Gentlemens Wardrobe
English Art deco gentlemen's Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original walnut compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe model Y
This iconic British made
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Albert Parvin American Martinsville MCM Walnut Brass Highboy Gentlemen Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville midcentury Walnut and Brass Highboy Gentlemen's Chest
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 48.5 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Spanish Gothic Style Walnut Entry Wardrobe with Five hangers and carvings
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish Gothic Style Walnut wardrobe with Five hangers and carvings
The doors features heads and
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20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 60.04 in W 38.19 in D 17.52 in
Earliy 18th Century French Louis XIII Fruitwood Homme Debout ~ Bonnetiere
Located in Dallas, TX
doorway. Gentlemen soon realized that a variation would serve their needs more efficiently, with a cabinet
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
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Steel
Pair of Silver Cufflinks, Signed Mecan and Goldsmiths Hallmarks, circa: 1970
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
these gentlemen wear less than these ladies. However, men's jewelry is not limited to watches and
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Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
BERK of Burlington London Black Embroidery Velvet Slip On Loafers Size 9
By Berk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Monogrammed slip on shoes for Men.
Gentlemen's black velvet and gold loafers.
Black velvet outers are
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Late 20th Century British Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metallic Thread
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Art Deco Hallway Closet in Oak, circa 1930
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Hallway closet restored Art Deco circa 1930 oak closet
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Wardrobe Sideboard with Drawers in Canaletto Walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The curved and straight lines, the solids and voids, the austerity and lightness; and, above all, the refined
lightness of the arches which follow on from each other at a constant rh...
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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Large 19thC Country House Arched Pine Wardrobe
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Large 19thC English Country house Arched pine wardrobe
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
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Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Heals Hall Cupboard Hanging Wardrobe, 1930s
By Ambrose Heal
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality Art Deco mahogany hanging wardrobe from Heals, circa 1930s (unmarked but features in Heals Middle Class Furnishing Catalogue by David & Charles p 50 no 633)
The...
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
H 71.66 in W 42.13 in D 12.21 in
Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant oak wood wardrobe by Compactom
The two doors wardrobe has several compartments and shelves inside the right side while on the left side there is a coat hanger with its orig...
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19th Century Solid Oak Baroque Trestle Desk Writing Table or Console
Located in Miami, FL
An 19th century Spanish baroque desk, or writing table made of solid oak with lyre shaped legs joined by solid wood stretched. Two drawers with original iron drawer pulls. The top is...
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Antique 1890s Spanish Baroque Console Tables
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H 29.73 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
Antique Wooden Armoire, FR-0697
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique wooden armoire
Item #: FR-0697
Additional info: some minor chips on wood
Material: wooden
Dimensions: 35"W x 17"D x 73”H.
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20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
A fabulous 1930’s Art Deco Period Wardrobe with Bookpaged Oyster Veneers
Located in Barnstaple, GB
New in is this fabulous Art Deco 2 door wardrobe, veneered in the most amazing “oyster” veneers. Complementing the rich warm honey colours of the veneers to the sides and front are e...
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H 74.25 in W 46.75 in D 22 in
British Art Deco Wardrobe in Burr Walnut, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An 1930s Deco walnut wardrobe
Featuring a hanging rail to one side shelves and drawers to the other
Very similar in style and quality to Waring and Gillow
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted interior, complete with hangi...
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ViNTAGE ART DECO TWO DOOR WARDROBE BY LEBUS FURNITURE J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Art Deco Style Wardrobe.
The vintage Art Deco two door wardrobe by Lebus Furniture is a stylish and functional piece of furni...
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20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Hardwood
Antique 8' Tall Pine Armoire, France, circa 1820-1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Tall and stately 8' pine French armoire.
Molding along crown and feet.
Single interior shelf included.
Traditional long escuchons, 1 key included.
Restored, strong stable and rea...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood, Pine
Antique French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Ship Spindle
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Ship Spindle.
Direct from France, a lovely antique French armoire or “bonnetiere” cabinet, with gorgeous hand carvin...
