Tall and Narrow Painted Wooden Armoire, circa 1950, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Very tall and narrow cabinet or armoire, neo-classical style, circa 1950, Italy. Painted wood in a beautiful light blue-green color. 4 doors, 6 shelves. Dimensions: 230 cm H, 80 cm W...
Brass
Narrow Pine Two Door Armoire, Hungary circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Decorative carving in the panels and crown add a sophisticated touch to this small two door pine armoire with an aged patina from years of use. The doors are held in place by a small...
Pine
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
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
$3,400
H 78 in W 37 in D 19 in
One Door 78" tall Narrow Adjustable Shelves Linen Press Cabinet Storage Bookcase
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French Armoire Style One Door 78" tall Narrow Adjustable Shelves Linen Press Cabinet Storage Bookcase MINT!
Cherry
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
Sold
H 72.45 in W 25.4 in D 15.75 in
Edwardian Mahogany Narrow Hall Cupboard or Single Wardrobe, 1910s
Located in South Shields, GB
A narrow Edwardian mahogany wardrobe or hall cupboard Featuring a rail and hooks.
Mahogany
French Narrow Walnut Armoire
Located in Kent, Dover
A French carved walnut armoire of narrow proportions, with central hanging space and drawer beneath.
Narrow Carved Hall Robe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Narrow hall robe, the carved moulded cornice to the long panelled doors with carved design. Opening to reveal hanging and storage area. The base section fitted with single draw and i...
Pair of Tall Narrow Armoires by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Ming style double door wardrobe chests by Henredon, circa 1982. Finish is a dark mahogany with reddish undertones. In normal light these appear quite dark brown with a hi...
Edwardian Narrow Linen Cabinet or Hall Cupboard, 1910s
Located in South Shields, GB
A tall, narrow Edwardian linen cabinet or hall cupboard To the top there is a cupboard with two pull out drawers To the bottom is four generous sized drawers
Wood
Antique Pine Narrow One-Door Armoire/Cupboard circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautiful clean lines and warm waxed pine are the hallmarks of this lovely armoire. Known as a "false front secretary" due to the panel configuration of the single door, it is actual...
Pine
Original Painted Narrow Pine Armoire, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This narrow armoire from the Swedish countryside shows off its age in the warm, deep patina of the natural pine and stands 6.5' tall. The original hand-painted teal blue panels were...
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 76.38 in W 37.01 in D 23.63 in
1850s English Narrow Wooden Closet with One Door & Original Hardware.
Located in Marbella, ES
1850s English Narrow Wooden Closet with One Door & Original Hardware.
Wood
Sold
H 74 in W 47.75 in D 17.5 in
Narrow Original Gray Pine Armoire Cabinet from Sweden, circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This narrow armoire shows off the clean lines of its Swedish country styling and stands just over 6' tall. The original hand-painted gray finish is now faint, worn down to reveal th...
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 65.5 in W 55.25 in D 16.5 in
Antique Original Hand Painted Narrow Armoire with Birds, Flowers and Vines
Located in Round Top, TX
At only 16.5" deep, this original hand painted armoire will bring a touch of delight to your space. Simplistic yet detailed birds, flowers, vines, and decorative stenciling abound th...
Wood
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 that it was hand-carved by a master craftsman. Equally as impressive is the constructi...
Metal, Iron
Georgian Horse Tack Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
The base of the wardrobe includes three narrow drawers for additional storage, with two longer drawers flanking a smaller drawer in the center.
Wood
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
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
Carved Antique Single Door Narrow Pine Armoire From Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine armoire from Denmark radiates European country charm with it's turned column details and intricate carving in the panel door. The abbreviated height and narrow width offer...
Pine
Narrow Pine Two Door Armoire, Sweden circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely dark pine narrow armoire from the Swedish countryside which dates to the early 1800's. Note the raised bonnet or "crown," the original hardware including hinges, interior draw...
Pine
Pair of Antique Narrow & Tall English Gothic-Revival Lockers in Pine
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A rare pair of charming 19th century English cabinets or lockers in the Neo-Gothic style in a light, honey colored pine with unusually narrow width & depth & tall height. A gothic tr...
