Massive Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A massive exceptional Italian Renaissance armoire in a dark wood. The cornice is over carved lion
Wood
$6,532
H 81 in W 63 in D 25 in
1800's Antique Carved, Italian Renassance Revival, Walnut, Burlwood Armoire!
Located in Austin, TX
Armoire is a stunning piece of Italian Renaissance Revival furniture crafted from Walnut with intricate
Wood, Burl
Decorative 19th Century Painted Armoire
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a decorative 19th century armoire, with hand-painted classical motifs on a green background
Wood
Renaissance Palace Wardrobe with Perspectival Views
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Renaissance. In the decorative arts these subjects were mainly made in marquetry. It was far more difficult to
Walnut
17th Century, Tuscany Solid Walnut Carved Wardrobe
Located in IT
17th Century, Tuscany Solid Walnut Carved Wardrobe This charming solid walnut wardrobe was crafted in Tuscany in the 17th century. The structure features two large front doors adorne...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 94.49 in W 64.97 in D 25.6 in
17th Century Louis XIV Walnut Armoire Italian Renaissance Sculptures Brown
Located in Sanremo, IM
Italian, bergamasque wardrobe in solid walnut, made in the 17th century, measuring 240 x 165 x 65
Walnut
Unavailable
H 67 in W 49 in D 22.5 in
17th Century Small Walnut Venetian Studiolo, Decorated "Alla Certosina"
Located in Paris, FR
A 17th century small walnut Italian studiolo decorated "alla certosina." Flap opens on top, as
Iron, Brass
19th Century Italian Renaissance Armoire ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century Italian Renaissance armoire ~ bookcase boasts abundant hand-carved detail across
Walnut
Italian Walnut Renaissance Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Benchmade from fine Italian walnut and hand-carved with a glorious expression of Renaissance
Antique Italian Renaissance Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
eight feet in width, this armoire was truly designed to serve as a peerless display caset, rendered
Antique Italian Walnut Renaissance Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian walnut Renaissance Armoire features gloriously carved relief works from the crown
Walnut
Vintage Italian Renaissance Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Benchmade from fine Italian walnut and hand-carved with a glorious expression of Renaissance
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H 110 in W 86 in D 22 in
19th Century Italian Renaissance Display Armoire/Bookcase with Brass grill
Located in Dallas, TX
Renaissance triple armoire was fashioned from solid walnut and features an impressive crown punctuated by two
19th Century Antique Italian Neoclassical Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Rendered in Renaissance magnificence from fine Italian walnut, this handsome armoire boasts fluted
Walnut
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H 105.12 in W 90.56 in D 30.71 in
Renaissance Revival Style Wardrobe with Mirror Walnut Italy Early 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Renaissance Revival style walnut wardrobe. It features a large central door with mirror and two
Walnut
Sold
H 100.4 in W 102.37 in D 45.28 in
Italian Renaissance Bedroom in Hand Carved Walnut from the Early 20th Century
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Complete Renaissance bedroom in carved walnut from the early 20th century Made in Florence in 1940
Walnut
Walnut Wardrobe, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Important antique wardrobe with three big double bracket feet. It has three cabled uprights and two doors with bronze knobs, made with one framed walnut board. The upper part is deco...
Walnut
SALE Huge Italian Carved Wardrobe, Early 19 Century
Located in Sofia, BG
. This huge Renaissance style furniture was made in Italy and it is in good condition. Free shipping to
Walnut
19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Large Wardrobe
Located in Sofia, BG
This beautifully hand-carved Italian Renaissance-style wardrobe has multiple architectural features
Walnut
Sold
H 86 in W 74 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Grey-Brown Italian Armoire, Antique Renaissance Walnut Closet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late Renaissance style Italian armoire, closet or Quatrefollet in walnut with four doors, in good
Metal
Sold
H 73.63 in W 50.4 in D 22.45 in
Rare 16th-17th Century Italian Armoire, Purchased at Axel Vervoordt
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An exceptional late 16th, early 17th century Armoire in a beautifully patinated Walnut. Very good
Walnut
19th Century Italian Walnut Renaissance Triple Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Italian walnut Renaissance Triple Armoire is unusually short for such a design
Walnut
Grand Antique Italian Renaissance Walnut Triple Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Antique Italian Renaissance Walnut Triple Armoire combines neoclassical architecture inspired
Mirror, Walnut
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H 100 in W 60 in D 24 in
Antique Italian Tuscan Renaissance Armoire with Inlays, Caryatid & Fruit Triumph
Located in Encinitas, CA
example of Tuscan Renaissance. Original working door and drawer locks and key. Dimensions: 100"
Walnut, Bone
Walnut Italian Renaissance Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Exceptional 18th century carved walnut Italian Renaissance style gargoyle pedestal This lot is a
Walnut
Sold
H 91 in W 57.5 in D 22.8 in
1850's Italian Tuscan Wardrobe in Solid National Walnut Restored Wax Polished
Located in Buggiano, IT
Tuscan in solid walnut wardrobe. Antique original. Very rare design and color. Inside there is a clothes rail and a shelf It is an ideal piece of furniture for the study, at the ...
