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Queen Anne Armoire

Queen Anne–Style Walnut Triple Wardrobe
Queen Anne–Style Walnut Triple Wardrobe

Queen Anne–Style Walnut Triple Wardrobe

$6,100

H 83.5 in W 81.5 in D 24 in

Queen Anne–Style Walnut Triple Wardrobe

Located in Cheshire, GB

A well-proportioned Queen Anne–style triple wardrobe, crafted in richly figured walnut with

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Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Pine Two Door Double Bonnet-Top Armoire
Pine Two Door Double Bonnet-Top Armoire

Pine Two Door Double Bonnet-Top Armoire

$2,595

H 83.5 in W 46 in D 22 in

Pine Two Door Double Bonnet-Top Armoire

Located in Baltimore, MD

A bold serpentine molding with deeply carved flutes wraps around the crown of this unusual armoire

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

VICTORIAN QUEEN ANNE ENGLiSH ART DECO BURR WALNUT TWO DOOR WARDROBE
VICTORIAN QUEEN ANNE ENGLiSH ART DECO BURR WALNUT TWO DOOR WARDROBE

VICTORIAN QUEEN ANNE ENGLiSH ART DECO BURR WALNUT TWO DOOR WARDROBE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A distinctive two-door wardrobe blending the graceful curves of Queen Anne

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

VICTORIAN QUEEN ANNE BURR WALNUT HEAVILY CARVED TRiPLE DOOR WARDROBE
VICTORIAN QUEEN ANNE BURR WALNUT HEAVILY CARVED TRiPLE DOOR WARDROBE

VICTORIAN QUEEN ANNE BURR WALNUT HEAVILY CARVED TRiPLE DOOR WARDROBE

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Triple Wardrobe Burr Walnut Wardrobe. A stunning wardrobe featuring 3 doors, two doors open to a hanging space and the other open...

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

ANTIQUE DiSTRESSED BURR WALNUT TRIPLE WARDROBE WITH QUEEN ANNE LEGS
ANTIQUE DiSTRESSED BURR WALNUT TRIPLE WARDROBE WITH QUEEN ANNE LEGS

ANTIQUE DiSTRESSED BURR WALNUT TRIPLE WARDROBE WITH QUEEN ANNE LEGS

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Victoria Regina Distressed Art Deco Burr Walnut Triple Wardrobe. The lock on the wardrobe engraved V.R which is Victoria Regina. ...

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20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

LOVELY 1920'S ART DECO BURR WALNUT WARDROBE WiTH TWO DRAWERS QUEEN ANNE LEGS
LOVELY 1920'S ART DECO BURR WALNUT WARDROBE WiTH TWO DRAWERS QUEEN ANNE LEGS

LOVELY 1920'S ART DECO BURR WALNUT WARDROBE WiTH TWO DRAWERS QUEEN ANNE LEGS

Located in Pulborough, GB

graceful silhouette with two spacious drawers at the base, perfect for additional storage. Its Queen Anne

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

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Queen Anne Period Antique Japanned Wardrobe Cabinet. English, circa 1700
Queen Anne Period Antique Japanned Wardrobe Cabinet. English, circa 1700

Queen Anne Period Antique Japanned Wardrobe Cabinet. English, circa 1700

Located in New York, NY

Rare Queen Anne japanned wardrobe cabinet with original chinoiserie decoration, having two long

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Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Wardrobe
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Wardrobe

Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Wardrobe

Located in London, GB

A very practicable and large walnut wardrobe in the antique Queen Anne style. This was made in

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Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

ANTIQUE QUEEN ANNE TRIPLE DOOR BURR WALNUT WARDROBE ARMOIRE WITH DRAWERS INSiDE
ANTIQUE QUEEN ANNE TRIPLE DOOR BURR WALNUT WARDROBE ARMOIRE WITH DRAWERS INSiDE

ANTIQUE QUEEN ANNE TRIPLE DOOR BURR WALNUT WARDROBE ARMOIRE WITH DRAWERS INSiDE

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Queen Anne Triple Door Burr Walnut Wardrobe Armoire. An

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dutch Queen Anne Burled Walnut Cabinet
Antique Dutch Queen Anne Burled Walnut Cabinet

Antique Dutch Queen Anne Burled Walnut Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Double doors open to two shelves plus 5 small drawers. Lower case contains 4 drawers.