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Cabinets
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G Plan Fresco Double Gentlemen’s Teak Wardrobe by Victor Wilkins
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
, we can help find that perfect piece and bring your design ideas to life!
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Located in London, GB
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
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18th century Georgian mahogany gentlemens wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality Georgian mahogany linen press wardrobe .
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Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun for Dillingham Gentlemen’s Wardrobe Chest
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in West Hartford, CT
Made in USA sleek mens wardrobe chest designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as part of the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Gentlemens Armoire Wardrobe by Mcintosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely simple stylistic gentlemens wardrobe is very typical of its era in design and sure to
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Teak
Mid-Century Teak G Plan Gentlemen's Armoire
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wilkins. It is classsed as a gentlemens wardrobe due to the single side hanging rail and the drawers on
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Teak
1930s, Mahogany and Oak Compactum Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we offer a fine quality 'YN' model gentlemen's wardrobe by Compactum Ltd. of 143 Regent Street
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
Danish Vintage Gentleman's Wardrobe / Chest by Brouer
By Brouer Mobel
Located in London, GB
A fantastic Danish gentlemen’s wardrobe / chest of drawers by the high end manufacturer Brouer
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By G-Plan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Art Deco Gentlemen's Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
Art Deco Gentlemen Oak Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything. Finished with beautiful
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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English Art deco gentlemen's Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original walnut compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe model Y
This iconic British made
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe for Gentlemen
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything. Finished with beautiful
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Tall Orange Campaign Chest Highboy Twelve Drawers Wardrobe Gentlemen’s Dresser
Located in West Hartford, CT
Not easy to find a dresser/highboy with twelve drawers. This one is done in the coveted Hermes orange color with brass hardware and that campaign style look that is always hard to fi...
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1970s Danish Teak Gentlemen's Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1970s Danish teak gentlemen's armoire, that's very compact and will hold quite a bit at the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Mahogany Gentlemen's Chest by Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic modern design with incredible storage capacity. Design either by Paul McCobb or Harvey Probber.
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Vintage 1950s American Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Canted Gentlemen's Compactum
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb Art Deco burr and figured walnut canted design gentlemen's compactum on stepped plinth
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut, Burl
Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern walnut gentlemen's high chest.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Arch. Ico Parisi Multifunctional Wardrobe, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Rizzi
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Arch. Ico Parisi gentlemens multifunctional wardrobe, Italy, 1950s.
Front door structure
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Gentlemen's Chest / Armoire by Skovby Mobelfabrik
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Sculpted Mid-Century Modern Danish teak gentlemen's chest by Skovby Mobelfabrik. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Teak
H 44 in W 51 in D 19 in
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By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
Extraordinary quality antique English "Period Chippendale Design" two-door wardrobe or cupboard
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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires
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By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a beautiful burl wood and black lacquered gentlemen's chests from the Chin Hua line from
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Burl, Lacquer
Antique Original Blue Painted Armoire Cabinet Dated 1803
Located in Round Top, TX
for a large country manor house. The top section was used to store the gentlemen's top hats, while the
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood, Paint
Antique English "Chinese Chippendale" Style Carved Mahogany Two-Door Cupboard
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Charleston, SC
terrific wardrobe (the design is illustrated in Chippendale's "Gentlemen's Directoire").
Attributed to
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H 70 in W 46 in D 19.5 in
Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful option as a lingerie dresser, jewelry armoire, gentleman’s wardrobe or storage for all of your
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Walnut, Formica
H 19 in W 48 in D 52.25 in
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Gentlemen's Armoire, Wardrobe Scotland 1900, B2693
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Gentlemen's Compactum Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
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H 83.5 in W 78 in D 23.5 in
1970s Danish Teak Gentlemen's Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1970s Danish teak gentlemen's armoire, that's very compact and will hold quite a bit at the same
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Located in Bainbridge, NY
signed Williamsport Furniture Company bleached Mahogany Chifferobe with 4 deep drawers, smaller recessed 2 door cabinet atop and beautifully grained matched Burl Olive wood closet do...
