ENGLISH LIGHT OAK LIBERTY's OF LONDON STYLE COMPACTUM WARDROBE CHEST OF DRAWERS
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Art Deco Circa 1920's English Light Tiger Oak Compactum Wardrobe with built in bank of drawers, ...
Mirror, Oak
Unavailable
H 62 in W 72 in D 24 in
Antique Tiger Oak Barley Twist Sideboard Mirror Back, Scotland 1910, H702
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak Barley Twist sideboard mirror back, Scotland 1910, H702 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak Original Finish High Back gallery with convex mirror Sitting on a rectangular...
Oak
Unavailable
H 85 in W 78 in D 23 in
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Oak Armoire, Maple + Co. London, England 1900, H539
Located in Vancouver, BC
Aesthetic movement tiger oak armoire, Maple + Co. London, England 1900, H539 England 1900 Solid oak Original Finish Moulded cornice on top Carved paneled center doors Flanked by a ...
Oak
Unavailable
H 88.25 in W 53.5 in D 20.13 in
Wedding Basket Carving Tiger Oak Armoire from Provence c. 1870
Located in Birmingham, AL
Wedding Basket Tiger Oak Armoire from Provence c. 1870 in near perfect condition. The age crack on the right door is indicative of its age as it adds to its beauty. The carvings are...
Unavailable
H 68 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Oak Vanity, Maple & Co. London, England 1900, H538
Located in Vancouver, BC
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Oak Vanity, Dresser, Maple & Co. London, England 1900, H538 England 1900 Solid Oak Original finish Shaped pediment on top Beveled mirror below Flanked by a ...
Mahogany
Antique English Oak Wardrobe
Located in Fulton, CA
Fine example of a 1930's English tiger oak Jacobean style wardrobe. Exceptional glow to original finish.
Brass
Mid-18th Century, Tiger Oak Livery Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning armoire with clean simple lines and masculine, handsome proportions. The coloring is particularly fine with a deep amber hue. The case sits on bun feet with concealed cast...
Oak, Pine
Mid-18th Century Tiger Oak Livery Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning armoire with clean simple lines and masculine, handsome proportions. The coloring is particularly fine with a deep amber hue. The case sits on bun feet with concealed cast...
Oak, Pine
Massive Antique European Tiger Oak Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A beautiful example of an antique European armoire, unlike any that I have ever seen. This piece is massive in size and character, carved wood handles and door details make it so be...
Oak
Sold
H 73.5 in W 46 in D 19 in
Antique Tiger Oak Wardrobe, Carved Hall Armoire, Closet, Scotland 1910, B2127
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak wardrobe, carved hall wardrobe, armoire, closet, Scotland 1910, B2127 Scotland, 1910 Solid oak Original finish The moulded cornice above carved frieze The si...
Oak
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H 77.5 in W 49 in D 18.5 in
Antique Wardrobe, Antique Armoire, Tiger Oak, Oak Compactum, Scotland 1920 B1648
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique wardrobe, antique armoire, tiger oak, oak Compactum, Scotland 1920, B1648 Scotland, 1920 solid tiger oak with original finish carved cornice above pair of carved paneled doo...
Oak
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H 76.5 in W 40 in D 17 in
Antique Tiger Oak Armoire, Single Door Hall Wardrobe Closet Scotland 1920, B2072
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak armoire, single door hall armoire, wardrobe closet, Scotland 1920, B2072 Scotland 1920 Solid oak Original finish Moulded cornice on top Single paneled door o...
Oak
Antique Oak Armoire, Tiger Oak Jacobean Revival Closet, Scotland 1910, B2015
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak Armoire, solid Tiger oak Jacobean Revival carved hall closet, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1910, B2015 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak Original Finish Carved Cornice Single...
Oak
Antique Armoire Heavily Carved Tiger Oak Scotland, 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique armoire heavily carved tiger oak Scotland, 1890 Scotland, 1890 Solid oak construction Carved cornice above Original finish Two carved raised panelled doors Two carved...
Oak
Ant. Carved Tiger Oak Writing Table, Work Table, Scotland 1880, H730
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Carved tiger oak writing table, work table, Scotland 1880, H730 Scotland 1880 Solid Oak Original Finish Tiger Oak Rectangular top with hinged lid Carved frieze around the...
Oak
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H 64 in W 54 in D 23 in
American Mission Tiger Oak Mirror Back Sideboard Leaded Glass, America 1910 H700
Located in Vancouver, BC
American Mission Tiger Oak Mirror Back Sideboard Leaded Glass, American 1910, H700 American 1910 Solid Oak Original Finish Galleried top with shaped shelf Oval bevelled mirror on to...
Oak
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H 79.5 in W 64 in D 25 in
Antique Tiger Oak Compactum Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1910, B2435
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak compactum armoire, wardrobe, closet, Scotland 1910, B2435 Scotland 1910 Solid tiger oak Original finish Moulded oak cornice Carved frieze underneath Three t...
Oak
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H 79 in W 76 in D 24 in
Antique Tiger Oak Compactum Armoire, Carved Wardrobe Closet, Scotland 1910 B2398
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak compactum armoire, carved wardrobe, closet, Scotland 1910, B2398 Scotland 1910 Solid oak Original finish Moulded cornice above Three geometric carved paneled...
