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Jay Spectre Tall Ribbed Armoire, 1980s (Signed)
Jay Spectre Tall Ribbed Armoire, 1980s (Signed)

Jay Spectre Tall Ribbed Armoire, 1980s (Signed)

By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is one absolutely beautiful Jay Spectre for Century Furniture oak Armoire with brushed steel

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Stainless Steel

Greek Key Armoire Thomasville Tall Linen Chest Louis XVI Bedroom Armoire
Greek Key Armoire Thomasville Tall Linen Chest Louis XVI Bedroom Armoire

Greek Key Armoire Thomasville Tall Linen Chest Louis XVI Bedroom Armoire

By Thomasville

Located in Rochester, NY

This glamorous vintage Greek Key Highboy by Thomasville is made of solid wood. The exterior has the signature Greek key trim and beautiful pulls in solid brass. Above is plenty of ...

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tall Narrow Armoires by Henredon
Pair of Tall Narrow Armoires by Henredon

Pair of Tall Narrow Armoires by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of Ming style double door wardrobe chests by Henredon, circa 1982. Finish is a dark mahogany with reddish undertones. In normal light these appear quite dark brown with a hi...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique Tall French Pine Armoire, circa 1770-1800
Antique Tall French Pine Armoire, circa 1770-1800

Antique Tall French Pine Armoire, circa 1770-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

Striking in presence, this grand French armoire stands at 9' tall. The lovely pine wood has a

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Tall Cabinet or Armoire
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Tall Cabinet or Armoire

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Tall Cabinet or Armoire

Located in Charleston, SC

Very Classic styling of Gustavian period tall cabinet or armoire with panelled and reeded doors

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Antique 8' Tall Pine Armoire, France, circa 1820-1940
Antique 8' Tall Pine Armoire, France, circa 1820-1940

Antique 8' Tall Pine Armoire, France, circa 1820-1940

Located in Round Top, TX

Tall and stately 8' pine French armoire. Molding along crown and feet. Single interior shelf

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Antique Early 19th Century French Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Concave Front Walnut Tall Chest Armoire
Mid-Century Modern Concave Front Walnut Tall Chest Armoire

Mid-Century Modern Concave Front Walnut Tall Chest Armoire

By Young Manufacturing Company

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern tall chest with ample storage space. This piece is made

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Concave Front Walnut Tall Chest Armoire
Mid-Century Modern Concave Front Walnut Tall Chest Armoire

Mid-Century Modern Concave Front Walnut Tall Chest Armoire

By Young Manufacturing Company

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern tall chest with ample storage space. This piece is made

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Auffray & Co French Country Provincial Tall Fruitwood Armoire Wardrobe
Vintage Auffray & Co French Country Provincial Tall Fruitwood Armoire Wardrobe

Vintage Auffray & Co French Country Provincial Tall Fruitwood Armoire Wardrobe

By Auffray Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Auffray & Co French Country Provincial Tall Carved Fruitwood Armoire Cabinet Wardrobe. Item

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fruitwood

Armoire
Armoire

Armoire

Sold|$5,200

Armoire

Located in Hudson, NY

A tall, slender provencial style walnut armoire with a fully fitted interior and nice attention to

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Wardrobes and Armoires

Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe by White Furn.
Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe by White Furn.

Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe by White Furn.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe with Fitted Interior by White Furniture

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Mid-20th Century Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

7-Foot Tall Hollywood Regency Gold Foil James Mont Style Armoire Cabinet
7-Foot Tall Hollywood Regency Gold Foil James Mont Style Armoire Cabinet

7-Foot Tall Hollywood Regency Gold Foil James Mont Style Armoire Cabinet

By James Mont

Located in Chattanooga, TN

(2) cabinets available, each sold separately. Massive, 7-FOOT TALL masterpieces. Although

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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

Tall and Narrow Early 1800s Bleached French Armoire in Carved and Pegged Oak
Tall and Narrow Early 1800s Bleached French Armoire in Carved and Pegged Oak

Tall and Narrow Early 1800s Bleached French Armoire in Carved and Pegged Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

it is taller and narrower than many large armoires of the same period. At only 50 inches wide (body

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Iron

Italian Inlaid French Louis XV Style Bombe Armoire Tall Chest by Roma Furniture
Italian Inlaid French Louis XV Style Bombe Armoire Tall Chest by Roma Furniture

