Large French antique carved bridal Armoire in Louis XVI style, 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A beautifully hand‑carved French bridal armoire dating to around 1850, created in the refined Louis XVI tradition.
Wood
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
Pine Bridal cabinet, dated 1815
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This characterful pine cabinet from the rural south of Germany, dated 1815, 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 and a pierced apron.
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 carving throughout, including a three dimensional flower basket below the crown and la...
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 carving throughout, including a three dimensional flower basket below the crown and fl...
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 doors, a pierced apron and a carved wedding ribbon below a molded crown.
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 above a hand-carved olive wreath.
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 basket on a Chapeau de Gendarme crown.
This armoire remains in its original condi...
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 and a carved ribbon, from the town of Alès, in Provence. Two shelves inside. Beaut...
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 gendarme crown, beautiful walnut panels on the doors, from the south of France. Inside d...
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 door with florals carvings and large iron escutcheons.
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 patina that reveals the beauty of age.
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 foliate in a symmetrical and geometrical manner.
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 with olive branches, two doors with two panels and a pierced apron. From the town of A...
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H 74.02 in W 51.97 in D 20.87 in
Rustic Weathered Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet from 1794
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
An exceptional antique bridal armoire dating from 1794, originating from Franconia, southern Germany.
Pine, Paint
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.
Pine, Paint
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
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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.
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 Chinese culture. The earthy orange images against a black lacquered background makes ...
Wood
$3,950
H 61.5 in W 41.75 in D 16 in
Original Hand Painted Swedish Pine Two Door Cupboard Cabinet Dated 1771
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted Swedish two door cabinet dated 1771, crafted in pine with a dark aged patina. The original painted finish features yellow flowers and green vines set against a ...
Pine, Paint
19th Century Louis XV French Armoire, Hand-Carved Pine, Circa 1880
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV French Armoire Cauchoise from Caux in Normandy. Made of pine with fine hand carving throughout, including a flower basket below the crown, acanthus leaves and...
Brass
Antique Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet 1842
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Exceptional antique painted bridal wardrobe from southern Germany, dated 1842. A special piece due to the many painted flower panels and the beautiful, time-worn paint. The warm colo...
Pine, Paint
$5,242
H 75.2 in W 61.42 in D 22.84 in
Exceptional Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted bridal wardrobe 1784
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Exceptional antique painted bridal wardrobe from Austria, dated 1784. A special piece because of its rich folk art decoration and striking use of colour. The painted panels feature c...
Pine, Paint
$4,922
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
Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet from 1841
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Antique bridal wardrobe dating from 1841, originating from Franconia, southern Germany. Its weathered character and painted details give the piece a stunning appearance. Both the des...
Pine, Paint
$9,103
H 88.19 in W 60.24 in D 25.4 in
Antique 1844 Carved & Dated Large Wardrobe Armoire with Expertly Crafted Panels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very grand, hand carved extremely large continental oak wardrobe dated to the base 1844 A truly stunning piece, this is a tour de force of ...
Oak
Antique Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet 1822
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Exceptional antique painted bridal wardrobe from southern Germany, dated 1822. A special piece thanks to the beautiful folk art painting with colourful floral panels and richly execu...
Pine, Paint
$4,814
H 72.25 in W 60.24 in D 25.99 in
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Franconia, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted two-door armoire in fir wood with a dark base color and red accents. The door panels feature geometric and floral motifs, echoed on the chamfered corners. The flat, slig...
Brass
Swedish Hand-Painted Pine Armoire Dated 1823
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish armoire constructed of pine and dated 1823, featuring its original hand-painted finish. The cabinet displays a deep red to burgundy background with four ri...
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Tall Pine Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Swedish tall pine cabinet built in two sections with original painted finish. Blue painted panels remain visible throughout, with much of the surface worn down to ...
