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1970s Henredon Scene Two Vintage Burled Wood Armoires - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
mirrored room dividers and console tables with rounded corners and burl-wood veneers. Such pieces are
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Vintage 1970s American Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Antique French Louie Phillipp Burled Walnut Bonnetiere Mirrored Door, Shelves
Located in New Orleans, LA
an excellent bookcase. It's relative simplicity and beautiful burled wood blend well with many
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Walnut, Burl

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
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry

Antique Early 19th C. French Provincial Hand Carved Elm and Burled Elm Bonnetier
Located in New Orleans, LA
burled wood armoire with stunning original wrought iron fitch hinges, escutcheons, locks with keys and
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

Restored Mid-Century Chest of Drawers: Maple Wood Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
testament to unmatched craftsmanship and unique style. Crafted from the finest maple wood and adorned with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Fine Traditional French Provincial Dark Stained Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
bonnet over a frieze with carved cross motif. With the Classic shaped and carved burled door panels with
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Restauration Period Walnut Armoire with Fruitwood Marquetry
Located in Birmingham, AL
interior with three sturdy shelves, the center one above three small burled wood drawers and the lower
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fruitwood, Walnut

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By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door built-in wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern ...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Warsaw Cabinetmaker French Provincial Bonnet Top Bombe Armoire Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Art Deco Wardrobe
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Nouveau rosewood wardrobe. Second wardrobe on my second auction. The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac Laquer.
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Vintage 1930s Polish Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Art Deco Wardrobe
Art Deco Wardrobe
H 68.9 in W 74.41 in D 23.23 in
Wardrobe Sideboard with Drawers in Canaletto Walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The curved and straight lines, the solids and voids, the austerity and lightness; and, above all, the refined lightness of the arches which follow on from each other at a constant rh...
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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut combination wardrobe, the moulded top above two long panelled well-figured doors opening to reveal the large hanging area flanked by two banks of drawers with stylised walnut ...
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Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Walnut compactum wardrobe
Walnut compactum wardrobe
H 66.5 in W 94.5 in D 25 in
1920's LARGE ART DECO BURR WALNUT DOUBLE WARDROBE J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this 1920s Large Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe. A stunning example of 1920's Art Deco design, this large burr walnut ...
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20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Tall Walnut 3 Drawer Dresser Wardrobe by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury tall walnut and black 3 drawer dresser wardrobe. Very clean all original 1 unit dresser or wardrobe with mirror. All lower drawers are clean and very smooth. Top...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Antique 1800 Tree of Life Hand Painted Austrian Housekeepers Cupboard Wardrobe
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, very large original 1800 Antique German Marriage wardrobe / housekeepers folded linen cupboard with super are original Tree of Life ...
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Antique Early 1800s German George III Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Campaign Style Thomasville Furn Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed & Armoires
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful campaign style modular wall unit bedroom or bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lights, full/queen headboard, and brass hardware by Th...
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Vintage 1970s American Campaign Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

"Correas" Wall Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Mila' for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Miguel Milà
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Correas" is a wall mounted bookshelf, designed by Miguel Mila' and manufactured by Dessie', featuring 3 or 4 shelves, fixed to two or three uprights by means of straps of leather in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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18th Century Walnut Antique Armoire
Located in East Hampton, NY
French Armoire in original condition from the 1700s. It is shy of 9 feet tall. It is roomy enough inside for two shelves and hanging clothing, or for a large TV, or even as a toddler...
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Antique 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century Walnut Antique Armoire
18th Century Walnut Antique Armoire
H 104 in W 57 in D 28 in
Rare Large circa 1825 South German Biedermeier Walnut Dining or Centre Table
By Biedermeier
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning large Biedermeier south German round table circa 1825 A highly collectible and good looking table, the best part of 200 years old ...
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Antique 1820s German Georgian Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Linen Press
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very good quality mid 19th Century flame mahogany linen press. With all original slides, working lock and key the drawers run smoothly. Comes into three pieces for ease of transpor...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Linen Presses

