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.
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Antique 1850s German Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
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Softwood
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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.
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Antique 1870s German Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Armoire, South Germany 1820, walnut
$6,315Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Armoire, South Germany 1820, walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an exquisite early Biedermeier armoire from southern Germany, boasting a timeless design that dates back to 1815-1820.
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Armoire, South Germany 1750, Walnut
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Armoire, South Germany 1750, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
It dates back to 1750 and was made in southern Germany. The two door armoire is made of massif walnut.
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Antique 1750s German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
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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
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
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Baroque cabinet or Armoire from Southern Germany, circa 1800. 2-part split cabinet standing on 4 squeezed ball feet with 2 doors on hand-forged iron fittings with hand-forged ir...
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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
Located in Greding, DE
Light blue hand-painted fir-wood armoire with two doors, arched pediment, and a molded cornice. The chamfered corners and doors feature four landscape scenes with Christian symbolism...
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Antique Early 1800s German Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
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
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, dated 1845
Located in Greding, DE
A charming and authentic example of 19th-century Southern German folk art.
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Antique 1840s German Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
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 details including monogram, date of 1837, canted and painted sides, diamond painted pa...
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Antique 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine, Paint
Biedermeier Wardrobe, Armoire, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1830
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H 79.14 in W 54.73 in D 25.99 in
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 x D: 201 x 139 x 66 cm Description: Large antique wardrobe or hall cupboard from t...
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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.
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H 71.66 in W 55.12 in D 20.48 in
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.
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Antique 1840s German Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Biedermeier Wardrobe, Cherry, Southern-Germany, 1830s
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H 69.3 in W 39.38 in L 69.3 in
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
Materials
Cherry
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1820
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H 81.89 in W 52.37 in D 22.05 in
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 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 208 x 133 x 56 cm The dimensions are taken at the head...
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Wardrobe, Light Colored Soft Wood, Southern Germany, Early 19th Century
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H 78.35 in W 61.42 in D 21.66 in
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 half of the 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 199 x 156 x 55 cm Wardrobe m...
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Antique Early 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Softwood
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
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire Bookcase from Provence
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H 94.5 in W 52 in D 21 in
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 decorated with hand carved acanthus leaves over a very ornate apron embellished wit...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1809
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This piece of furniture dates from 1809 and comes from Franconia, southern Germany. The armoire is painted with a colorful striped motif throughout and features floral decorations in...
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Antique Early 1800s German Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Hand-Painted Folk Art Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1840, Inscribed “Katharin
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H 69.89 in W 48.82 in D 19.3 in
Hand-Painted Folk Art Armoire, Southern Germany, Dated 1840, Inscribed “Katharin
Located in Greding, DE
Vividly decorated two-door folk armoire featuring symmetrical floral motifs on four central panels, framed in green and adorned with tulip and blossom designs.
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Antique 1840s German Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Second Half of the 19th Century
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H 72.45 in W 51.97 in D 20.48 in
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 stiles.
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Antique Late 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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
Materials
Bronze
Small Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1830
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H 67.33 in W 38.98 in D 20.48 in
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
Materials
Walnut
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.
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Antique 1840s German Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Hand Painted Folk Art Armoire/Bridal Cabinet, Southern Germany, Dated 1807
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H 74.02 in W 61.42 in D 23.63 in
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 wedding gift. Crafted from solid pine, it is hand-painted in vibrant colors. It has it...
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Antique Early 1800s German Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
French Louis Philippe Armoire, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The well-proportioned cabinet has the quiet simplicity of French Provincial furniture and was likely originally commissioned for a Bastide country home in southern France. The armo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Located in Westport, CT
A rare and beautiful cabinet from Southern China decorated with relief sculptured panels. Excellent condition.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
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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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