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New Open Wardrobe or Coat Rack with Shoes Compartment or Bench
New Open Wardrobe or Coat Rack with Shoes Compartment or Bench

New Open Wardrobe or Coat Rack with Shoes Compartment or Bench

Located in Miami, FL

New open wardrobe or coat rack with shoes compartment or bench that you can remove it and use like a bench or side table This wardrobe is ideal for hotels, you can customize in size...

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2010s Spanish Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

1960's Mid Century White Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody
1960's Mid Century White Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody

1960's Mid Century White Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960's Mid Century White Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the Czech maker Up Zavody and designed by Frantisek Mezulanik.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Beech

1960's Good Sized Mid Century Red Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody
1960's Good Sized Mid Century Red Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody

1960's Good Sized Mid Century Red Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960's Good Sized Mid Century Red Door Open Wardrobe - Up Zavody. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the Czech maker Up Zavody and designed by Frantisek Mezulanik.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birch

1960's Good Sized Mid Century White Door Shelved Wardrobe - UP Zavody
1960's Good Sized Mid Century White Door Shelved Wardrobe - UP Zavody

1960's Good Sized Mid Century White Door Shelved Wardrobe - UP Zavody

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Good Sized Mid Century White Door Open Wardrobe – Up Zavody. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the Czech maker Up Zavody and designed by Frantisek Mezulanik.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Beech

Renaissance Palace Wardrobe with Perspectival Views
Renaissance Palace Wardrobe with Perspectival Views

Renaissance Palace Wardrobe with Perspectival Views

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Upper Body Two door-leaves with carved architectural perspectives open the wardrobe framed by three fluted pilasters with Ionic capitals.

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Expertly Restored European Country Style Hand-Painted Wardrobe
Expertly Restored European Country Style Hand-Painted Wardrobe

Expertly Restored European Country Style Hand-Painted Wardrobe

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

Useful Details for the Buyer This antique wardrobe opens via two large doors to reveal a spacious, open interior that offers versatile storage options for clothing, linens, or media ...

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Antique 1880s Czech French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Paint

19th Century English Pine Knockdown Wardrobe with Paneled Doors
19th Century English Pine Knockdown Wardrobe with Paneled Doors

19th Century English Pine Knockdown Wardrobe with Paneled Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

The warm honey-brown pine shows attractive grain variation throughout, with darker wear and age concentrated along the moldings, edges, and base, giving the piece real surface charac...

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Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Wardrobe, Wood, French Design, Circa 1930, Bold Geometry
Art Deco Wardrobe, Wood, French Design, Circa 1930, Bold Geometry

Art Deco Wardrobe, Wood, French Design, Circa 1930, Bold Geometry

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

The arched to and stepped base ass sculptural presence, while the original metal hardware compliments the design subtle contrast. The wardrobe opens to generous storage, making it bo...

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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

FRENCH STYLE WILLiS & GAMBIER ROCHELLE COLLECTION DOUBLE WARDROBE (1/2)
FRENCH STYLE WILLiS & GAMBIER ROCHELLE COLLECTION DOUBLE WARDROBE (1/2)

FRENCH STYLE WILLiS & GAMBIER ROCHELLE COLLECTION DOUBLE WARDROBE (1/2)

By Willis & Gambier

Located in Pulborough, GB

Crafted in a warm, honey-toned wood, it features a subtly curved front, delicate mouldings, and elegant tapered legs that lift the cabinet gracefully from the floor, giving it a ligh...

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Hardwood

Guillerme et Chambon, rare Solid Oak wardrobe , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Guillerme et Chambon, rare Solid Oak wardrobe , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970

Guillerme et Chambon, rare Solid Oak wardrobe , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Guillerme et Chambon, rare Solid Oak wardrobe, opens with a glass door, an oak door on the front revealing shelves and a side door revealing shelves Edition Votre Maison, circa 19...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Glass

Chinese Two-Door Tapered Cabinet with Open Shelves, c. 1850
Chinese Two-Door Tapered Cabinet with Open Shelves, c. 1850

Chinese Two-Door Tapered Cabinet with Open Shelves, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic Chinese furniture design is characterized by the flawless construction, purity of line, and dedication to detail you see here in this two-door cabinet. This beautiful elmwood...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Black Wardrobe-Style Art Deco Hall Stand in Iron, France 1940s
Black Wardrobe-Style Art Deco Hall Stand in Iron, France 1940s

Black Wardrobe-Style Art Deco Hall Stand in Iron, France 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

Whether you’re styling a modern loft or a classic townhouse, this versatile entryway piece acts as an open wardrobe-style coat rack, transforming even narrow spaces into refined and ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Austrian Coat Hangers, 1970s
Set of Four Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Austrian Coat Hangers, 1970s

Set of Four Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Austrian Coat Hangers, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

A must-have that will complete a midcentury-style bedroom or a living room with an open wardrobe.

