19th Century Dutch KAS
Located in Dallas, TX
Dutch KAS wardrobe cabinet from the 19th century. Solid oak mitered on door panels rosewood raised panels on door panels and solid oak Bun feet and single drawer at base Cornice is...
Oak, Rosewood
German Oak Kas / Linen Press
Located in Woodbury, CT
German oak kas with bracket top, raised panel doors, chamfered and fluted corners, two drawers, block feet. Compass inlay on frieze and doors. Unique raised panel sides are a gracefu...
Oak
18th Century Danish Painted and Carved Baroque Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
An outstanding 18th Century Danish paint decorated and profusely carved kas or armoire, the double domed to with rich faux marble arched cove moldings, the front with two applied car...
Iron
18th c. Wedding Kas Wardrobe
Located in Savannah, GA
A wardrobe, probably made as a wedding gift, originating from the Baltic States.
Dutch Carved Oak and Rosewood Kas
Located in Louisville, KY
in the high baroque manner featuring a molded cornice with applied carved cherubs; above a foliate carved freize and paneled doors separated with columns and similarly embellished wi...
Oak, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 86 in W 72 in D 21 in
Walnut Raised Panel Linen Press Kas, 18th Century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Located in Allentown, PA
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania walnut schrank, circa 1770, the molded cornice above two doors, each with six raised panels and rattail hinges flanked by linen fold pilasters and rais...
Walnut
Sold
H 74.75 in W 57.25 in D 24.75 in
18th Century German Bavarian Blue Painted Antique “Kas” Armoire Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A gorgeous wedding schrank in early dusty robin's egg blue with coral painted highlights surrounding blue molded panels of cream with chaotic floral decorations in the doors, it has ...
Steel, Iron
Sold
H 70.5 in W 60.5 in L 70.5 in
Antique German Bavarian Hand Painted pine Cabinet/ Armoire/ Kas, circa 1780
Located in Portland, OR
Antique German hand painted cabinet/ Armoire/ Kas, circa 1780. The cabinet is made of pine and retains the original 'sponged' paint decoration.
Pine
18th Century Hudson River Valley Kas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
18th C 1790 to 1810? American Hudson River Valley Dutch Walnut Kas. Original finish, Four Interior Shelves Above A Base With One Long Drawer All With A Geometric Panelled Front. Heig...
Wood
Large 17th Century Walnut Dutch Kas
Located in Dallas, TX
A large 17th century Dutch Kas / wardrobe / clothes press of carved walnut. Single bodied, two doors highly carved with floral swags. Twisted columns at the sides are topped by angel...
Walnut, Wood
Antique 17th Century Dutch Hall Cupboard Kast Oak Armoire Kas
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An impressive Dutch oak cupboard formally also as a 'Kast' or 'Kas'. Dating from the late 17th century, this cupboard would have originally been used for storing handmade cloth, bedd...
Oak
Scandinavian 19th Century Hand Painted Kas/Wardrobe Dated 1826
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a hand painted Kas/Wardrobe/armoir/cupboard dated 1826. The piece is decorated with cartouches of historic churches and other significant buildings surrounded by foliate d...
Wood
Baroque Walnut Kas / Armoire with ebony accents.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and nicely proportioned walnut Kas or armoire made in the low countries early in the 19th century.
Wood
Fruitwood Kas
Located in Stamford, CT
An Austrian Polychrome Painted Kas,from the estate of the late Jack Lawrence, songwriter, with a cove molded pediment over a scrolling ribbon-carved frieze, the double doors with tri...
Wood
Small Paint-Decorated Dutch Kas
Located in Woodbury, CT
An unusual small, single-doored kas or wardrobe, with paint decorated exterior sufaces, one low shelf and clothing pegs inside, fine original keyed latch, and a dated pediment at its...
Pine
Very Unusual Early 19th Century Kas
Located in Wainscott, NY
2 Door Kas, Wonderful Original Paint from 1835, Shelves on left side, wood pegs for hanging on right side. Piece splits in half down center for easy moving
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
$944 / item
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your speci...
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
$3,504Sale Price / set|20% Off
Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces
By L.F. Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by F. Legrand & Cie showcases an exceptional polychrome and gold-accented design, embodying the timeless elegance of French cr...
Porcelain
$5,100
H 71.75 in W 67 in D 21.75 in
Early 19th Century Original Painted Break-Down Armoire with Flowers, Austria
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted armoire or "Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, with one lower drawer all re...
Pine, Paint
Louis XV Wedding Wardrobe In Carved Walnut
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XV period wedding cabinet in molded and carved walnut, opening two beautiful triple-paneled doors in scalloped burl walnut, a large drawer with lock in the lower pa...
Walnut
$341,929
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$68,385 / set
H 87.8 in W 72.05 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Very Important Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcases After Original
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of Samuel Pepys 1666 large library bookcases after the original. These bookcases are basically the birthplace of the free standing book...
Glass, Hardwood
$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
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$8,853 / set
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 17.92 in
Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of nightstands or small chests or commodes from walnut Vienna 1930s. While the wonderful nightstands show a lively play of walnut veneer and solid walnut in a w...
Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood
$9,442Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 64.57 in D 24.02 in
Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the h...
Iron
$4,103
H 71.26 in W 51.58 in D 24.81 in
1800 ANTIQUE ENGLISH GEORGIAN FLAMED HARDWOOD LINEN PRESS WARDROBE ARMOIRE j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this 1800 Antique Georgian Linen Press Wardrobe. The 1800 Antique English Georgian Flamed Hardwood Linen Press Wardrobe Armoire is a luxurious a...
Hardwood
$75,000
H 74.13 in W 122 in D 0.75 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen — Provenance: Perret Vibert, Paris Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants and Schola...
Paint, Wood
$6,975Sale Price|31% Off
H 90.5 in W 66.5 in D 24.75 in
Antique 18th Century Carved French Oak Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Attractive carvings of vines, leaves and flowers embellish this armoire giving it a romantic touch. Crafted in the late 18th century France, this oak armoire has beautifully carved ...
Oak
French 18th Century Massive Louis XV Carved Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Louis XV period (18th century) French solid walnut armoire with stylized carvings that trace the dramatic paneled doors and serpentine apron, giving this large storage piece its hist...
Iron
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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