Dutch Oak Wardrobe
19th Century Dutch KAS
Located in Dallas, TX
Dutch KAS wardrobe cabinet from the 19th century. Solid oak mitered on door panels rosewood raised
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Materials
Oak, Rosewood
An impressive early 18th century Dutch oak geometric kussen cabinet with integra
Located in Leesburg, VA
An impressive early 18th century Dutch oak geometric kussen cabinet with integral secretaire
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Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
$6,495
H 70 in W 64.5 in D 26 in
19th Century Dutch Hand Carved Renaissance Raised Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
quarter sawn oak, examples of which are on display in museums across Belgium and Holland that are over
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
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Dutch Kaas or Kast, Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Hudson, NY
A late 17th century Dutch Kast, made of oak, with ebony and rosewood inlay and veneers sitting on
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Oak
Dutch Carved Oak and Rosewood Kas
Located in Louisville, KY
in the high baroque manner featuring a molded cornice with applied carved cherubs; above a foliate carved freize and paneled doors separated with columns and similarly embellished wi...
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
19th Century White Oak Flemish Armoire
Located in Toronto, ON
Early 19th century simple Baroque styled armoire in white oak. Bare finish except for ball feet
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
18th Century Dutch Walnut Armoire
Located in Werkendam, NL
A superb Louis XIV walnut armoire. The upper part with two cupboard doors with a remarkable 'bouquet of flowers' veneer, the inside fitted with a smaller shelf and two drawers.
The ...
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Antique 1720s Dutch Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Walnut
20th Century Oak Great Dutch Wardrobe
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Dutch wardrobe carved and decorated with cherubs, floral and animal motifs. Furniture in oak
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
18th Century Dutch Washed Oak Wood Wardrobe
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 18th century Dutch washed oak wood wardrobe.
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Dutch Painted Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Dutch painted oak wardrobe with fitted interior and serpentine drawers. 1880.
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Dutch Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offered by Amsterdam Modernism:
Stunning Art Deco Haagse school armoir or wardrobe.
Striking Dutch
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Dutch Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Deco Haagse School armoir or wardrobe.
Striking Dutch design from the twenties
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Dutch Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Art Deco Amsterdam School armoir or wardrobe.
Striking Dutch design from the twenties
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Antique Dutch Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak cabinet was made in the Netherlands, circa 1800. Ornate carvings and a light tone
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Oak Dutch Art Deco Haagse School Armoir or Wardrobe by Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
.
Design by Anton Lucas Leiden.
Striking Dutch design from the twenties.
Oak with ebony Macassar.
This
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Macassar, Oak
H 68.9 in W 59.06 in D 17.33 in
Oak Dutch Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Wardrobe by Willem Penaat for Fa.Haag, 1897
By Willem Penaat 1, Fa.Haag & Zn Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Penaat for
Fa.Haag & Zn Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1890s.
Solid oak with four original
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Antique 1890s Dutch Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Glass
H 73.23 in W 39.18 in D 15.36 in
18th Century Louis XVI Period Stripped Dutch Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Louis XVI period stripped oak Dutch wardrobe was handcrafted to create the perfect
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Dutch Oak Kass armoire
Located in Montreal, QC
Dutch oak Kass. The dome top highly carved with marine attributes.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
1780s Dutch Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
An antique oak cabinet with a beautiful Silhouette. Made in the Netherlands in the 1780s, the
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Dutch Oak Armoire, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
Simple yet stately, this oak armoire features fluted trim at the sides, raised panel doors, two
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Early 20th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
1800s Dutch Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak cabinet from The Netherlands, produced circa 1800. A massive wooden chest standing
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Antique Early 1800s Dutch Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
18th Century oak Anglo-Dutch cupboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century Anglo-Dutch oak ebonized 2-door cabinet raised on bun feet. The divided interior
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Period Dutch Baroque Oak Armoire Dated 1773
Located in Hudson, NY
Purchased from a prominent East Hampton collector this large and exuberant Dutch Baroque wardrobe
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Steel
18th Century Neoclassical Dutch Stripped Oak Armoire, Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite 18th century neoclassical Dutch armoire, cabinet was handcrafted from beautiful
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Antique 1790s Dutch Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Grand Scale 18th Century Dutch Rococo Oak Bombé Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A grand scale 18th century Dutch oak Rococo bombé armoire
having a renowned shaped, wavy cornice
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Antique 18th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
18th Century Dutch Tambour Stripped Oak Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Dutch Tambour stripped oak secretary, bookcase was handcrafted from solid old-growth
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Dutch Neoclassical Oak and Ebony Armoire
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The cupboard doors opening to reveal three oak and ebony wood shelves, the lower section with two
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Dutch Linen Press Cupboard Armoire
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Dutch Oak Linen press cupboard armoire.
Made in the 18th century the cabinet work is still
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak "Angel" Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
stunning armoire is in a truly remarkable state of preservation! Hand-sculpted by Dutch masters, it
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Large Late 17th Century Oak Dutch Kast or Armoire
Located in Stamford, CT
An imposing late 17th century Dutch Kast or armoire of oak, ebony and rosewood having ebonized
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
Cabinet made from burlwood on oak.
