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
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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. Top rests on chic Barley Twist pedestal. Lots of great interior storage. Would make an incredible ...
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. circa 1870s. Measures: 80.5 H x 44 W x 21 D.
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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. Notice how the front bun feet as well as ...
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
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
Antique Wardrobe, Carved Oak Armoire, Barley Twist, Scotland, 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique wardrobe, carved oak armoire, barley twist, Scotland, 1910.
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. Internally there is full hanging s...
Brass
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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 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
$4,924
H 77.76 in W 56.82 in D 22.45 in
Magnificent Quality Late 17th Century Antique French Provincial Oak Armoire
Located in Suffolk, GB
A magnificent late 17th-century antique French provincial oak armoire of exceptional quality and presence. This early example dating to around 1680 features beautifully shaped panell...
Oak
$4,500
H 94 in W 41 in D 19 in
Antique French Mahogany Armoire from Old New Orleans Home, Circa 1860's-1880's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French mahogany armoire from old New Orleans home, circa 1860's-1880's.
Mahogany
$5,100
H 85.25 in W 61.75 in D 22.25 in
18th Century French Carved Pine Two Door Wedding Armoire Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
18th century French two door wedding armoire, crafted in pine with a rich brown patina. Elaborate carving is seen throughout, including along the crown where turtle doves appear with...
Metal
French Armoire in Oak, Late 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Armoire in Oak and Brass, Late 19th Century Rooted in the provincial elegance of the Belle Époque This tall oak armoire, dating from the end of the 19th century, embodies the...
Oak
$6,975Sale Price|31% Off
H 90.5 in W 66.5 in D 24.75 in
Antique 18th Century Carved French Oak Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Attractive carvings of vines, leaves and flowers embellish this armoire giving it a romantic touch. Crafted in the late 18th century France, this oak armoire has beautifully carved ...
Oak
$4,500
H 81 in W 35 in D 17 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Armoire Cupboard Linen Cabinet Bonnetiere Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Louis XV Oak Armoire, Wardrobe, Bonnetiere, Cupboard or Cabinet ~~c. 1900 Perfect statement piece that can accommodate any number of storage needs...
Oak
19th French Provincial Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large scale antique French beautifully crafted armoire with elaborate carved details top to bottom. The top cornice with a carved band of large flowers on the front. The cabinet to...
Brass
$6,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 86.42 in W 55.32 in D 20.08 in
Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French carved oak vitrine cabinet bookcase barley twist renaissance from France. A gorgeous antique French bookcase cabinet, unusually SLENDER profile, yet very tall and maje...
Bronze
$6,890
H 90 in W 59 in D 21 in
Late 18th Century European Oak Armoire from the Ardennes Region of Belgium
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Late 18th century oak armoire from the Ardennes Region of Belgium, hand-rubbed tung oil finish with hard carnauba French wax. Featuring 3 beautiful molded panels on each door. Comes ...
Oak
Exceptional 19th Century Heavily Carved French Bridal Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Grand 19th century French armoire, the crown heavily carved with intricate and dimensional flowers and leaf basket, flanked by corner floral motifs. The armoire with two doors having...
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Two-Door Cabinet Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Swedish Baroque armoire composed of oak and pine, with carved panels and black-painted details. The two-door over one-drawer configuration provides ample enclosed ...
Oak, Pine
19th Century Tall French Armoire with Inlaid Details
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century French armoire, crafted in oak with accents of pine and detailed with decorative inlay throughout the two doors. Each door features a unique inlaid pattern within the pa...
Brass
Very Fine and Massive Burled and Carved French Antique Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A grand traditional French antique armoire in solid cherry wood. The Double Doors with handsome sectioned Burl Panels framed by well-carved Foliate Designs. The top section with cent...
Cherry
$4,508
H 95.67 in W 64.18 in D 26.38 in
French Provincial Normandy Marriage Armoire, Carved Oak, 1900s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Provincial Normandy Marriage Armoire, Carved Oak, 1900s. This two-door armoire is built from solid oak with framed and fielded panels, mortise and tenon joinery, and a shaped...
Oak
Baroque Armoire, France, 1750, Oak
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque armoire, France, 1750. This unique impressive 18th century Baroque armoire comes from the eastern part of France. It is made of massive oak and has beautiful hand carved det...
Oak
19th Century Country French Fruitwood Armoire from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully crafted in Normandy, this Country French antique armoire embodies the warmth and expressive craftsmanship of 19th century French provincial furniture. The fruitwood const...
Steel
$1,369
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
$8,438 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 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
$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
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
$3,995Sale Price|20% Off
H 92.25 in W 72.25 in D 17.5 in
Grand Georgian Style Solid Oak Baker China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This grand Georgian style solid oak Baker china cabinet bookcase breakfront is a striking example of timeless craftsmanship and refined design. Constructed from richly grained solid ...
Oak
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
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
19th Century Grand Italian Hand-Carved Hall Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Grand Italian Hand-Carved Hall Bench is a glorious representation of the revival of the Renaissance style that occurred during the waning years of the 1800s. Crafted fr...
Walnut
Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The front is soberly adorned with an ormolu plaque featuring scrolls and fleurons framing ...
Bronze
Gothic-Revival Oak Chest Bench
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Gothic-Revival oak chest bench with carved figures and details. Germany, circa 1900. Storage space under the bench.
Wood
Carved Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved mahogany compactum wardrobe having carved removable finials, above two long mirror doors flanking the centre fitted with a pair of carved panelled doors and three drawers belo...
Wood
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
$14,425Sale Price|20% Off
H 88.59 in W 55.52 in D 80.71 in
Wrought Iron Canopy Bed with Upholstered Wood, Italian Design, 1800s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Wrought iron canopy bed with footboard and headboard made of wood shaped to be upholstered. The wrought iron uprights like the feet have turned bronze inserts. The celino features a ...
Wrought Iron
$15,991 / item
H 96.46 in W 39.38 in D 25.2 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Grey Tevere Armoire with Foliage Decor
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Tevere armoire in grey with a full foliage decor. The entire facade of this spectacular Armoire b...
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Cassone, Hand-Carved Walnut Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century Italian Rennaissance style Baroque cassone, or marriage chest, made of solid walnut. Bold details are hand carved in high relief and include a central panel with ...
Walnut
French Renaissance Armoire
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original lock and key This piece of furniture shows no recess on its upper part. It opens with four folding-doors and two drawers within the belt. The key bears the date 1524 abov...
Walnut
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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