1970s Stanley Arch Gothic Armoire Wood Iron Wardrobe Cabinet
By Stanley
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite arch gothic armoire cabinet with interior mirror. The ultra rare cabinet exudes an air of luxury and ...
Iron
French Gothic Armoire, Mixed Wood, 18th Century, Antique Craftsmanship
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 18th century, mixed wood French armoire is absolutely stunning. It is Gothic-style and features two tall, paneled doors on barrel hinges. One key operates the locking right door...
Wood
Large Antique Victorian Gothic Ebonised China Display Cabinet, 1890s
Located in South Shields, GB
A late Victorian mahogany display cabinet featuring glazed double doors with flowing carved decoration, bevelled teardrop mirrors and shaped side shelves. Raised on slender cabriole ...
Wood
17th Century Furniture Important Supposedly from Northern Italy, Antique Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
17th century furniture important supposedly from northern Italy, great decoration, carved walnut on all faces. Measures: H 2m53, W 1.76m, W 69cm. Contact us before ordering to confi...
Wood
Solid Walnut Gothic Style Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This beautiful French Gothic Revival solid walnut armoire has two large intricately carved doors flanked by two Solomonic columns. Each door is separated into three panels incorporat...
Wood
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H 82 in W 41.75 in D 20 in
Drexel Villa Escalante Mediterranean Gothic Armoire Wardrobe Dresser Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Villa Escalante Mediterranean Gothic Style Armoire Wardrobe Dresser Cabinet. Item features carved raised panel front and sides, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, ...
Wood
Vintage Gothic Hand Carved Barley Twist Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Barley twist armoire. Stunning hand carved detail on the cabinet. Top rests on chic Barley Twist pedestal. Lots of great interior storage. Would make an incredible ...
Wood
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H 71.66 in W 55.12 in D 16.93 in
Large Antique Victorian Gothic Ebonised China Display Cabinet, 1870s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautifully ornate Victorian mirror back ebonised display cabinet, in the gothic revival style Internally there are removable shelves inlaid with a velvet fabric. This could be...
Wood
1970s Vintage Mediterranean Spanish Colonial Armoire
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful stylized Mediterranean Armoire. Deep raised tufted panels and scrolled pulls. Ample storage with extending hanging rod.
Wood
17th Century Furniture Important Supposedly from Northern Italy
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
17th century furniture important supposedly from northern Italy, great decoration, carved walnut on all faces. Measures: H 2m53, W 1.76m, W 69cm.
Wood
Elegant Gothic Wardrobe Dark Wood Single Armoire, France
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant single dark wood wardrobe with one low shelve, two open doors and one hanger (as shown with the white hangers).
Wood
16th Century French Gothic Armoire
Located in Rochester, NY
French antique Gothic armoire, Finely carved quarter sawn white oak. Two doors over one large drawer. Interior fitted with shelves. Original hand tooled locking device. Mortise and t...
Oak, Wood
19th Century Ebonised French Gothic Armoire
Located in Hastings, GB
19th century French Gothic Armoire This impressive large Armoire is decoratively hand carved in a Gothic style Dating from the mid-19th century French Black in color, original eboniz...
Wood
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H 66.93 in W 28.35 in D 16.93 in
Gothic Cabinet / Wardrobe in Carved Walnut, Mythological Theme, 19th Century
Located in L'Etang, FR
Cabinet / bookcase / small wardrobe / armoire. In carved walnut. The cabinet consists of: -1 cupboard / closet with 3 shelves. -1 drawer. Very beautiful turned wooden columns. ...
Wrought Iron
$2,400
H 80.25 in W 51.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Armoire / Wardrobe English Oak with Beveled Mirror Doors
Located in Fulton, CA
1920's English golden oak armoire with 2 beveled glass mirrored doors. Very nice condition with a glowing mahogany interior. Features 3 lower drawers and hand carved panels. An excel...
Oak
$9,113
H 88.19 in W 60.24 in D 25.4 in
Antique 1844 Carved & Dated Large Wardrobe Armoire with Expertly Crafted Panels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very grand, hand carved extremely large continental oak wardrobe dated to the base 1844 A truly stunning piece, this is a tour de force of ...
Oak
19th Century American Wood Armoire with Original Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century American Craftsman period wood armoire with original door exterior hardware. One interior shelf with closet rod, magnetic closure recently added. Additional dims: Int...
Wood
19th C. French Provincial Oak Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
19th C. French provincial oak armoire. A charmingly carved armoire in oak with central round medallions on the center crown and doors. A later carved heart on the center bottom adds...
Oak
18th Century Louis XVI Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
18th century walnut armoire from France. The arched crown is wonderfully molded and sits atop a grand case. The doors have arches at the top, and are raised paneled with central ov...
Walnut
$3,577
H 48 in W 48 in D 13 in
Early Victorian Ebonised Inlay Pier Cabinet Glazed Bookcase Velvet Lined
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A well proportioned Victorian peer cabinet, ebonised with fruitwood inlay and standing on four turned bobbin feet. Two opening glazed doors, retaining its original lock and key, ope...