Walnut
Sold
H 78 in W 36.5 in D 16.75 in
Antique Hand Painted Romeo & Juliet Renaissance Romance Cabinet Dresser Armoire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique hand painted Romeo & Juliet Renaissance Romance cabinet dresser armoire. Item features 6
Paint, Wood
Elegant Carved 19th Century Italian Baroque Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Renaissance armoire. Features intricate decorations heavily carved into the solid
Brass
$66,177
H 48 in W 58 in
An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier
By David Morier
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
David Morier (c.1705–1770 London) An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier (1680–1770) Oil on canvas Canvas size - 40 x 50 in Framed size - 48 ...
Oil
Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Harp Desk Lamp, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period harp desk lamp By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th century Gilt bronze, with beautiful alabaster shade. Measures:...
Alabaster, Bronze
$9,582
H 83.08 in W 56.7 in D 21.07 in
STUNNING ViNTAGE ITALIAN MARQUETRY INLAID WARDROBE ARMOIRE OR HALL CUPBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, Museum quality, large Italian Marquetry inlaid Wardrobe, Armoire or Hall Cupboard...
Hardwood, Oak, Satinwood, Walnut
Reclaimed Wrought Iron Horseshoe Garden Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual reclaimed wrought iron garden gate, creatively constructed from old horseshoes. Matching decorative panel also available. This reclaimed side gate is traditionally handc...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
$78,355
H 14 in W 11.8 in
Two royal portraits (the Duc d'Angoulême and the Duc de Berry) by H.P. Danloux
Located in PARIS, FR
These two royal portraits are a major historical testimony to the stay of the Comte d'Artois (the future Charles X) and his family in Edinburgh in 1796-1797. Given by the sitters to ...
Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel
Paysage avec batteuse a Montfoucault
By Camille Pissarro
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Paysage avec batteuse a Montfoucault (Landscape with Thresher at Montfoucault)" is a pastel by French Impressionist Camille Pissarro. The artwork is signed lower right, "C. Pissarro...
Paper, Pastel, Board
$4,995 / item
H 31 in Dm 21 in
Log Type E Lounge Chair in Oiled Red Oak by Tucker Viemeister for Wooda
By Tucker Viemeister, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
All designers feel challenged to create a great chair. The Log Type E by Tucker Viemeister for Wooda is the convergence of cutting edge rapid prototyping technology and the oldest ra...
Hardwood, Oak
$310,209 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Vernis Martin Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Vernis Martin cabinet in the Louis XVI manner Constructed in mahogany, with extensive ormolu mounts; the square rectangular tapering legs, dressed with brass mounts frame the th...
Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Empire period armoire. With stunning book matched walnut veneer to the two long doors flanked by two columns. Original restrained brass detailing. A handsome piec...
Walnut
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Stained Art Glass Window Depicting Ruth
Located in Baltimore, MD
A massive Gothic-arched brightly-colored stained glass depiction of the biblical Ruth holding a wheatsheaf in a wheat field by a stream. The image is bordered by columns supporting...
Art Glass
$48,000
H 83.5 in W 81 in D 26.75 in
Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut & Mahogany Exotic Inlaid Cask, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut & Mahogany cask with carved molded edge cornice, flanking book matched hinged doors, tulip wood inlays, satinwood inlays, original steel engraved loc...
Steel
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
French Empire 19th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive French Empire armoire built in the 1800’s. The pronounced cornice makes a statement above the pair of paneled and carved doors all made of solid bookmatched walnut with...
Brass, Steel
$50,000 / set
H 22 in Dm 10.5 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Quality Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps Fine bronze mounts separate the six painted panels decorated with chinoiserie figures in ...
Bronze, Ormolu
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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