Hand-Painted Folk Art Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1851
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door folk armoire featuring vibrant, traditional floral painting in rich colors. The doors are inscribed with the monogram MW and the date 1851. A genuine example of 19th-century...
Softwood
Original Painted German Shrunk Armoire with Four Seasons, Dated 1802
Located in Round Top, TX
This German shrunk or armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish with a unique and colorful background.
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Hand-Painted German Two-Door Armoire Shrunk
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th Century Hand-Painted German Two-Door Armoire Shrunk Early 19th-century German pine two-door armoire ("Shrunk") retaining its hand-painted finish.
Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Original Painted Break Down Armoire from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive original painted large armoire or "German Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, all ...
Wood, Paint
Hand-Painted Folk Art Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1877 and Monogrammed EMM
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door folk armoire featuring vibrant floral painting on the door panels and side sections. The doors are inscribed with the monogram EMM and the date 1877. The piece is characteri...
Wood
Early 19th c. Painted Baroque Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good early 19th century Bavarian painted cabinet or armoire in original painted finish, including rocaille, faux marble and grain painting, the arched crest over initials and da...
Pine
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire in Red, Franconia, Dated 1773
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted two-door folk armoire from Franconia, crafted in fir wood, featuring panelled doors adorned with figural scenes and birds. The piece is painted in a deep red ground with...
Iron
19th-Century Style Hand-Painted Floral Marriage Wardrobe Armoire, Restored
Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ
This piece is a magnificent nineteenth-century style continental European double-door antique wardrobe armoire. To someone who has not seen this antique wardrobe armoire in person, i...
Oak, Paint
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Franconia, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted two-door armoire in fir wood with a dark base color and red accents. The door panels feature geometric and floral motifs, echoed on the chamfered corners. The flat, slig...
Brass
Hand-painted Folk Art Wardrobe Cabinet, South German, dated 1860
Located in Greding, DE
Large rural hand-painted two-door wardrobe cabinet in Baroque style, featuring a curved pediment and an apple-shaped cartouche with the monogram “EL” and dated 1860. The lower sectio...
Iron
Stunning Rare Antique 1829-1851 Dated Hand Painted German Marriage Wardrobe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1829-1851 dated Antique German Marriage wardrobe of large grand proportions I have recently purchased a very large colle...
Oak
Antique 1818 Dated Aqua Blue Hand Painted German Marriage Wardrobe Rare Colour
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1818 dated Antique German Marriage wardrobe in very a rare light blue paint I have recently purchased a very large co...
Oak
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Antique Blue Painted Cupboard Dated 1850
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Blue Painted Cupboard dated 1850 Period: dated 1850 Origin: Tyrolean area, Germany Wood type: Fir Height: 175 cm 68.89 in Width: 125 cm (138 cm with frame) 49.21 in (54.33...
Fir
Two-door painted wardrobe, dated 1804 - Folk art furniture
Located in Vo', Veneto
Two-door painted wardrobe, dated 1804 A refined example of continental cabinet making and decoration: this unique two-door wardrobe from 1804 represents a precious luxury testament ...
Fir
Antique Provincial Cupboard with Original Faux-Bois Painted Finish, c. 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming country cupboard with the original faux-bois, tooled & grained painted finish. Underlying wood is pine but this wonderful cabinet was spared being stripped and waxed in th...
Pine
Tyrolean-Style Painted Cabinet, dated 1801, Folk Art
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean-Style Painted Cabinet, dated 1801 Antique painted Tyrolean cabinet, dated 1801. Made of fir wood, this antique piece of furniture features the typical light blue lacquer fin...
Fir
Painted armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painted German armoire, with pegs inside for hanging, and a concealed drawer at the bottom
Pine
Late 19th Century Bavarian Armoire
Located in Hudson, NY
A monumental armoire, hand-painted with faux grain, made of wide bavarian planks of pine.
Pine
Antique Pre-War Steel Locker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Eight doors locker, double row storage. Rivited steel plated structure. Partially sanded down to blanc steel, partially green painted steel. The inside is repainted with red lead.
Steel
19th Century German Painted Armoire / Wardrobe
Located in Sofia, BG
An extraordinary armoire, hand-painted scenes.
Pine
Antique German Painted Armoire With Beautiful Floral Details
Located in Round Top, TX
Note the lovely floral details on front panels and sides. In old German script, you read the name "Christina Schuberth" on the doors.This armoire was designed in a traditional manner...
Wood
20th Century Hand Painted German Armoire
Located in Houston, US
20th Century Hand Painted German Armoire, original hardware and two and half shelves.
