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Hallway Armoires

STUNNING LARGE BESPOKE PANELLED HALLWAY CUPBOARD WARDROBE AMOiRE
STUNNING LARGE BESPOKE PANELLED HALLWAY CUPBOARD WARDROBE AMOiRE

STUNNING LARGE BESPOKE PANELLED HALLWAY CUPBOARD WARDROBE AMOiRE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London Stunning Large Bespoke Panelled Hallway Cupboard Wardrobe Armoire A stunning large bespoke panelled hallway cupboard, wardrobe, or armoire, beautifully made w...

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak Armoire with Croisillon Doors and Secretary Niche, France, 1960s
Oak Armoire with Croisillon Doors and Secretary Niche, France, 1960s

Oak Armoire with Croisillon Doors and Secretary Niche, France, 1960s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

It works as linen storage in a bedroom, as a bar or china cabinet in a dining room, or as a compact secretary in a study or hallway. The armoire is structurally sound and fully func...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique Carved Walnut American Victorian Armoire Attributed to Daniel Pabst
Antique Carved Walnut American Victorian Armoire Attributed to Daniel Pabst

Antique Carved Walnut American Victorian Armoire Attributed to Daniel Pabst

By Daniel Pabst

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The mirrored center panel adds both light and dimension, making it ideal for use in a bedroom, dressing room, or grand hallway. This armoire captures the spirit of American Victoria...

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Antique 1880s American Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

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STUNNING ART DECO 1920'S PETITE BURR WALNUT TWO DOOR WARDROBE OR AMOiRE
STUNNING ART DECO 1920'S PETITE BURR WALNUT TWO DOOR WARDROBE OR AMOiRE

STUNNING ART DECO 1920'S PETITE BURR WALNUT TWO DOOR WARDROBE OR AMOiRE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Its large size makes it ideal for use as a bedroom wardrobe, dressing room piece, hallway storage cupboard, or decorative armoire in a guest room.

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

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Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet

Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

Its vertical form makes it ideal as a freestanding pantry in a kitchen, a linen cabinet in a hallway, or even a storage armoire in a study or workspace.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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Remarkable French Walnut 19th Century Armoire, That Is a Clothes Closet

Remarkable French Walnut 19th Century Armoire, That Is a Clothes Closet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

We removed the existing closet in the hallway and placed this beautiful armoire in its place as our closet.

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique French Armoire in Natural Washed Walnut Very Original Over 300-Years Old
Antique French Armoire in Natural Washed Walnut Very Original Over 300-Years Old

Antique French Armoire in Natural Washed Walnut Very Original Over 300-Years Old

Located in Highwood, IL

This particular Louis XIII armoire was designed with a split case, meaning, that if you have a tight staircase, or a 90-degree corner in an upstairs hallway, this armoire can still f...

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Antique Early 1700s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

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Postmodern Memphis Style Abstract Hallway Wardrobe, 1980s
Postmodern Memphis Style Abstract Hallway Wardrobe, 1980s

Postmodern Memphis Style Abstract Hallway Wardrobe, 1980s

Located in Izegem, VWV

This wardrobe cabinet screams eighties with it's abstract geometric artwork and bold color scheme. It was created and signed by an unknown Italian artist Eugenio.

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Late 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

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19th Century Original Biedermeier Hallway Cabinet Wardrobe circa 1830 Ash
19th Century Original Biedermeier Hallway Cabinet Wardrobe circa 1830 Ash

19th Century Original Biedermeier Hallway Cabinet Wardrobe circa 1830 Ash

Located in Berlin, DE

Original Biedermeier hallway cabinet wardrobe circa 1830 ash. The unique Wardrobe or hallway cabinet is ash. Large wing doors with beautiful and elaborate carvings and the side pan...

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Gründerzeit Hallway Closet / Wardrobe in Solid Oak, 1900
Gründerzeit Hallway Closet / Wardrobe in Solid Oak, 1900

Gründerzeit Hallway Closet / Wardrobe in Solid Oak, 1900

Located in Lüdinghausen, DE

Hallway closet restored Gründerzeit around 1900 solid oak wardrobe Features: Completely solid oak Two-door model with mirrored doors, clothes rail and two drawers Original face...

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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

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Art Deco Hallway Wardrobe in Oak, 1925
Art Deco Hallway Wardrobe in Oak, 1925

Art Deco Hallway Wardrobe in Oak, 1925

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H 81.11 in W 59.65 in D 23.04 in

Art Deco Hallway Wardrobe in Oak, 1925

Located in Lüdinghausen, DE

Hallway wardrobe restored Art Deco around 1925 oak wardrobe Features: Two-door model with mirror, one drawer and clothes rail the right "door" cannot be opened due to the constr...

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20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

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Located in Rødding, DK

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Stockbridge, GA

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Hallway Armoires For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of hallway armoires available for sale. The range of distinct hallway armoires — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 11 antique and vintage hallway armoires for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Hallway armoires have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of hallway armoires to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco hallway armoires are of considerable interest. Hallway armoires have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by &New, Casa Botelho and Pierre Lottier are consistently popular.

How Much are Hallway Armoires?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,295, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $27,153 highest priced.

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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