$15,250
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
$11,500
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
18th Century Country French Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
A French Provincial cabinet of cupboards and drawers. Doors decorated with floral urns. Bead design around doors and drawers. Brass hardware, various old labels on the back, circa 1780.
Oak
18th Century Dutch Mahogany Corner Cupboard
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century Dutch mahogany corner cupboard with a moulded arched cornice, the top section having two paneled doors with shaped and moulded beading around the panels, opening to reve...
Mahogany
Large 18th Century Regency Wardrobe, Parisian Work
Located in Charmes, FR
A straight-cornice wardrobe with two doors and a false frame, made of molded oak with carved and gilded decoration of foliate scrolls, flowers and finials, arched uprights. Parisian ...
Wood
19th C. French Provincial Oak Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
19th C. French provincial oak armoire. A charmingly carved armoire in oak with central round medallions on the center crown and doors. A later carved heart on the center bottom adds...
Oak
$5,985
H 72.5 in W 64.25 in D 24.75 in
Dutch 18th Century Oak Kussenkast Armoire, Hand-Crafted Renaissance
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An extraordinary Dutch wardrobe that dates to the 18th Century. This substantial armoire is handcrafted from solid oak. Some panels have been made with a “tigering” technique to crea...
Iron
19th Century Dutch Oakwood Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
19th c. cabinet made from oakwood. This cabinet has 2 doors and 1 drawer. Originates Netherlands, dating app. 1850
Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Wardrobe in Solid Poplar Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Ready to bring a piece of Italian history into your home? Add this antique wardrobe to your cart today—don't miss out! We present this spectacular antique solid poplar wardrobe, cra...
Poplar
VINTAGE BROWN OAK WILLIS & GAMBiER DOUBLE WARDROBE
By Willis & Gambier
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London An elegant Willis & Gambier linen press or wardrobe, beautifully crafted in England from solid oak and finished in a rich, warm tone. The piece showcases a dig...
Oak
19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Large Biedermeier Wardrobe Southern Germany Walnut circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 204 x 168 x 62 cm Description: Strictly cubist Biedermeier cabinet with a completely symmetric...
Walnut
$7,350Sale Price|30% Off
H 89 in W 87.5 in D 28 in
Antique Belgian Carved Oak Armoire, Neoclassical Style, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
A grand scale Belgian carved oak armoire of impressive proportions, attributed by repute to Paul De Grande. This substantial and highly decorative piece features a deeply overhanging...
Oak
18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful late 18th century cabinet in the best quality solid oak. This is a typical 'kussenkast' or pillow cabinet. Pillow refers to the shape of the raised panels on the doors. I...
Oak
Antique Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This extraordinary cabinet is made of the finest oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age” This cabinet is made in the Provence of Utrecht circa 171...
Oak
$9,014Sale Price|20% Off
H 78.35 in W 66.93 in D 26.38 in
Antique mid 18th century Dutch Renaissance two door warm oak cabinet or Kussenka
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive Dutch Renaissance cabinet, known as a Gelderse kussenkast, was crafted around 1750 and stands firmly in the tradition of Dutch cabinetmaking. The piece is made entire...
Oak
Antique Cabinet from Italy 1835s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Antique Italian cabinet. This painted cabinet, dated 1835, is thought to have been made in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of the northern Italian Alps. Crafted from sturdy pine, th...
Wood
19th Century Antique European Pine Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This antique European pine armoire features a warm, naturally aged finish, simple rustic charm and farmhouse style craftsmanship. The molded cornice and scalloped apron add subtle ch...
Wood, Pine
Antique Dutch Baroque Light Oak Cupboard or Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Dutch cushion cabinet with two doors. This closet owes its name to the pillow-shaped reinforcements on the doors. This piece of furniture is made of the highest quality ...
Oak
$7,580 / item
H 70 in W 76 in D 12 in
Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal
Gold Filigree Silver Prayer Book
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Prayer book in gilded filigree silver with shepherd children adoring Our Lady in the center, and surrounded by a polychrome frieze. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Ma...
