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Gustavian Painted Armoire

Handmade Bespoke Gustavian Style Armoire
Located in LONDON, GB
Bespoke armoire designed and handmade by the swedish interior design master cabinet maker to order
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2010s European Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood, Plywood

Handmade Bespoke Gustavian Style Armoire
Handmade Bespoke Gustavian Style Armoire
H 92.52 in W 94.49 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Armoire - Antique Scandinavian Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian armoire, wardrobe made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Blue Painted Armoire Cabinet from Sweden, circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
Original blue painted Gustavian armoire or large cupboard from Sweden, early 1800's. Two cabinet
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine, Paint

Mid century Vintage gustavian and Style two door armoire after drexel
By Drexel
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handsome mid century vintage Swedish gustavian Style Armoire. This armoire features. It’s
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Vintage 1950s American Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Two Door Baroque Armoire in Original Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an extraordinary armoire! We have had many painted European baroque armoires through our
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

19th Century Gustavian Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
more shelves. The armoire has been scraped, however there are traces of its original paint. Perfect for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

19th Century Gustavian Wardrobe
19th Century Gustavian Wardrobe
H 81 in W 63 in D 26 in
Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning and unique baroque early 18th century Swedish Gustavian cabinet that features two doors
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Paint

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Painted Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI or Swedish Gustavian style armoire dresser or linen press By
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Vintage 1960s American Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Whitewashed Pine Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Whitewashed Pine Armoire will command a stately presence in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armoire Cupboard Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian cabinet that has been painted and dry scrapped over its lifetime. It
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

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Pine, Paint

Antique Dutch Painted Country Bombe Linen Press Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
The rare diminutive Dutch Bombe linen press has original white painted over blue with three deep
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Gustavian Linen Presses

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Wood

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Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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H 104 in W 57 in D 28 in
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Located in Buggiano, IT
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Located in New Haven, CT
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Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century European painted pine wardrobe with pocket doors. Cabinet is white washed. Large
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Antique 19th Century Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Located in Sheffield, MA
This armoire has decorative panels on the double doors and a full-width drawer below. Sides are
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Located in South Bend, IN
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Vintage 1960s American Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite armoire painted in Gustavian gray. Very surdy and solid. All dove-tail construction from
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Located in Calgary, Alberta
Vintage Gustavian - style armoire, hand painted "pigeon blue" with custom tints.
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Gustavian Style Armoire
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All original armoire with hand painted design. Has two spacious drawers with hand cut dove-tailing
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A Swedish Gustavian Painted and Gilt Armoire, Circa 1800
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique White Painted Swedish Armoire. The lovely beaded trim along the crown and gently curved
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful cabinet that's suited to Swedish, French or any Country setting.

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Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Cabinet
H 41 in W 35.5 in D 15.5 in
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Painted Armoire Dresser, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI or Swedish Gustavian style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Essex, MA
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Wardrobe
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Located in London, GB
paint. The armoire also comes with its original working keys This is a good size for most rooms
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Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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Swedish 18th Century Painted Armoire
Swedish 18th Century Painted Armoire
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Located in Miami, FL
Tall Swedish four-door cupboard painted in the Gustavian manner. Cabinet features fluted pilasters
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Located in Miami, FL
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Painted Alsatian Rustic Armoire
Painted Alsatian Rustic Armoire
H 73 in W 47 in D 17 in
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Located in Round Top, TX
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Pale green/blue Gustavian armoire.
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Swedish Gustavian Armoire
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Painted Swedish Armoire/Cabinet
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Well constructed and attractive Gustavian style white painted wardrobe with pullout drawers and
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Empire Painted Danish Armoire, circa 1840
Located in BOSTON, MA
Antique armoire with Gustavian style paint. This armoire has a removable pediment top over two set
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Antique Swedish Painted Gustavian Armoire/Cabinet, Late 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Swedish Gustavian distressed painted beige Armoire/cabinet. Very nice carved crown molding
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Gustavian Painted Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gustavian painted armoire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each gustavian painted armoire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paint and pine. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage gustavian painted armoire you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the gustavian painted armoire you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful gustavian painted armoire that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gustavian Painted Armoire?

A gustavian painted armoire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,788, while the lowest priced sells for $3,295 and the highest can go for as much as $30,406.

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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