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Large DIRECTOIRE style 2 sliding door Armoire Wardrobe in solid cherry, France
Large DIRECTOIRE style 2 sliding door Armoire Wardrobe in solid cherry, France

Large DIRECTOIRE style 2 sliding door Armoire Wardrobe in solid cherry, France

Located in Landivy, FR

are no keys on the 2 sliding doors. The proposed finish is a classical chery stain with a red diamond

Category

2010s French Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

sliding doors. Clean, simple lines with a slightly recessed plinth base. The sliding doors open to

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

2 Teak Sliding Doors Wardrobe by Kurt Thut, Switzerland 1950s
2 Teak Sliding Doors Wardrobe by Kurt Thut, Switzerland 1950s

2 Teak Sliding Doors Wardrobe by Kurt Thut, Switzerland 1950s

$4,229 / item

H 65.36 in W 53.94 in D 23.63 in

2 Teak Sliding Doors Wardrobe by Kurt Thut, Switzerland 1950s

By Kurt Thut

Located in Geneva, CH

2 Sliding doors wardrobe made of teak wood by Swiss designer Kurt Thut, sold at Teo Jakob Furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Made To Measure Wardrobe With Sliding Doors, Elm Wood And Marble, Hand Crafted
Made To Measure Wardrobe With Sliding Doors, Elm Wood And Marble, Hand Crafted

Made To Measure Wardrobe With Sliding Doors, Elm Wood And Marble, Hand Crafted

By GMD Berlin, Linu Enache

Located in Berlin, DE

Contemporary wardrobe with two sliding doors made of elm wood and marble, handcrafted and

Category

2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Marble

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Slide Wardrobe 2 Sliding Doors
Slide Wardrobe 2 Sliding Doors

Slide Wardrobe 2 Sliding Doors

Unavailable

H 90.56 in W 63 in D 27.56 in

Slide Wardrobe 2 Sliding Doors

Located in Vandoma, PT

and finishes. The perfect collection to fit any room. Slide is 100% produced in Portugal by Cácio

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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

ST James Open Wardrobe 1 Sliding Door
ST James Open Wardrobe 1 Sliding Door

ST James Open Wardrobe 1 Sliding Door

Unavailable

H 70.87 in W 43.31 in D 16.54 in

ST James Open Wardrobe 1 Sliding Door

Located in Vandoma, PT

The ST James collection incorporates glass and metel details in its furniture pieces that give them a sober and industrial look without compromising their versatility. Produced by...

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2010s Portuguese Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Italian Design Large Wardrobe Armoire with Sliding Doors, 1960s
Italian Design Large Wardrobe Armoire with Sliding Doors, 1960s

Italian Design Large Wardrobe Armoire with Sliding Doors, 1960s

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Spectacular large Italian design wardrobe from the 1960s. Large size with two sliding doors, large

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Teak Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding teak wardrobe from Austinsuite Featuring two sliding doors Internally there's a

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Large French Cabinet with Sliding Doors from France, Circa 1960
Large French Cabinet with Sliding Doors from France, Circa 1960

Large French Cabinet with Sliding Doors from France, Circa 1960

Located in Nashville, TN

Large French cabinet with sliding doors from France, Circa 1960. Adjustable shelving. Slight veneer

Category

Vintage 1960s European Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door teak sliding door wardrobe from Austinsuite Made during the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door teak sliding door wardrobe from Austinsuite Made during the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door teak sliding door wardrobe from Austinsuite Made during the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door teak sliding door wardrobe from Austinsuite Made during the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double sliding door teak wardrobe from Austinsuite Made during the 1960s Featuring

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding sliding door teak wardrobe from Austinsuite Made during the 1960s Fitted out with

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Large Four Sliding Doors Wardrobe designed by Alfred Hendrickx, 1960
Large Four Sliding Doors Wardrobe designed by Alfred Hendrickx, 1960

Large Four Sliding Doors Wardrobe designed by Alfred Hendrickx, 1960

By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful sober cabinet in mirrored veneer, designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium, 1960. This beautiful large cabinet, wardrobe suitable for hanging clothes on both sides...

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Bespoke Wardrobe With Two Sliding Doors In Elm Wood And Marble, Hand Crafted
Bespoke Wardrobe With Two Sliding Doors In Elm Wood And Marble, Hand Crafted

Bespoke Wardrobe With Two Sliding Doors In Elm Wood And Marble, Hand Crafted

By GMD Berlin, Linu Enache

Located in Berlin, DE

Contemporary wardrobe with two sliding doors made of elm wood and marble, hand crafted and

Category

2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Marble

Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Teak Sliding Door Armoire
Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Teak Sliding Door Armoire

Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Teak Sliding Door Armoire

By Arne Vodder

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Teak Sliding Door Armoire This armoire measures: 47.25 wide x 18.5

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Two Sliding Doors Wardrobe designed by Alfred Hendrickx, Belgium, 1960s
Two Sliding Doors Wardrobe designed by Alfred Hendrickx, Belgium, 1960s

Two Sliding Doors Wardrobe designed by Alfred Hendrickx, Belgium, 1960s

By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx

Located in Antwerp, BE

sliding doors with plenty of storage space behind it to hang clothes. On one side there is a shelf with

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Wardrobe with Sliding Doors Ash Veneer Formica Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Wardrobe with Sliding Doors Ash Veneer Formica Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s

Wardrobe with Sliding Doors Ash Veneer Formica Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