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

ART DECO LARGE 1940s BURR WALNUT QUEEN ANNE FEET STYLE WARDROBE
ART DECO LARGE 1940s BURR WALNUT QUEEN ANNE FEET STYLE WARDROBE

ART DECO LARGE 1940s BURR WALNUT QUEEN ANNE FEET STYLE WARDROBE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Anne Feet Style. A 1940s Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe with Queen Anne feet is a stunning piece of

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20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

LOVELY ART DECO WALNUT DOUBLE WARDROBE WiTH QUEEN ANNE LEGS J1
LOVELY ART DECO WALNUT DOUBLE WARDROBE WiTH QUEEN ANNE LEGS J1

LOVELY ART DECO WALNUT DOUBLE WARDROBE WiTH QUEEN ANNE LEGS J1

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Art Deco Walnut Queen Anne

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20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

ART DECO 1940 MONTROSE FLAMED MAHOGANY WARDROBE RAiSED QUEEN ANNE LEGS
ART DECO 1940 MONTROSE FLAMED MAHOGANY WARDROBE RAiSED QUEEN ANNE LEGS

ART DECO 1940 MONTROSE FLAMED MAHOGANY WARDROBE RAiSED QUEEN ANNE LEGS

Located in Pulborough, GB

hardwood wardrobe with raised Queen Anne legs. Matching larger wardrobe available. Is a stunning and

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Hardwood

Lovely Vintage Burr Walnut Two Door Wardrobe with Queen Anne Legs
Lovely Vintage Burr Walnut Two Door Wardrobe with Queen Anne Legs

Lovely Vintage Burr Walnut Two Door Wardrobe with Queen Anne Legs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to sell this lovely vintage burr walnut wardrobe. This is a very solid and well-made wardrobe, has been taken good care from its previous owners. Please view our...

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe with Queen Anne Legs Part of Suite
Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe with Queen Anne Legs Part of Suite

Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe with Queen Anne Legs Part of Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage burr walnut double door wardrobe. This piece has such lovely Walnut Burrs on front of the opening doors of the wardrobe, as ...

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

ViNTAGE ART DECO WARDROBE MADE BY MAPLE & CO TWO LARGE DRAWERS QUEEN ANNE LEGS
ViNTAGE ART DECO WARDROBE MADE BY MAPLE & CO TWO LARGE DRAWERS QUEEN ANNE LEGS

ViNTAGE ART DECO WARDROBE MADE BY MAPLE & CO TWO LARGE DRAWERS QUEEN ANNE LEGS

By Maple & Co.

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage 1940's Art Deco Wardrobe by Maple & Co is a timeless piece of furniture that combines the distinctive design elements of the Art Deco...

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Triple Wardrobe
Antique Burr Walnut Triple Wardrobe

Antique Burr Walnut Triple Wardrobe

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H 80 in W 61 in D 22 in

Antique Burr Walnut Triple Wardrobe

Located in London, GB

wardrobe is Queen Anne style, dating from the 1910s-1920s period & it sits on Queen Anne feet with shell

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Vintage 1910s British Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Three-Door Wardrobe
Walnut Three-Door Wardrobe

Walnut Three-Door Wardrobe

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H 78.5 in W 76 in D 23 in

Walnut Three-Door Wardrobe

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut three door combination wardrobe, the shaped cornice above three long paneled burr walnut doors opening to reveal large hanging area to one side the other fitted with sliding t...

