Tall and Narrow Original French Macassar Ebony Inlaid Cabinet
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in New York City, NY
An outstanding French Art Deco / Mid Century Modern tall cabinet. with N.F. Ameublement seal. The armoire features stunning Macassar ebony in a geometric parquetry inlaid pattern wi...
Macassar, Cedar
Narrow 14" Depth Cupboard Made With Antique French Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very shallow 14" deep white washed two door armoire that will fit into a small room or space for extra storage or serve as entertainment cabinet for large screen TV, video and audio ...
Wood
French Narrow Walnut Armoire
Located in Kent, Dover
A French carved walnut armoire of narrow proportions, with central hanging space and drawer beneath.
French Narrow wardrobe
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Narrow small wardrobe that can be placed anywhere, nice and old iron on the doors, very charming piece.
Iron
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H 107.25 in W 57 in D 23.75 in
Tall and Narrow Early 1800s Bleached French Armoire in Carved and Pegged Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
When the oak was bleached, it allowed the artistic flair of the rich carvings to gain prominence. Our unique French oak armoire from the early 1800s has quite interesting proporti...
Metal, Iron
French 19th Century Narrow Armoire or Cupboard
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century fruitwood single door narrow armoire or cupboard with three shelves.
Fruitwood
Narrow Depth Louis XV Style Armoire Storage Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very shallow depth two door armoire that will fit into a small room or space for extra storage or serve as entertainment cabinet for large screen TV, video and audio equipment. The c...
Oak
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H 80.75 in W 46.5 in D 19.5 in
Tall and Narrow French Louis Philippe Armoire with Mirrored Door, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite French Louis Philippe armoire in walnut with one mirrored-door and bottom drawer. Interior offers one adjustable shelf (others may be added upon request). The grain of t...
Walnut
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H 83 in W 28 in D 15 in
Pair of Carved French Tall Narrow Wardrobes Armories Cabinets Adjustable Shelves
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved French Tall Narrow Wardrobes Armories Cabinets Adjustable Shelves MINT.
Oak
Sold
H 84.25 in W 33 in D 18.5 in
Early 19th Century Narrow French Bonnetiere or Cupboard with Carved Birds
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely bonnetiere in walnut with carved embellishments on the door panels that include fleur-de-lis and birds that may be starlings, France, circa 1820. Measured from the crown mol...
Walnut
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H 82 in W 32.5 in D 22.25 in
Narrow 19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Bonnetiere or Cabinet from Normandy
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late 19th century Louis XV style bonnetiere or cabinet from Normandy, France, is constructed of solid oak with hand pegged paneled sides and hand carved detailing of...
Bronze
Antique French Narrow One Door Cherry Armoire
Located in Port Chester, NY
A richly colored very charming one door armoire,with a chicken wire replacement for the upper panel. Very pretty carving, original hinges, a replaced cornice but an excellent match....
Cherry
Country French Two-Door Armoire of Unusual Narrow Size
Located in Miami, FL
Country French two-door carved walnut armoire, the molded cornice over a carved frieze above two long paneled doors enclosing shelves with a paper lined interior, shaped apron, on sh...
Wood
Art Deco Rosewood Narrow Wardrobe or coat rack
Located in Porto, PT
Rosewood narrow wardrobe, chrome hardware. We have a large stock of unrestored pieces and we decided to publish it, the price shown is in the original condition. We have our own work...
Chrome
Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build furniture with the option of disassembling if needed...
Fabric, Walnut
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
$5,149 / item
H 23.5 in Dm 16 in
"Jean-Michael Frank Attributed Burled Walnut Side Table, Modern Design"
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly scaled and gorgeous in form, this burled walnut side table makes a statement wherever it is. The burled walnut veneer gives this table a rich and stylish elegance that fits...
Brass
Reclaimed Bratt Colbran Ceramic Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual set of 49 Delft style tiles manufactured by renowned English fireplace makers Bratt Colbran of London. Dating from circa 1920, these reclaimed 3 inch fireplace tiles show...
Clay
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Japanese Vintage Workshop Shelf, Mid Showa Period '1940-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This wooden open shelf was crafted in the Mid Showa Period'1940-'. This simple yet striking open shelf is made from heavy pine wood, with some parts crafted from cedar, giving it a ...
Cedar, Pine
French Art Deco tambour screen room-divider
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
French Art Deco tambour room divider / folding screen crafted of heart pine, can be coiled and shaped into multiple positions to fit the space as needed. Possibly Baumann et Fils, Me...
Pine
$4,071 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Original Art Deco Chairs, Solid Walnut, France, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Six Art Deco chairs Origin: France Period: 1920-1929 Material: Walnut, upholstery In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, and its polish re...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
$5,032Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 94 in D 41 in
New Custom Stone Washed Irish Linen Slip Covered Sofa with Down Alt Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made Linen Slip Covered Sofa Fabric: 100% Irish linen in Flax with a Stone Washed Finish Weight 20oz. linen Prewashed, Soft Finish Down Style Seats and Backs, removable slip c...
Linen
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.5 in W 45 in D 21.5 in
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Wood
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Linen, Wood, Down
$14,750
H 51.97 in W 35.12 in D 16.34 in
Carl-Axel Acking Attributed Cabinet in Elm, Oak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, 1940s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was produced by AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, Sweden in the late 1940s. The striking design is attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, one of the leading des...
Brass
French Art Deco Dining Table in Macassar Ebony and Amboyna
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO DINING TABLE This exquisite dining table, produced in France in the 1920's, has a unique and sophisticated design that captures the eye. Crafted using high-quality Ma...
Macassar, Amboyna
Antique French Secretary
Located in Malibu, CA
This early 19th-century drop-leaf secretaire features the traditional Biedermeier ebony accents, columns, and matched woodgrain pattern. Unlike the high gloss finish of many pieces f...
Brass, Other
$3,000Sale Price|38% Off
H 81.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic paint decorated Venetian secretary desk with faux marble interior is a remarkable statement piece that captures the artistry and elegance of 19th to early 20th century...
Walnut
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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