$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
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
German Biedermeier Solid Walnut Wardrobe, circa 1820
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
German Biedermeier Solid Walnut Wardrobe, circa 1825 A fine German Biedermeier wardrobe dating to circa 1825, constructed predominantly in solid walnut and distinguished by its rest...
Walnut
$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
Dutch 19th Century Oak Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning piece of Dutch craftsmanship dating to the early 19th Century. Made from solid oak, this spacious armoire is imposing yet elegant. The double doors have carefully carved...
Brass
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
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
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Small wardrobe
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Charming small Cupboard is made with a flamed walnut wood and a pastel color marble top. It has a drawer at the top and a big storage.
Marble
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
$9,184Sale 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
19th Century Biedermeier Style Mahogany Armoire
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Biedermeier floorboard, circa 1825. Cuba mahogany on softwood. On the log feet high-rectangular two-door corpus with profile-framed arch-shaped fields. Architecturally arrang...
Mahogany, Softwood
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
Vintage Geka Column Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Command attention with this stately neoclassical armoire by the esteemed French maker Geka. Expertly crafted from solid wood with a luminous warm cherry or fruitwood finish, this pie...
Brass
$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
$5,086
H 70.87 in W 50.01 in D 21.26 in
19th Century from Vienna Neoclassic Wardrobe Closet in Massive Oak Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Robust neoclassical wardrobe From Vienna, mid-19th century, with a gendarme's hat, in solid oakwood, restored and waxed. We can add internal shelves to use it as a wanderful bookcase...
Oak
$1,620
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
$42,500
H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...
Mahogany
$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
$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
$10,500
H 91.75 in W 63.75 in D 27.25 in
French Empire Armoire, Walnut & Steel, Hand-Carved, Circa 1820, France
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive French Empire-style armoire from the early 1800s. The pronounced cornice makes a statement above the pair of paneled and carved doors all crafted of solid, book-matched...
Brass, Steel
$337,535
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
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
19th Century Venetian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.
Biedermeier Armoire walnut root, Vienna, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Armoire, Vienna 1820 This exquisite original Biedermeier wardrobe stands out for its beautiful walnut root veneer. Ebonized half columns with finely carved gilt...
Walnut
19th Century Original Painted Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good English 19th century original painted wardrobe / linen cupboard. This can be fitted with a hanging rail or shelving to take food or linen. 1880. Code: 8587 Dimensions: W: 55.5...
Pine
$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
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
$29,000
H 103 in W 62 in D 91 in
Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor. Features an elaborate seri...
Cherry, Poplar
Heavily Carved Pine Armoire from Austria, dated 1815
Located in Round Top, TX
Extensive hand carved details abound in this small scale two door pine armoire. Note the carved tassels, central cherub face, grapes & vines, flourishes and more throughout this armo...
Pine, Paint
Baroque White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive oak baroque armoire that dates from the late 1700's into early 1800's. Note the heavily paneled doors, massive crown all resting on large bun feet. Restored, later profess...
Oak, Paint
Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date. The breakfront top above a frieze, the solid oak superbly carved with rosettes, above thre...
Oak
$37,135
H 82.29 in W 94.49 in D 34.65 in
Dutch 17th Century Rosewood Ebony Baroque Cupboard Kussenkast, 1670
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a unique and monumental Dutch Baroque cupboard called “Kussenkast" from the late 17th century, probably circa 1670-1680. Made of rosewood, ebony and ebonized wood veneered on...
Ebony, Rosewood
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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