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18th Century German Armoire
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century German fruitwood armoire / linen cupboard. The interior can be reconfigured to
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Antique 18th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century German Armoire
18th Century German Armoire
$4,179
H 80 in W 67 in D 21 in
Biedermeier Armoire, South Germany 1820, walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an exquisite early Biedermeier armoire from southern Germany, boasting a timeless design
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Armoire, South Germany 1820, walnut
Biedermeier Armoire, South Germany 1820, walnut
$6,517 Sale Price
20% Off
H 78.75 in W 61.42 in D 21.26 in
Baroque Armoire, South Germany 1750, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
1750 and was made in southern Germany. The two door armoire is made of massif walnut. The protruding
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Antique 1750s German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Armoire, South Germany 1750, Walnut
Baroque Armoire, South Germany 1750, Walnut
$6,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 76.5 in W 57 in D 27 in
German Baroque Armoire "Frankfurter Wellenschrank", 1730, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Frankfurter Wellenschrank, German Baroque Armoire 1730 Exquisite Frankfurter Wellenschrank made
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Antique 1730s German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

German Baroque Armoire "Frankfurter Wellenschrank", 1730, Walnut
German Baroque Armoire "Frankfurter Wellenschrank", 1730, Walnut
$22,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 83.08 in W 83.08 in D 28.75 in
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
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Antique 1790s German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Hand-painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1792
Hand-painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1792
$3,354
H 71.66 in W 57.88 in D 21.66 in
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
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Antique 1840s German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, dated 1845
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, dated 1845
$1,917
H 72.84 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Late 18th Century Walnut Armoire from Central Germany
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
Late 18th Century Walnut Armoire from Central Germany Provenance: Collection of Dr. Emil von Haber
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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Walnut Armoire from Central Germany
Late 18th Century Walnut Armoire from Central Germany
$10,663 / item
H 81.11 in W 72.84 in D 24.81 in
18th Century German Baroque Pearwood Armoire West Palatinate
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
) region in Germany and is masterfully crafted from solid pearwood (birnbaum) — a highly valued material
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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pearwood

Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Imposing large Biedermeier Armoire or Wardrobe from South Germany, circa 1820. Gorgeous walnut and
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

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
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Antique 1850s German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Armoire, Lake Constance (Germany) 1780, Oak
Located in Belmont, MA
Lake Constance region in Germany. Dating back to 1780, this armoire boasts a unique charm that
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Armoire, Lake Constance (Germany) 1780, Oak
Louis XVI Armoire, Lake Constance (Germany) 1780, Oak
$15,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 78.75 in W 63 in D 22.05 in
Antique German Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet 1930s
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
showpiece can be used as a clothing armoire or adapted for various uses such as a storage cabinet, china
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Antique German Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet 1930s
Antique German Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet 1930s
$9,800
H 74.75 in W 71.5 in D 20.5 in
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
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Antique Late 18th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Softwood

Large Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large original, early Biedermeier armoire in cherry wood from south Germany around 1820 Very
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Early 18th Century German Baroque Armoire in Walnut Frankfurt Wellenschrank
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
Early 18th Century German Baroque Frankfurt Armoire in Walnut This exceptional Baroque armoire
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Antique Early 1700s German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century Original Painted Pine Armoire German Shrunk with Birds
Located in Round Top, TX
armoire. This original painted "German Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine, Paint

Hand-Painted Folk Art Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1840, Inscribed “Katharin
Located in Greding, DE
Vividly decorated two-door folk armoire featuring symmetrical floral motifs on four central panels
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Antique 1840s German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1824 and Monogrammed AMW
Located in Greding, DE
Impressive two-door folk armoire with richly painted front panels. The door inserts feature tall
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Antique 1820s German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry, Walnut, Ebony, Brass, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Early Biedermeier armoire or wardrobe, South Germany, circa 1820. Cherry veneered with fillings in
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Louis XVI Armoire Carved Walnut, South Germany, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This original 18th century Louis XVI armoire, which was made in South Germany around 1780, stands
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Antique 1770s German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century German Baroque Wardrobe – Nuremberg Wave Armoire in Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This striking Baroque “Wellenschrank” (wave cabinet) was crafted in Nuremberg, Southern Germany
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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Spruce

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
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Antique 1870s German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Bauhaus Armoire, Palisander Optic, Steeltube and Chrome, Germany circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, extraordinary and rare Bauhaus / Art Deco wardrobe from Germany or Czech Republic around
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1840 and Monogrammed K.OM.
Located in Greding, DE
Striking two-door folk art armoire featuring vivid floral and geometric decoration. The door panels
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Antique 1840s German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door folk armoire with original floral polychrome decoration on the door panels and vertical
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Antique Late 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Antique North German Pine Sun Armoire with Gesso Appliqué
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional one-of-a-kind armoire from the area of Bremen has the original pink gesso
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Antique 1790s German Empire Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gesso, Pine

