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.
Brass
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
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.
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.
Bronze
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
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 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
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
$5,100
H 67.5 in W 37.25 in D 18.75 in
19th Century Red and Black Chinese Armoire with Calligraphy and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red and black armoire with calligraphy and brass hardware from 1800s, China. This Chinese armoire is made of red and black painted wood with brass hardware, and its doors are adorn...
Brass
$3,900
H 69.5 in W 43 in D 24 in
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
$4,026
H 74.75 in W 49.5 in D 24.75 in
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
$6,675
H 74.75 in W 56 in D 20.75 in
Qing Dynasty Period Armoire Cabinet with 14 Drawers and Two Doors, 1900s
Located in Yonkers, NY
The various drawers and doors showcase clean geometrical shapes, evoking traditional Chinese screens. Retaining its original brown light brown lacquer contrasted by darker edges, the...
Wood
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
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
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
$3,380
H 77 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
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
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
$6,670
H 69 in W 39 in D 19 in
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.
Wood
Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer cabinet with painted landscape motif . Pair of open doors and two drawers inside. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times i...
Lacquer
$3,500Sale Price|46% Off
H 65 in W 44.5 in D 19 in
Red Lacquer Armoire with Relief Carving & Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt motif doors. Bi-fold open doors, inside with three shelves, two of three shelves are removable with three drawers inside.
Wood
Early Chinese Lacquered Armoire Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Oriental Cabinet with two doors very finely lacquered
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...
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. The divide in the center can be removed and attached to one of the doors, s...
Elm
Unavailable
H 68.25 in W 42 in D 23.25 in
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
Red Lacquer Chinese Cabinet
Located in Washington, DC
Square cornered Chinese cabinet with two drawers in the original red lacquer finish.
Huge chinese lacquered cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Oversized chinese cabinet with 2 doors
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
Antique Chinese Elmwood Armoire, Shanxi Province, 19th Century
Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
Antique Chinese 19th century Shanxi province armoire. The Asian cabinet has incredible figural designs and strong original color. The armoire has two doors that open out with an insi...
Wood
Chinese Marriage Armoire
Located in Hudson, NY
A very good Chinese lacquer armoire, this piece shows many fine and delicately detailed paint and gilt work scenes of court life, landscapes, mountains and buildings.
Sold
H 57.75 in W 18.5 in D 41.5 in
19th Century Chinese Armoire Decorated with High Relief Flora and Fauna 57.75"H
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Chinese chest, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, captivates with its elegant design and masterful use of materials. The black lacquered wood an...
Stone
Black Lacquer Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very refined and elegant black lacquer armoire, simple form, a pair of doors with round brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additional "armoir...
Lacquer
Black Lacquer Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very simple and refined black lacquer armoire, of upright slender form, a pair of doors with round brass fitting. Visit our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additi...
Lacquer
Black Lacquer Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
Of upright slender form, very simple and elegant, two drawers on top of a pair of doors, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additional "armoire...
Lacquer
Antique Red Lacquered 2 Door Chinese Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
The tapered sides and heavy panels of both the front and sides add visual intrigue to this large and striking armoire from China. Spacious interior storage runs the complete length o...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Large Red Lacquered Armoire with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered armoire with iron hardware from the 1800s.
Iron
Chinese ca 1840 shanxi red lacquer cabinet armoire
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese ca 1840-50, shanxi lacquer cabinet with its original lacquer surface. Shelves are removable and can be adjusted for various uses. Found in Shanxi provence China. Shown with a...
Wood
A Slender Black Lacquer Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
an unusual slender black lacquer armoire, of upright slightly tapered rectangular form, brass fitting, with drawers and shelves. View our website for additional "armoire" selections ...
Lacquer
Sold
H 77 in W 44 in D 23.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Armoire with Bronze Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered armoire from the 19th century, with bronze medallion and apron.
Bronze
Sold
H 81 in W 39.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Cupboard Wedding Cabinet Linen Press Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental red over black lacquered Chinese cupboard, circa 1880s. Made from Elm with an artistic exterior featuring a scene of incense burners, censers, pots, ornate boxes and flowe...
Brass
Sold
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 1 in
Brown Lacquer Elm Chinese Armoire from the 19th Century with Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century large Chinese elm armoire with brown lacquer finish and traditional round medallion hardware.
Metal
A Red Lacquer Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
a very stunning red lacquer(orange red)armoire, of upright tapered form, a pair of doors with brass fitting, there are two shelves and two drawers inside, beautifull patina and color...
Sold
H 49.5 in W 29.5 in D 13.75 in
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Lacquered Elm Storage Cabinet Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Ming style wedding cabinet / cupboard / armoire / wardrobe.
