Phillip Lloyd Powell Large Cabinet in Walnut and Gold Leaf
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Phillip Lloyd Powell, large cabinet, walnut, gold leaf, painted wood, United States, circa 1965 Crafted by the skilled hands of Phillip Lloyd Powell, this highboard stands as a test...
Gold Leaf
$720Sale Price|40% Off
Large Carl Aubock Midcentury Walnut Ring Clothes Brush, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful large ring-shaped modernist wall-hung coat rack clothes brush from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by Carl Aubock, Vienna, in the 1950s. Made of solid walnut wood an...
Goat Hair, Wood, Walnut
Carl Aubock Wall Coat Rack with 5 Brass Hooks, Walnut, Iron, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A Minimalist Mid Century modern wall-mounted coat rack, equipped with five „5“-shaped polished solid brass wall hooks. This is an early model from the early 1950s, designed and execu...
Iron
Gianfranco Frattini Walnut 809/C “Ovunque” Sideboard for Bernini, 1981
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Vicenza, IT
809/C sideboard, from the “Ovunque” series, designed by Gianfranco Frattini, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Bernini in 1981. Made of walnut. Excellent vintage condition. ...
Walnut
1970s Henderson Campaign Walnut Chest Armoire Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare rising sun rattan cabinet you could hope to find. Outstanding tessellated stone design is exhibited throughout. The beauti...
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XV Armoire
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful French Armoire from the 18th Century, it is made of flamed walnut. It has a drawer at the base.
Walnut
Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent Italian Neoclassical armoire is a masterwork of late 19th-century cabinetry, expertly crafted from richly grained walnut with a warm, luminous patina. The facade is ...
Brass
Milo Baughman for Directional Gentleman's Chest / Classic Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Chest designed by Milo Baughman for Directional, A mid century modern walnut tall chest on chest dresser armoire with black accents designed by Milo Baughman for Di...
Metal
Vintage Burl Wood Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage armoire is a masterclass in organic texture and mid-century sophistication. The piece is defined by its dramatic book-matched burl wood veneers, which create a ...
Brass
PAir Milo Baughman Burl Olive Armoire's
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair Cabinets attributed to Milo Baughman,, Dramatic, tall Burl Olive wood ,, book match veneer,, Two doors with shelves interior,, 3 drawers, ****NOTE***Priced per unit Han...
Walnut, Burl
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Large Library in Cherry
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantiere Carugati, bookcase / wall unit, cherry, walnut, mahogany, iron, Italy, 1958 This library unit is designed by Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini an...
Iron
Mid-19th Century Large Neoclassic Cupboard Bookcase Wardrobe in Massive Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique solid walnut wardrobe that can also be used as a bookcase, completely disassembled. Furniture restored and waxed. Missing any interior shelves and / or sticks to hang clothes...
Walnut
Paul McCobb Walnut Mid Century Modern Wardrobe Chest for Widdicomb c. 1963
By Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sophisticated wardrobe chest designed by mid century modern pioneer Paul McCobb and made of walnut by Widdicomb in the early 1960s.
Walnut
Art Deco Wardrobe, Poland, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco wardrobe from the 1950s. A mirror with an irregular, geometric form characteristic of the Art Deco style. The mirror will work great in the hallway because it has a small s...
Metal
John Kapel Tall Dresser / Wardrobe in Walnut
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Berkeley, CA
Built in solid walnut, the tall case combines drawer and wardrobe storage with the sculptural, vertical profile characteristic of American mid-century design.
Walnut
Antique French Provincial Wardrobe Doors, Walnut, Circa 1850-1880
Located in Mckinney, TX
Pair of antique French provincial wardrobe doors crafted in walnut with a gently arched top and decorative raised panel detailing. The front retains an aged pale blue-gray painted fi...
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Cupboard Wardrobe Solid Walnut Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Austrian Viennese, mid-19th century, Biedermeier elegant cupboard wardrobe in walnut, polished to wax The cabinet has a beautiful patina.
Fir
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
Tall Brutalist Wardrobe by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall wardrobe with brutalist mosaic motif by Lane Furniture. Designed for their Pueblo collection, featuring both cabinet and drawer storage. Please confirm location.
Walnut
Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An asymmetrical dresser in solid walnut with exposed finger jointed joinery, having a shelved compartment accessed by bi-fold doors flanked by a bank of five drawers with exquisite b...
Brass
Hand Carved Wardrobe Cabinet by Studio Craftsman Sam Forrest, 1960s
By Sam Forrest
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Large and unique hand carved wooden wardrobe cabinet by noted Virginian master craftsman Sam Forrest. Intricately and deeply carved, the surface is textured with a bold geometric pat...
Walnut
18th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castillian Influence, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Grand 18th century Spanish armario or wardrobe armoire constructed from oak. Features a coffered case fronted by two large doors. This massive cabinet made in Spain features beautifu...
Oak
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.
Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.
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