in D 19 in
18th C. Italian Renaissance Walnut "Studiolo" Cabinet with 38 Drawers & Secrets
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1760, this rare walnut “studiolo” cabinet — also known as a Cabinet of Curiosities — represents the height of 18th century craftsmanship, inspired by the Renai...
Walnut
$5,995
H 59 in W 63 in D 84 in
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Full Size Bed, Circa 1880s
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique French Renaissance Revival full size bed frame In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. France, Circa 1880s Measures: 63"W x 84"D x 59"H. Very good original vin...
Walnut
$15,673
H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
Two Door French Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
The French custom of a father's gift to his newborn daughter was the crafting or purchase of an armoire carved with symbols of plenty and happiness, which stored her trousseau to use...
Oak
French 18th Century Massive Louis XV Carved Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Louis XV period (18th century) French solid walnut armoire with stylized carvings that trace the dramatic paneled doors and serpentine apron, giving this large storage piece its hist...
Iron
$6,900
H 94 in W 55 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Oak "Armoire de Mariage" Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Oak "Armoire de Mariage" Circa 1880.
Oak
$3,700
H 73 in W 32.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Double Doors Drawer c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Oak Breton Double Door Armoire Bonnetiere, Linen Cabinet, Bookcase with Drawer~~c. 1900 Highly requested classic French Breton design~~Bre...
Oak
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.
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