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 subtle decorative charm and is the work of the talented Italian designer and architect ...
Brass
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 geometrical grid decoration with twelve section.
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, 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
An extraordinary example of bespoke Italian craftsmanship, this exceptionally rare pair of wardrobes, indubitably designed by Paolo Buffa, embodies the pinnacle of 1940s luxury and r...
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 made of a gorgeous lacquered Italian walnut, externally decorated with refined inlay...
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 bookcase destined for the offices of Serafino Arroghi. This ethereal creation has ...
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 manufacturer, Serafino Arrighi, dating back to the glamorous 1950s. This imposing piece of...
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 walnut with brass details.
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 doors with plenty of room for hanging.
Brass
Elegant Italian Vintage Wardrobe Attr. to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Enter the enchanting world of Italian craftsmanship of the 1950s, where every piece of furniture was a work of art and elegance was paramount. This exquisite wardrobe , attributed to...
Brass
Wardrobe Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s F.lli Lietti
By Paolo Buffa, Lietti 1
Located in Milano, IT
Wardrobe with swing doors, mahogany veneered wood, floral decoration inlaid on the doors, brass caps and handles. It had gone through specific restoration works that preserve the ori...
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
Pair of chestnut wardrobes with mirrored glass inlays, manufactured by Valzania in the late 1930s, designed by Paolo Buffa.
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
An exquisite 1950s armoire cabinet in the style of Italian architect and furniture designer Paolo Buffa. The monumental silhouette is composed of waxed wood in a rich, cherry hue and...
Acrylic, Wood
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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 Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, 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
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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 Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, 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
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
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
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
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
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
Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Nouveau lamp is by the celebrated French glasswork studio Daum which was founded in 1878 in Nancy, France. The lamp is inscribed ‘DAUM, NANCY’. The lamp is of ...
Glass
$6,500
H 33.75 in W 42 in D 21.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1830-40
Located in Charleston, SC
This Gustavian style chest of drawers from Sweden ca 1830-40 in pine wood, painted finish in soft blue with classic details as fluted corners, shaped top, three large drawers with ci...
Bronze
$2,587Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.97 in W 42.52 in D 17.72 in
1950s Tallboy Dresser by Holmström Johansson, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant Swedish cabinet from the 1950s, crafted in warm teak with beautifully patterned veneer doors. The interior features high-quality beechwood drawers and shelves, showcasing ref...
Beech, Teak
19th Century French Folk Art Storage Basket
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 19th century French folk art storage basket. coiled construction with straw and bark. Ca 1890 France.
Straw
$6,800 / set
H 29.5 in W 83.5 in D 38 in
Michael Taylor Style Italian Wicker Works Rattan Sofa + Ottoman
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Italian woven rattan wicker sofa and matching demilune ottoman designed in the manner and style of Michael Taylor by Wicker Works. The pole rattan frame is covered with wove...
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair
Located in New York, NY
An Italian pair of silver-plate pheasant bird sculptures decorative objects, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. The birds, male and female, are beautifully cast with fine detai...
Metal, Silver Plate
$1,270Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.85 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
1960s, Teak Bookcase By Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors, Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking, Bodafors
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Teak Bookcase with Drawers by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors (Sweden, 1950s–60s) A beautifully proportioned teak bookcase designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Carl Axel...
Brass
$2,160 / item
H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in
Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...
Cement
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$5,058 / set
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Safari Armchairs by Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1970s, set of 2
By Carlo Hauner, Forma
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of cognac leather and wood armchairs by Carlo Hauner. Seat height: 25 cm. Wear due to age and use. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Leather, Wood
Rare pine cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Produced by Åby Möbelfabrik and retailed by Otto Dahlin in Stockholm during the 1940s. Made in solid pine with iron details. The gently curved top and legs are in the spirit of Swe...
Iron
$70,511 / set
H 40.95 in Dm 17.72 in
Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of thirteen-flame candelabra France or Russia Second quarter of 19th century Cast, chiseled and gilt bronze Height 40.95 in (cm 104), diameter 17,7 in (cm 45) 97 lb (44 kg) Sta...
Ormolu
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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