Chinese Elmwood Armoire
Antique Chinese Elmwood Armoire or Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Chinese Elmwood armoire or wardrobe cabinet
Dimensions. 41 W ; 75 H ; 19 D
Top Shelf. 37
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Large Chinese Elmwood Four-Door Armoire with Low-Relief Carved Foliage
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A Chinese natural elmwood armoire from the 20th century, with four doors, bronze hardware, bamboo
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20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
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19th Century Chinese Large Elmwood Armoire with Metal Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese elmwood armoire with brass hardware from the 1800s. This large 19th century Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Metal
Large Chinese 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
H 71.5 in W 43.25 in D 24 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
H 79 in W 68 in D 23.5 in
Large Chinese 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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
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Bronze
H 69.5 in W 62 in D 24 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Lattice Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
of classic Chinese furniture forms. Dated to the mid-19th century, the tall cabinet is crafted of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
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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
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
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Chinese Ming Style Elm Wardrobe with Two Doors, Hidden Drawers and Carved Skirt
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming dynasty style elmwood wardrobe from the early 20th century, with two doors, hidden
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Wardrobes and Armoires
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Vintage Chinese Elm Compound Wedding Wardrobe in Two Parts with Metal Hinges
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage elmwood compound wedding wardrobe in two parts, with two sets of double doors
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
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Metal
H 103.5 in W 56 in D 22 in
20th Century Chinese Two-Tone Burl Wood, Elmwood Armoire with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese burl wood and elmwood armoire from early 20th century, China. This large armoire
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Cabinet with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors, carved
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Isola Design Armoire, Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isola Design Armoire
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Elmwood
Limited edition
Repousse´ is the
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2010s Cabinets
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Copper
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Chinese Elmwood Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese elmwood armoire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Chinese elmwood armoire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, elm and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a Chinese elmwood armoire, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese elmwood armoire — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese elmwood armoire is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese elmwood armoire over the years, but those crafted by Robert Kuo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Chinese Elmwood Armoire?
Prices for a Chinese elmwood armoire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,296 and can go as high as $35,580, while the average can fetch as much as $5,850.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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