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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique Figured Walnut Three-Door Wardrobe
Antique Figured Walnut Three-Door Wardrobe

Antique Figured Walnut Three-Door Wardrobe

Located in London, GB

condition. It’s Queen Anne style & is good quality with fine dovetails in the drawers. This wardrobe has a

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Antique 1890s British Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Wardrobe Over Chest
Antique Burr Walnut Wardrobe Over Chest

Antique Burr Walnut Wardrobe Over Chest

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H 75 in W 37 in D 20 in

Antique Burr Walnut Wardrobe Over Chest

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique walnut wardrobe over chest with a double domed top. This was made in England & we would date it from around the 1930’s period. The quality is fantastic, this i...

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Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut & Sycamore Wardrobe
Antique Burr Walnut & Sycamore Wardrobe

Antique Burr Walnut & Sycamore Wardrobe

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H 78 in W 63 in D 23 in

Antique Burr Walnut & Sycamore Wardrobe

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique triple wardrobe in burr walnut and sycamore. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920’s period. The quality is fantastic, it has a beautifully sh...

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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

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Sycamore, Walnut

Queen Anne Style Cherrywood Armoire Dresser by Lexington
Queen Anne Style Cherrywood Armoire Dresser by Lexington

Queen Anne Style Cherrywood Armoire Dresser by Lexington

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Queen Anne style cherrywood armoire dresser by Lexington Furniture. The dresser

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Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Wardrobe Walnut Closet
Queen Anne Wardrobe Walnut Closet

Queen Anne Wardrobe Walnut Closet

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H 69 in W 39 in D 19 in

Queen Anne Wardrobe Walnut Closet

Located in Potters Bar, GB

2 Door walnut Queen Anne style wardrobe. Circa 1920 This piece stands upon cabriole legs with a

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Vintage 1920s Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

English Queen Anne Burled Walnut Tallboy
English Queen Anne Burled Walnut Tallboy

English Queen Anne Burled Walnut Tallboy

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H 55 in W 29 in D 19.5 in

English Queen Anne Burled Walnut Tallboy

Located in Pasadena, TX

English Queen Anne burled walnut tallboy 1930s. English burled walnut veneer tallboy with

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Vintage 1930s Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Pine Bonnet-Top Armoire with Two Doors and One Drawer
Pine Bonnet-Top Armoire with Two Doors and One Drawer

Pine Bonnet-Top Armoire with Two Doors and One Drawer

Located in Baltimore, MD

listed here. The bonnet-top crown has a wonderful “swooping” line on top with a Queen Anne style double

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Antique Burr Walnut Wardrobe
Antique Burr Walnut Wardrobe

Antique Burr Walnut Wardrobe

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H 78 in W 49 in D 23 in

Antique Burr Walnut Wardrobe

Located in London, GB

Antique burr walnut two door wardrobe in the Queen Anne style & dating from the 1920s period. It’s

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Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Spanish Colonial Coral Color with Gilt Armoire
18th Century Spanish Colonial Coral Color with Gilt Armoire

18th Century Spanish Colonial Coral Color with Gilt Armoire

Located in Nogales, AZ

XVIII century Queen Anne style coral color with gilt wooden armoire from Puebla MEXICO. Have many

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

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Gold Leaf

Burr Walnut Bow Fronted Slender Wardrobe
Burr Walnut Bow Fronted Slender Wardrobe

Burr Walnut Bow Fronted Slender Wardrobe

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H 76.38 in W 30.32 in L 76.38 in

Burr Walnut Bow Fronted Slender Wardrobe

Located in Poling, West Sussex

A good burr walnut bow fronted wardrobe of slender proportions. Well made in the queen Anne style

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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

English Burl Walnut Wardrobe Armoire Queen Anne Drawers
English Burl Walnut Wardrobe Armoire Queen Anne Drawers

English Burl Walnut Wardrobe Armoire Queen Anne Drawers

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive walnut wardrobe. Well carved and pierced cresting above a pair of burl walnut marquetry doors with brass escutcheons enclosed a fitted interior comprising hanging rail...

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20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

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$8,218

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Queen Anne Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the queen anne armoire you’re looking for. Each queen anne armoire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer queen anne armoire, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each queen anne armoire bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Queen Anne Armoire?

Prices for a queen anne armoire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $627 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,294.

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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