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
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
$18,000
H 88 in W 72.75 in D 36.5 in
17th C. Painted Cabinet Armoire, Chalk, Graphite Panel Drawings, Turin, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
including remnant of old Italian script on the interior. This is its original color - a gently jaunt to
Wood, Paint
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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$12,549 / set
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 18.71 in
Eclectica, set of 8 Ebonized Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs offered in various way. Here offered in a selected set of 8 chairs each in a different style. The chairs are made from prec...
Velvet, Walnut
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available indi...
Wrought Iron
$2,784
H 7.09 in Dm 5.12 in
Brown and Silver "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge made in 1938 from Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and early example from Wilhelm Kåge’s iconic Argenta series, produced at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory in 1938. Crafted in stoneware with an unusual mottled brown glaze — ...
Stoneware
$10,953
H 45.28 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Exceptional 19th Century Hand Carved Italian Walnut Day Bed Cherub Putti's Angel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Circa 1840-1860 hand carved walnut Italian daybed with cherub putti decoration and chesterfield tufting What a find! Thi...
Walnut
$3,995
H 63.5 in W 29 in D 16.5 in
Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 17th Century carved ebonized oak cabinet on stand, circa 1680. Such cabinets are commonly referred to as credence or chalice cabinets, referring to a ecclesiastic...
Oak
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Cotton, Wood
Zodiaco Charger
By Laboratorio Paravicini
Located in Milan, IT
This superb charger is part of the Zodiaco collection and, either alone or combined with other pieces from the same series, will give a precious accent to any table. Its colorful dec...
Ceramic
Calogero Seller Of Mandarins
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
The second fire-fired ceramic head, handmade with face and mandarin reliefs, can be used to hold plants, flowers and sometimes even bottles with ice. Calogero sells mandarins at the ...
Ceramic
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
19th Century Venetian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.
$24,020
H 61.42 in W 83.47 in D 67.72 in
Floral Swag - A French Classic Louis XV Style Caned Bed by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Floral Swag Bed is a beautifully handcrafted statement piece in the classic French Louis XV Corbeille style. Featuring its signature rounded corners, the bed’s curved headboard a...
Wood
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard
By Gaetano Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, wardrobe, walnut burl, brass, mirrored glass, metal, linoleum, Milan, Italy, 1930 An exceptional armoire designed by Gaetan...
Metal, Brass
$7,695 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Large Ginkgo Leave Brass Wall Lights, Organic Shape, Tommaso Barbi Style
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amazing pair of wall lights made of two overlapping brass leaves of ginkgo. Organic shape, this wall light could make an eye catcher of your interior. Entirely hand made, this piece ...
Brass
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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