Early 19th Century Pine Linen Cabinet / Armoire
Located in Pomona, CA
A French Pine Armoire / Linen Cabinet. Fielded (raised) panel) doors. A decorated cornice and 4 drawers below. The piece is sitting on bracket feet. Original iron hinges, hardware ...
Pine
Antique English Georgian Oak Wardrobe Cupboard
Located in Denver, CO
Antique English Georgian oak cupboard, 18th/ 19th c., molded cornice, two paneled doors, lower exterior drawer, on bracket feet, loss to trim at right side of drawer. Dimensions: Ap...
Brass
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H 79.53 in W 52.76 in L 79.53 in
Antique Wardrobe English Oak Linen Cabinet, Press Cupboard, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe. An English, oak linen cabinet or press cupboard, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1800. Grand proportion and coloration Displays a desi...
Oak
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H 22.45 in W 49.02 in
Georgian Flame Mahogany Wardrobe Linen Press with Gothic Lancet Arched Doors
Located in Norwich, England
An attractive Georgian mahogany linen press/wardrobe with lancet arched doors. Circa 1820-30. Overall in excellent condition, showing a wonderful colour. Probably refinished at some...
Mahogany
English Georgian Flame Mahogany Linen Press or Armoire, circa 1800
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Georgian linen press or wardrobe. The wardrobe features gorgeous flame mahogany wood grain and nice carved wood details. It offers ample room for storage, with ei...
Mahogany
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H 78.75 in W 48.04 in D 21.66 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe Early 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, England
Georgian circa 1800 mahogany linen press wardrobe. Attractive brass inlay. Solid and strong, with no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. Great matched fl...
Wood
Gillows London Gentleman's Cabinet / Clothes Press
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning quality Georgian Revival breakfront mahogany gentleman’s wardrobe/press. The cornice has a broken pediment with a carved laurel wreath in center and two inlaid garland mot...
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Travel Wardrobe Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk in monogram canvas; provenance the late Alexandra D. Gardiner Creel, owner of Gardiner's Island. Leather and brass bound, reinforced with wooden laths, t...
Brass
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H 87 in W 53 in D 25 in
Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe cabinet.
Brass
Fine Georgian Mahogany Linen Press, Wardrobe
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3512, fine Georgian linen press in mahogany, having moulded cornice with rosewood crossbanding and satinwood string inlay above flamed mahogany frieze and a pair of panelled cupboa...
Mahogany
Large 19th century breakfront wardrobe four door armoire
Located in Chelmsford, GB
This is a large 19th Century (c.1830) antique mahogany breakfront wardrobe that is in great condition with a good grain and wonderful antique patina. It is constructed of solid mahog...
Mahogany
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H 87.8 in W 48.43 in D 23.63 in
Antique GeorgianLinen Press, England, 1810-1820, Mahogany, England, Georgian
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Beautiful impressive Georgian linen press, cupboard mahogany (painted) with inside 4 pull out shelves with copper lining outside on the door. Origin: England 1810-1820 It is an imp...
Mahogany
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H 80 in W 69 in D 17.5 in
Ant. Georgian Inlaid Oak Welsh Dresser, Country Kitchen, Scotland 1810, H679
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Georgian Inlaid oak Welsh dresser, Country Kitchen dresser, Scotland 1810, H679 Scotland 1810 Solid Oak and Veneers Original finish Wide crown cornice with A wavy frieze below ...
Oak
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H 88.19 in W 92.52 in D 21.66 in
Early 19th Century Georgian Breakfront Wardrobe with Flame Mahogany
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Fine Georgian period breakfront flame mahogany wardrobe, circa 1830. Five original linen slides above a 2 over 3 cockbeaded drawer chest with original turned drawer pulls. Hanging ...
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Tray Wardrobe
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An early 19th century Georgian mahogany tray wardrobe with a drawer base.