18th Century Antique North German Pine Sun Armoire with Gesso Appliqué
18th Century Antique North German Pine Sun Armoire with Gesso Appliqué
$7,500 Sale Price
40% Off
H 79 in W 72.5 in D 25 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Walnut and Oak Three-Door Armoire from Germany, 1930s-1940s
Located in Pasadena, CA
1930s-1940s walnut and oak three-door armoire. Centre door has a cut out centre with bevelled glass
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Vintage 1930s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and Oak Three-Door Armoire from Germany, 1930s-1940s
Walnut and Oak Three-Door Armoire from Germany, 1930s-1940s
$8,050 Sale Price
30% Off
H 75.5 in W 87.5 in D 18 in
North German Empire Sun Armoire in Original Faux Bois and Stenciled Finish, 1815
Located in Miami, FL
A stately and rare armoire in the original faux bois and gold stenciled finish with carved pediment
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Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Antique German Baroque Armoire or Cabinet in Stripped Pine Made in the 1700's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique German Baroque Armoire or Cabinet with two doors built in the mid-1700’s, based on the
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Antique 1770s German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Antique German Baroque Armoire or Cabinet in Stripped Pine Made in the 1700's
Antique German Baroque Armoire or Cabinet in Stripped Pine Made in the 1700's
$3,480 Sale Price
20% Off
H 76.25 in W 67.75 in D 24 in
Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, 1820-30 Biedermeier armoire, South German 1820, walnut veneer. Classic
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, 1820
Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, 1820
$6,613 Sale Price
20% Off
H 72.05 in W 43.71 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Biedermeier Armoire, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
hanging rail and shelfs has been added later. The armoire ships from Germany and includes shipping to
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Armoire, walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Armoire, walnut
$11,000
H 80.7 in W 70.86 in D 26.77 in
17th Century Emblazoned Germanic Armoire
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This interesting oak cabinet of germanic workmanship is a wedding furniture. The cabinet rests on a molded base, opens with two doors located on each side of a large pilaster. Th...
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Antique 17th Century German Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

17th Century Emblazoned Germanic Armoire
17th Century Emblazoned Germanic Armoire
$21,566
H 86.62 in W 68.9 in D 20.87 in
Early 19th c. Painted Baroque Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good early 19th century Bavarian painted cabinet or armoire in original painted finish
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Antique Early 19th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Early 19th c. Painted Baroque Armoire
Early 19th c. Painted Baroque Armoire
$9,500
H 80.5 in W 65 in D 24 in
Late 18th Century Bavarian Painted Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late 18th Century Bavarian two-door armoire in remnants of original painted decoration. Feet
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Antique 18th Century German Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 18th Century Bavarian Painted Armoire
Late 18th Century Bavarian Painted Armoire
$6,412
H 75.99 in W 53.35 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Biedermeier Style Mahogany Armoire
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Biedermeier floorboard, circa 1825. Cuba mahogany on softwood. On the log feet high-rectangular two-door corpus with profile-framed arch-shaped fields. Architecturally arrang...
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany, Softwood

19th Century Biedermeier Style Mahogany Armoire
19th Century Biedermeier Style Mahogany Armoire
$10,184
H 80.71 in W 55.12 in D 27.96 in
Pine Louis-Philippe Style One Door Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a delightful little wardrobe! It takes the form of a fall-front secretaire but the three Dutch paneled drawer fronts and the central door panel together make the single door an...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Pine Louis-Philippe Style One Door Armoire
Pine Louis-Philippe Style One Door Armoire
$2,495
H 73 in W 41 in D 18 in
German bridal cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift
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Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

German bridal cabinet
German bridal cabinet
$4,337
H 70.08 in W 50.4 in D 21.26 in
Biedermeier Armoire walnut root, Vienna, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
. The armoire ships from Germany and includes shipping to Boston. The former owner has a German
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Antique 1810s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Armoire walnut root, Vienna, 1820
Biedermeier Armoire walnut root, Vienna, 1820
$14,500
H 81.11 in W 59.85 in D 27.56 in
Baroque wardrobe, Germany, circa 1820.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Baroque wardrobe, Germany, circa 1820. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 205
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Antique 1820s German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Baroque wardrobe, Germany, circa 1820.
Baroque wardrobe, Germany, circa 1820.
$9,165
H 80.71 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Bespoke Modernist Four-Door Armoire, Matt Lacquer, Bronze-Plated Metal
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timeless ...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Bespoke Modernist Four-Door Armoire, Matt Lacquer, Bronze-Plated Metal
Bespoke Modernist Four-Door Armoire, Matt Lacquer, Bronze-Plated Metal
$20,248 / item
H 88.59 in W 118.12 in D 23.63 in
Early 19th Century One-Door Biedermeier Flamed Birch Armoire / Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An impressive cabinet from the early Biedermeier period circa 1810, the cabinet was built with a spruce body covered with flamed birch veneer. The flamed birch, the protruding door i...
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Spruce, Birch

