Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or large cabinet, cherry, brass, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe exudes
Brass
Italian Walnut Armoire
By Carlo Mollino, Paolo Buffa
Located in Dronten, NL
executive in 1960. Inside the wardrobe 4 organic design coat hangers in cast bronze are mounted to the green
Bronze
Oakwood Armoire by Paolo Buffa
By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A three-door carved oakwood armoire by Paolo Buffa for Arrighi Serafino.
Bronze
Paolo Buffa, Wardrobe, Walnut, Brass, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable walnut and brass wardrobe or cabinet, designed and produced by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s.
Brass
Italian Wood Wardrobe Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Two door wardrobe attributed to Paolo Buffa. This armoire, made in walnut wood present a
Wood, Walnut
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H 71.66 in W 117.33 in D 23.63 in
Walnut and walnut-root wardrobe in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1930s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Wardrobe of excellent cabinetry in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1930s-40s. Walnut body with
Walnut, Burl
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H 68.12 in W 55.12 in D 18.12 in
Rare Capitonné Leather Wardrobes by Paolo Buffa for Arrighi Serafino, 1940s
By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
wardrobes, indubitably designed by Paolo Buffa, embodies the pinnacle of 1940s luxury and refinement. Buffa
Leather, Cherry
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H 73.23 in W 112.6 in D 23.63 in
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Walnut Armoire with Inlays and Mirrors, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Armoire with five doors of the 1950s, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Its structure is
Brass
Paolo Buffa Rare Bookcase Unit with Shelves for Arrighi
By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Crafted by skilled hands and a creative mind, Paolo Buffa has unveiled a masterpiece, a rare mobile
Glass, Wood
Italian Wardrobe by Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi
By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Behold the majestic Mid-Century cabinet designed by Paolo Buffa for the prestigious Italian
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Wardrobe for ABV, Label
By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Impressive Mid-Century cabinet designed by designer Osvaldo Borsani for the fine Italian manufacture ABV Arredo, dating from the 1950s. The cabinet is made entirely of fine dark wood...
Brass
Paolo Buffa Wardrobe in Walnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe, ashwood and brass, Italy, 1950s This grand wardrobe is executed in Italian
Brass
Paolo Buffa Wardrobe Cabinet/Case Piece
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a gorgeous wardrobe cabinet by Paolo Buffa. It has mirrored doors behind the two center
Brass
Elegant Italian Vintage Wardrobe Attr. to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
was a work of art and elegance was paramount. This exquisite wardrobe , attributed to Paolo Buffa, is
Brass
Wardrobe Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s F.lli Lietti
By Lietti 1, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Wardrobe with swing doors, mahogany veneered wood, floral decoration inlaid on the doors, brass
Glass, Mahogany
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H 71.66 in W 51.19 in D 22.84 in
Paolo Buffa pair of chestnut wardrobes manufactured by Valzania, Italy, 1938
By Valzania, Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
, designed by Paolo Buffa. With a clean and elegant form, this pair of two-door chestnut wardrobes from the
Chestnut
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H 70.25 in W 40.75 in D 16 in
Paolo Buffa Style Wood Armoire Cabinet with Murano Glass Handles, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chicago, IL
cabinets and desks by Paolo Buffa. Unmarked. Sourced in Italy, 1950s. Condition: Good overall vintage
Acrylic, Wood
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H 44.89 in W 34.65 in D 19.69 in
1950s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Wood and Glass Top Tallboy Chest of Drawers
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Important and elegantly shaped Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dresser tallboy or chest of drawers, greatly designed front drawers, in beautiful veneer burl wood with shaped and ...
Brass
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H 49.61 in W 33.08 in D 18.9 in
1950s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Wood and White Marble Tallboy Chest of Drawers
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Important and elegantly shaped Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dresser tallboy or chest of drawers, greatly designed front drawers, in beautiful veneer burl wood with shaped and ...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Wardrobe by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
large closet in parchment five-door divided into three compartments, one with drawers
Brass
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Pair of Cabinets attr. to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of armoires in fruitwood with 6 detailed marquetry flower panels on each piece. Copper-toned mirrored edges frame the sides of the cabinets with etched squares alluding to the p...
Fruitwood
Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Brass Door Handle Sets in Solid Brass
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen - Scandinavian Modern Original, solid brass door handles. Beautiful organic shape. An iconic design for both modern and classic interiors. Designed for the SAS H...
Brass
$5,871 / item
H 43.31 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Chandelier Designed by Oscar Torlasco, 1970s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Palermo, PA
Super rare ceiling light designed by Oscar Torlasco. Made in Italy in the 1970s. 12 light bulbs. The glass lenses are in Murano glas. Each lentic glass are set in a metal structure w...
Metal, Chrome
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Jean-Michel Frank Inspired Exquisitely Crafted Parquetry Cabinet
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Jean-Michel Frank Inspired Exquisitely Crafted Parquetry cabinet - 20th century.
Wood, Mahogany
$15,400
H 70.28 in W 111.23 in D 23.23 in
Tito Agnoli for Caleido/Poltrona Frau Highboard in Cognac Patchwork Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Caleido/Poltrona Frau wardrobe, patchwork cognac leather, stained birch, metal, Italy, 1970s. This is an eye-catching and rare wardrobe that is designed by Tito Agno...
Leather, Birch
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard
By Gaetano Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, wardrobe, walnut burl, brass, mirrored glass, metal, linoleum, Milan, Italy, 1930 An exceptional armoire designed by Gaetan...
Metal, Brass
$19,840
H 41.74 in W 91.74 in D 18.51 in
Guillerme and Chambron, Rare Early Period Sideboard for Votre Maison", 1955.
By Votre Maison, Robert Guillerme, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Sideboard in Oak from the early period of French company "Votre Maison". France, Circa 1955. Here is an oak Credenza designed by French creator duo Rober...
Iron, Brass
$2,400
H 9.25 in W 11 in D 5.785 in
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic, brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25"H x 11.0"W x 5.785"D Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Brass
Charlotte Perriand – Les arcs 1600 cabinet
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Charlotte Perriand – Les arcs 1600 cabinet , 1970s
Wood
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
$4,810
H 49.02 in W 20.48 in D 94.49 in
Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi Sideboard Cabinet with Pink Mirrors, 1960s
By Salvati & Tresoldi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This sideboard cabinet, crafted in the 1960s by Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi, is a prime example of how neoclassical design principles were incorporated into midcentury Furn...
Glass, Cherry, Teak
Pierre Chapo Custom Made 'Chlacc' Highboard in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, wardrobe from the series 'Chacc', elm, brass, France, 1979-1989 Special highboard designed by Pierre Chapo for a private client. This piece easily catches the eye of t...
Brass
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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