It has original bronze mounting.
Originates The Netherlands
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Burl, Oak
1650c Dutch Kussenkast Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Very rare, decorative armoire. Four doors and four shelves.
Great storage. Could also be used for a small TV and equipment.
Beautiful patina.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Stunning All Original 18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Cupboard w/Tulip Plateaus
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Breathtaking all original 18th century Dutch bombe cupboard or linen press. This phenomenal and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
H 94.5 in W 71 in D 24.5 in
Early 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Kussenkast
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
of the 19th century. "Kussenkast" is Dutch for "pillow case." The antique is not named such because
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
Arts & Crafts Dutch Armoire with Inlay, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Arts & Crafts solid oak armoire with inlay, 1900s.
Four original solid oak adjustable shelves
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
18th Century Rococo Dutch Linen Press Cabinet or Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Rococo period Dutch Country linen press cabinet or armoire provides dual purposes with
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Antique 1840s Dutch Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Dutch Oak Art Nouveau Armoir or Wardrobe, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent Dutch Art Nouveau armoir or wardrobe, 1900s.
Solid oak with original brass handles on
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Glass
Oak Dutch Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Wardrobe or Armoir, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts wardrobe or armoir, 1900s.
Solid oak with original brass handles
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
1780s Dutch Bleached Oak Dresser
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak armoire was made in the Netherlands, circa 1780. It features an ornamented crest
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Oak Dutch Art Deco Haagse School Armoir or Wardrobe by Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
.
Striking Dutch design from the twenties.
Oak with ebony Macassar.
This stunning piece can be dismantled
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Macassar, Oak
H 68.9 in W 59.06 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Dutch Oak Armoire ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Oak Armoire ~ Cabinet was created in a relatively smaller size making it perfect
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Carved Dutch Antique circa 1880 Armoire Folded Lined Wardrobe Mirrored Doors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique hand carved oak, Dutch Armoire linen wardrobe with
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Antique 1880s Danish High Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Oak
H 89.38 in W 53.75 in D 20.67 in
Dutch Oak Art Nouveau Armoire with Inlay, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch Art Nouveau solid oak armoire with inlay, 1900s.
Four original solid oak adjustable shelves
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Rustic Dutch Stripped Hand-Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Rustic Dutch stripped oak armoire was handcrafted to last for centuries, and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Belgian Oak Armoire, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
Six floral relief carvings on the doors of this wardrobe enhance its beauty. The doors have
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Stunning Arts & Crafts, Dutch Armoire, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art & Crafts, Dutch armoire, 1900s.
Solid oak with beautiful original brass hinges and
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
18th Century Rustic Dutch Armoire, Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century rustic Dutch armoire, cabinet is a study in Old World craftsmanship, with an efficient
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wrought Iron
Magnificent 18th Century Mahogany Neoclassical Dutch Cabinet
Located in Antwerp, BE
A magnificent mahogany neoclassical Dutch cabinet, the underpart with three graduated drawers under
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
Stunning Arts & Crafts Dutch Armoire with Inlay, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Arts & Crafts armoire with inlay 1900s.
Solid oak with original brass handles and key
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rustic Dutch White Painted with Grey Patina Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century stately rustic Dutch white painted armoire with grey patina was literally designed to
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Antique 1860s Dutch Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Wardrobe ~ Linen Press in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Wardrobe ~ Linen Press in Stripped Oak is a magnificent work
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Revival Linen Presses
Materials
Bronze
19th century triple chinoiserie wardrobe armoire by Holland & sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality late Victorian mahogany Chinoiserie triple wardrobe by Holland & son .
The wardrobe is
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Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Dutch Oak Painted Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dutch oak painted buffet deux corps.
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Stunning Bleached Oak Antique Cabinet from Holland circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning antique cabinet from Holland. In a clean and straight neoclassical style with
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Large Dutch Dresser
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Large dresser dutch , it opens by foor doors & a big drawer.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Ebony
Dutch 18th Century Armoire
Located in Culver City, CA
Large footed armoire with doors that open to shelves on top and three drawers on the bottom.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
19th Century Dutch Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Originally painted, this Dutch Buffet deux Corps has been stripped to give it a more updated look
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Antique 1860s Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
19th Century Dutch Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Originally painted, and now stripped this is the new look! This piece has alot of movement. From the cornice on the top, down the sides and finally along the apron there is a cons...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Large Dutch Two Door Armoire with Carved Foliate Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large two door oak armoire with lower drawer on large ebonized bun feet.Doors are decorated with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
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Dutch Oak Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Dutch oak wardrobe you’re looking for. Each Dutch oak wardrobe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a Dutch oak wardrobe — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Dutch oak wardrobe is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Dutch oak wardrobe that is appealing in its simplicity, but Anton Lucas, Fa.Haag & Zn Amsterdam and Willem Penaat produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Dutch Oak Wardrobe?
A Dutch oak wardrobe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,980, while the lowest priced sells for $1,490 and the highest can go for as much as $23,800.
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.
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