Pine
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
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
Rare Syrian Tall and Narrow Armoire with Fitted Interior circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantasic and truly unique piece! This is either a Syrian or Morocan armoire made during the late 1890-1900s era and is in good condition with a newer back and newer fitted ...
Fruitwood
Sold
H 77.25 in W 42.25 in D 14.75 in
White Painted Pine Narrow One Door Armoire Cabinet, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This narrow single door armoire shows off the clean lines of its Swedish country styling and stands just under 6.5' tall. While the white paint is old, it is not original to this pi...
Pine, Paint
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. Interior offers one adjustable shelf (others may be added upon request). The grain of t...
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 constructed of solid oak with hand pegged paneled sides and hand carved detailing of...
Bronze
Narrow Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contemporary black lacquer narrow wardrobe/bookchest from China. Priced individually.
Narrow Biedermeier Wardrobe Made Out of Cherrywood
Located in Senden, NRW
Narrow but beautiful and elegant Biedermeier wardrobe made of luxurious cherrywood with a wonderful hue.
Cherry
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
Sold
H 87.01 in W 89.18 in D 21.66 in
Vintage KU17 wardrobe by Cees Braakman - Pastoe - Japanese series, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in BAARLO, LI
very particularly iconic vintage ku17 wardrobe by cees braakman, produced by pastoe in 1958. the wardrobe belongs to the 'japan series' by pastoe and is a real dutch design classic. ...
Metal
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.
Chrome
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
$5,149 / item
H 23.5 in Dm 16 in
"Jean-Michael Frank Attributed Burled Walnut Side Table, Modern Design"
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly scaled and gorgeous in form, this burled walnut side table makes a statement wherever it is. The burled walnut veneer gives this table a rich and stylish elegance that fits...
Brass
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Country French Farmhouse Bleached Oak Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country French farmhouse trestle dining table featuring a soft bleached oak finish. Crafted with 2 inch thick oak boards on top supported by a trestle base. The table has a sm...
Oak
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
$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
Japanese Vintage Workshop Shelf, Mid Showa Period '1940-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This wooden open shelf was crafted in the Mid Showa Period'1940-'. This simple yet striking open shelf is made from heavy pine wood, with some parts crafted from cedar, giving it a ...
Cedar, Pine
French Art Deco tambour screen room-divider
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
French Art Deco tambour room divider / folding screen crafted of heart pine, can be coiled and shaped into multiple positions to fit the space as needed. Possibly Baumann et Fils, Me...
Pine
Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the timeless charm of this Classic Venetian Style Italian Polychrome Lacquered Hand-Painted two parts Bookcase, a piece of furniture that exudes both artistry and history. Th...
Wood, Paint
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Linen, Wood, Down
Sagoma Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Classic shaped Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition. Finely hand-engraved on all elements, it is assembled with numerous floral elements in crystal and gold ha...
Glass
$5,032Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 94 in D 41 in
New Custom Stone Washed Irish Linen Slip Covered Sofa with Down Alt Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made Linen Slip Covered Sofa Fabric: 100% Irish linen in Flax with a Stone Washed Finish Weight 20oz. linen Prewashed, Soft Finish Down Style Seats and Backs, removable slip c...
Linen
$3,234Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.3 in W 35.4 in D 0.19 in
Kitchen Tile Backsplash - Hand Painted Portuguese Tiles Azulejos "Hanging Foods"
Located in Baldock, England
Beautiful tile mural with the "HANGING VEGETABLES" motif finely painted. Quantity: 42 tiles Tile mural size: 41.3"H X 35.4"W (105cm X 90cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) O...
Ceramic, Paint
$4,550
H 71 in W 61.25 in D 21.5 in
Early 19th Century Antique Original Painted Break Down Armoire from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive original painted large armoire or "German Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, all ...
Wood, Paint
$5,432Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Burl Walnut, Guglielmo Urlich Attributed, circa 1930
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco bar cabinet in burl walnut, Guglielmo Urlich attributed for Meroni & Fossati , Lissone-Milano . All original cabinet restored, with functioning internal lighting. The intern...
Mirror, Burl, Walnut
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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