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Pickled Modern Hi Chest, Armoire Cabinet, Wardrobe, Metal Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Pickled Modern Hi Chest, Armoire Cabinet, Wardrobe, Metal Base A stylish cabinet or wardrobe in a
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2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Wardrobe
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Modern Wardrobe from Maggioni. Features two spaces with sliding track doors. 4 adjustable
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Early 2000s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Laminate

Italian Modern Wardrobe
Italian Modern Wardrobe
H 94.75 in W 119.5 in D 26 in
Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A masterful three-sectioned wardrobe in bleached mahogany. Having a central seven-bank of drawers
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley
Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley
H 46 in W 60 in D 21 in
1960s Danish Teak Tall Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Tall Wardrobe cabinet 1960s. This Is A Five Drawer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Bookcase, Wardrobe Cabinet or Armoire by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovely French Directoire style mahogany, rosewood and satinwood wardrobe cabinet, the top with
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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Crescent Wardrobe - Modern White Lacquered Wardrobe with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The crescent collection is inspired by the graceful curvature of the antique arches, intertwined between them to bring its architectural majesty into our houses. It's a structure mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Delta Wardrobe - Modern Wardrobe in Polished White Lacquer with Brass Details
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Burl and Acid Etched Brass Wardrobe Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Mastercraft burl amboyna wood tall wardrobe cabinet. Three drawers in the base with top drawer
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

1970s Rattan Curved Top Armoire Wardrobe Storage Cabinet
By Michael Taylor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare wardrobe cabinet you could hope to find
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Wood

Double-Sided Mobile Wardrobe Cabinet, Signed Roncalli Architetto, 1967
Located in Brussels , BE
Double-sided mobile wardrobe cabinet - signed Roncalli Architetto - 1967.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Entrance Wardrobe Console, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern entrance wardrobe console was made in the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

HS1 MMXX1, 21st Century Modern Sculpted Resin Wardrobe
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Sofia, BG
Hunting Season 1 MMXX1, 21st century modern sculpted resin wardrobe Unexpectedly beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Wardrobe Cabinet/Bar by Guido Faleschini for Mariani/Pace, Italy 1970
By Pace Furniture Company, i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Chicago, IL
Wardrobe Cabinet/Bar by Guido Faleschini for Mariani/Pace, Italy 1970. Cabinet has 6 drawers with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Leather, Felt

1980s Mackenzie Child Style Hand Painted Floral Stripes Wardrobe Storage Cabinet
By Mackenzie Childs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare wardrobe cabinet you could hope to
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Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

post modern oak mirror front dresser wardrobe or armoire
By Ello Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
post modern oak mirror front tall dresser wardrobe or armoire. Doors have faux bamboo fronts. Has 2
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Naturalist Cabinet Wardrobe Bamboo Mid-Century Italian Design Drawers and Doors
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Naturalist cabinet wardrobe bamboo mid-century Italian design drawers and doors. It is possible
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bamboo

Mid Century Modern G Plan Fresco Teak Wardrobe Armoire
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fresco Range. Danish Modern in style. Two door wardrobe with half hanging space on the left side and
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized Mahogany Wardrobe Cabinet, c. 1950's
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful functional wardrobe cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. mid-1950's. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Mahogany, Oak

French Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
(label found inside the right door) This sleek mid century modern cabinet would work well in a bedroom or
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Maple

French Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
French Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
H 71.25 in W 71.13 in D 22.88 in
Dos Gallos Custom Large Rustic Modern Armoire or Wardrobe
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale, simple, cabinet with clean lines. Doors are flush with frame. Rustic wood latches
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Gio Ponti Wardrobe, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Gio Ponti Wardrobe from the 1960s epitomizes mid-century modern sophistication and functional
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Vintage 1960s Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Wardrobe, 1960s
Gio Ponti Wardrobe, 1960s
H 74.81 in W 114.18 in D 24.81 in
A MODERNIST Wardrobe CABINET in the Spirit of ALAIN RICHARD & ARP, France 1950
By ARP (Research Plastic Studio)
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant small wardrobe, Modernist, Bauhaus, Reconstruction, veneer wood structure in clear warm
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

