Antique French Walnut Armoire, China Cabinet, or Bookcase circa Early 1800s
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Walnut China Cabinet, Vitrine, Bookcase or Armoire, probably constructed over 200-years ago.
Steel
Chinese Red and Gold Distress Finish Armoire/Cabinet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinese Red Gold Distress Finish Armoire – bold lacquer, gilt detailing and ample storage merge to create an elegant statement piece for luxury interiors. A chipped piece of the ...
Wood
Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Qing dynasty red and black lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt paintwork. The from of the cabinet features 14 panels each hand painted with a different scenic ranging from war...
Brass
Tajin Teak Painted Cabinet Chinese Hutch Armoire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer is a rare "Tajin" cabinet or a "Mizuya Tansu" style hutch. It is commonly made from teak and features distinctive spindle or fretwork doors. The upper section has two doors ...
Wood, Teak, Paint
Large Chinoserie Red Lacquered Cabinet or Armoire with Gilt Accents
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Chinoiserie red lacquered cabinet or armoire from the early 20th century, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two paneled doors, each with decorative gilt palace scenes a...
Brass, Metal
Qing Dynasty Period Armoire Cabinet with 14 Drawers and Two Doors, 1900s
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period armoire cabinet from the early 20th century with 14 drawers and two accordion doors.
Wood
19th Century Red and Black Chinese Armoire with Calligraphy and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
This 19th century red and black Chinese armoire with calligraphy and brass would be an exotic addition to most rooms, acting both as a decorative object and a storage cabinet.
Brass
Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This grand black lacquer cabinet epitomizes the austere beauty of classical Chinese furniture design. Dated to the mid-18th century, the tall cabinet is crafted of northern elm (yumu...
Elm
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
The essence of traditional Chinese furniture is fully expressed in the simplicity and graceful presence of this 18th century two-door cabinet. Crafted of southern elmwood with tradit...
Brass
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with fine...
Iron
Chinese Black Lacquer Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and a darkly lacquered finish, this square corner cabinet celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Dated to the mid-19th century, the tall cabine...
Elm
Provincial Chinese Kitchen Cabinet with Bamboo Panels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial cupboard from the early 20th century was once used in a rural Chinese kitchen to store dish ware, baskets and other kitchen supplies. Crafted with traditional mortise...
Bamboo, Wood
Chinese Two-Door Tapered Cabinet with Open Shelves, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Chinese furniture design is characterized by the flawless construction, purity of line, and dedication to detail you see here in this two-door cabinet. This beautiful elmwood...
Brass
Large wooden Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Wedding or Tapering Cabinet
Located in Meulebeke, BE
China / 19th century / “Qing-Dynasty” cabinet or wardrobe / wood, copper / Antique A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century with accordion doors and drawer...
Copper
1960s Chinese Fruit-Wood 6-Door Cabinet with Bronze Hardware
Located in Marbella, ES
1960s Asian fruit-wood 6-door cabinet with bronze hardware.
Bronze
Anglo-Chinese Large Elmwood Cabinet with Accordion Doors, Turn of the Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This large and unusual Anglo-Chinese, turn-of-the century elmwood armoire displays accordion openwork doors with two drawers within and five drawers below.
Brass
19th Century Chinese Red Hand Painted Wardrobe Storage Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 19th Century with this exquisite hand crafted, sculpted and painted wardrobe storage cabinet. The ultra rare wardrobe gives an ...
Paint
Large Elmwood Four-Door Armoire with Low-Relief Carved Foliage
Located in Yonkers, NY
Rich in craftsmanship and rooted in tradition, this elmwood armoire brings presence and practicality to any interior.
Bronze
Large Late Qing Dynasty Period Elmwood Armoire with Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood armoire from the early 20th century, with two doors, bronze medallion hardware, hidden drawers and carved apron. Created in C...
Bronze
late 19th Century Chinese Painted Lacquer Cabinet with Floral and Crane Motifs
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Painted Lacquer Cabinet with Floral and Crane Motifs This striking late 19th century Chinese cabinet is decorated throughout in hand-painted polychrome lac...