Silver
Pair of Lamps Etched Brass by Lova Creation
By Lova Creation
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lamps by Lova Creation etched brass inlay agates, signed by the artist. New rewired in perfect conditions.
Agate, Brass
$2,287 / item
H 21.26 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Ceramic Side Table Small - handmade - artisanal - Sculptural - custom glaze
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
SMALL CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary custo...
Ceramic, Clay
Swedish Designer, Daybed, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and stained birch daybed designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 76.0"W x 32.75"D...
Fabric, Birch
$1,189
H 9.85 in Dm 12.6 in
Danish Rare Hand-crafted Ceramic Heavy Pendant Lamp by Sejer, 1960s, Denmark
By Sejer Denmark
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Danish Rare Hand-crafted Ceramic Heavy Pendant Lamp by Sejer, 1960s, Denmark It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. Lamp is in good condition. No damage, no crack. We...
Ceramic
Blue-Painted Baroque Breakfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A sculptural, blue-painted Danish Baroque chest of drawers with a distinctive breakfront silhouette. The three drawers follow the sweeping, architectural curves of the piece, and the...
Brass
$4,154
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in
Small Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Original Coral Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Louis XVI / Gustavian chest of drawers in pine with its original coral-red paint and subtle traces of gilding on mouldings and carved details. Architecturally composed with cl...
Brass
$37,152
H 13.39 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Christian Krekels Art Coffee Table in Inlaid Brass and Agate Belgium 1989
By Christian Krekels
Located in Meer, VAN
Christian Krekels Art Coffee Table in Inlaid Brass and Agate, Belgium, 1989. This is a mesmerizingly beautiful coffee table by Belgian artist Christian Krekels. Quite exceptional i...
Agate, Brass
Stunning Brass Acid Etched Coffee Table by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning brass acid etched coffee table by Willy Daro with agate inset. Signed: "Willy Daro" The table was previously fitted with a lighting device to iluminate the agate from under...
Brass
Antique lace and silk parasol or umbrella with bamboo pole
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstandind and very refined antique lace and silk parasol with a bamboo pole. This French parasol dates from the late 19th/early 20th century. It is crafted from exquisite French la...
Silk, Bamboo
Jean Claude Dresse Coffee Table in Brass Inlayed with Agate
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jean Claude Dresse, coffee table, brass, lacquered steel and wood, agate, Belgium, 1970s A luxurious square cocktail table, crafted with high attention for detail which is character...
Agate, Brass, Steel
$32,500
H 14 in W 43.5 in D 26.5 in
Stunning Acid Etched Brass Coffee Table "Abstraction" by Armand Jonckers
By Armand Jonckers
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning acid etched brass polish and silvered coffee table by Armand Jonckers depicting an Asian inspired scroll. Resting on a beautiful acid etched brass base. Signed: Armand Jonk...
Brass
$5,861
H 29.53 in W 21.65 in D 22.44 in
Art Deco Model 721 Arm Chair by Otto Wagner for J&j Kohn, 1900s
By Otto Wagner
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant bugholz armrest chair by jacob & josef kohn after a design by otto wagner from the turn of the century. A design piece of early modernity. A functional design with special m...
Wood
$14,500
H 59.5 in W 51.5 in D 23.5 in
Louis Phillipe North German Fall-Front Secretary in Flame Mahogany, circa 1855
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A captivating one of a kind Louis Phillip secretary in book-matched, flame mahogany with shaped, curvi-linear drawer fronts and faux drawer fronts on the fall-front and the sides. Of...
Mahogany
$4,563
H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
1930 Oval Side Table Coffee Table Art Deco by Osvaldo Borsani in Veneered Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Oval side table or coffee table Art Deco by Osvaldo Borsani in veneered walnut with lynx eye veneer top. Measures cm: H 63, W 70, D 50 (internal shelves H37cm).
Walnut
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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