19th-Century Style Hand-Painted Floral Marriage Wardrobe Armoire, Restored
Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ
What makes this antique wardrobe armoire truly special is the extraordinary level of hand-painted artistry and the undeniable quality of its recent conservation.
Oak, Paint
Rare Original French Normandy Chipped Milk-Paint Wedding Marriage Armoire 1800s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare original French Normandy wedding or marriage armoire from the early 1800s is a magnificent example of provincial craftsmanship and enduring romance.
Wire
$5,578Sale Price|30% Off
Stunning Rare Antique 1829-1851 Dated Hand Painted German Marriage Wardrobe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1829-1851 dated Antique German Marriage wardrobe of large grand proportions I have recently purchased a very large colle...
Oak
$3,894Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 1818 Dated Aqua Blue Hand Painted German Marriage Wardrobe Rare Colour
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1818 dated Antique German Marriage wardrobe in very a rare light blue paint I have recently purchased a very large co...
Oak
American 19th Century Painted Folk Art Marriage Chest and Hanging Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
American 19th century painted Folk Art marriage chest and hanging cupboard A very rare and unusual American painted Folk Art Marriage chest and hanging cupboard, the cupboard has ...
Pine
French Mid-18th Century Transitional Painted Marriage Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XV to Louis XVI Transitional dove-grey and ivory-painted oak marriage armoire, circa 1750. The cornice features an exuberantly carved wedding basket, flanked by foliag...
Oak
Austrian Marriage Armoire
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century Austrian painted marriage armoire. 1780 Dimensions 59 inches (150 cms) wide 23 inches (58 cms) deep 70 inches (178 cms) high.
Pine
Austrian Marriage Armoire
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century Austrian painted marriage armoire, 1780 Dimensions: 53 inches (135 cms) wide 22 inches (56 cms) deep 70 inches (178 cms) high.
Pine
Austrian Marriage Armoire
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century painted marriage armoire. Later decoration, 1780.
Pine
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H 87.25 in W 63.75 in D 24.5 in
French Mid-18th Century Transition Painted Armoire with Floral Carved Cornice
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Transition period painted marriage armoire with floral carved cornice and doors from the mid-18th century.
Wood
Austrian Painted Marriage Amoire
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Austrian marriage armoire with a hanging rail and later paint decoration. 1830.
Pine
Early 19th Century Painted Marriage Cupboard
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Fine Painted Folk Art Marriage Cupboard. Original blue painted base with Floral motifs to the panels Central panel below door with the couples name painted Heinrich und Maria Eiche...
Pine
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H 81.89 in W 56.7 in D 27.96 in
Antique 1850 Hand Painted German Marriage Wardrobe with Religious Icon Panels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1850 Antique German Marriage wardrobe in very a rare blue colour with Religious Icon panels and super rare 1870 giltwood ...
Oak
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H 72.25 in W 54.73 in D 22.05 in
Antique 1813 Dated Holy Heart Hand Painted German Marriage Wardrobe Rare Colour
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1813 dated Antique German Marriage wardrobe in very a rare orange paint that has the Holy Heart detailing. I have recentl...
Oak
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H 73.04 in W 59.26 in D 25.2 in
Stunning Rare Antique 1800 Tree of Life Hand Painted German Marriage Wardrobe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1800 Antique German Marriage wardrobe with super are original Tree of Life paintings often used with farmers I have recen...
Oak
French Mid-18th Century Transitional Painted Marriage Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XV to Louis XVI transitional dove-grey and ivory-painted oak marriage armoire, circa 1750. The cornice features an exuberantly carved wedding basket, flanked by foliag...
Oak
18th Century Austrian Marriage Armoire
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century Austrian original painted marriage armoire. Breaks down into four sections for transport, these are the cornice, plinth and two body sections. 1780.
Pine
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H 83 in W 73 in D 19 in
Marriage or Dower Armoire from Alsace-Lorraine in Original Paint, dated 1823
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming dowry or wedding armoire from the Alsace-Lorraine region of France in the original paint depicting scenes in a country village with forests and mountains, church and house...
Pine
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H 85 in W 63 in D 19 in
19th Century French Marriage/Dowry Armoire from Alsace w Painted Flowers & Doves
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely dowry armoire from the Alsace region of France with folk-painted artwork. Features vases with stylized flowers & doves, symbols of fertility & a fruitful union, over a maroo...
Pine
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H 79 in W 65 in D 24.5 in
Dower or Marriage Armoire in Original Blue Paint with White Daisies, Dated 1831
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming dower armoire in blue paint with floral motif in alignments within painted panels on door, and on each side flanking door, with a carved sunburst on the pediment top just ...
Pine
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H 89.75 in W 55.5 in D 24.82 in
18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Painted Marriage Cabinet with Provenance
Located in Wichita, KS
An 18th century two-part Swedish linen press or armoire from the Rococo period. Provenance on the inside doors dates piece to 1796 and 1826. This period Rococo marriage cabinet is fr...
Wood, Paint
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H 71.46 in W 50.01 in D 20.28 in
Emerald Green Antique 1825 Hand Painted German Marriage Wardrobe Linen Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1825-1850 Emerald Green painted Antique German Marriage folden linen, wardrobe or pot cupboard with rose head detailing. ...
Oak
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H 73.23 in W 50.99 in D 20.28 in
Antique 1827 Dated Love Heart Hand Painted German Marriage Wardrobe Rare Colour
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1827 dated Antique German Marriage wardrobe in very a rare colour paint that has Love Heart & Floral detailing I have re...
Oak
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H 71.5 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Antique Folk Painted German Bohemian Wedding Marriage Dowry Cabinet Armoire 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique example of a German Folk Art painted marriage/dowry cabinet, armoire, circa 1820.
Pine
Eastern European Folk Art Marriage Cupboard
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid painted pine armoire or marriage cupboard in the folk art tradition.
Pine
Hand Painted Marriage Armoire
Located in Nashville, TN
Fabulous hand-painted marriage armoire from Normandy. Shelves inside are adjustable.
Baroque Painted Marriage Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Swiss marriage armoire, circa 1840.
Wood, Paint
Austrian Painted Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
18TH CENTURY AUSTRIAN HAND-PAINTED MARRIAGE ARMOIRE. CIRCA 1779. H 70½" W 42½" W (BONNET) 48½" D 19" INSIDE D 16"
Wood, Paint
Swiss Marriage Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th Century Swiss marriage cabinet, dated 1838
Wood, Paint
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H 93 in W 59 in D 22 in
Louis XV/Louis XVI Marriage Armoire, Original Painted Panels, France, circa 1780
Located in Houston, TX
A rare Louis XV/Louis XVI transitional period oak marriage armoire having elaborate carved detail with parcel gilt detailing from Normandy, France circa 1780 with the original painte...
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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