Italian Inlaid French Louis XV Style Bombe Armoire Tall Chest by Roma Furniture

By Roma Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Italian inlaid bombe form armoire in the French Louis XV style by Roma Furniture in walnut briar

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Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

Tall Louis XV Period Walnut Armoire with Two-Drawer, 3rd Quarter 18th Century
Tall Louis XV Period Walnut Armoire with Two-Drawer, 3rd Quarter 18th Century

Tall Louis XV Period Walnut Armoire with Two-Drawer, 3rd Quarter 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Transitional in periods between Louis XV and Louis XVI, of two-piece construction, the top section having a molded cornice and two doors opening to reveal a shelf, the loser section ...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique Gothic Walnut Armoire
Antique Gothic Walnut Armoire

Antique Gothic Walnut Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

Soaring over eight and a half feet tall, this imposing armoire was crafted in the timeless Gothic

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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Painted 19th Century Armoire
Painted 19th Century Armoire

Painted 19th Century Armoire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

66x22.5x89.5H w/ finials 100H- Large scale armoire with tall finials and decorative

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cedar, Paint

Pine Two Door Armoire
Pine Two Door Armoire

Pine Two Door Armoire

Located in Baltimore, MD

This beautiful armoire, a little taller than most, really has everything we like to see in a

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire
1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire

1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

tall, this grand, antique armoire also astounds with its grace. Featuring a vibrant facade of geometric

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Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

19h century Italian Painted Armoire
19h century Italian Painted Armoire

19h century Italian Painted Armoire

Located in Charleston, SC

19h century Italian Armoire/ tall cabinet with beautiful original paint work, two doors, paneled

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Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

1860s French Bleached Oak Armoire
1860s French Bleached Oak Armoire

1860s French Bleached Oak Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

elegance and craftsmanship. Crowned with regal molding at the top, this armoire stands tall as a testament

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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

1880s French Bleached Oak Armoire
1880s French Bleached Oak Armoire

1880s French Bleached Oak Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

This tall wooden armoire was produced in France, circa 1880. A poised and spacious armoire standing

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Tall Cabinet
Tall Cabinet

Tall Cabinet

Sold|$5,520

Tall Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tall cabinet with five deep drawers. Constructed of antique doors. Beutiful cedro wood with antique

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Guatemalan Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cedar

Charles Pfister Armoire for Baker Furniture
Charles Pfister Armoire for Baker Furniture

Charles Pfister Armoire for Baker Furniture

By Charles Pfister

Located in St. Louis, MO

Tall skyscraper form Armoire with cabinet doors above three drawers, all with concentric brass

Category

1990s Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique Bleached Oak Armoire from France
Antique Bleached Oak Armoire from France

Antique Bleached Oak Armoire from France

Located in Round Top, TX

that add to the visual impact of this handsome 8' tall bleached oak armoire. Notice the long paneled

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage Bamboo and Grass Cloth Dresser / Armoire
Vintage Bamboo and Grass Cloth Dresser / Armoire

Vintage Bamboo and Grass Cloth Dresser / Armoire

By Ralph Lauren, Calif-Asia, Bloomingdale's

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A wonderful British colonial or coastal boho chic armoire/ tall chest executed in bamboo and grass

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Vintage 1980s Philippine British Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Wardrobe/Armoire
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Wardrobe/Armoire

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Wardrobe/Armoire

Located in Charleston, SC

Very Classic styling of Gustavian period tall cabinet or armoire with reeded door panels, reeded

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

French Country Oak Armoire, circa 1800's
French Country Oak Armoire, circa 1800's

French Country Oak Armoire, circa 1800's

Located in Round Top, TX

The attraction of this 6' tall French armoire comes from the deep rich patina of the aged oak

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Antique Early 19th Century French Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Armoire in Teak and Woven Rattan, France, 1960
Armoire in Teak and Woven Rattan, France, 1960

Armoire in Teak and Woven Rattan, France, 1960

By Charlotte Perriand, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A study in restraint and texture, this tall, singular armoire rises like a quiet monolith—its

Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Tall Cabinet with Brass Trim
Tall Cabinet with Brass Trim

Tall Cabinet with Brass Trim

Located in New York, NY

A tall dark wood cabinet with two drawers and brass trim

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20th Century Sri Lankan Wardrobes and Armoires

Chinese Tall Lacquered Dowry Cabinet
Chinese Tall Lacquered Dowry Cabinet

Chinese Tall Lacquered Dowry Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Made in northern China during the mid-19th century, this tall cabinet was likely part of wedding