Pine, Paint
$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
$2,741
H 54.34 in W 41.74 in D 27.17 in
Swedish Rustic Farmhouse Painted Folk Art Corner Cabinet / Cupboard dating 1840
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This beautiful Swedish corner cabinet from 1840 is crafted from pine and still features its original decorative paint. Painted in a soft blue with red accents, it's adorned with flor...
Pine, Paint
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1769
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Exceptional antique bridal cabinet from 1769. The design of this piece is very primitive and simple, as is the painting. The whole is finished with a faux-wood painting, and the pane...
Pine, Paint
$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
18th Century Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Antique bridal cabinet dating from around 1780, originating from Franconia, southern Germany. Its heavily weathered character and original paintings give it a stunning appearance. Bo...
Pine, Paint
The Folk Painter’s Hand: 19th Century Painted Armoire
Located in New York, NY
This painted armoire, dated 1819, is a vivid example of early 19th-century European folk art furniture. Set against a deep blue ground, it is richly decorated with hand-painted flora...
Wood, Pine
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$8,590
H 79.93 in W 70.87 in D 22.45 in
Large Art Deco Oak four-door Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco Oak four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. This Oak Art Deco four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship. This ...
Brass
On Hold|$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
Painted Venetian Florentine Style Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Florentine Style Credenza, with Painted, Gold Gilt and Crackle Finish. One drawer and one door with original key. Some wear to finish from age and use. Good overall condition.
Gold Leaf
1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Wardrobe dated 1808 Measurements: H. 173 cm – W. 128 (140 to the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 to the frames) cm Period: 1808 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description Beautiful painte...
Fir
1789 Green Floral Painted Cupboard
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Wardrobe Technical information: Period: 1789 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Spruce Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 162 cm (178 cm with frame) 63.78 in (70.08 in with fra...
Fir
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 84.5 in W 54 in D 27 in
Vintage Niccolini Italia Rococo Floral Carved & Custom Painted Armoire c1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
This vintage Niccolini Italia Rococo armoire, dating to approximately 1940, features a custom painted finish with delicate floral motifs. The piece is constructed with two doors that...
Wood
Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Blue Painted Wardrobe with Sunflowers Measurements: H. 183 cm - W. 128 (150 to the frames) cm - D. 55 (66 to the frames) cm Period: Late 18th century Origin: Bavarian Alps Wo...
Fir
$4,470
H 87.8 in W 75.2 in D 26.78 in
Hand-painted Folk Art Wardrobe Cabinet, South German, dated 1860
Located in Greding, DE
Large rural hand-painted two-door wardrobe cabinet in Baroque style, featuring a curved pediment and an apple-shaped cartouche with the monogram “EL” and dated 1860. The lower sectio...
Iron
18th Century Baroque Softwood Armoire from Irschenberg Region
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque two-door wardrobe from the Irschenberg region, dating to the 18th century. Crafted from solid softwood with a warm, aged patina. The doors are structured with sculpted, curvi...
Wood
$38,500
H 69.69 in W 94.49 in D 22.45 in
Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Romantic Painted Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, wardrobe, cherry, paint, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1950 A truly exceptional piece designed custom for a private cli...
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI bibliotheque, or bookcase, made of solid walnut with mahogany as a secondary wood. Nice hand carved decorative panels at the bottom with musical instr...
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Italian 18th Century Painted Wardrobe in Folk Art Style
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An 18th century painted wardrobe from northern Italy, displaying a particular Tyrolean-Germanic folk art style of marriage furniture, hence the charming illustrations to celebrate th...
Iron
1817 Alpine Blue European Painted Cupboard
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Painted Wardrobe Among antique Alpine furniture, this painted wardrobe represents a testimony of Alpine production, featuring floral decorations on an oxidized blue background...
Fir
$8,597
H 75.6 in W 69.3 in D 27.56 in L 75.6 in
Two-door painted wardrobe, dated 1804 - Folk art furniture
Located in Vo', Veneto
Two-door painted wardrobe, dated 1804 A refined example of continental cabinet making and decoration: this unique two-door wardrobe from 1804 represents a precious luxury testament ...
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.
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