Tall and Narrow Original French Macassar Ebony Inlaid Cabinet
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in New York City, NY
An outstanding French Art Deco / Mid Century Modern tall cabinet. with N.F. Ameublement seal. The
Macassar, Cedar
Narrow 14" Depth Cupboard Made With Antique French Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very shallow 14" deep white washed two door armoire that will fit into a small room or space for
Wood
French Narrow Walnut Armoire
Located in Kent, Dover
A French carved walnut armoire of narrow proportions, with central hanging space and drawer beneath.
French Narrow wardrobe
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Narrow small wardrobe that can be placed anywhere, nice and old iron on the doors, very charming
Iron
Sold
H 107.25 in W 57 in D 23.75 in
Tall and Narrow Early 1800s Bleached French Armoire in Carved and Pegged Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rocaille-inspired motifs of this bleached French armoire are deep and luxurious, indicating
Metal, Iron
French 19th Century Narrow Armoire or Cupboard
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century fruitwood single door narrow armoire or cupboard with three shelves.
Fruitwood
Narrow Depth Louis XV Style Armoire Storage Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very shallow depth two door armoire that will fit into a small room or space for extra storage or
Oak
Sold
H 80.75 in W 46.5 in D 19.5 in
Tall and Narrow French Louis Philippe Armoire with Mirrored Door, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite French Louis Philippe armoire in walnut with one mirrored-door and bottom drawer
Walnut
Sold
H 83 in W 28 in D 15 in
Pair of Carved French Tall Narrow Wardrobes Armories Cabinets Adjustable Shelves
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved French Tall Narrow Wardrobes Armories Cabinets Adjustable Shelves MINT.
Oak
Sold
H 84.25 in W 33 in D 18.5 in
Early 19th Century Narrow French Bonnetiere or Cupboard with Carved Birds
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
18th century country French armoires and bonnetieres are often much less finished than the exteriors
Walnut
Sold
H 82 in W 32.5 in D 22.25 in
Narrow 19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Bonnetiere or Cabinet from Normandy
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late 19th century Louis XV style bonnetiere or cabinet from Normandy, France, is
Bronze
Antique French Narrow One Door Cherry Armoire
Located in Port Chester, NY
A richly colored very charming one door armoire,with a chicken wire replacement for the upper panel
Cherry
Country French Two-Door Armoire of Unusual Narrow Size
Located in Miami, FL
Country French two-door carved walnut armoire, the molded cornice over a carved frieze above two
Wood
Art Deco Rosewood Narrow Wardrobe or coat rack
Located in Porto, PT
Rosewood narrow wardrobe, chrome hardware. We have a large stock of unrestored pieces and we
Chrome
English Mid-Century Modern Egyptian Style Bench
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Swank midcentury bench or stool with a dramatic Egyptian influenced form and a hip crackled finish in variegated organic colors. Signed on a proper English brass tag "R&Y Augousti Lo...
Brass
Palmer Smith Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp
By Palmer Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp by Palmer Smith, unsigned, American, circa 1930s. In 25 years of collecting American Art Deco, we have only seen this lamp form come up for sale twi...
Metal, Aluminum
$2,950
H 36 in W 37 in D 23 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Blue Painted Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood wall hanging corner cabinet from the late 18th century, with blue paint, single door and weathered appearance. Created in Sweden during the la...
Wood
Cornelia Table lamp
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Shell
LUart Directional Sconce PB by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUart Directional Sconce PB is a superbly crafted linear wall sconce designed by Lumfardo Luminaires to feature artwork and/or objets d’art. Each shade is independent and can be dire...
Brass
Biedermeier Style Walnut Table
By Modern History
Located in Westwood, NJ
Biedermeier Walnut Table with a warm amber brown walnut finish, the rayed and figured top above a single central hexagonal baluster pedestal base. Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 29.5...
Wood
$1,821
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian small antique console table or desk writing table with stylish carved legs in solid wood. Ideal in any room as a small stand alone corner desk as we...
Wood
$7,400
H 39.75 in W 42.25 in D 20.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Secretary - Antique Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretary made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with a...
Metal
Arts & Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Five Drawers by Liberty & Co.
By Leonard F. Wyburd, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. attributed to Leonard F Wyburd,. A rare Arts and Crafts oak wardrobe with carved stylized floral details and hand wrought iron hinges and handles and a Cotswold styl...
Wrought Iron
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) for J.S. Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment just above the writing area flanked by stylised inlaid details of a pair of quills...
Copper
Brutalist Iron and Glass Console Table c. 1970/80's
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Brutalist iron and glass console, foyer table, design reminiscent of Giacometti, circa 1970/80's. The table features a Neo Classical Roman style metal base, in f...
Metal
$6,072
H 47.25 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Important Art Deco Bar Cabinet by Ducrot in Dark Wood, Italy, 1920s
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Important and rare Art Deco bar cabinet designed and produced by Vittorio Ducrot, Italy, in the 1920s. This elegant piece is crafted in dark wood, featuring two doors and two drawers...
Wood
Early Oak Dining Table From Spain, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Oak Dining Table From Spain, Circa 1800. Solid oak top and legs with a cast iron stretcher. Great patina and use.
Oak
Antique 18th Century Pine Trestle Table
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome 18th century American trestle table. Perfect for a dinning, work table, desk, hall table, or would also make a great library table to pile your books on. Made comple...
Wood, Pine
$2,088 / set
H 18.51 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Pair of HAN Style Lamps with Handmade Belgian Linen Shades
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful pair of unglazed Han dynasty style vases of a very elegant form. Expectedly mounted as lamp. High quality mount with a brass adjustable pivot joint. Shade handmade in Bel...
Pottery
Cute Petite Danish modern teak 5 drawer dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Danish modern teak 5 drawer dresser with carved handles. Great Modern Danish small dresser. Clean inside and out. Made in Denmark circa 1960. Designed to have no legs can be p...
Birch, Teak
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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