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Italian Wardrobe Bookcase, Modular Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s
Italian Wardrobe Bookcase, Modular Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s

Italian Wardrobe Bookcase, Modular Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

"Italian modular wall unit attributed to Vittorio Dassi, produced in the 1960s. The piece combines open shelving and a wardrobe module within a vertically structured system.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Teak

André Sornay Vintage Cabinet, Beech Wood, Modernist Design, 1960
André Sornay Vintage Cabinet, Beech Wood, Modernist Design, 1960

André Sornay Vintage Cabinet, Beech Wood, Modernist Design, 1960

By Andre Sornay

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

An iconic design, the beech structure accommodates sliding doors lacquered from origin in shades of ochre yellow. The doors open to a wardrobe and shelves. Manufacturer : Meubles So...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mogens Koch Library Cabinets in Mahogany by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, 1932
Mogens Koch Library Cabinets in Mahogany by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, 1932

Mogens Koch Library Cabinets in Mahogany by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, 1932

Located in Sagaponack, NY

a fumed mahogany modular shelving and storage collection made of solid wood cases with dovetail joinery. the set is comprised of 4 two-door cabinets, 3 open bookcases and 1 wardrobe ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Interactive Gerard Bignolais Plages 115 Art Box/Art Basel, 2007
Interactive Gerard Bignolais Plages 115 Art Box/Art Basel, 2007

Interactive Gerard Bignolais Plages 115 Art Box/Art Basel, 2007

By Gerard Bignolais

Located in North Miami, FL

It comes in a box that opens up like a traveling wardrobe suitcase with miniature lock and keys.

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Early 2000s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

ST James Open Wardrobe 1 Sliding Door
ST James Open Wardrobe 1 Sliding Door

ST James Open Wardrobe 1 Sliding Door

Unavailable

H 70.87 in W 43.31 in D 16.54 in

ST James Open Wardrobe 1 Sliding Door

Located in Vandoma, PT

The ST James collection incorporates glass and metel details in its furniture pieces that give them a sober and industrial look without compromising their versatility. Produced by...

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2010s Portuguese Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Vintage Burled Wood Two-Door Wardrobe or Armoire
Vintage Burled Wood Two-Door Wardrobe or Armoire

Vintage Burled Wood Two-Door Wardrobe or Armoire

Unavailable

H 77 in W 46 in D 20 in

Vintage Burled Wood Two-Door Wardrobe or Armoire

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful handmade armoire or wardrobe, two doors open to house hooks, built in shelf and full length mirror mahogany two-door wardrobe the projected carved moulded cornice, over t...

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Bamboo and Seagrass Victorian Armoire with Open Shelves
Bamboo and Seagrass Victorian Armoire with Open Shelves

Bamboo and Seagrass Victorian Armoire with Open Shelves

Located in Hudson, NY

Handsome Victorian bamboo and seagrass covered armoire with (3) open shelving and lined in lincrusta paper. One-drawer with brass pulls. Can be lighted from the interior. There is a...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bamboo, Seagrass

19th Century Victorian Bamboo and Seagrass Armoire with Open Shelves
19th Century Victorian Bamboo and Seagrass Armoire with Open Shelves

19th Century Victorian Bamboo and Seagrass Armoire with Open Shelves

Located in Hudson, NY

Handsome Victorian bamboo and seagrass covered armoire with (three) open shelves and lined in lincrusta paper. Interior lighting. One drawer with brass pulls. Transformer for light...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Paper, Bamboo, Seagrass

18th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Wardorbe
18th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Wardorbe

18th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Wardorbe

Unavailable

H 85.04 in W 52.37 in D 24.02 in

18th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Wardorbe

Located in Liverpool, GB

Please note that each sculpture is different, which indicates manual carving. One-door wardrobe. Opened with a massive, very thick door supported by original forged 18th century hin...

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Antique 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

1960's Good Sized Mid Century Red Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody
1960's Good Sized Mid Century Red Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody

1960's Good Sized Mid Century Red Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960's Good Sized Mid Century Red Door Open Wardrobe - Up Zavody. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the Czech maker Up Zavody and designed by Frantisek Mezulanik.