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Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Linen Press
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Linen Press
H 83.86 in W 59.06 in D 25.6 in
French Beaux Arts Inlaid Marquetry Burl Walnut Side Cabinet With Marble Tops
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome antique French Beaux Arts burl wood and exotic inlaid woods cabinet with a bowed, fixed marble top, a single bowed drawer and a single bowed door opening to a shelf and a ...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Scottish Armoire
Located in Malibu, CA
This antique armoire is made from beautiful hardwood and burled walnut veneers. Easy to move and assemble, it is constructed from six separate pieces that stack together. There are t...
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Georgian Cabinets

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Walnut, Hardwood, Paper

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Vintage Burled Wood Two-Door Wardrobe or Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful handmade armoire or wardrobe, two doors open to house hooks, built in shelf and full
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mahogany

Vintage French Wardrobe, Armoire or Linen Press
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous burled wood, This linen press or wardrobe has 4 deep drawers and 2 inside shelves
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mahogany

French Walnut Cabinere
Located in Cookeville, TN
shelves near the top. Additional shelves can easily be added. The key is included. The wood is walnut and
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

French Walnut Cabinere
French Walnut Cabinere
H 100.63 in W 88 in D 27.5 in
Mastercraft Burle & Acid Etched Wardrobe Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This tall wardrobe cabinet, or armoire, has three drawers in the base, one of them faced with an
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Leon Rosen for Pace Burled Olive Wood and Chrome Wardrobe Dresser
By Leon Rosen, Pace Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a beautiful burl wood and chrome wardrobe dresser designed by Leon Rosen for Pace. The
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Burl

Antique French Burled Walnut Armoire Wardrobe Made in France
Located in North York, ON
exceptionally gorgeous wood with bookmatched hand-picked European burl walnut, carefully placed satinwood inlay
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20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Burled-Walnut Wardrobe Armoire Chifforobe
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Book-matched burled wood chifferobe with heavy highly-polished chrome hardware. An extremely high
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Burl

Post-Modern Henredon Scene Two Burled Wood Armoires
By Henredon
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of vintage Henredon scene two burled wood armoires. Featuring double
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Burl, Wood

Mastercraft Burled Wood And Brass Tall Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This neoclassical wardrobe cabinet was made by Mastercraft for Charak Furniture, the legendary
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Vintage 1960s American Wardrobes and Armoires

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Buffet deux Corps in Fruit Wood & Burled Ash, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Buffet deux Corps in fruitwood and burled ash with moulded cornice resting on cabinet below with
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fruitwood

Lane Burled Armoire Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern armoire made by Lane in an attractive burled wood. Double doors concealing a
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Vintage 1970s Wardrobes and Armoires

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Burl

Lane Burled Armoire Cabinet
Lane Burled Armoire Cabinet
H 58 in W 42 in D 18 in
1930s Burled Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
compartment for more storage. This wardrobe is coming fom oceanliners transatlantic crossings. It is from
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Vintage 1920s British Wardrobes and Armoires

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1930s Burled Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Burled Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
H 68.9 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
Louis XV Bronze Mounted Burled Walnut Francois Linke Style Armoire
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
F. Linke style inlaid armoire with bronze accents. The center door has a beveled mirror and contains 2 shelves. The left door contains 3 shelves and the right door contains 2 shelves...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

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Early 19th Century French Directoire Period Burled Elm and Cherry Armoire
Located in Fayetteville, AR
burled elm and cherry wood of this piece along with its age give a wonderfully warm feel. The doors open
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Provincial Burled Ash Armoire
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extraordinary Louis XVI style French provincial armoire made of beautiful burled ash, deep rich
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Ash, Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Burl Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Chifforobe Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
closets were built into rooms, a solid wood free-standing wardrobe or “armoire” (French for Wardrobe) was
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut, Burl

Rare Period Regence Armoire Lyonnaise-Walnut and Burled Walnut (1700-1730)
Located in Dallas, TX
sculpted from solid walnut wood and burled walnut wood. The central motif on the frieze is said to be St
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