19th Century French Scrubbed Pine Cupboard
Located in London, GB
A beautifully patinated 19th century scrubbed pine cupboard from the alpine Haute-Savoie region. Pegged and nailed in construction, with decorative forged iron hinges and original lo...
Iron
19th-Century Swedish Pine Four Door Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish pine cabinet featuring four paneled doors with simple carved floral motifs at each corner. The cabinet is divided into upper and lower sections, with a raised mi...
Wood, Pine, Paint
19thC English Pine Linen Press
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English Pine Linen Press sku 1104 Lock & Keys (2 parts) W120 x D56 x H219 cm Base: W116 x D54 x H97cm Top: W120 x D56 x H122cm
Pine
19thC English Pine Linen Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC English Pine Linen Cupboard sku 2145 Together W116 x D58 x H227 cm Base W116 x D58 x H94.5 cm Top W114.5 x D46 x H132.5 cm Top internal shelf depth 35.5 cm Weight 113Kg
Pine
18th Century Irish Pine Wall Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th century pine wall cupboard from Ireland. The top is decorated with a lovely crown, following down to simple sides and two glazed doors on the front with divided glass pane...
Glass, Pine
Monumental 19thC English Pine Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850 Monumental 19thC English Pine Housekeepers Cupboard sku 1349 We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers an...
Pine
Antique Pine False Front Cupboard/Secretary Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique pine cabinet. Removable shelves inside make it great for linen storage or cupboard. Clean lines and warm waxed pine are the hallmarks of this lovely armoire. Known as a "fa...
Pine
English 19th Century Pine Housekeeper’s Cupboard with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English 19th-century pine housekeeper’s cupboard with paneled doors, drawers, and a warm country house patina. The cabinet is arranged with two upper cupboard doors, two lower cup...
Brass
1840s Linen Press laundry cabinet, Vintage
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful linen press wardrobe from the Victorian era around 1840. High-quality corpus in oak veneer with four drawers, two doors, four internal drawers, and original hinges and lock...
Wood, Oak
$8,567
H 76.38 in W 20.08 in D 42.92 in
Early 20th Century Antique Traditional Spanish Pinewood Wardrobe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional rustic pinewood dresser. Made by unknown artisan from Spain, circa 1900. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
Wood
19th Century English Oak Georgian Linen Press / Cabinet
Located in Viterbo, VT
Linen press /cabinet hand-made in England in the early 1800s using oak and pegged construction. The linen press is two-bodied with a top cabinet sitting on drawers. The cabinet has s...
Oak
Narrow Pine Two Door Armoire, Hungary circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Decorative carving in the panels and crown add a sophisticated touch to this small two door pine armoire with an aged patina from years of use. The doors are held in place by a small...
Pine
$5,200
H 76.75 in W 56.25 in D 26.75 in
19th Century European Country Pine Two-Door Armoire With Raised Panel Doors
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A substantial 19th-century English pine cupboard or wardrobe with beautifully aged character and impressive scale. Constructed in solid pine, the piece features a large molded cornic...
Pine
Large 19thC Pine Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa1870 Large 19thC Pine Housekeepers Cupboard sku 1883 Base W143 x D46 x H83 cm Top W143 x D34 x H109 cm Together W143 x D46 x H192 cm Internal shelf depth 26 cm Weight 95 kg
Pine
19th Century Antique European Pine Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This antique European pine armoire features a warm, naturally aged finish, simple rustic charm and farmhouse style craftsmanship. The molded cornice and scalloped apron add subtle ch...
Wood, Pine
19th Century Pine Linen Cupboard / Wardrobe with Flame Veneer
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
A handsome 19th-century pine linen cupboard or wardrobe featuring beautiful flame veneer panels and a warm, rich patina developed over many years of use. The interior is fitted with ...