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Mahogany, Olive
Walnut Gentlemen’s Armoire by John Kapel
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
A beautiful John Kapel design for Glenn of California. Rare and beautiful black walnut gentlemen
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
United Furniture Mid Century Tiki Brutalist Walnut Gentlemens Chest Armoire
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Furniture mid century tiki Brutalist walnut gentlemens chest armoire
This chest measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
H 48.5 in W 41 in D 20 in
Antique Armoire Vintage Wardrobe French Antique Walnut Collossal Armoire
Located in Vancouver, BC
actually defines an armoire as a type of wardrobe.
Some English wardrobes designed for gentlemen
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Vintage 1910s French Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
Very Rare Original Signed Dated 1989 Andrew Varah Umbrella Men Rarewood Wardrobe
By Andrew Varah
Located in GB
1989 Umbrella Men Rosewood wardrobe
This piece is pretty, the coolest piece of Art furniture I have
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Vintage 1980s English Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Hardwood
H 81.3 in W 78.75 in D 16.54 in
Young Manufacturing Midcentury Walnut Armoire Highboy Dresser, 1960s
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury 1960s Young Manufacturing walnut gentlemen's chest. Featuring a graciously curved Front
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Henredon Campaign Style Oak Gentleman's Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice and spacious Henredon Campaign style oak gentlemen's chest or armoire from the
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1990s North American Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
be a wonderful option as a lingerie dresser, jewelry armoire, gentleman’s wardrobe or storage for all
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Formica, Walnut
H 60 in W 44.25 in D 19 in
Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful option as a lingerie dresser, jewelry armoire, gentleman’s wardrobe or storage for all of your
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Formica, Walnut
H 19 in W 48 in D 52.25 in
Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
be a wonderful option as a lingerie dresser, jewelry armoire, gentleman’s wardrobe or storage for all
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Formica, Walnut
H 61.5 in W 44.25 in D 19 in
Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
be a wonderful option as a lingerie dresser, jewelry armoire, gentleman’s wardrobe or storage for all
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Tommi Parzinger Custom Wardrobe
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Southampton, NY
A magnificent and unique custom gentlemen's wardrobe of cerused douglas fir with cedar interior
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Art Deco Walnut Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco walnut gentleman's wardrobe
This walnut compact wardrobe was originally produced for
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Floating Gentlemen’s Chest Dresser Tall Boy by Specialty Woodcraft, 1957
By Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb, Directional, Kent-Coffey, Finn Juhl
Located in Framingham, MA
Excellent and striking design by Specialty Woodcraft, 1957 of wood with brass accents. Lovely exoskeleton legs show off the brass accents marvelously.
Original condition - multiple ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Channel Islands Campaign Wardrobe
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th century Regency mahogany antique Campaign wardrobe with hanging space above two drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
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Mahogany
The Most Cherished Hat c.1870
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
charming and immeasurably evocative. It was obviously the most cherished item of this person’s wardrobe
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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Historical Memorabilia
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Fur, Leather, Silk
Classical Carved Mahogany Sideboard with Busts of Female Figures Wearing Turbans
By Edward Priestley
Located in New York, NY
figures in Thomas Chippendale’s third edition of The Gentlemen’s Director published in 1762. In 1789
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Antique 1820s American American Classical Serving Tables
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Mahogany
H 45 in W 73.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique Wardrobe Compactum Armoire Solid Oak Gothic Carved Edwardian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning antique Edwardian Gentlemen's solid oak fitted wardrobe compactum, circa 1905, carved
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20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
Armoires Pair of hand carved , circa 1760
Located in London, GB
Royal descent.
Bonnetieres were used in entrances and hall ways for ladies and indeed gentlemen to have
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
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Gentlemens Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gentlemens wardrobe for your home. Each gentlemens wardrobe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and hardwood. There are many kinds of the gentlemens wardrobe you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A gentlemens wardrobe made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Dillingham Manufacturing Company, G Plan Furniture and Merton Gershun each produced at least one beautiful gentlemens wardrobe that is worth considering.
How Much is a Gentlemens Wardrobe?
Prices for a gentlemens wardrobe can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $886 and can go as high as $4,570, while the average can fetch as much as $3,145.
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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