1820 Rat-Tail Quebec Pine Armoire with Hand Painted Burled Oak Faux Finish
Located in Surrey, BC
with a faux burled oak hand painted finish over pine wood. Three original interior shelves. Use as an
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Antique 1830s Canadian Country Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Mid Century Drexel Chippendale Chinoiserie Tai Ming Hutch Burl Wood Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
up for storage. Doors and sides are burled wood and framed with a darker wood both on the sides as
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal, Brass

Beautiful 18th Century Walnut Wood Lyonnaise Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
panels are of prized and rare French “Burled” walnut wood, while the side panels are walnut wood. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Vintage French Art Deco Armoire with Black Lacquered Trim
Located in New York, NY
A vintage two-door French Art Deco Armoire with burled veneer, black lacquered trim and nickeled
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20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique French Cherrywood Two-Door Armoire, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
separated by a thin strip of burled wood. The skirt is carved and shaped with a small marquetry inlay
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Antique 1830s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry

French Monumental Neo-Gothic Charles X Inlaid Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Sumptuous period piece from the Charles X era with intricate lemon wood and ebony inlays, burled
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Exceptional 18th Century French Period Louis XV Bressan Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
contrasting woods. They utilized burled walnut panels to create naturalistic beauty and were renowned for
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Burl, Walnut

Restauration Period French Walnut Armoire or Cabinet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This elegantly simple, walnut Restauration period armoire features beautifully burled front panels
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

18th Century French, Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
, the bright, sunny tone of the carefully restored wood gives the cabinet a youthful character despite
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

18th Century French, Oak Armoire
18th Century French, Oak Armoire
H 94.5 in W 70.5 in D 23.6 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Cherry Bonnetiere with Bookmatched Front
Located in Birmingham, AL
with a doucine cornice above a burled chestnut door with a bookmatched front, allowing for the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry, Chestnut

French 19th Century Louis Phillipe Bonnetiere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This sleek bonnetiere was crafted in France during the 19th century from beautiful burled walnut
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

French 19th Century Louis Phillipe Bonnetiere
French 19th Century Louis Phillipe Bonnetiere
H 75.5 in W 37.25 in D 21.75 in
Late 20th Century Henredon Olive Burl Burled Wood and Macassar Cabinet Wardrobe
By Henredon
Located in Hudson, NY
Henredon wood unit. Late 20th century modern Classic wardrobe dramatically veneered in pale olive
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Macassar, Olive, Burl

Large Chinese Hebei Burl Wood Compound Cabinet with Brass Hardware, circa 1900
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Hebei Turn of the Century burled wood two toned compound cabinet from the early
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Brass

Midcentury Burl Wood Armoire Dresser Milo Baughman Style
Located in Baltimore, MD
wardrobe features a spectacular bookmatched burled olive ash veneer framed in a contrasting rich dark brown
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Burl

Vintage Burled Wardrobe by Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vintage 1970s Burled Wardrobe by Henredon has been restored and features its original veneer
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Maple, Burl, Lacquer

Brutalist Gentleman's Burled Highboy Wardrobe Dresser by Lane, 1960s, Signed
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classy and sophisticated 1960s American modern gentleman's highboy dresser by Lane. The burled
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Mastercraft Burled Wood and Brass Tall Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This neoclassical wardrobe cabinet was made by Mastercraft for Charak Furniture, the legendary
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Mastercraft Burled Amboyna Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Mastercraft Burled Amboyna Armoire with inlaid brass trim and handles. Interior has
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Mastercraft Burled Amboyna Armoire
Mastercraft Burled Amboyna Armoire
H 70 in W 41 in D 20 in
Late 19th Century French Empire Style Burled Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late 19th century French Empire style burled armoire has been completely restored and features
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Antique 1850s French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Walnut, Burl

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Armoire Dressers by Henredon, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Burled olive wood, with ash case and ebonized
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Ash, Burl

Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Armoire Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
dresser By Thomasville USA, 1970s Burled olive wood, with original Asian-inspired brass hardware
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Burl Wood Armoire Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style burl wood armoire dresser By
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

1930s Inlaid Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
trousers. In the base there is a compartment for more storage. It has got beautiful burled mahogany
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1930s Inlaid Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
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French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930s French Art Deco-style armoire is covered in burled walnut veneers in the original light
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

French Art Deco Armoire
French Art Deco Armoire
H 73 in W 68 in D 20 in
Henredon Olive Burl Burled Wood and Macassar Dresser Cabinet Shelving Wardrobe
By Henredon
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning Henredon "Scene Two", 2-piece wood wall unit, dresser with shelving unit, 1970s. Late 20th
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Macassar, Olive, Burl

French Monumental Neogothique Charles X Inlaid Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Sumptuous period piece from the Charles X era with intricate lemon wood and ebony inlays; burled
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires

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Maple, Walnut

French Restauration Burled Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Restauration period walnut armoire, "loup de noyen" burl veneer, with ebonized detail at cornice and fitted interior, circa 1835
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

French Restauration Burled Walnut Armoire
French Restauration Burled Walnut Armoire
H 93.5 in W 58.75 in D 21.75 in
Louis XV Armoire from Normandy
Located in New York, NY
A wedding armoire hand painted to imitate burled elm wood
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Louis XV Armoire from Normandy
Louis XV Armoire from Normandy
H 75 in W 47 in D 20 in
French Art Deco Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French Art Deco Bookcase from Lyon made of beautiful burled walnut. The center glass
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Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

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Wood, Glass

French Art Deco Cabinet Bookcase
French Art Deco Cabinet Bookcase
H 67.75 in W 69.5 in D 19 in
Burled Wood Wardrobe or Mans Chest by Lane with Drawers
By Lane Furniture
Located in Bridport, CT
Beautiful Wood Grain and piano hinge. Lane "Man's Chest" or wardrobe with 2 doors and Dresser
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Vintage 1970s American Wardrobes and Armoires

Napoleon III Rosewood and Burlwood Mirrored Armoire
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
from exotic woods by a fine Paris maker in the mid-19th century. It boasts an intricately carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires

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Rosewood, Burl

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Burled Wood Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the burled wood wardrobe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, burl and metal, every burled wood wardrobe was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a burled wood wardrobe — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each burled wood wardrobe bearing Mid-Century Modern, Empire or Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one burled wood wardrobe that is appealing in its simplicity, but Henredon, Lane Furniture and Compactom produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Burled Wood Wardrobe?

Prices for a burled wood wardrobe start at $1,400 and top out at $8,900 with the average selling for $4,148.

Finding the Right wardrobes-armoires for You

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.

Questions About Burled Wood Wardrobe
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A burl in wood is a growth on a tree formed from bud tissue that has not sprouted. The burl forms large, knobby-looking growths on the base and trunk of the tree. Every piece of burl wood is unique, which is one reason they are considered rare and valuable. They come in a variety of sizes and have varying wood textures and colors. Find a collection of antique and vintage burl wood furniture on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Burled wood is wood with a unique grain characteristic that results from harvesting a tree that has a burl. A burl is a tree growth often caused by injury, fungus, virus, or insects. The stress from the growth causes pressure on the wood and creates intense grain patterns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Whether burl wood is timeless is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, burl wood became popular during the Art Deco and Regency eras, and furniture designers have continued to use it to produce pieces ever since then. This owes largely to the material’s range of organic shapes and knots, which add richness and distinct visual appeal. On 1stDibs, find a range of burl wood furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A burl wood table is a piece of furniture crafted out of wood burls, growths on trees that have unique grain patterns. Because of the character of the wood, no two are ever completely identical. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of burl wood tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Burl wood's worth depends on the quality and the size of the wood. Depending on the size and condition, a larger-eyed burl would cost around $25 to $200. Layered burls are not of much value. On 1stDibs, find a range of alluring antique and vintage burl wood furniture today.

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Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.