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Walnut Tall Boy
Art Deco Walnut Tall Boy

Art Deco Walnut Tall Boy

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

This Art Deco walnut tallboy hast a shaped top pair of doors with shelf behind over two long dovetail jointed drawers, stands on a shaped stepped plinth the tallboy has been restored...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Fine Quality Period early 1800s French Country Normandy Armoire Wardrobe
Fine Quality Period early 1800s French Country Normandy Armoire Wardrobe

Fine Quality Period early 1800s French Country Normandy Armoire Wardrobe

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

. The armoire measures 82.5 tall x 63.75 wide x 23.75 deep and is made of oak and walnut. The chunky

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Antique 1820s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Black Painted Two Door Pine Armoire, Denmark circa 1830-50
Black Painted Two Door Pine Armoire, Denmark circa 1830-50

Black Painted Two Door Pine Armoire, Denmark circa 1830-50

Located in Round Top, TX

This 6' tall pine armoire has been given new life with a recent black painted finish. The finish is

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine, Paint

1800s French Tall Bleached Oak Wardrobe
1800s French Tall Bleached Oak Wardrobe

1800s French Tall Bleached Oak Wardrobe

Located in High Point, NC

This antique wooden cabinet was produced in France, circa 1800. A tall cabinet standing on molded

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire from Lyon
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire from Lyon

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire from Lyon

Located in Dallas, TX

Add the elegance of old world France to your home with this tall, antique "armoire Lyonnaise" from

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Faux Tortoise Tall Chests
Pair of Faux Tortoise Tall Chests

Pair of Faux Tortoise Tall Chests

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of stylish faux tortoise painted on bamboo cabinets. Perfect for storage in the office, bedroom, or bath. $1900 Each,

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20th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires

18th Century Swedish Pantry Cupboard. Very Tall!
18th Century Swedish Pantry Cupboard. Very Tall!

18th Century Swedish Pantry Cupboard. Very Tall!

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish single door armoire with tons of character! A great original country cabinet. The lock

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Tall Chinese Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
Tall Chinese Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850

Tall Chinese Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

and metallic contrast to this simply styled, tall elm cabinet. In its exacting proportions, and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Pair Tall Tangerine Lacquer Two-Piece Cabinets
Pair Tall Tangerine Lacquer Two-Piece Cabinets

Pair Tall Tangerine Lacquer Two-Piece Cabinets

By Drexel

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of tall two-piece cabinets from Drexel, stunningly revived with tangerine orange lacquer

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Vintage 1960s American Wardrobes and Armoires

Mastercraft Zebrano Wood & Patinated Brass Tall Wardrobe
Mastercraft Zebrano Wood & Patinated Brass Tall Wardrobe

Mastercraft Zebrano Wood & Patinated Brass Tall Wardrobe

By Mastercraft

Located in Chicago, IL

Mastercraft tall wardrobe with patinated brass details. Striking parquetry zebrano wood front in a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Fine Carved Solid Walnut 18th Century French Armoire TV Cabinet, circa 1780s
Fine Carved Solid Walnut 18th Century French Armoire TV Cabinet, circa 1780s

Fine Carved Solid Walnut 18th Century French Armoire TV Cabinet, circa 1780s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

has a single drawer and the bottom and incredible carving and detail. The armoire measures: 78 tall x

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Antique 1780s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

French provincial oak wedding armoire. 19 th c. With carved love birds
French provincial oak wedding armoire. 19 th c. With carved love birds

French provincial oak wedding armoire. 19 th c. With carved love birds

Located in Houston, TX

This is a tall and elegant armoire hand carved in oak With a carved pair of lovebirds and laurel

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Bombe Walnut Armoire Chest from Provence
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Bombe Walnut Armoire Chest from Provence

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Bombe Walnut Armoire Chest from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This important, tall antique fruitwood armoire "pantalonniere" was crafted in Southern France

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Mastercraft Burled Wood And Brass Tall Cabinet
Mastercraft Burled Wood And Brass Tall Cabinet

Mastercraft Burled Wood And Brass Tall Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This neoclassical wardrobe cabinet was made by Mastercraft for Charak Furniture, the legendary Boston furniture company that once featured modern designs by Tommi Parzinger. In the m...