Oak
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H 75.5 in W 48 in D 18 in
Ant, Tiger Oak Barley Twist Welsh Dresser, Sideboard/Buffet, Scotland 1920, H752
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Tiger Oak barley twist welsh dresser, sideboard, buffet + hutch, Scotland 1920, H752. Scotland 1920 Solid Oak Original Finish Moulded cornice on top Single panelled door ...
Oak
Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1930s Art Deco wardrobe in figured oak with a serpentine front. The doors feature a bold tiger oak veneer with a strong flowing grain, finished with a carved detail across the top....
Wood, Oak
$2,995
H 75 in W 27 in D 18 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Armoire Dresser
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts armoire dresser, wardrobe, or linen press In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn tiger oak, with ori...
Brass
$2,495
H 72.25 in W 47.25 in D 20.5 in
Thomasville Mediterranean Oak Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1970s
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis Philippe or Mediterranean style gentleman's chest or armoire dresser By Thomasville USA, Circa 1970s Carved oak in original whitewashed finish, with origin...
Oak
$5,052
H 72.05 in W 44.89 in D 16.34 in
Vintage Jacobean Revival English Carved Oak Library Bookcase Dresser Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1900 hand carved Jacobean Revival oak library bookcases with beautifully curved glass panes A very good looking well made an...
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts and Crafts Oak Wardrobe Hall Cupboard, 1900s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Edwardian oak wardrobe dating from circa 1900s, with Arts & Crafts styling and elegant Art Nouveau metal inlay. Featuring a central mirrored door, decorative panelled sides, origi...
Satinwood
19th Century Antique European Pine Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This antique European pine armoire features a warm, naturally aged finish, simple rustic charm and farmhouse style craftsmanship. The molded cornice and scalloped apron add subtle ch...
Wood, Pine
Antique Pine False Front Cupboard/Secretary Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique pine cabinet. Removable shelves inside make it great for linen storage or cupboard. Clean lines and warm waxed pine are the hallmarks of this lovely armoire. Known as a "fa...
Pine
$3,704
H 83.86 in W 74.81 in D 24.41 in
Rare Victorian Flamed Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian flamed mahogany library bookcase with built in secrataire desk and chest of drawers A good looking and multifunctional pie...
Hardwood
$2,424
H 96 in W 42 in D 19 in
Liberty & Co. Attr Arts & Crafts Oak Double Wardrobe with Stylized Cut-Outs
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak double wardrobe with stylized cut-outs to the shaped top and an unusual open display area above, retaining the original beveled mirror ...
Mirror, Oak
1930s French Oak Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant oak armoire from France, 1930's. Beautiful matched chevron oak wood veneer doors. Sliding doors open to a single shelf with hanging pole. Cabinet has charming carved wood det...
Oak
$4,322
H 81 in W 72.25 in D 23 in
Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Ebony Floral Inlays
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Glasgow style Arts & Crafts oak treble wardrobe with ebony and walnut stylized floral inlays to the cornice and further leaf style inlays to the door tops a...
Ebony, Oak
Large 19thC English Satin Birch Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 sku 2048 Large 19thC English Satin Birch Compactum Wardrobe W208 x D61 x H210 cm Weight 195Kg SHIPPING DIMENSIONS cornice W208 x D61 x H15 cm Plinth W204 x D58 x H12 cm R...
Birch
Henredon Campaign Mid Century Oak and Brass Highboy Dresser Armoire
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Campaign Mid Century Oak and Brass Highboy Dresser Armoire This armoire measures: 40 wide x 19 deep x 55.25 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Minor Stain Wear on Top S...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Five Drawers by Liberty & Co.
By Liberty & Co., Leonard F. Wyburd
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. attributed to Leonard F Wyburd,. A rare Arts and Crafts oak wardrobe with carved stylized floral details and hand wrought iron hinges and handles and a Cotswold styl...
Wrought Iron
$11,819
H 78.15 in W 47.45 in D 24.41 in
Original Antique Fully Stamped Howard & Son's Berners Street Hardwood Wardrobe
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Howard & Son’s Berners Street fully stamped light mahogany wardrobe This has to be one of my absolute favourite antiques...
Hardwood
$8,037
H 83.86 in W 50.01 in D 23.63 in
Antique Howard & Son’s Berners Street Linen Press Wardrobe – Light Oak
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
Antique Howard & Son’s Berners Street Linen Press – Light Oak, ca. 1880–1900 A rare and highly collectible Howard & Son’s Berners Street linen press chest of drawers, crafted entire...
Oak
$5,335
H 80.71 in W 39.38 in D 22.45 in
EXQUISITE ViNTAGE HAND CARVED ART NOUVEAU PINE WARDROBE NUDE NYMPHS INSIDE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Exquisite Liberty's of London Art Nouveau style, hand carved Pine wardrobe depicting Nude Nymphs inside...
Pine
$3,039
H 77.17 in W 36.62 in D 19.3 in
STUNNiNG ART DECO HEALS LONDON LIMED OAK SINGLE WARDROBE PART OF A LARGE SUITE
By Heal's
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Art Deco Circa 1920's Limed Oak, Heals of London single Wardrobe which is part of a suite Pleas...
Oak
Leon Benouville French Art Nouveau Maple Armoire
By Francois-Leon Benouville
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau maple and inlaid armoire cabinet with brass trim and mirrored door and small side door with shelf (Attributed to Leon Benouville)
Brass
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.
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