Petite Armoire
Petite Armoire in Carved Pine, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Solemn and ceremonial, this petite armoire stands like a devotional column—its oak façade incised
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Napoleon III Cabinet, Petite Armoire, French 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Napoleon III cabinet or Petite armoire, French 19th century
Ebonized, Boulle Style details
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Slender and architectural, this petite armoire stands with the poise of a column—narrow in stance
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century French Oak Bassette, Small Armoire, Buffet D'appui
Located in Fayetteville, AR
bassette or petite armoire from the early 19th century is detailed with inlaid exotic woods depicting vines
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
$3,495
H 53 in W 51 in D 23.25 in
19th Century Louis XV Style French Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Louis XV style French petite armoire, or wardrobe, from the Loire Valley
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
A Rare Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Collector Cabinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
bar, TV cabinet, bookcase or petite armoire.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
19th Century Lacquered Small Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Petite 19th-century armoire in ebony veneer, adorned with brass inlay decoration.
It opens with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Granite, Brass
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Fine 19th Century Ebonized ‘Boulle’ Petite Armoire by Joseph Cremer, French
By Joseph Cremer
Located in London, GB
Joseph Cremer French, 1811-1878 A Louis XIV style gilt bronze-mounted ebony, ebonized and brass inlaid Boulle style marquetry grand cabinet Paris, third quarter of the 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
H 88.19 in W 40.95 in D 17.72 in
Antique French 19th Century Petite Louis XV Biblioteque
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French 19th century Petite Louis XV Style Biblioteque with detailed carvings, scrolled legs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Wood
Petite Austrian Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller Set of 10, Austria 1950s
By Herta Baller, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A set of 10 petite minimalist Austrian brass wall hooks, made of solid brass, executed in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 2.17 in W 0.79 in D 1.19 in
Petite One-Door Armoire
Located in Woodbury, CT
A petite one door jelly cupboard.
Category
Antique 19th Century Canadian French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
French Elm Cabinet/Petite Armoire
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French solid elm petite armoire/cabinet with three doors and three drawers (could be used as a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wardrobes and Armoires
19th Century Petite Armoire or Bassette
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This unique late 19th century hand carved oak bassette or petite armoire has two lowers drawers and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
19th Century Country French Bonnetiere Petite Armoire
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Country French bonnetiere petite armoire with stepped pediment above large carved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Petite armoire vintage en bois de chêne des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Petite armoire vintage des années 60, en bois de chêne, 2 portes avec 2 étagères intérieures
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Antique Petite Armoire
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique petite original painted armoire with shelves. Great storage for kitchen, bathroom, etc.
Category
Antique 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Antique Petite Armoire
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique petite original painted armoire with glass doors and shelves. Great storage for kitchen
Category
Antique 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
18th Century Country French Provincial Bonnetiere ~ Petite Armoire
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome French Bonnetiere or petite armoire was used in front hallways to store outerwear as
Category
Antique 1790s Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Petite armoire type commode avec tiroirs et penderie vintage Gautier en pin
By Meubles Gautier
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Petite armoire type commode vintage des années 70 80, attribuée à la marque Gautier, en bois de pin
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
H 56.3 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Cherrywood Petite Armoire in the Style of Maxime Old, France, 1940
By Maxime Old
Located in London, GB
Petite armoire with elegant and striking design, beautifully made and proportioned of cherrywood
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
Petite Armoire in Carved Pine, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Solemn and ceremonial, this petite armoire stands like a devotional column—its oak façade incised
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Slender and architectural, this petite armoire stands with the poise of a column—narrow in stance
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Louis XIII Style Petite Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
This Louis XIII style armoire is from France and was made from walnut wood, c. 1900. The handsome
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Bonnetiere or Petite Armoire or Cabinet in Original Condition
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
. The Sunburst pattern you see on our Louis XIII Bonnetiere, or small armoire, is very typical of the
Category
Antique 1760s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 83.25 in W 50.25 in D 22.75 in
18th c. Swedish Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted and Carved Petite Armoire
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
French Antique Louis XVI Mahogany Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous French antique Louis XVI period petite armoire in solid flamed Cuban mahogany, beautiful
Category
20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
c.1930 Petite French 3/4 Scale Louis XV Oak Armoire
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Charming petite vintage French 3/4 scale oak Louis XV style two door armoire. A perfect scale and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Small Armoire Painted in Gustavian Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite armoire painted in Gustavian gray. Very surdy and solid. All dove-tail construction from
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Antique 19th Century Baltic Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
c.1880 3/4 Scale Louis Philippe Style Walnut Armoire
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Louis Philippe style petite armoire made from book-matched walnut. Still has its original shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Restauration Period French Walnut Armoire or Cabinet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
. With locking upper and lower drawers and three interior shelves, this petite armoire will provide ample
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Chinoiserie Painted Armoire or Cabinet with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This Petite Armoire or Bonnetiere, is an excellent example of a 19th century French chinoiserie
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 60 in W 41 in D 13 in
Pair of Biedermeier Armoires, Cherry Veneer, Austria/Vienna circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
petite armoires are veneered in a perfect wonderful, bright cherrywood. Each has four ebonized columns
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
Antique French Louis XIII Style Bonnetière or Small Armoire in Figured Walnut
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French petite armoire so unusual is the wood. Generally, one would expect to see oak, cherry or walnut
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 85 in W 37.5 in D 23.13 in
