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
Wood
German folk art bridal cabinet, 1826
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1826. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is made of solid pine and is hand-painted in vibrant ...
Wrought Iron
Folk Art Pine Bridal cabinet, dated 1794
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This characterful pine cabinet from the rural south of Germany, dated 1794, is a special piece with a romantic history: it was once given as a wedding gift. The cabinet is hand-paint...
Wrought Iron
French Provencal Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
This lovely carved Provencal bridal armoire is made of walnut and has a wedding basket at the crown
Wood
French Louis XV Normandy Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV Country French bridal armoire from Normandy. Made of oak with fine hand
Iron
19th Century Louis XV Normandy Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV country French bridal armoire from Normandy. Made of oak with fine hand
18th Century Louis XV Provencal Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
18th century French Louis XV bridal armoire for Provence made of sold walnut with raised panel
Normandy Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A finely carved armoire with magnificent "bridal basket" featuring a pair of kissing doves
18th Century French Louis XV Provencal Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century bridal armoire from Provence, made of solid walnut with a chapeau de gendarme crown
French Provencal Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A exquisite walnut Armoire from Provence with 12 raised panels, a pierced apron, and a carved
Wood
French Louis XV Provencal Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A superb walnut armoire with two raised panels arched doors, beautiful grained walnut, pieced apron
18th c. French Period Louis XV Provencal Bridal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine craftsmanship for this walnut armoire with a pierced apron, hand carvings, chapeau de
Pair of 18th century Armoire Door
Located in Winter Park, FL
A great pair of doors made of walnut from a bridal armoire from Provence. Three raised panels per
Walnut
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H 107.25 in W 68.25 in D 29.5 in
Antique French Chestnut Wedding Armoire with Love Birds, circa 1790
Located in Round Top, TX
An 18th century wedding or bridal armoire from France, made of chestnut with a stunning deep, rich
Bridal Cherry Wood Armoire, Brittany 'Rennes', 1758
Located in Berlin, DE
An bridal armoire of solid cheerywood finely carved with joyous shallow carving of flowers and
Cherry
Provencal Bridal Louis XV Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A superb armoire made of walnut with a Chapeau de Gendarme crown, above a wedding ribbon carved
German bridal cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is hand-painted in vibrant colours. The cabinet has its original hinge...
Pine
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1809
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
An extraordinary antique bridal armoire, personally one of my favorites currently on offer. This
Pine, Paint
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H 74.02 in W 61.42 in D 23.63 in
Hand Painted Folk Art Armoire/Bridal Cabinet, Southern Germany, Dated 1807
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from rural southern Germany, dating from 1807. It was originally given as a wedding gift. Crafted from solid pine, it is hand-painted in vibrant colors. It has it...
Pine
19th Century French Bridal Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite 19th-century French Bridal Armoire with glass doors is a true masterpiece. Crafted
Brass
Tall Chinese Bridal Cabinet with rural motivs
Located in Amstelveen, NL
This tall, antique Chinese bridal cabinet is an impressive piece of furniture that exudes a rich
Wood
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
Swedish Pine Wood Table Lamp by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Desk lamp made by Markslöjd in the 1980s. * Table lamp in Pine wood with a white lace-trimmed fabric shade. * Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden * Style: 1532 ...
Wood, Pine
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
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$139,000
H 72.25 in W 72.25 in D 17.33 in
Paul Evans for Directional Large-Scaled Wall-Mounted 'PE 122' Bar Cabinet in Sculpted Bronze
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans, Paul Evans Studio for Directional, largely sized wall-mounted bar cabinet, model 'PE 122' epoxy bronzed resin over laminate, painted wood, United States, 1968 A very ra...
Bronze
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
$2,975Sale Price|30% Off
H 38 in W 90.5 in D 19.5 in
Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Meiji style Tansu step chest, etagere or storage cabinet. Made from beautiful elm with traditional staircase form. The cabinet is double sided with intricate pierced fretwor...
Brass
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940 Echoing the Sculptural Language of French Provincial Modernism Sculptural in stance and restrained in detail, this tall French cabinet fro...
Oak
$520Sale Price|30% Off
H 17.13 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood and the handles are made of iron. The design i...
Iron
Pine Two Door Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome pine armoire has considerable presence, having a lovely color and attractive grain pattern combined with interesting design features, including a creative use of hardwo...
Pine
Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
28VJL54 Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet 47.5”Wx20”Dx69”H France, circa 1910 $1795.00 This lovely piece is relatively large for a Vertigo, translated as “Vertical Cabinet, a...
Pine
$4,400
H 66.93 in W 38.59 in D 19.3 in
Antique Danish Painted Cabinet with Floral Motifs, Folk Art, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rare antique Dansih "Almue" cabinet, beautifully decorated in the tradition of Scandinavian folk art. The piece features a soft green painted surface with hand-painted...
Wood
De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘DS-22’ Modular sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1980s This high quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1980s contains three corner element and two regular elements. ...
Leather
Alpine Blue Floral Painted Wardrobe - Early 19th Century
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Wardrobe Antique painted wooden wardrobe with polychrome floral decorations and original patina. Technical Information: Period: dated 1815 Origin: Tyrol (Alps) Wood:...
Fir
Alpine Blue Floral Painted Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Antique Painted Wardrobe Hand‑painted antique wardrobe with floral panels, suitable for those looking for painted European furniture and furnishings linked to Alpine and Centr...
Fir
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.
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