Pine
Full Size French Corbeille Style Bed, C. 1945
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant 1940's bed features a beautifully carved wooden frame with ornate detailing characteristic of its period. The headboard and footboard are upholstered in rich terracotta ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$3,404
H 37.8 in W 59.06 in D 16.93 in
French Modernist Sideboard in Oak and Raffia, 1950s, Two Sliding Doors
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant French modernist sideboard from the 1950s, crafted in oak and oak veneer, embodying the restrained sophistication of postwar French design. Clean architectural lines are soft...
Raffia, Oak
$5,094 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
Brass
Swedish 19th Century Painted Server with Five Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Swedish 19th century painted pine server-console, with five spacious drawers for organizing kitchens, dining rooms, hallways, and more. The wood retains a tactile quality from its or...
Brass
$12,500
H 86.5 in W 49.75 in D 22 in
18th Century Period Swedish Rococo Two-Section Secretary Cabinet From Värmland
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century period Swedish rococo secretary cabinet in two parts with bonnet top, raised panel doors, three shelves, and a notched spoon shelf, The base cabinet with writing surface...
Bronze
Late 18th-Century Swedish Secretary, c. 1780-90
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Gustavian secrétaire desk / bureau crafted in oak and finished in a decorative light blue hue with an attractive patina. The piece is constructed in two sections, with an ...
Brass, Iron
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock circa 1850. Large Swedish long case mora clock, presented in scraped back paint. Scraped back down to reveal a partial colour of ...
Metal
$2,056
H 21.26 in W 21.26 in D 1.58 in
large 20th century design brown sculptural ceramic wall mirror by Annie Maume
By Annie Maume & Robert Heraud
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Annie Maume Large art deco 20th century design ceramic wall mirror Unique handmade piece Brown ceramic glaze color Original perfect condition signed height 54 cm Large 54 cm ...
Ceramic
18th century Swedish Gustavian secretary cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant late 18th century Swedish Gustavian secretary cabinet, handcrafted in pine and finished in a softly distressed original white paint with beautiful age and patina throughou...
Wood
$5,997
H 82 in W 39.2 in D 10.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Hall Coat Rack with Mirror, Bat Motif & Umbrella Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificently hand-crafted Arts & Crafts oak hall stand with stylish carved bat motif, beveled mirror, bronze coat hooks, brass umbrella rail and original storage compartment. This ...
Bronze
Swedish Pendant in Brass and Glass by Böhlmarks
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
A striking pendant lamp from the renowned Swedish lighting manufacturer Böhlmarks, dating back to the 1940s. This piece features an amber-toned, frosted glass shade with delicate sta...
Brass
$2,500
H 50.25 in W 28 in D 16 in
1970s American Drexel Woodbriar Pecan Dry Bar Cabinet, Mirrored Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage American dry bar cabinet from the Woodbriar collection by Drexel, dating to the 1970s. Crafted in warm-toned pecan wood and veneers, the tall rectangular cabinet features d...
Metal
Vintage Baker French Provincial Wire Front Armoire
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional vintage armoire by Baker Furniture epitomizes the timeless charm of French Provincial design. Crafted with the high-quality standards synonymous with the Baker name,...
Metal
$3,211 / set
H 9.45 in W 118.12 in D 1.38 in
A Pair of Original English Vintage Fairground Signs dating to Circa 1970
Located in Faversham, GB
A striking and very decorative pair of vintage circus or funfair signs with hand painted stylised typography on pine boards. The signs read, ‘Wonderful World Of Entertainment’ and a...
Pine, Plywood, Paint
Mid 19th century inlaid breakfront bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century inlaid breakfront bookcase circa 1847. We are pleased to offer this beautiful bookcase with regency and Sheraton influences. Comprising of 4 sections of the base, ...
Glass, Mahogany
Art Nouveau Walnut Hatrack & Umbrella Stand
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut and maple hatrack with a large center mirror having whiplash carving and 5 gilt bronze firefly coat hooks and lower umbrella stand with 2 brass rails.
Brass, Bronze
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.