Elegant Art Deco Cabinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French Art Deco rosewood Cabinet/petite armoire
Category
Vintage 1930s French Cabinets
Antique Petite French Oak Armoire
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique petite oak armoire, with paneled front and sides on stile feet. Wonderfully gnarly.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Petite Louis XV Style Oak Armoire
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Charming petite 3/4 scale oak Louis XV style two door armoire. Hard to find an armoire in this size.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Petite Louis Philippe Style Walnut Armoire
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
A Louis Philippe style petite walnut armoire with a molded doucine (cyma recta) cornice above two
Category
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Petite Empire Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This lovely antique armoire of the Empire period, reminiscent of a bonnetière in scale and storage
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
1970s Manner of Henning Kjaernulf Oak Linen Cabinet
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Duxbury, MA
Scandinavian Modern petite armoire in quarter-sawn oak, with burlap-wrapped recessed panel doors
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Cabinets
Materials
Burlap, Oak
Carved Oak Hall Cupboard of Small Proportions
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak bonnetiere petite armoire of small proportions, the moulded cornice to the long cupboard
Category
Early 20th Century British Cupboards
Materials
Oak
c.1920 Petite 3/4 Scale French Walnut Louis Philippe Armoire
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
A petite Louis Philippe style walnut armoire featuring a molded doucine (cyma recta) cornice above
Category
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
c.1920 Petite French Louis XV 3/4 Scale Oak Armoire
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Unusual 3/4 scale vintage French Oak Louis XV style bonnet-topped armoire with intricate carvings
Category
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Petite French Bonnetiere
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
desirable due to its petite size.
Category
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Petite French Henri II Style Bonnetiere
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Henri II style bonnetiere made from oak and walnut in a great petite size with original
Category
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Petite Original Mid 18th Century French Oak Bonnetiere
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Striking authentic mid 18th century hand-carved antique French oak bonnetiere (single door armoire
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
VINTAGE PETiTE HEAL'S COTSWOLD STYLE GOLDEN OAK WARDROBE J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Petite Heals Cotswold Style Golden Oak Wardrobe
Category
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Hand Carved and Planed Petite Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A primitive teak cabinet from British Colonial India. The cabinet has been totally carved and planed by hand. It features a repeated carved sunburst motif found on all panels. The in...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
Sculptural Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet designed by Pierre Cardin
Located in Atlanta, GA
space to become a great bookcase, cabinet or petite armoire. The left hand door opens to reveal three
Category
Late 20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts
European Antique Painted Cupboard
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Beautiful petite painted European armoire with shelves. Perfect for kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, etc.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Wardrobes and Armoires
1760s French Painted Wood Bonnetière with Quadrilobe Décor and Scrolled Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
petite French armoire, circa 1760 will use its discreet elegance to enliven any room.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis Quinze Petite French Display Armoire
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century French display cabinet or armoire in the Louis XV style.
This is an original display
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Petite Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small wardrobe with lots of character. Has hanging space as well as shelves and drawer. Functioning lock and key. Note the hefty dovetail construction! Very solid piece.
Measures:...
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Antique 19th Century Estonian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Antique Anglo Indian Teak Petite Armoire Cupboard With Mirror
Located in Centennial, CO
A sweet antique (late 1800s or early 1900s) Anglo-Indian teak petite armoire cupboard with mirror
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
19th Century Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Petite Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Petite Armoire is a testament both to the enduring legacy of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Louis XVI French Painted Armoire Chest of Drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful Louis XVI style petite armoire with plenty of storage. This has been painted in our
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century French Armoire
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Petite Armoire in solid oak, France 19th century.
France c. 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique French Cherry Bonnetière, or Small Armoire or Cupboard, circa 1780
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
petite armoire, was handmade in the 1700s.
Category
Antique 1770s French Country Cupboards
Materials
Cherry
H 75.5 in W 36 in D 23.25 in
Petite Dutch Mahogany Biedermeier Armoire, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
doors, and scrolled feet create the look of elegance in this petite Dutch armoire. Carved wood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Petite French Armoire, Louis XV, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A small scale Louis XV armoire in elm wood, with two doors nicely carved with inset panels, the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Elm
20th Century Louis XV Style Petite French Display Armoire
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th Century Petite French Display Armoire in the Louis XV style
We have painted this in a soft
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
French Primitive Petite Blue & White Painted Pine Armoire / Wall Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a sweet piece! It is a diminutive antique French blue and white painted armoire. It
Category
Early 20th Century French Primitive Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
H 46.75 in W 26.75 in D 15.25 in
Period Louis XV Armoire of Hand Carved Walnut, Rare Petite Height, c. 1800
Located in Fayetteville, AR
to an ample interior with three shelves, this piece will provide great storage. This armoire
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Empire Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a stunning French 19th century petite Empire armoire. The mahogany grain of the wood shows
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
French Country Normandy Pine Armoire, circa 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A petite Louis XV pine wedding armoire from Normandy France, circa 1800, with an arched cornice
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
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Petite Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal petite armoire for your home. Each petite armoire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer petite armoire, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A petite armoire is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Petite Armoire?
A petite armoire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,996, while the lowest priced sells for $1,595 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.
Finding the Right Wardrobes-armoires for You
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.
Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.
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