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Hand-Painted Folk Art Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1851
Hand-Painted Folk Art Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1851

Hand-Painted Folk Art Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1851

Located in Greding, DE

Two-door folk armoire featuring vibrant, traditional floral painting in rich colors. The doors are

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Antique 1850s German Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

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Softwood

Hand-Painted Folk Art Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1877 and Monogrammed EMM
Hand-Painted Folk Art Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1877 and Monogrammed EMM

Hand-Painted Folk Art Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1877 and Monogrammed EMM

Located in Greding, DE

Two-door folk armoire featuring vibrant floral painting on the door panels and side sections. The

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Antique 1870s German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Wardrobe, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Biedermeier Wardrobe, Southern Germany, circa 1820

Biedermeier Wardrobe, Southern Germany, circa 1820

$7,749

H 76.58 in W 51.97 in D 18.9 in

Biedermeier Wardrobe, Southern Germany, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Two-door Biedermeier wardrobe in cherrywood, standing on square tapered feet. The double-panelled doors are framed with ebonized mouldings and adorned with large decorative bronze fi...

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

Biedermeier Armoire, South Germany 1820, walnut
Biedermeier Armoire, South Germany 1820, walnut

Biedermeier Armoire, South Germany 1820, walnut

$6,485Sale Price|20% Off

H 78.75 in W 61.42 in D 21.26 in

Biedermeier Armoire, South Germany 1820, walnut

Located in Leimen, DE

Discover an exquisite early Biedermeier armoire from southern Germany, boasting a timeless design

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Armoire, South Germany 1750, Walnut
Baroque Armoire, South Germany 1750, Walnut

Baroque Armoire, South Germany 1750, Walnut

$6,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 76.5 in W 57 in D 27 in

Baroque Armoire, South Germany 1750, Walnut

Located in Belmont, MA

1750 and was made in southern Germany. The two door armoire is made of massif walnut. The protruding

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Antique 1750s German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

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Colonial Armoire
Colonial Armoire

Colonial Armoire

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H 62 in W 34.5 in D 18.5 in

Colonial Armoire

Located in New York, NY

Jackfruit tree colonial style armoire from southern Indian province of Kerala

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Early 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century Storage Armoire from Southern China
19th Century Storage Armoire from Southern China

19th Century Storage Armoire from Southern China

Located in Westport, CT

Elm wood construction. Original red and black lacquer finish. Four storage compartments and three pairs of drawers. Very rare design.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Southern German Pine Baroque Cabinet Armoire
Southern German Pine Baroque Cabinet Armoire

Southern German Pine Baroque Cabinet Armoire

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H 74.81 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

Southern German Pine Baroque Cabinet Armoire

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Baroque cabinet or Armoire from Southern Germany, circa 1800. 2-part split cabinet standing on

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Antique Early 19th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood, Fir, Pine

Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, circa 1800
Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, circa 1800

Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, circa 1800

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H 79.14 in W 53.94 in D 24.41 in

Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, circa 1800

Located in Greding, DE

Light blue hand-painted fir-wood armoire with two doors, arched pediment, and a molded cornice. The

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Antique Early 1800s German Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, dated 1845
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, dated 1845

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, dated 1845

Located in Greding, DE

Narrow single-door folk armoire with richly preserved original polychrome decoration in warm ochre

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Antique 1840s German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Hand-painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1792
Hand-painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1792

Hand-painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1792

Located in Greding, DE

Magnificent two-door folk armoire from the late 18th-century with original hand-painted decoration

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Antique 1790s German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique Original Painted Armoire, Southern Germany dated 1837
Antique Original Painted Armoire, Southern Germany dated 1837

Antique Original Painted Armoire, Southern Germany dated 1837

Located in Round Top, TX

Exceptional original paint catches the eye on this lovely armoire. Please review the beautiful

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Antique 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine, Paint

Biedermeier Wardrobe, Armoire, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1830
Biedermeier Wardrobe, Armoire, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1830

Biedermeier Wardrobe, Armoire, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1830

Located in Greven, DE

Large antique Biedermeier armoire South Germany Walnut Biedermeier around 1830 Dimensions: H x W

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1840 and Monogrammed K.OM.
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1840 and Monogrammed K.OM.