21st Century Modern Painted Steel Wardrobe With Shelves In Cotton Velvet
By Federico Carandini
Located in Milan, IT
The Gotham wardrobe merges the functions of a coat hanger and those of a set of shelves. It can be
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe, Modular, Japanese Style, Walnut and Black
Located in Milano, IT
Very nice, vintage Mid-Century Modern modular wardrobe in walnut with elegant and refined black
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Walnut Wardrobe, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
essence. The cabinet and the brass have been polished. The wardrobe can be disassembled and shipped in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Wardrobe, Walnut, Fluted Wood, Brass Feet
By Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Milano, IT
of the Italian Mid-Century Modern era, Vittorio Dassi designed many different pieces ranging from
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Double Brass Lattice Carved Doors Storage Cabinets Dressers MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of French Double Brass Lattice Carved Doors Storage Cabinets Dressers Bachelor Chests Drawers
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Modern Rosewood & Brass Plate Wardrobe Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage modern rosewood & brass plate wardrobe or chifforobe by Milo Baughman for Thayer
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel, Brass

Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tall cabinet or small armoire with two doors above two drawers by Widdicomb in an ebonized mahogany
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
H 53 in W 36.75 in D 19 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr 1958, Teak
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare wardrobe by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel, Germany. Body made of teak, sliding doors
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Wardrobe with Metal Details Modern, 7026
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
4 hinged doors wardrobe. The beautiful mix between walnut Canaletto wood veneer and the golden
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Charles Pfister for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Primavera Wardrobe Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional modern Art Deco skyscraper armoire or wardrobe dresser. By Charles
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating Solid Oak Wardrobe from the 1950s, this exceptional French piece
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
H 70.87 in W 50.01 in D 18.12 in
Mid Century Modern Lane 5 Drawer 2 door Walnut tall Wardrobe Chrome legs
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Lane patchwork walnut and rosewood Wardrobe dresser Armoire circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe in Walnut and Walnut Burl, Lacquer, Brass - France
Located in Girona, ES
Nice wardrobe, two doors with walnut and walnut burl veneers, French polish. Black lacquered top
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut & Maple Wardrobe/Armoire On Stand by Dal Vera
By Dal Vera
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Sophisticated Simplicity: Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut & Maple Wardrobe / Armoire On Stand by
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating Solid Oak Wardrobe from the 1950s, this exceptional French piece
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
H 69.69 in W 51.78 in D 20.67 in
Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in palm beach, FL
In 1870’s, the Wardrobe trunk became the ultimate symbol of Parisian chic for outfits and
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Vintage 1980s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
H 43 in W 22 in D 22 in
Robert Slezak wardrobe Slezak, Czechoslovakia
By Robert Slezák
Located in London, GB
Stam. Modern not only in the designs it offered, but also in the way they were sold, Slezak products
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Vintage 1930s Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe Armoire
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century teak wardrobe armoire The armoire measures: 45 wide x 21.5 deep x 62.75 inches high
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe Armoire
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe Armoire
H 62.75 in W 45 in D 21.5 in
Minimalist Timeless Wardrobe in Oak Wood
By Alvaro Siza
Located in Lisbon, PT
A key element for modern living is an efficient use of space. The less area we use for storage, the
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2010s Portuguese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Minimalist Timeless Wardrobe in Oak Wood
Minimalist Timeless Wardrobe in Oak Wood
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in
Minimalist Timeless Wardrobe in Ash Wood
By Alvaro Siza
Located in Lisbon, PT
A key element for modern living is an efficient use of space. The less area we use for storage, the
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2010s Portuguese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Ash

Minimalist Timeless Wardrobe in Ash Wood
Minimalist Timeless Wardrobe in Ash Wood
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in
Fläpps Wardrobe/Coatrack Hillhang - White
Located in Berlin, BE
"Hang your Jacket on Mont Blanc!" Who can boast a hallway with a mountain view? The Fläpps Coat Rack provides just that! When your guests arrive, unfold this unusual mountain panor...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wardrobe/Coatrack Hillhang - White
Fläpps Wardrobe/Coatrack Hillhang - White
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 8.27 in
Fläpps Wardrobe / Coatrack Hillhang, Icemountain
Located in Berlin, BE
"""Hang your Jacket on Mont Blanc!"" Who can boast a hallway with a mountain view? The Fläpps Coat Rack provides just that! When your guests arrive, unfold this unusual mountain p...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Plywood

