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 armoire features stunning Macassar ebony in a geometric parquetry inlaid pattern wi...
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 extra storage or serve as entertainment cabinet for large screen TV, video and audio ...
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 piece.
Iron
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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
When the oak was bleached, it allowed the artistic flair of the rich carvings to gain prominence. Our unique French oak armoire from the early 1800s has quite interesting proporti...
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 serve as entertainment cabinet for large screen TV, video and audio equipment. The c...
Oak
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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. Interior offers one adjustable shelf (others may be added upon request). The grain of t...
Walnut
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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
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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
A lovely bonnetiere in walnut with carved embellishments on the door panels that include fleur-de-lis and birds that may be starlings, France, circa 1820. Measured from the crown mol...
Walnut
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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 constructed of solid oak with hand pegged paneled sides and hand carved detailing of...
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. Very pretty carving, original hinges, a replaced cornice but an excellent match....
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 long paneled doors enclosing shelves with a paper lined interior, shaped apron, on sh...
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 decided to publish it, the price shown is in the original condition. We have our own work...
Chrome
$3,150
H 78 in W 48.5 in D 20.25 in
Antique European Farmhouse Pine Knockdown Armoire Linen Press Larder Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
This antique European pine armoire or larder cupboard showcases a rustic, country-style aesthetic highlighted by its warm, honey-toned natural pine wood grain and prominent knots. Th...
Pine
19th-C. French Corner Cabinet
Located in Ballard, CA
A single door painted French corner cabinet in the Louis XVI style. Made out of pine wood painted with light gray/blue and cream accents. Features beautiful molding and fluted detail...
Iron
19th Century American Wood Armoire with Original Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century American Craftsman period wood armoire with original door exterior hardware. One interior shelf with closet rod, magnetic closure recently added. Additional dims: Int...
Wood
Antique Country French Two Part Pine Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rustic French Country Armoire with panel doors. The Armoire has six later shelves, an interior drawer and a towel or hanging bar. With a simple case having scrolled bottom apron an...
Pine
Antique European Wabi Sabi Pantry Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A beautiful example of an antique pantry cabinet. This piece is a true antique with with boundless character that only decades of age and use can create. The warm wood tone and min...
Wood
$28,657
H 61.82 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Exceptional Bo Lindahl Cabinet in Walnut and Rosewood Marquetry, Sweden, 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional cabinet was designed and handcrafted by Bo Lindahl in Sweden. This unique masterpiece was created as a journeyman's piece at the Central Workshop School in Häggvik, ...
Brass
Erik Chambert Birch and Walnut Cabinet. Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish birchwood, walnut and palisander cabinet by Erik Chambert, Circa 1920s, produced by Chamberts Möbelfabrik , the upper half with an overhanging cornice molding above two cup...
Birch, Walnut
Mid Century French Macassar Ebony Cabinet
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Mid-Century French Macassar Ebony Cabinet This classic stylish 1970s cabinet is veneered in macassar ebony (diospyros celebica), a striking and rare wood that is much prized by fur...
Metal
Vintage Art Deco French Cabinet, Ebonized Mahogany, Brass Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco French cabinet with a lustrous ebonized black finish, enhanced by detailed brass décor in good condition. The tall polished cupboard is composed with two doors, co...
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Italian Art Deco Macassar Ebony Silverware Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your space with this stunning circa 1930s Art Deco Macassar ebony chest, showcasing the sophisticated craftsmanship and exotic materials synonymous with the era. Rich Macassa...
Wood, Ebony, Macassar
Large 19th Century French Painted Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th Century architectural in form four door painted cupboard. Three shelves with panelled doors and original locks. A statement piece, kitchen, hallway or bedroom storage solu...
Oak
French parquetry Cabinet Armoire by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cabinet with parquetry design by Jules Leleu Paris, Model no. 4178. Designed in 1951 and this example is dated to 1953. Functioning as an Armoire for wardrobe, the cabinet fe...
Bronze
English Painted Linen Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English painted pine two door shelved linen cupboard. 1890. Reference: 7969 Dimensions 38 inches (97 cms) Wide 25 inches (64 cms) Deep 95.5 inches (243 cms) High
Pine
Narrow Depth Painted Country Style Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Small and wonderfully painted country style cupboard for the kitchen, a bedroom or a hallway, only 14" deep. This cabinet can be the perfect piece to fit into a small space or tuck i...
Wood
Art Deco Cabinet in Rosewood by Maxime Old, France, 1935, Antique
By Maxime Old
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional quality piece of furniture in rosewood, (Palissandre) Art Deco period, standing on a base ending by four rectangular feet each one encased in a nickel plated metal part...
Rosewood
$5,608
H 50.4 in W 55.12 in D 16.54 in
Italian Secretaire with Geometric Veneer and Carved Panels, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
Elegant Italian secretaire produced in the 1950s, distinguished by its refined architectural form and exceptional craftsmanship. The cabinet is entirely veneered in a richly figured ...
Maple, Lacquer
$32,645 / item
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 20.48 in
Baron 4 Door Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain by NOVOCASTRIAN
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges. Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Hand-Carved Green Onyx Marble Conglomerate
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$17,400 / set
H 36 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft caned dining chairs, bonnie caned dining chairs, leather and walnut Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/model: Mid-Century Modern Sp...
Cane, Walnut, Leather
$4,400Sale Price|50% Off
H 34 in W 207 in D 68 in
Hans Weiss King Bed Headboard with Nightstands, Walnut & Brass, 1960
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an Upper West Side apartment...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Handcrafted Coffee Table by J.M. Szymanski, Modern Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
Reclaimed Bratt Colbran Ceramic Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual set of 49 Delft style tiles manufactured by renowned English fireplace makers Bratt Colbran of London. Dating from circa 1920, these reclaimed 3 inch fireplace tiles show...
Clay
$5,200
H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...
Wood
Art Deco Style Macassar Ebony Veneered King Bed Frame
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Stamford, CT
This stunning Headboard and Footboard with matching rails is simply magnificent. Unmarked, it bears a resemblance to Art Deco pieces by the esteemed maker Emile Jacques Ruhlmann. The...
Macassar
Danish Art Deco Pedestal Cabinet in Ebonized Mahogany
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish art deco pedestal cabinet in ebonized mahogany. Offers a convex front with a single door that opens to reveal five shelves. Made in high quality by carpenter master Otto M...
Mahogany
Mid Century Gothic Style French Chaise Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century French attributed sofa. Angular gothic silhouette. Iron base frame. Cream vinyl upholstery with brass brad detail. Previous owner added bolts with caps to adjust feet h...
Brass, Iron
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Wood
Gustavian 19th Century Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustavian cabinet from the 19th century or earlier with its original vibrant paint, reeded doors, and an open shelf. The top portion is removable and features a sharply mol...
Metal
Brazilian Liquor Cabinet attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian bar cabinet designed by Guiseppi Scapinelli, 1960 Brazil. Crafted of caviuna wood with locking book-matched doors and interior lined with etched diamond pattern mirrors. Ra...
Mirror, Wood
Extraordinary Antique French Painted Biblioteque
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and handsome Biblioteque in superb timeworn paint in a Peach tone with with Salmon tone back board. The three brass mesh doors having an embellished scalloped cornice and cu...
Wire
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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