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1840 and Monogrammed K.OM.

Located in Greding, DE

Striking two-door folk art armoire featuring vivid floral and geometric decoration. The door panels

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Antique 1840s German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Biedermeier Wardrobe, Cherry, Southern-Germany, 1830s
19th Century Original Biedermeier Wardrobe, Cherry, Southern-Germany, 1830s

19th Century Original Biedermeier Wardrobe, Cherry, Southern-Germany, 1830s

Located in Greven, DE

Biedermeier cabinet so called Blender South Germany cherry Biedermeier around 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 176 x 100 x 50 cm Description: Single door Biedermeier warderob...

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1820

Located in Greven, DE

19th Century Biedermeier cabinet with columns Southern Germany/Austria Walnut Biedermeier around

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique Wardrobe, Light Colored Soft Wood, Southern Germany, Early 19th Century
Antique Wardrobe, Light Colored Soft Wood, Southern Germany, Early 19th Century

Antique Wardrobe, Light Colored Soft Wood, Southern Germany, Early 19th Century

Located in Greven, DE

Antique lake Constance armoire made of soft wood Southern Germany (Swabia) Spruce, fir First

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Antique Early 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

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Softwood

Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, Southern Germany, circa 1830
Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, Southern Germany, circa 1830

Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, Southern Germany, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Two-door Biedermeier cabinet with flamed walnut veneer and medallion-shaped escutcheons. The sides and doors show double fillings. The corners and beating strips are profiled as is t...

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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Cabinets

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire Bookcase from Provence
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire Bookcase from Provence

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire Bookcase from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique cabinet was crafted in southern France, circa 1890. The armoire sits on scrolled feet

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1809
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1809

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1809

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H 68.12 in W 59.06 in D 21.66 in

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1809

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

piece of furniture dates from 1809 and comes from Franconia, southern Germany. The armoire is painted

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Antique Early 1800s German Folk Art Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Second Half of the 19th Century
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Second Half of the 19th Century

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Two-door folk armoire with original floral polychrome decoration on the door panels and vertical

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Antique Late 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Cabinet, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Biedermeier Cabinet, Southern Germany, circa 1820

Biedermeier Cabinet, Southern Germany, circa 1820

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H 83.86 in W 63 in D 22.45 in

Biedermeier Cabinet, Southern Germany, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Large two-door wardrobe with walnut-veneered panels and oak body. The cornice in classicist design with ebonized mouldings around the tympanum field. The flap moulding is also veneer...

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak, Walnut

Small Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1830
Small Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1830

Small Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1830

Located in Greven, DE

Small antique Biedermeier wardrobe Southwest Germany Walnut Biedermeier circa 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 171 x 99 x 52 cm Description: Two-door piece of furniture standing on rou...

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique German Hand Painted Armoire from 1844
Antique German Hand Painted Armoire from 1844

Antique German Hand Painted Armoire from 1844

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H 74.81 in W 50.4 in D 23.23 in

Antique German Hand Painted Armoire from 1844

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Antique hand painted Armoire from southern Germany with chamfered corners and a curved bonnet. The

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Antique 1840s German Country Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Hand Painted Folk Art Armoire/Bridal Cabinet, Southern Germany, Dated 1807
Hand Painted Folk Art Armoire/Bridal Cabinet, Southern Germany, Dated 1807

Hand Painted Folk Art Armoire/Bridal Cabinet, Southern Germany, Dated 1807

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A beautiful cabinet from rural southern Germany, dating from 1807. It was originally given as a

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Antique Early 1800s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine

French Louis Philippe Armoire, c. 1850
French Louis Philippe Armoire, c. 1850

French Louis Philippe Armoire, c. 1850

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H 91 in W 57 in D 23 in

French Louis Philippe Armoire, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

southern France. The armoire opens by two full-length doors affixed with brass keyhole escutcheons of an

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinets

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Brass

Antique French Louis XV fruitwood armoire.
Antique French Louis XV fruitwood armoire.