Slide Wardrobe 2 Sliding Doors
Located in Vandoma, PT
collection a modern, elegant and timeless character. Modern and widely customizable with different colors
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Slide Wardrobe 2 Sliding Doors
Slide Wardrobe 2 Sliding Doors
H 90.56 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The cabinet dates from the Biedermeier period in the early 19th century. The cabinet has a very
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe
H 76.38 in W 57.09 in D 21.66 in
Milo Baughman for Directional Campaign Wardrobe
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall two piece wardrobe has all the right names attached! Designed by Milo Baughman for
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Wardrobe Set by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1970s
By Fiarm, Carlo De Carli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Wardrobe Set by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1970s. Unique and rare
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Austrian Coat Stand Wardrobe
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base with brass or aluminum parts, good original condition. Made in Austria in the late 1960s.   
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Mid Century Chifferobe Wardrobe by Stanley
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century wardrobe by noted American furniture maker, marked Distinctive Furniture by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Alvar and Aino Aalto A820 Wardrobe
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar and aino aalto design wardrobe. This is very rare not on the vintage market. Like museum
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birch

Alvar and Aino Aalto A820 Wardrobe
Alvar and Aino Aalto A820 Wardrobe
H 63.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Italian Wardrobe Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Biella, IT
Silvio Cavatorta design wardrobe vintage years ’50 production sc rome in perfect vintage condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist Armoire or Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist armoire or cabinet. Unusual cabinet featuring sculpted panel
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

D-Scan "Captain" Midcentury Teak Wardrobe
By D-Scan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home genuine mid-century modern design with this tremendous gentleman's chest from D-Scan's
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Mid-20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Maple Wardrobe with Brass Tips
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Midcentury Maple wardrobe with brass tips. In the style of Silvio Cavatorta. Piece attributed to
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Maple Wardrobe with Brass Tips
Midcentury Maple Wardrobe with Brass Tips
H 77.56 in W 108.27 in D 24.41 in
Paul Evans Style Chrome-Plated Wardrobe
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall cabinet with expanding coat rack, drawers and adjustable shelves. Polished and matte chrome
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans Style Chrome-Plated Wardrobe
Paul Evans Style Chrome-Plated Wardrobe
H 74.5 in W 36.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding two door teak wardrobe from Wrighton - in the Danish modern style Made during the
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s
H 69.3 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Closet of great quality brings 2 mirrors in the center, the doors are rounded and finely inlaid with veins of rosewood selection, geometric designs, create a luxurious optical effect...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s
Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s
H 72.84 in W 112.21 in D 24.81 in
Silvio Cavatorta wardrobe in maple Italy 1958
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Exceptional wardrobe created by the renowned furniture designer Silvio Cavatorta in Italy 1958
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Silvio Cavatorta wardrobe in maple Italy 1958
Silvio Cavatorta wardrobe in maple Italy 1958
H 72.84 in W 118.12 in D 25.6 in
Large Italian Mirrored Wardrobe in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
wardrobe or very large cabinet. With its seven doors this wardrobe has an impressive size. Five doors hold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Mirrored Wardrobe in Walnut Burl
Large Italian Mirrored Wardrobe in Walnut Burl
H 74.02 in W 136.23 in D 24.81 in
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Modern Wardrobe Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern wardrobe cabinet for your home. Each modern wardrobe cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 2026 options for an antique or vintage modern wardrobe cabinet now, or shop our selection of 225 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect modern wardrobe cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A modern wardrobe cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Herta Baller, Guillerme et Chambron and Lane Furniture each produced at least one beautiful modern wardrobe cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Modern Wardrobe Cabinet?

A modern wardrobe cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,227, while the lowest priced sells for $11 and the highest can go for as much as $299,000.

Finding the Right wardrobes-armoires for You

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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