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Vintage 1960s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birch

1960's Good Sized Mid Century White Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody
1960's Good Sized Mid Century White Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody

1960's Good Sized Mid Century White Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Good Sized Mid Century White Door Open Wardrobe – UP Zavody. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the Czech maker Up Zavody and designed by Frantisek Mezulanik.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Beech

1960's Good Sized Mid Century Open Wardrobe - Up Zavody
1960's Good Sized Mid Century Open Wardrobe - Up Zavody

1960's Good Sized Mid Century Open Wardrobe - Up Zavody

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960's Good Sized Mid Century Open Wardrobe - Up Zavody. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the Czech maker Up Zavody and designed by Frantisek Mezulanik.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Cabinets

Materials

Birch

An open Wardrobe-Style Art Deco Hall Stand in Chromed Brass, France 1930s
An open Wardrobe-Style Art Deco Hall Stand in Chromed Brass, France 1930s

An open Wardrobe-Style Art Deco Hall Stand in Chromed Brass, France 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

Whether you’re styling a modern loft or a classic townhouse, this versatile entryway piece acts as an open wardrobe-style coat rack, transforming even narrow spaces into refined and ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Wardrobe
Art Deco Wardrobe

Art Deco Wardrobe

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H 74.81 in W 66.15 in D 23.63 in

Art Deco Wardrobe

By Maple & Co.

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco triple wardrobe made to order by Maple & Co. of London. Central cabinet opens to a double wardrobe with integral rail and shoe rack.

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Victorian Wardrobe Antique Mahogany Closet 1860
Victorian Wardrobe Antique Mahogany Closet 1860

Victorian Wardrobe Antique Mahogany Closet 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Featuring 2 Doors with Amazing Timbers and Wonderful Carved Moldings. The Cornice Having Open Fret Work. Inside the Wardrobe there is a Hanging Rail and Hooks.

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Antique 1860s Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Wardrobe Antique Mahogany Closet 1860
Victorian Wardrobe Antique Mahogany Closet 1860

Victorian Wardrobe Antique Mahogany Closet 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Featuring 2 Doors with Amazing Timbers and Wonderful Carved Moldings. The Cornice Having Open Fret Work. Inside the Wardrobe there is a Hanging Rail and Hooks.

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Antique 1860s Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Burr walnut double wardrobe
Art Deco Burr walnut double wardrobe

Art Deco Burr walnut double wardrobe

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H 75.5 in W 48.25 in D 21 in

Art Deco Burr walnut double wardrobe

Located in Barnstaple, GB

All hinges are cast brass and have been removed, polished, oiled and refitted. This wardrobe offers very generous hanging with full hanging to the left and 3/4 hanging to the right w...

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

FRENCH STYLE WILLiS & GAMBIER ROCHELLE COLLECTION DOUBLE WARDROBE
FRENCH STYLE WILLiS & GAMBIER ROCHELLE COLLECTION DOUBLE WARDROBE

FRENCH STYLE WILLiS & GAMBIER ROCHELLE COLLECTION DOUBLE WARDROBE

By Willis & Gambier

Located in Pulborough, GB

Crafted in a warm, honey-toned wood, it features a subtly curved front, delicate mouldings, and elegant tapered legs that lift the cabinet gracefully from the floor, giving it a ligh...

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Hardwood

Italian gentleman's wardrobe, Vintage elegance and cabinet making craftsmanship
Italian gentleman's wardrobe, Vintage elegance and cabinet making craftsmanship

Italian gentleman's wardrobe, Vintage elegance and cabinet making craftsmanship

Located in Milano, IT

A piece of furniture designed for those who love authentic elegance, intelligent functionality and the impeccable taste of true collectors. The wardrobe opens via two wide doors, emb...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Satin Birch & Walnut Wardrobe from Times Furnishings, 1960s
Mid Century Satin Birch & Walnut Wardrobe from Times Furnishings, 1960s

Mid Century Satin Birch & Walnut Wardrobe from Times Furnishings, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

It features a high gloss finish on the doors and splayed legs finished with brass details - the lock works and the key is used to open the door. The wardrobe includes a clothes rai...

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

Materials

Teak

Philadelphia Federal Wardrobe / Armoire in West Indies Mahogany c. !820
Philadelphia Federal Wardrobe / Armoire in West Indies Mahogany c. !820

Philadelphia Federal Wardrobe / Armoire in West Indies Mahogany c. !820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Each of the two sides of the wardrobe open to a cabinet with interior shelves. Interior is 20" deep which is deep enough for hanging clothes, an easy option with the removal of the s...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Art Nouveau Wardrobe with Mirror, in Carved Oak, France, circa 1910
Art Nouveau Wardrobe with Mirror, in Carved Oak, France, circa 1910

Art Nouveau Wardrobe with Mirror, in Carved Oak, France, circa 1910

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

The doors open onto a large wardrobe section on the left and a laundry section (4 shelves) on the right.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press Mirror
Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press Mirror

Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press Mirror

Located in Dayton, OH

Made from satinwood with crossbanding, a large central mirror flanked by columns, a scalloped crown and ormolu accents. The wardrobe opens to three adjustable shelves and two small d...