Elm, Lacquer
Sold
H 83 in W 45.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Black Lacquered Woven Armoire with Rattan Panels from China, circa 1800s
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese armoire from the 1800s with rattan panels and black lacquer.
Rattan, Wood
Red Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A stunning red lacquer armoire (due to digital camera flash light,see the actural red in the close shot) of upright form, red lacquer front with fine hand painted muted gold gilt lan...
Lacquer
Black Lacquer Armoire Wtih Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very elegant black lacquer armoire. of upright tapered form, fine hand painted muted gold gilt butterfly motif on the pair of doors, brass fitting. there are 2 shelves and 3 drawers ...
Lacquer
Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Floral Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant tapered black lacquer armoire with muted gold gilt floral motif, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additional "armoire" ...
Gold
A Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very refined and elegant black lacquer armoire with fine hand painted birds and flowers motif in gold gilt. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additional ar...
Lacquer
Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
a refined and elegant black lacquer armoire with fine hand painted landscape motif in muted gold gilt, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for addit...
Gold
Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very refined and elegant black lacquer armoire with fine hand painted butterfly motif in gold gilt, tapered form, brass fitting. View our webaite at: www.greenwichorientalantiques....
Gold
Chinese 19th Century Chinoiserie wedding cabinet armoire
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese 19th century chinoiserie and black lacquer wedding cabinet. with decorated court yard scene ca 1840-50
Wood, Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer armoire with gold gilt butterfly motif, brass fitting, beautiful color, form and lines.
Lacquer
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This armoire originates from the Shanxi Province. It is decorated with paintings of various urns, flower vases, figures and traditional Chinese symbols of happiness. Traditional mort...
Metal
Chinese Tall Lacquered Dowry Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in northern China during the mid-19th century, this tall cabinet was likely part of wedding dowry, bestowed upon a groom filled with silks and gifts. Constructed with mortise an...
Brass
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
An expression of classic Qing furniture design, this cabinet exudes timeless elegance with its clean lines, full moon brass hardware, and dark lacquer finish, worn beautifully with t...
Brass
A Pair of Red Lacquer Armoires With Gold Gilt Floral Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of elegant red lacquer armoires, red lacquer front with fine hand-painted gold gilt floral motif, black lacquered sides, brass fitting. Beautiful colors, form and detail. Sell...
Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
Beautiful Antique Asian Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet With Elaborate Gilt Decorated Carving, 2 Sets Of Double Doors and 7 Drawers.
18th Century Painted Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Piece Cabinet
Located in Wainscott, NY
18th century painted Chinese black lacquer two-piece cabinet This cabinet is a wonderful tailored design with the opportunity to separate the pieces and use as two cabinets Conditi...
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Black Lacquer Double Fish Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This grand black lacquer cabinet epitomizes the austere beauty of classical Chinese furniture design. Dated to the mid-19th century, the tall cabinet was crafted in Zhejiang province...
Brass
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Wucai Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite black lacquer wucai, or five color, cabinet from Shanxi Province, China. This circa 1850 cabinet is painted with floral vases and scholars' objects. The two doors open t...
Elm
Sold
H 70.25 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Dark Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Bronze from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A dark lacquer Chinese wedding cabinet from the 1800s. This Chinese 19th century wedding cabinet is made of dark lacquered wood and bronze hardware. This cabinet showcases a simple s...
Bronze
Sold
H 49.22 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Painted Two-Door Wedding Cabinet
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Chinese red lacquer two-door wedding cabinet decorated with hand drawn vegetable motifs and fitted with bronze lock.
Wood
19th Century Chinese Shadow Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A c. 1850 four door cabinet from Southern China. This Elmwood cabinet features brass hardware on doors that open to spacious storage with multiple shelves. Pagoda Red Collection #...
Elm
Tall Chinese Lacquer Cabinet with Greek Key Trim, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual to Chinese furniture, a Greek key-like design, crisply rendered in walnut, outlines the doors of this exceptional cabinet. The motif, however rare, emphasizes symmetry, an im...
Walnut
Sold
H 76 in W 42 in D 22 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Early 19th Century Dark Brown Lacquer Wardrobe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wardrobe from the early 19th century with dark brown lacquer, brass hardware, doors, drawers and shelves. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty perio...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Wardrobe, Chinoiserie Lacquered Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of 19th century Chinese wardrobe, chinoiserie lacquered red- Brass/bronze hardware and ornaments.
Lacquer
A Chinese Red Lacquer Compound Cabinet with Gilt Dragons
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent red lacquer compound cabinet originally used as a wardrobe. Decorated with writhing dragons in gold amongst clouds, rocks and water. Dragon roundels decorate the sides....
Elm
Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very elegant and refined black lacquer cabinet, a pair of doors with round brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additional "armoire/cabinet" se...