Iron
Original Painted Antique German Armoire Dated 1774
Located in Round Top, TX
The panels are highlighted with a red painted finish, while the canted sides and upper section of the large armoire have exquisite painted flourishes that add to this prestigious Ger...
Wood, Paint
Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Light blue hand-painted fir-wood armoire with two doors, arched pediment, and a molded cornice. The chamfered corners and doors feature four landscape scenes with Christian symbolism...
Brass
Antique German Armoire with Original Folk Art Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
The painted floral design was a traditional German folk-art style element throughout the 1800s and is still as vibrant as ever on this colorful armoire.
Wood
Antique Original Painted Armoire with Flowers, Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a truly outstanding painted armoire due to the high quality and detail of the original painted finish.
Wood
Antique Original Painted Armoire, Southern Germany dated 1837
Located in Round Top, TX
Exceptional original paint catches the eye on this lovely armoire. Please review the beautiful details including monogram, date of 1837, canted and painted sides, diamond painted pa...
Pine, Paint
Antique German Folk Art Blue Painted Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a truly outstanding Folk Art painted armoire due to the high quality and detail of the original paint. The delightful religious and floral motif with soft, gentle colors are ...
German Pine Baroque Armoire in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an outstanding armoire! We first bought it in the eighties in the Netherlands. Our customer has recently down-sized and so we have the privilege of offering it for sale again. T...
Pine
Antique German Hand Painted Armoire With Birds and Florals
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique German Hand Painted Armoire Dated 1821. This amazing German armoire boasts superb hand painting of birds resting upon flowers inside lovely vases on the front panels.
Wood
Hand-painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1792
Located in Greding, DE
Magnificent two-door folk armoire from the late 18th-century with original hand-painted decoration.
Wood
German Original Painted Armoire/Shrunk Dated 1810 With Birds
Located in Round Top, TX
This armoire displays exceptional German styling of the period and is monogramed/dated "AKB 1810" on the top. Note the floral and bird motifs and carved diamond detailing of the lowe...
Wood
Painted Pine Armoire, Northern Germany or Denmark, circa 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Painted pine armoire, Northern Germany / Denmark, circa 1850.
Gesso, Pine
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, dated 1845
Located in Greding, DE
Narrow single-door folk armoire with richly preserved original polychrome decoration in warm ochre tones and floral motifs. The door features a central flower bouquet in a vase, fram...
Wood
Antique German Single Door Armoire with Original Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
Simple yet striking in appearance, the dark, rich rust colored paint with a bold faux wood grain design is intact and original, all a very traditional folk art style from the 1800s. ...
Original Green Painted Single Door Armoire, Germany circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
This charming single door armoire is in excellent original condition. The case is painted a dark green with red folk art accents seen in the painted panels, crown and base. The orig...
Wood, Paint
Antique Original Red Painted One Door Armoire Cabinet from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
This charming single door armoire is in excellent original condition. The case is painted a dark brick red with traditional floral bouquets painted on the front panel and canted sides.
Wood, Paint
19th Century German Carved and Hand Painted Armoire, circa 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfect designer's piece!! 19th century German hand-crafted armoire having two doors with shaped raised panels hand-painted in a floral motif.
Wood
Antique Original Green Painted Armoire from Germany Dated 1790
Located in Round Top, TX
The date of 1790 speaks to the remarkable age of this beautiful armoire, while the original green and red paint has deepened and grown richer over time. Even the natural pine interio...
Wood
19th Century Original Painted German Two Door Armoire Shrunk
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely painted armoire or German "Shrunk" still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish.
Wood
Hand-painted Provincial Armoire, South German, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door country armoire crafted from softwood, featuring chamfered corners and a flat, molded cornice. The doors are decorated with hexagonal panels. The original brown-toned paintw...
Softwood
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H 74.75 in W 57.25 in D 24.75 in
18th Century German Bavarian Blue Painted Antique “Kas” Armoire Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A gorgeous wedding schrank in early dusty robin's egg blue with coral painted highlights surrounding blue molded panels of cream with chaotic floral decorations in the doors, it has ...
Steel, Iron
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H 63.5 in W 45 in L 63.5 in
Antique Original Floral and Heart Painted Armoire Cupboard from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
This original hand painted armoire is known as a "Tölzer Bauernschrank" in German.
Wood
Antique German Bavarian Hand Painted pine Cabinet/ Armoire/ Kas, circa 1780
Located in Portland, OR
Antique German hand painted cabinet/ Armoire/ Kas, circa 1780.
Pine
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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