A wardrobe with sliding doors, ash veneer, Formica insert, brass legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Teak Danish Wardrobe or Armoire in the style of Arne Vodder
Teak Danish Wardrobe or Armoire in the style of Arne Vodder

Teak Danish Wardrobe or Armoire in the style of Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A dark teak wood double sliding door wardrobe or armoire with one side having two small drawers and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Modernist Cabinet or Armoire in Black by André Sornay, France, Mid-20th Century
Modernist Cabinet or Armoire in Black by André Sornay, France, Mid-20th Century

Modernist Cabinet or Armoire in Black by André Sornay, France, Mid-20th Century

By Andre Sornay

Located in London, GB

of the frame and handles of the sliding doors. The armoire is composed of wood and board with solid

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

19th Century Dutch Colonial Armoire with Fretwork Sliding Doors and Drawers
19th Century Dutch Colonial Armoire with Fretwork Sliding Doors and Drawers

19th Century Dutch Colonial Armoire with Fretwork Sliding Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A tall 19th century Dutch Colonial Indonesian armoire with sliding doors, drawers, brass handles

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pine Sliding Glass Door Armoire
Pine Sliding Glass Door Armoire

Pine Sliding Glass Door Armoire

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H 82.5 in Dm 19 in

Pine Sliding Glass Door Armoire

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pine Sliding Glass Door Armoire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

HUGE VINTAGE STEEL ARMOIRE WITH SLIDING DOORS
HUGE VINTAGE STEEL ARMOIRE WITH SLIDING DOORS

HUGE VINTAGE STEEL ARMOIRE WITH SLIDING DOORS

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H 66.5 in W 95.25 in D 22.25 in

HUGE VINTAGE STEEL ARMOIRE WITH SLIDING DOORS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

an impressive steel armoire in it's original condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Coat Hanger Cabinet with Sliding Doors, 1940s
Coat Hanger Cabinet with Sliding Doors, 1940s

Coat Hanger Cabinet with Sliding Doors, 1940s

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H 70.48 in W 66.93 in D 16.93 in

Coat Hanger Cabinet with Sliding Doors, 1940s

Located in Savona, IT

veneered in briarwood. Sliding doors made of wooden strips and decorated mirrors, brass handles. Wood

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Sleek Lines Mahogany French 60s Armoire
Sleek Lines Mahogany French 60s Armoire

Sleek Lines Mahogany French 60s Armoire

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H 59.25 in W 86.5 in D 20.5 in

Sleek Lines Mahogany French 60s Armoire

Located in Pasadena, CA

4 sliding doors and drawers armoire with brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sliding Door Ships Boats Wardrobe Louis Paolozzi Style, 1950, Italy
Vintage Sliding Door Ships Boats Wardrobe Louis Paolozzi Style, 1950, Italy

Vintage Sliding Door Ships Boats Wardrobe Louis Paolozzi Style, 1950, Italy

By Louis Paolozzi

Located in Udine, IT

Amazing vintage wardrobe with sliding door. Painted ships on the lacquered door, 1950 period

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

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Located in Sale, GB

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Mid-20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

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Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

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By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Triple Bank circa 1920's Wardrobe Mirrored Door
Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Triple Bank circa 1920's Wardrobe Mirrored Door

Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Triple Bank circa 1920's Wardrobe Mirrored Door

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Art Deco Burr Maple triple bank wardrobe with large full length mirrored middle door which is part of a small suite This is a very...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Maple

Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England
Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England

Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England

$2,694

H 74.02 in W 49.61 in D 22.05 in

Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco burr walnut double wardrobe. A very lovely solid and well-made wardrobe, there is damage on side of the wardrobe which has three l...

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20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Tall Oak Cabinet, Made by a French Cabinetmaker, Late 19th Century
Antique Tall Oak Cabinet, Made by a French Cabinetmaker, Late 19th Century

Antique Tall Oak Cabinet, Made by a French Cabinetmaker, Late 19th Century

Located in Odense, DK

This is a late 19th-century antique tall oak cabinet, crafted by a skilled French cabinetmaker. The cabinet features a sturdy, classic design typical of the period, with a rich oak f...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.  

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

$5,099Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands

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Burl, Poplar

Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe
Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe

Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe

$2,150

H 55 in W 47 in D 21 in

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...

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20th Century American Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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French Art Deco Armoire
French Art Deco Armoire

French Art Deco Armoire

$4,150Sale Price|26% Off

H 73.5 in W 84 in D 24 in

French Art Deco Armoire

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

French Art Deco armoire, burlwood and zebra marquetry inside and out, circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Burl

French Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Double Wardrobe, C1930
French Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Double Wardrobe, C1930

French Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Double Wardrobe, C1930

Located in Barnstaple, GB

Art Deco modernist two door wardrobe, in a highly desirable true pale blonde birds eye maple veneers. Original highly polished chrome handles and chrome hanging rails, catches and hi...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

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By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

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2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$9,987 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$4,934 / item

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Linen

Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp

Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights a...

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Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s
Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s

Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s

$5,287

H 72.84 in W 112.21 in D 24.81 in

Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s

By Dassi

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Closet of great quality brings 2 mirrors in the center, the doors are rounded and finely inlaid with veins of rosewood selection, geometric designs, create a luxurious optical effect...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Sliding Door Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sliding door armoire available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every sliding door armoire was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a sliding door armoire, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sliding door armoire, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right sliding door armoire, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one sliding door armoire that is appealing in its simplicity, but Morelato produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Sliding Door Armoire?

Prices for a sliding door armoire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,054 and can go as high as $17,722, while the average can fetch as much as $2,905.

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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