Lacquer
Sold
H 81.5 in W 42.52 in D 18.12 in
Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Wardrobe with Drawers and Shelves
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mid-19th century Chinese wardrobe. Red lacquer with a beautiful age-related patina. This slightly tapered cabinet features two bottom drawers with ring pull handles. The doors open...
Wood
Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, four drawers on top of two pairs of doors, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additional "s...
Lacquer
Sold
H 85 in W 44 in D 23 in
Large Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Brass Hardware from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique Chinese red lacquer wedding cabinet with metal hardware from the 19th century.
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese red lacquered cabinets painted with garden courtyards amidst mountainous landscapes.
Elm
Sold
H 81.25 in W 70.25 in D 22.75 in
Antique 19th Century 6-Door Red Lacquered Cabinet from Shanxi China
Located in Round Top, TX
The elongated open panels are visually striking in this stunning cabinet from China. The original red and wood-toned painted finish is slightly distressed, revealing the age and addi...
Wood
Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant 19th Century storage cabinet is made from dark red lacquer over Elm Wood. It is an excellent example of Ming-Inspired scholar's furniture with a round posted frame and w...
Elm, Lacquer
Sold
H 69.69 in W 44.49 in D 14.18 in
20th Century Chinese Green Lacquer Painted Two-Door Cabinet or Entry Piece
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Chinese green lacquer two-door wedding cabinet decorated with hand drawn scenes in relief and fitted with bronze lock and crest Beautiful like an Entry Piece or Hall St...
Brass
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Armires With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of refined and elegant black lacquer armoires with muted gold gilt butterfly motif on the pair of doors, brass fitting. selling as a pair or single, $6500 each. View our websi...
Gold
Rare Shanghai Art Deco Lacquered Three Door Wardrobe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare wardrobe from the Art Deco movement in Shanghai, circa 1920. Strong Art Deco shape, with its original lacquered paint work. Paintwork has been rubbed back in places but we thin...
Wood
Qing Dynasty Chinese Cabinet with Two Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This Qing dynasty cabinet is from Shanxi, China and dates to the mid-1800s. It was originally used to provide extra storage in the dining or sleeping areas of a comfortable home. Thi...
Elm, Lacquer
$26,000 / set
H 70 in W 16 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Folding Screen/Room Divider with Cloisonne panels
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a set of 6 panels of Chinese vintage lacquered wooden screen which to be used as the room section panels in ancient China that are put together to make into a screen. Screens...
Hardwood
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$3,465
H 45.5 in W 48 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Tall Credenza Storage Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet is 100% hand made and hand painted using mineral painting which last the paint a much longer time. You can see some of the finish has already los...
Wood
Antique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, Ming dynasty style scholar's cabinet. The doors and side panels are all solid single boards set with mitered, tenon and mortise construction. Two exterior and interior d...
Bronze
$4,764
H 74.81 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...
Elm
Large French Directoire Style Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional 19th century French Directoire style armchair. This large Directoire style fauteuil is a timeless piece of French design. Featuring a beautiful white-distressed wooden...
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th Century.
Metal
$5,800 / set
H 26 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom stylish parsons armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a fun-sophisticated leopard upholstery fabric. Down wrapped seat cushion with down back c...
Velvet
$4,380
H 115.5 in W 97 in D 2 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Handcraft 5 Panels Wooden Screen / Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 115 1/2"H x 19 1/2"W x 2"D each All together: 97 in W Origin: Shan Xi, China Circa: 1850 Material: Elm wood Condition: Original finished, very good condition. hand made, hand ...
Elm
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
Late 19th century English chinoiserie decorated display cabinet. The hinged top opens to reveal a remote document storage.
Glass, Wood
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...
Rattan, Elm
$3,200
H 77.75 in W 44 in D 18.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Book Matched Walnut Bookcase
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century French Louis Philippe period bookcase or vitrine features a solid walnut facade with simple, handsome lines and two doors inset with glass. A panel at the cro...
Glass, Walnut
$476
H 8.27 in W 18.51 in D 12.21 in
Vintage Large Blue & White Porcelain Planter Jardiniere 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful and decorative vintage blue and white ironstone china planter which will look fabulous with plants and flowers but is also ideal for keeping newspapers and magaz...
Porcelain
$6,463
H 96.46 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...
Sapele Wood, Ivory
$6,500
H 65.5 in W 40.25 in D 22.5 in
Antique Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Oversized Brass Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese wedding cabinet from the early 20th century with black lacquer and large brass medallion hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, thi...
Brass
Georgian Style Chinoisserie Breakfront Cabinet Attr. Karges
By Karges Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fantastic, highly decorative Georgian Chinoiserie style breakfront cabinet in two sections attributed to Karges. The upper half features a finely detailed crown with gilt leaf te...
Glass, Wood
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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