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 Paolo Buffa, Carlo Mollino
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 Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
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 Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
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 Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
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 Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
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 Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
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 Paolo Buffa, Valzania
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, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
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, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
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
Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Fine mahogany free standing cabinet bar by Paolo Buffa made in Italy, circa 1950s. Opposing doors swing open to reveal mirrored and fitted interior which features inlay drawers, and ...
Wood
$2,700
H 8.47 in W 40.16 in D 33.27 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table 1860s-1900s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style low table. It dates to the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and was originally used in everyday life, discovered in an old farmhouse. Free from orna...
Wood
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
La Permanente Mobili Cantù Highboard in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wardrobe, maple, mirrored glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming armoire of Italian origin is beautifully crafted and manufactured by La permanente Mob...
Brass
Art Deco Burlwood Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco burlwood armoire cabinet. The doors retain their original door latches, handles and working lock and key. Made in UK circa 1930s.
Burl
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3848 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished brass. Each piece bears the ...
Brass
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available indi...
Wrought Iron
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s Art Deco wardrobe.
Wood
Luxurious Art Nouveau Alabaster Bronze Chandelier
Located in Hannover, DE
This Art Nouveau chandelier, manufactured between 1920 and 1930, is something special. What makes it so special is its very high-quality and precise workmanship. The bronze is master...
Alabaster, Bronze
$2,684 / set
H 62.41 in W 45.48 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School dressing table or vanity. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original drawer...
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
1920s Neoclassical Gilded Brass Laurel Leaf Wall Sconce
Located in Mortsel, BE
Antique Hand-Crafted Brass Leaf Sconces (Collection of 28 Available) An example of early 20th-century European craftsmanship. This wall sconce features a classic Neoclassical laurel...
Brass
Art Deco Hexagonal Top wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A truly beautiful Art Deco Wardrobe with hexagonal top. A lovely warm honey colour with striking burr walnut inlaid motif to the centre, segmented inlay to the upper section accentua...
Walnut
$16,104
H 93.71 in W 56.3 in D 20.48 in
Antique Northern Swedish Rococo Painted Cabinet with Drawers and Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique rococo cabinet from the 1700s. The cabinet is genuine Swedish and made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1780. The surface has been scraped to the origi...
Pine
Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage one-of-a-kind, custom made wardrobe in an Art Deco style Maple burl veneered doors and sides stained in a rich Walnut tone Beautiful curved sides and molding Interior tr...
Wood, Maple, Birdseye Maple, Burl
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
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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