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Vintage 1960s American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Phyllis Morris Carved Poppies Over Mirror Tall Cabinet
Phyllis Morris Carved Poppies Over Mirror Tall Cabinet

Phyllis Morris Carved Poppies Over Mirror Tall Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Four-door cabinet, or armoire, with hand carved poppies and foliage, in three sections. Large

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Vintage 1960s American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Beautifully Grained Mid-Century Modern Tall Bedroom Chest
Beautifully Grained Mid-Century Modern Tall Bedroom Chest

Beautifully Grained Mid-Century Modern Tall Bedroom Chest

By Hickory Manufacturing Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Beautifully grained Hickory Manufacturing chest of drawers or bedroom armoire. The wood is a

Category

20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Robert Keppel for John Stuart Tall Bedroom Chest
Robert Keppel for John Stuart Tall Bedroom Chest

Robert Keppel for John Stuart Tall Bedroom Chest

By John Stuart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Tall but narrow, walnut with raffatta fronted doors with large bottom drawer. Tall raffatta doors

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Burl and Stainless Steel Tall Dresser, USA, 1970s
Burl and Stainless Steel Tall Dresser, USA, 1970s

Burl and Stainless Steel Tall Dresser, USA, 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Miami, FL

Burl and stainless steel tall dresser. Two doors and two drawers. Behind the doors are two shelves

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tall Noodle Cabinet
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tall Noodle Cabinet

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tall Noodle Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A Pair of tall Elmwood cabinets from Northern China. These cabinets are from c. 1850 and feature

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Armoire with Bottom Drawer on Bun Feet
18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Armoire with Bottom Drawer on Bun Feet

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Armoire with Bottom Drawer on Bun Feet

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a dose of French elegance to your bedroom or living room with this tall, fruit wood antique

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tall Cabinet in Carved Oak, France, 20th Century
Tall Cabinet in Carved Oak, France, 20th Century

Tall Cabinet in Carved Oak, France, 20th Century

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Monolithic in stance yet intricate in surface, this tall French cabinet reveals a façade of

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20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Paul Evans Inspired Brutalist Mosiac Tall Dresser From Lane
Paul Evans Inspired Brutalist Mosiac Tall Dresser From Lane

Paul Evans Inspired Brutalist Mosiac Tall Dresser From Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Pemberton, NJ

GORGEOUS PAUL EVANS INSPIRED BRUTALIST MOSAIC TALL DRESSER BY LANE. CHUNKY BRUTAL CHUNKS OF WOOD

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Vintage 1970s American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Tall Gentlman's Chest/Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Tall Gentlman's Chest/Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Tall Gentlman's Chest/Dresser

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Danish modern edmond spence tall chest dresser Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century

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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mastercraft Zebrano Wood and Patinated Brass Tall Wardrobe Cabinet
Mastercraft Zebrano Wood and Patinated Brass Tall Wardrobe Cabinet

Mastercraft Zebrano Wood and Patinated Brass Tall Wardrobe Cabinet

By Mastercraft

Located in Chicago, IL

Mastercraft tall wardrobe with patinated brass details. Striking parquetry zebrano wood front in a

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Vintage 1970s American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Tall Orange Campaign Chest Highboy Twelve Drawers Wardrobe Gentlemen’s Dresser
Tall Orange Campaign Chest Highboy Twelve Drawers Wardrobe Gentlemen’s Dresser

Tall Orange Campaign Chest Highboy Twelve Drawers Wardrobe Gentlemen’s Dresser

Located in West Hartford, CT

Not easy to find a dresser/highboy with twelve drawers. This one is done in the coveted Hermes orange color with brass hardware and that campaign style look that is always hard to fi...

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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

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Tall Armoires For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of tall armoires available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct tall armoires — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Tall armoires have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Tall armoires made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large tall armoires can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller tall armoires available at 1stDibs — each spanning 12 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Tall armoires have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Romweber Furniture Co., Young Manufacturing Company and Bassett Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much are Tall Armoires?

Prices for tall armoires can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, tall armoires begin at $511 and can go as high as $25,800, while the average can fetch as much as $5,200.

Finding the Right Wardrobes And 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.

Questions About Tall Armoires
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The average armoire is around 60 inches or 5 feet tall. However, the sizes of pieces can vary widely, so some may be smaller or larger. If you need an armoire of a certain height to fit your space, check the dimensions before purchasing. On 1stDibs, find a variety of armoires from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A chifferobe wardrobe is a piece of furniture designed for storing clothes. It features an armoire side that allows you to hang clothes on one side. On the other side, it may feature drawers or shelves to allow for extra versatile storage space. Browse a collection of chifferobe wardrobes on 1stDibs.

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