Brass
Chinese Wedding Cabinet Black on Red Lacquer with Circular Brass Medallion
Located in Hanover, MA
Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet in black lacquer with red accents featuring large circular brass medallion hardware on two 45 inch high doors above two drawers. The interior is...
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armoire with Carved Skirt and Large Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period armoire from the 19th century with natural wood finish, carved skirt, hidden drawers and medallion hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty pe...
Brass
Large Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large armoire from the 19th century with red lacquer, gilt décor, two doors and front apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th...
Wood
Large Qing Elm Armoire with Carved Motifs and Red Lacquered Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty elmwood armoire from the 19th century, with hand carved panels, red lacquered accents and bronze hardware. Created in China during the 19th century, this...
Bronze
Late Qing Dynasty Elm Armoire with Storage Drawers and Hidden Lower Compartment
Located in Yonkers, NY
This large Chinese armoire blends timeless elegance with practical storage, making it a striking yet functional addition to any home.
Brass
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Bamboo Motif Armoire Linen Press by C
By Chelsea House
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking Late 20th Century chinoiserie armoire or linen press by Chelsea House, featuring exquisite hand-painted scenes in the chinoiserie style. The cabinet showcases a deep green...
Rattan, Wood
19th Century Gilt Painted Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century gilt painted wardrobe cabinet. A very special Qing dynasty dressing wardrobe cabinet elaborately decorated with fine and exceptional gilt painting. Landscapes of mounta...
Hardwood
$8,000 / set
Paired 19th Century Wedding Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of 19th century tapered gilt painted wedding cabinets. Very good condition, stunning as a pair.
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Cabinet with Carved Birds in the Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period armoire from the early 20th century with dark brown rubbed patina, brass hardware and carved apron. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this...
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Guanyin and Daoist Immortals
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with carved panels depicting Guanyin and Daoist immortals. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this 19th century ca...
Wood
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest from China. Commissioned in the 19th century to commemorate the wedding of a new bride...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Chinese Black & Gold Lacquered Wardrobe
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Chinese black and gold lacquer wardrobe with decorated paneled sides and heavy brass hardware. Inside consists of two different sections. The upper section has three drawers. The l...
Brass
Vintage Elmwood Compound Wedding Wardrobe in Two Parts with Metal Hinges
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage elmwood compound wedding wardrobe in two parts, with two sets of double doors, lower drawers and metal hinges. Born during the mid-20th century, this exquisite vintage elmw...
Metal
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese (19th Century) hardwood cabinet / armoire with large bronze barrel pin closure on the front 2 doors which have 2 interior pull drawers with 2 additional drawers beneath the a...
Hardwood
Antique French Renaissance Armoire Linen Press Library Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Renaissance Revival Bibliotheque, Linen press or display cabinet. Circa mid 19th cenutry. A large rectangular oak case centered by original 3/4 length glass betwe...
Glass, Oak
Chinese Early 20th Century Lacquered Armoire with Gilt Carved Warrior Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Early 20th century Chinese lacquered wood armoire with hand-carved gilt panels, doors and drawers. Created in the early years of the 20th century, this Chinese armoire features a lin...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Armoire with Burl Wood Panels and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique armoire with burl wood panels and original brass hardware from 19th century China. This Chinese antique armoire was made with inset burl wood panels and brass hardware. Th...
Brass
Massive Chinese Tapering Armoire Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinese one piece wardrobe cabinet with tapering form, solidly constructed with peg joinery. Paneled and trimmed with brass lock as shown. The doors open to reveal vertical slat back...
Metal
Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China
Located in Round Top, TX
A hidden story lies just under the surface of this remarkable armoire. At first glance, one notices the perfect symmetry of the large cabinet. But take a moment to look deeper, you w...
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful Chinese traditional red lacquer Armoire features two open doors and one shelf inside the cabinet.
Wood
Tall Brown Wood Armoire with Brass Hardware and Carved Skirt Panel
Located in Yonkers, NY
A dark brown wooden armoire with carved skirt, brown patina and large brass medallion. Rooted in timeless craftsmanship, this tall wooden armoire brings presence, warmth, and functio...