Early 19th Century One-Door Biedermeier Flamed Birch Armoire / Cabinet
Early 19th Century One-Door Biedermeier Flamed Birch Armoire / Cabinet
$9,944 Sale Price
24% Off
H 73.63 in W 44.49 in D 23.63 in
German Oak Kas / Linen Press
Located in Woodbury, CT
German oak kas with bracket top, raised panel doors, chamfered and fluted corners, two drawers
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

German Oak Kas / Linen Press
German Oak Kas / Linen Press
$11,500
H 86 in W 80 in D 27 in
German folk art bridal cabinet, 1826
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1826. The cabinet was once given as
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Antique 1820s German Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wrought Iron

German folk art bridal cabinet, 1826
German folk art bridal cabinet, 1826
$4,792
H 71.26 in W 50.79 in D 18.9 in
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Walnut Pilaster Wardrobe
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
This exceptional mid-18th century German Baroque Pilaster Cabinet is a distinguished antique
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-18th Century German Baroque Walnut Pilaster Wardrobe
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Walnut Pilaster Wardrobe
$20,967
H 88.19 in W 80.32 in D 26.38 in
Vintage German Cherrywood Biedermeier Wardrobe/Cabinet on Castors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century German style small Bedermeier armoire/wardrobe with burl wood cherry. One long drawer
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Antique 19th Century German Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cherry

Vintage German Cherrywood Biedermeier Wardrobe/Cabinet on Castors
Vintage German Cherrywood Biedermeier Wardrobe/Cabinet on Castors
$4,704 Sale Price
20% Off
H 48 in W 38 in D 20 in
18th Century German Baroque Walnut & Oak Pilaster Wardrobe
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
This exquisite 18th century German Baroque pilaster cabinet originates from the renowned
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

18th Century German Baroque Walnut & Oak Pilaster Wardrobe
18th Century German Baroque Walnut & Oak Pilaster Wardrobe
$22,525
H 83.08 in W 73.23 in D 30.32 in
18th Century Northern German Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Northern German Baroque cabinet from the late 18th century. Walnut veneered on oak. Ebonized head
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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century Northern German Baroque Wardrobe
18th Century Northern German Baroque Wardrobe
$9,061
H 94.49 in W 80.71 in D 24.41 in
Small Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier wardrobe Southwest Germany Walnut Biedermeier circa 1830 Dimensions: H
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau Cherrywood Wardrobe from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful wardrobe from the time of the Art Nouveau. Made of solid/veneer cherrywood. The panels of the doors and the sides are veneered, the rest is made of solid cherrywood. The wa...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Spruce, Cherry

Art Nouveau Cherrywood Wardrobe from Germany
Art Nouveau Cherrywood Wardrobe from Germany
$6,709 Sale Price
22% Off
H 78.75 in W 54.93 in D 23.43 in
Leather Wardrobe Trunk, probably Germany, early 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large wardrobe trunk with black-brown leather covering and brass fittings. The inside of the trunk is lined with light floral wallpaper and offers plenty of storage space with three ...
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Early 20th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Mahogany Wardrobe ~ Linen Press
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century German Mahogany Wardrobe ~ Linen Press will make the perfect addition to the bedroom
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Antique 1870s German Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

18th Century German Walnut Hamburger Schapp Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
, the first "Schapp" were created in northern Germany for the entryways of wealthy merchants and
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century German Walnut Hamburger Schapp Cabinet
18th Century German Walnut Hamburger Schapp Cabinet
$24,164
H 91.34 in W 94.49 in D 27.56 in
German Black Forest Clothing Stand from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
German black forest clothing stand. From the 19th century, in oak wood decorated with fantastic
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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

German Black Forest Clothing Stand from the 19th Century
German Black Forest Clothing Stand from the 19th Century
$2,396
H 78.75 in W 53.55 in D 11.03 in
Tole Toleware Gilded Wrought Iron Coat Stand, Koegl Germany 1960s
By Koegl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful German Midcentury gilt wrought iron and metal coat stand or hat rack in the style of
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

18th Century Baroque Oak Wood Wardrobe / Cabinet from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This big Baroque wardorbe from Germany is made 1747. This cabinet is made of solid oak with walnut
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century Baroque Oak Wood Wardrobe / Cabinet from Germany
18th Century Baroque Oak Wood Wardrobe / Cabinet from Germany
$11,741 Sale Price
21% Off
H 80.71 in W 79.93 in D 28.35 in
German Set coat rack/ hallway wall wardrobe/ With Mirorr, Flor Cabinet 1960s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Germany Mid Century Set coat rack/ hallway wall wardrobe/ With Mirorr, Flor Cabinet 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

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
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Antique 1820s German Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

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Germany Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Germany armoire for your home. Frequently made of wood, softwood and pine, every Germany armoire was constructed with great care. Find 193 options for an antique or vintage Germany armoire now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Germany armoire — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Germany armoire bearing Baroque, Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Germany armoire has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by GMD Berlin, Münchner Werkstätten and Rudolf Vichr are consistently popular.

How Much is a Germany Armoire?

Prices for a Germany armoire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $140 and can go as high as $28,969, while the average can fetch as much as $5,281.

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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