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Louis XV Period Armoire in Cherrywood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Louis XV period armoire in cherrywood. Masterfully carved floral details in relief. Two drawers, one with original lock. Door lock is also original and functional. Great or...
Cherry
$5,802Sale Price|20% Off
H 82.28 in W 59.06 in D 24.41 in
Early 19th Century French Wedding Cabinet or Armoire
Located in Casteren, NL
An early 19th century oak wedding cabinet or Armoire from northern France. recessed panel sides, beautifull carved ornaments on the doors and moulding at the top. Original hardware...
Oak
$3,191
H 55.7 in W 24 in D 17.4 in
Practical Gothic Revival Carved Two Door Dry Bar Cabinet / Bookcase w. Iron Lock
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and practical bookcase or drinks cabinet. This beautifully designed and all hand carved, tiger oak cabinet from circa 1910 is in amazing condition. It comes with top qualit...
Iron
Castillan Oak Armoire, Hand-Carved, Spain, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
J.A.D.A Galerie present: Castilian workshop, two door armoire, oak, Spain, 1950s. Each door is divided into twelve panels, six tiers of two, and every one of the twenty four fields...
Oak
Dutch 19th Century Oak Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning piece of Dutch craftsmanship dating to the early 19th Century. Made from solid oak, this spacious armoire is imposing yet elegant. The double doors have carefully carved...
Brass
Antique French Art Deco Mahogany Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This antique French Art Deco wardrobe armoire was made in France circa 1940. Beautifully handcrafted with mahogany veneer over a solid wood frame, the cabinet features clean geometri...
Metal, Brass
Fine Traditional French Provincial Dark Stained Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very fine traditional antique French armoire with a useful and hard to come by 12” depth. A carved bonnet over a frieze with carved cross motif. With the Classic shaped and carved bu...
Wood
$3,172
H 66.15 in W 41.93 in D 21.86 in
FINE CIRCA 1930'S TUDOR FURNITURE ENGLAND SOLID OAK WARDROBE PART OF LARGE SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Tudor Furnishings solid oak hand carved Cotswold style wardrobe which is part of a suite...
Oak
French 18th Century Louis XV Armoire
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful French Armoire from the 18th Century, it is made of flamed walnut. It has a drawer at the base.
Walnut
$2,875
H 60.04 in W 38.19 in D 17.52 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 symbols from gentlemen of this period. The original iron hardware makes so special t...
Walnut
$2,727 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
The 'Brokkr' forged steel martini table
Located in Malton, GB
This is our 'Brokkr' martini table. Made right here in Yorkshire by Sam our blacksmith from forged steel. Every detail is beaten and shaped by hand from the patina on the table to th...
Steel
$6,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 72 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Walnut and Oak, Nine Drawers, USA, 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern dresser made of walnut and oak wood. It looks like has 12 drawers but it is a nine drawer dresser. Just a really cool detail. Also, the combination of two differen...
Oak, Walnut
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
Swedish Painted Linen Closet with Shelves, Circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Swedish linen closet, crafted circa 1890, is a beautiful example of late 19th-century Scandinavian craftsmanship and understated design. Made from high-quality solid woo...
Pine
$6,240
H 29.1 in W 44.1 in D 25.2 in
19th Century French Renaissance Hand Carved Desk or Writing Table with Carved St
Located in Miami, FL
We are delighted with this four-sided carved desk with five dark oak drawers. This is a collectible desk. It has five front drawers and another five false drawers at the back, maki...
Walnut
$194,963
H 32.29 in W 58.67 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Sphinxes, Egyptian Revival, France
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional pair of white Carrara marble Sphinxes on rectangular bases. A very noble female bust combined with the powerful body of a lioness, recumbent with her tail lying flat on h...
Carrara Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer Materials: Mahogany, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Mahogany
$1,972
H 23.63 in Dm 14.97 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca. 1920. Add a timeless touch of elegance to your interior with this Antique French Art Nouveau Pendant Light...
Wrought Iron
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$6,034
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$57,444
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
By Francesco Zuccarelli
Located in PARIS, FR
This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...
Oil, Wood Panel
$2,262
H 11.3 in W 8 in D 6.1 in
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Medieval / Chimera Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and deeply carved nutwood, Gothic Art wall bracket, Corbel. If you are a collector of rare and striking Gothic antiques then this bracket could be the perfect addition to y...
Metal
$7,800
H 95.5 in W 51.25 in D 20 in
Antique French 19th Century Limed Wardrobe or Armoire with Chicken Wire Doors
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French 19th Century Limed Wardrobe or Armoire with European Imported Chicken Wire Inserts for the doors. We have owned this Antique French Wardrobe or French Armoire for seve...
Brass, Wire
Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are o...
Fabric, Wood
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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