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Round Corner Armoire/Noodle Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful Chinese antique carved round corner Armoire/Noodle cabinet features large copper hardware on the front doors with beautiful carving works on it.
Elm, Wood
$3,850Sale Price|30% Off
Chinese Antique General's Armoire Rustic Cabinet 19th Century Northern Frontier
Located in Somis, CA
A huge General's armoire from Shan Xi province, China's ancient frontier and trade post.
Wood
Fine 19th Century French Kingwood Bronze Ormolu Armoire Vitrine
By François Linke
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Fine 19th Century French Kingwood Bronze Ormolu Armoire Vitrine China Cabinet Dimensions : 91" Tall X 54" Wide X 21" Deep This piece was made in France in the late 19th century in...
Kingwood
Rustic Antique Spanish Baroque Carved & Paneled Oak Four Door Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
Dimensions (approx): 77.5" Tall, 57.5" Wide, 20.5" Deep As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal large size and substantial proportions for a variety of different ...
Oak
Chinese Style Carved Teakwood Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style (19th Century) large carved teakwood 3 door armoire cabinet with oval mirror
Mirror, Teak
Unavailable|$3,500
Chinese 19th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Chinese 19th century Shanxi provence red laquer cabinet or armoire with its original surface and hardware.
Elm
Unavailable|$7,500
Chinese 18th Century Carved Front Cabinet Armoire in Elmwood
Located in New York, NY
Fine Chinese 18th century Qing Dynasty highly carved front wedding cabinet or armoire depicting carved relief court yards scenes and the symbol of wealth and happiness..
Unavailable|$4,800 / set
Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Ming-Style Chinese Wardrobe or Armoire Cabinets
Located in Wilmington, DE
A pair of antique red lacquer Ming-style Chinese wardrobes dating to the second quarter of the 20th century. One wardrobe measures approximately 42" W x 23.25" D x 68.25" H and the o...
Wood
Unavailable|$9,995
Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in Morristown, NJ
A 19th century Monumental Chinese Tapered Dressing Cabinet red lacquer over Cedar wood. CA1870
Cedar
Unavailable|$1,600
Red Lacquer Chinese Cabinet
Located in Washington, DC
Square cornered Chinese cabinet with two drawers in the original red lacquer finish.
Unavailable|$7,000
Huge chinese lacquered cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Oversized chinese cabinet with 2 doors
Unavailable|$3,200
Chinese Red Lacquer Armoire with Original lacquer finish. Rare
Located in Westport, CT
Authentic Quality Antique from Northern China. Elm wood construction. ORIGINAL organic lacquer, bronze, and gilding outline. Loss of some gilding due to age. No retouching. Excellent...
Unavailable|$4,475
Fine Antique Chinese Painted Cabinet
Located in Port Chester, NY
A stunning example of the red lacquer chinoiserie cupboard. A grand visual impression, beautiful gilt. With a center shelf, with drawer, and a compartment below the bottom shelf. Lov...
Wood
Unavailable|$8,500
Chinese Compound Cabinet from Zhejiang Province
Located in Atlanta, GA
Compound cabinets in this style are rare today. This is a completely authentic cabinet with original hardware. The top is removable. Notice the detailed carving on the base of the...
Unavailable|$1,600
Burl Wood Panel Armoire
Located in Westport, CT
A rare burl wood panel cabinet from Jilin Province in the North Eastern tip of China. Earlier European visitors had referred to them as Chinese Biedermiers. Original bronze fitting...
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,999
Vintage French Country Oak China Cabinet Hutch Bookcase
Located in Newberry, SC
A French Country Bookcase China Cabinet Hutch in oak with two green leaded glass doors in upper cabinet and pretty cabriolet legs.
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.
Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.
The main difference between a hutch and a china cabinet is their locations in a home. Although they look similar, a hutch can be placed in nearly any room and has a multipurpose use (for storage or displaying collections). A china cabinet is always in a dining room or kitchen and is used for storing and displaying fine china.
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