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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Satinwood

CIRCA 1970'S WOVEN WICKER ARMOIRE WARDROBE WiTH ONE DRAWER (2/2)
CIRCA 1970'S WOVEN WICKER ARMOIRE WARDROBE WiTH ONE DRAWER (2/2)

CIRCA 1970'S WOVEN WICKER ARMOIRE WARDROBE WiTH ONE DRAWER (2/2)

Located in Pulborough, GB

Beautifully textured throughout, the woven construction gives the piece a light, organic presence while still offering practical and generous storage. The wardrobe opens to reveal a...

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wicker

CIRCA 1970'S WOVEN WICKER ARMOIRE WARDROBE WiTH ONE DRAWER (1/2)
CIRCA 1970'S WOVEN WICKER ARMOIRE WARDROBE WiTH ONE DRAWER (1/2)

CIRCA 1970'S WOVEN WICKER ARMOIRE WARDROBE WiTH ONE DRAWER (1/2)

Located in Pulborough, GB

Beautifully textured throughout, the woven construction gives the piece a light, organic presence while still offering practical and generous storage. The wardrobe opens to reveal a...

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wicker

Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe with Queen Anne Legs Part of Suite
Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe with Queen Anne Legs Part of Suite

Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe with Queen Anne Legs Part of Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage burr walnut double door wardrobe. This piece has such lovely Walnut Burrs on front of the opening doors of the wardrobe, as ...

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Auffray & Co Walnut French Louis XVI Open Door Armoire Circa 1960
Auffray & Co Walnut French Louis XVI Open Door Armoire Circa 1960

Auffray & Co Walnut French Louis XVI Open Door Armoire Circa 1960

By Auffray Furniture

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fantastic Auffray and Co of New York Louis XVI armoire has a wonderful design, wire mesh grillwork in the doors for ventilation and is pure in design and needs no explanation. T...

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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wire

French 1820s Louis XIII Style Carved Walnut Armoire with Curved Open Shelves
French 1820s Louis XIII Style Carved Walnut Armoire with Curved Open Shelves

French 1820s Louis XIII Style Carved Walnut Armoire with Curved Open Shelves

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XIII style walnut armoire with bonnet-shaped pediment, curved open side shelves, geometric motifs and original hardware from the early 19th century. This French armoir...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1960's, Two Door Large Mid-Century Wardrobe -Sapele
1960's, Two Door Large Mid-Century Wardrobe -Sapele

1960's, Two Door Large Mid-Century Wardrobe -Sapele

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H 68.51 in W 44.89 in D 22.84 in

1960's, Two Door Large Mid-Century Wardrobe -Sapele

Located in Hook, Hampshire

To the right sits a good sized open wardrobe (Internal dimensions 57L x 73W x 145H all CM).

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Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves

Materials

Birch

French 19th Century Painted Bibliotheque / Armoire
French 19th Century Painted Bibliotheque / Armoire

French 19th Century Painted Bibliotheque / Armoire

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Using the right door to turn the working lock and key, the doors open onto the divided wardrobe storage which is left in the natural wood grain.

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Antique 19th Century French Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Gentleman’s Portmanteau, Steamer Trunk by Morits Madler, Safari Wardrobe
Gentleman’s Portmanteau, Steamer Trunk by Morits Madler, Safari Wardrobe

Gentleman’s Portmanteau, Steamer Trunk by Morits Madler, Safari Wardrobe

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This one is Canvas covered and bound in brass and wood, it is domed at one end to prevent it being upturned and spoiling the contents The wardrobe opens at the front revealing a pul...

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Antique 1880s Grand Tour Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Custom Order Leather Wardrobe Trunk
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Custom Order Leather Wardrobe Trunk

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Custom Order Leather Wardrobe Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th century exquisite custom order leather wardrobe trunk, opens at a 30 degree angle to reveal a most unusual fitted interior, totally original.

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas

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Open Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the open wardrobe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An open wardrobe — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. Find 276 options for an antique or vintage open wardrobe now, or shop our selection of 54 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect open wardrobe — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An open wardrobe made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made open wardrobe over the years, but those crafted by &New, Louis Vuitton and Alvaro Siza are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Open Wardrobe?

Prices for an open wardrobe start at $11 and top out at $108,365 with the average selling for $4,995.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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