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Ebonised Wardrobe

Monumental Ebonised 19thC English Pine Wardrobe
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Monumental Ebonised 19thC English Pine Wardrobe sku 2065 W282 x D60.5 x H209 cm
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Monumental Ebonised 19thC English Pine Wardrobe
Monumental Ebonised 19thC English Pine Wardrobe
$13,400
H 82.29 in W 111.03 in D 23.82 in
19thC Large French Ebonised Mirrored Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880. 19thC large French ebonised mirrored armoire. With adjustable shelves, drawer
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

19thC Large French Ebonised Mirrored Armoire
19thC Large French Ebonised Mirrored Armoire
$5,763 Sale Price
34% Off
H 92.92 in W 51.19 in D 18.12 in
19thc French Ebonised Buffet De Corps
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1800 19thC French Ebonised Fruitwood Buffet de Corps W146 x D53 x H236 cm Base W140 x D53
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Antique Early 1800s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fruitwood

19thc French Ebonised Buffet De Corps
19thc French Ebonised Buffet De Corps
$10,720 Sale Price
20% Off
H 92.92 in W 57.49 in D 20.87 in
Large French ebonised mirror cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
19th century large French black mirror cabinet. The cabinet is made of oak. With two adjustable shelves and a drawer at the bottom. The mirror is facet cut. Original hardware and key...
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Antique 1850s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Oak

Large French ebonised mirror cabinet, circa 1850
Large French ebonised mirror cabinet, circa 1850
$3,294
H 85.04 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in

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19thC Large French Ebonised Mirrored Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880. 19thC large French ebonised mirrored armoire. With adjustable shelves, drawer
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

19thC Large French Ebonised Mirrored Armoire
19thC Large French Ebonised Mirrored Armoire
H 92.92 in W 51.19 in D 18.12 in
19thC French Faux bamboo Ebonised Mirrored Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1860. 19thC French faux bamboo ebonised mirrored armoire. With original mirror plate
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Large Antique Victorian Gothic Ebonised China Display Cabinet, 1870s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautifully ornate Victorian mirror back ebonised display cabinet, in the gothic revival style
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Ebonised French Gothic Armoire
Located in Hastings, GB
19th century French Gothic Armoire This impressive large Armoire is decoratively hand carved in a Gothic style Dating from the mid-19th century French Black in color, original eboniz...
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

19th Century Ebonised French Gothic Armoire
19th Century Ebonised French Gothic Armoire
H 103.94 in W 46.46 in D 20.48 in
Early 19th century English Chinoiserie Gents Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century English ebonised Chinoiserie four door gents wardrobe. The four doors with 18th
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Antique 19th Century Linen Presses

Materials

Brass

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Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of two wooden chopping-cutting boards with a nice patina. Great statement on your counter-top, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measures: H:40/59cm W:23/32cm D:3,5...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
$413 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 23.23 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in
ARC Wall Lamp or Sconce in Green Enamel & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Bauhaus, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The ARC wall lamp or by Blueprint Lighting is a dramatically overscaled study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the tenets of the Bauhaus, ARC is truly a go-anywhere design ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel, Enamel

Arne Jacobsen Brass Door Handle Sets in Solid Brass
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen - Scandinavian Modern Original, solid brass door handles. Beautiful organic shape. An iconic design for both modern and classic interiors. Designed for the SAS H...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Brass

Arne Jacobsen Brass Door Handle Sets in Solid Brass
Arne Jacobsen Brass Door Handle Sets in Solid Brass
$479 / item
H 0.79 in W 7.88 in D 3.82 in
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Other

Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
$407 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Linen

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
$5,031 / item
H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 34.65 in
Traditional Style Walnut Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Westwood, NJ
Traditional style walnut rolling bar and serving cart accented with brass railing and handle. This bar cart is beautiful and functional. The inner top is inset with black granite all...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian William IV Dry Bars

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Wood

Traditional Style Walnut Rolling Bar Cart
Traditional Style Walnut Rolling Bar Cart
$4,317 / item
H 39 in W 52 in D 19 in
Antique Pink Border Hand Painted Paris Porcelain Rabbit Hunt and Dog Scene Plate
By Darte Frères
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful antique 19th century Paris porcelain plate. With a hand painted scene of a rabbit hunt in a bucolic landscape. Three greyhounds or whippets are giving chase. It has...
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Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Uchiwa wall lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Centreville, VA
Uchiwa wall lamp Designer: Ingo Maurer Year: 1973 German lighting designer Ingo Maurer first spotted some uchiwa, traditional Japanese fans made of bamboo and lacquered rice paper,...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bamboo

Uchiwa wall lamp by Ingo Maurer
Uchiwa wall lamp by Ingo Maurer
$3,600
H 29.2 in W 22.5 in D 4.3 in
School House 9 in. Globe Brass Fitter Pendant Light Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
1960s simple line school house globes with a newly made brass fitter. Small quantity available at time of posting. Please inquire. Priced each. Please note, this item is located in o...
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Tilt-Top 'Table De Vendange' or Wine Tasting Table
Located in Houston, TX
French tilt-top 'table de vendange,' or wine-tasting table circa 1870-1910. Large round walnut top raised upon an oak trestle base with lyre-shape harp mechanism. All hand-carved. Na...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Dining Room Tables

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Oak, Walnut

1940s Club Chair in Tan Brown Patinated Leather in the Style of Fritz Hansen
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very characteristic tan brown leather cigar / club chair from the 1940s made in Denmark and attributed to Oskar Hansen. This club chair in her complete and original condition. The ab...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Mirror Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful large octagonal wall mirror in rattan and bamboo in the style of Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were th...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan, Cane, Straw, Wicker

Ebonized Library Steps
Located in Huntington, NY
Ebonized Library Steps 3 step library steps
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Ladders

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Pine

Ebonized Library Steps
Ebonized Library Steps
$760
H 27.5 in W 19.25 in D 19 in
Swaim Contemporary Cream Colored Sofa in Mohair
By Swaim
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Swaim contemporary cream colored sofa in Mohair This sofa measures: 96 wide x 52 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 21.5 and arm height of 24 inches About Photos: We take...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Upholstery, Wood

Antique 19th Century Victorian Chaise Longue c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautifully proportioned Victorian chaise lounge from the 19th Century, offering a touch of elegance to any space. Left in a natural hessian finish, it awaits your choice of fabric...
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Wood

Antique 19th Century Victorian Chaise Longue c.1870
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chaise Longue c.1870
$3,291
H 30.32 in W 32.68 in D 44.89 in
Castiglioni Floor Lamp
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, rare Castiglioni floor lamp. Spun fiberglass "shade" with a chrome base and floor controls. Some minor foxing to the base of the lamp that is consistent with age.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Castiglioni Floor Lamp
Castiglioni Floor Lamp
$12,500
H 57.5 in Dm 12.5 in
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Ebonised Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ebonised wardrobe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every ebonised wardrobe was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ebonised wardrobe, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A ebonised wardrobe, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Dunbar, Edward Wormley and Herta Baller each produced at least one beautiful ebonised wardrobe that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ebonised Wardrobe?

Prices for a ebonised wardrobe can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $98 and can go as high as $64,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,241.

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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