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Gold And Mirror Armoire

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Zoe Armoire D40 Mirrored Doors and Plinth Base
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and handcrafted by expert Italian artisans, the cabinet features two mirrored doors
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2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Olimpia Armoire D45 Mirrored Doors
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and realized by expert Italian artisans, the closet features two mirrored doors
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2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mademoiselle Armoire
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Armoire will transport you to another world in a crazy beautiful kind of way. The filigree metal butterfly
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2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Mademoiselle Armoire
Mademoiselle Armoire
H 83 in W 48 in D 21 in
Armoire
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armoire Measures: Height 78.75 in. (200 cm) Width 41.34 in. (105 cm) Depth 23.63 in. (60 cm) Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary European Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Armoire
Armoire
H 78.75 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Divine Peacock Feather Armoire
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
This utterly desirable double-door pagoda top armoire is covered in delicate, individually placed
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2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Divine Peacock Feather Armoire
Divine Peacock Feather Armoire
H 83 in W 46 in D 26 in
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Triple Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Triple Armoire is a splendid expression of the classical style
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Maison Krieger French Deco Armoire with Ormolu Mounts
By Maison Krieger
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 91in W: 72in D: 20in This Maison Krieger French Deco Armoire With Ormolu Mounts is
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Ormolu, Bronze

Lovely Louis XVI Armoire with Curved Sides, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and very pretty armoire of large proportions, with concave sides, entirely carved out of
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

20th Century Italian Three Door Wardrobe in Original Cream Colour and Gold
Located in Buggiano, IT
20th Century Italian three door wardrobe original cream and gold. The wardrobe is made up of three
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Beech, Fir

Trumeau, Console in White and Gold Painted Wood in the period Queen Mary I
Located in Lisboa, PT
Console of wood painted in white and gold, with marbled top. Raised with mirror with oil painting
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Wood Gilt Trumeau Wall Floor Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This large scale French armoire door was repurposed into a one of a kind floor mirror with mirror
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mi...

Materials

Metal

Ernesto Valabrega Large Highboard in Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, wardrobe, chestnut, mirrored glass, Italy, ca. 1935 This expansive wardrobe
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chestnut, Mirror

Ernesto Valabrega Large Highboard in Chestnut
Ernesto Valabrega Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 78.94 in W 77.96 in D 20.87 in
Italian Midcentury Wardrobe in Parchment by Pier Luigi Colli, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
expertly carved with intricate designs. The golden frames finished with pure gold leaf add an opulent touch
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Maple, Parchment Paper

21st Century Two-Door Neoclassical Wardrobe by Modenese Gastone, White
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Exquisitely designed neoclassical wardrobe with hand-made carvings and handdecorated gold leaf
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Bedroom Furniture
Located in Cumberland, RI
. With a full length mirror and 2 sets of drawers you can easily keep organized and have your dressing
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Early 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Bedroom Furniture
Bedroom Furniture
H 74 in W 48 in D 19 in
André Arbus pair of celadon green lacquered wardrobes gilt brass 1930
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
is decorated with André Arbus celadon green lacquer signature. The orientalist mirror frame is
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Structure: Black lacquer with high gloss finish Interior back: Smoked mirror Shelves: Smoked
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21st Century and Contemporary European Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Cabinet
Cabinet
H 41.34 in W 71.07 in D 18.31 in
Art Nouveau, Wardrobe , Chest of Drawers by Vincenzo Cadorin Venezia in Walnut
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
shapes, carved and embossed All original and functional key locks. The mirror, original, has oxidations
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Superb Etched Mirror Brass Inlaid Marble Top Boulle Style Dresser Secretary Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
etched glass mirror on top. The bronze mounts are absolutely incredibly well defined and cast in gold
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Dressers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Lo Scrigno Briar Floor Chest by Agresti
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry armoire in briar and mahogany matte finish, ultrasuede lining. 24 karats gold plated brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Lo Scrigno Briar Floor Chest by Agresti
Lo Scrigno Briar Floor Chest by Agresti
H 47.25 in W 18.12 in D 13.55 in
Louis Majorelle Signed Art Nouveau Burled Mahogany Bar Cabinet, Newly Restored
By Louis Majorelle
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Art Nouveau armoire dresser or bar cabinet By Louis Majorelle
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modern Bird's-Eye Maple Bedroom Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish vintage modern bedroom set includes a tall armoire, long low dresser, wall mirror, and
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

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Birdseye Maple

19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
interior with divided compartments and original inset mirror plate. The conforming rectangular case fitted
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X End Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

"Interior Scene of Woman in Paris" Post-Impressionism Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
that overlooks the city and an iconic church with the artist's reflection in the armoire's mirrors. The
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Art Nouveau rosewood wardrobe. Second wardrobe on my second auction. The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac Laquer.
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Located in London, GB
A stunning original Art Deco period burr walnut wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is a great size and is of exceptional quality. There are amazing bur...
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Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut China Cabinet Cupboard
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Life Time Furniture china cabinet / hutch. Made of walnut featuring Jacobean styling with hand turned supports with acanthus carvings. The curio cabinet features red painte...
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Walnut

19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
By Town & Emanuel
Located in London, GB
A William IV cabinet attributed to Town and Emmanuel Constructed in a strongly grained olivewood and dressed with gold brass inlays and an etched and engraved brass panel; rising fr...
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Marble, Brass

20th Italian Wardrobe with Two Doors in Walnut with Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe with two doors in walnut with mirror. He disassembles easily into a few pieces and reassembles in 15 minutes. It's very practical. Given the weight of the door with...
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20th Italian Wardrobe with Two Doors in Walnut with Mirror
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Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
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2010s Italian Side Tables

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Onyx

"Le Lion" Multi Fuel Cast Iron Stove by Pied Selle - Art Nouveau Floral Tiles
Located in London, by appointment only
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Stunning C.W.S Art Deco Walnut Brown Double Wardrobe on Wheels Part of a Set
By Walnut Cabinet Works
Located in GB
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Input Compartment with Mirror and Drawers by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Montelabbate, PU
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s Art Deco wardrobe.  
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
H 51.19 in W 52.76 in D 17.33 in
Klismos Black Wood Black Leather Seats Saber Legs Customizable Dining Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
Klismos customizable chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black leather seats capitonnè finishing / with buttons. Available in other colors and upholstery. Walnut wood...
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

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Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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By Koket
Located in New York, NY
Armoire was created to grace the most regal of dining rooms with its elegance and splendor. Inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
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Located in Munich, Bavaria
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1920s Venetian Original Valet
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Gold And Mirror Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gold and mirror armoire for your home. Each gold and mirror armoire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage gold and mirror armoire now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the gold and mirror armoire you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right gold and mirror armoire, those designed in modern, Art Nouveau and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Isabella Costantini, Agresti and Koket each produced at least one beautiful gold and mirror armoire that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gold And Mirror Armoire?

Prices for a gold and mirror armoire start at $1,960 and top out at $83,400 with the average selling for $9,060.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Gold And Mirror Armoire
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    A gold gilt mirror has gold decorative details along the frame. Gilt mirrors often have a thin layer of gold leaf around the edges to create an attractive gold finish. Shop a collection of gold gilt mirrors on 1stDibs.

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