Antique French Louis XV fruitwood armoire.

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H 95.5 in W 61 in D 32 in

Antique French Louis XV fruitwood armoire.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XV fruitwood armoire from Southern France.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fruitwood

Lovely Provincial Two-door French Amoire
Lovely Provincial Two-door French Amoire

Lovely Provincial Two-door French Amoire

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H 72 in W 63.5 in D 20 in

Lovely Provincial Two-door French Amoire

Located in Long Island City, NY

An early 19th Century southern French armoire with 2 doors and 2 drawers; original red paint finish

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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Compound Cabinet from Southern China
Compound Cabinet from Southern China

Compound Cabinet from Southern China

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H 76 in W 40.8 in D 20 in

Compound Cabinet from Southern China

Located in Westport, CT

A rare and beautiful cabinet from Southern China decorated with relief sculptured panels

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
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By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

$7,153Sale Price|20% Off

H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

Located in Opole, PL

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece of furniture with three drawers at the bottom, a drop front, and a narrow drawer und...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires

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Baize, Mahogany

A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920

A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920 in old fabric. Interior Dimensions: 56" X 76"

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Early 19th Century Italian Knock Down Armoire
Early 19th Century Italian Knock Down Armoire

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$4,429

H 82.68 in W 58.67 in D 22.05 in

Early 19th Century Italian Knock Down Armoire

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 19th Century Italian provincial armoire with deep panelled doors. Original hinges, lock and key. Knocks down into base, cornice, sides, back panels, shelf and drawer. A vibrant...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

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18th-Century Original Hand-Painted Swedish Dalarna Cabinet Dated 1797
18th-Century Original Hand-Painted Swedish Dalarna Cabinet Dated 1797

18th-Century Original Hand-Painted Swedish Dalarna Cabinet Dated 1797

Located in Round Top, TX

Original hand-painted Swedish Dalarna cabinet dated 1797, crafted from pine and retaining its authentic folk-art finish. The exterior features traditional Dalarna rosemaling painting...

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Pine

18th Century Maria Theresia Baroque Cabinet
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18th Century Maria Theresia Baroque Cabinet

$7,814

H 82.29 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in

18th Century Maria Theresia Baroque Cabinet

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A so-called Maria Theresa cabinet (furniture type named after the Austrian empress) or Baroque hall cabinet from the 18th century. On ball feet standing two-door coniferous corpus...

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Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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$12,500

H 88.25 in W 56.75 in D 18.25 in

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Located in Charleston, SC

18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...

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Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi

$520Sale Price|30% Off

H 17.13 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood and the handles are made of iron. The design i...

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19th Century Antique Swedish Painted Pine Cupboard

$2,489Sale Price|40% Off

H 47.64 in W 45.28 in D 21.66 in

19th Century Antique Swedish Painted Pine Cupboard

Located in Kvidinge, SE

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Located in Vo', Veneto

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Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
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$1,788 / item

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in

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Located in Roma, Lazio

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Outstanding Quality Large Victorian Antique Figured Mahogany Four Door Wardrobe

Located in Suffolk, GB

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English 19th Century Pine Painted Butler's Pantry

English 19th Century Pine Painted Butler's Pantry

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Southern Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic southern armoire available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every southern armoire was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a southern armoire, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect southern armoire — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A southern armoire is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Georgian and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one southern armoire that is appealing in its simplicity, but Trent Jansen, Betty Phillips and Ettore Sottsass produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Southern Armoire?

A southern armoire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,375, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $72,500.

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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