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Venetian Armoire

19th Century Venetian Armoire
19th Century Venetian Armoire

19th Century Venetian Armoire

$13,500

H 83.5 in W 98 in D 30 in

19th Century Venetian Armoire

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.

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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

18th Century Venetian Painted Armoire
18th Century Venetian Painted Armoire

18th Century Venetian Painted Armoire

$19,500

H 74.5 in W 60.5 in D 34.75 in

18th Century Venetian Painted Armoire

Located in Round Top, TX

This is a gorgeous Italian Armoire from Venice that’s been beautifully painted pale blue and creamy

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Antique 18th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Deep Blue & Chinoiserie Tevere Armoire
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Deep Blue & Chinoiserie Tevere Armoire

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Deep Blue & Chinoiserie Tevere Armoire

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Tevere Armoire

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2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

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18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Grey Tevere Armoire with Foliage Decor
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Grey Tevere Armoire with Foliage Decor

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Grey Tevere Armoire with Foliage Decor

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Tevere armoire

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2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

MAGNIFICENT ELEGANT VENETIAN TRUMEAU 19/20th Century
MAGNIFICENT ELEGANT VENETIAN TRUMEAU 19/20th Century

MAGNIFICENT ELEGANT VENETIAN TRUMEAU 19/20th Century

$26,014

H 110.24 in W 64.97 in D 29.53 in

MAGNIFICENT ELEGANT VENETIAN TRUMEAU 19/20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

MAGNIFICENT ELEGANT ITALIAN VENETIAN TRUMEAU 19/20th Century in walnut briar, enriched with 19th

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

1920s Venetian Baroque Wardrobe Carved Walnut, Attributed Testolini & Salviati
1920s Venetian Baroque Wardrobe Carved Walnut, Attributed Testolini & Salviati

1920s Venetian Baroque Wardrobe Carved Walnut, Attributed Testolini & Salviati

By Testolini & Salviati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Venetian Baroque exceptional wardrobe, in hand-carved walnut and burl walnut fillet inlay of the

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Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Chalky White Elba Closet with Drawers
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Chalky White Elba Closet with Drawers

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Chalky White Elba Closet with Drawers

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

Furniture by using the very best 18th century Craftsmanship Venetian Techniques, passed down through the

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2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Large Venetian Baroque Wardrobe in Walnut Hand Carved & Briar
Early 20th Century Large Venetian Baroque Wardrobe in Walnut Hand Carved & Briar

Early 20th Century Large Venetian Baroque Wardrobe in Walnut Hand Carved & Briar

By Testolini & Salviati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Large early 20th century Venetian Baroque wardrobe, by Testolini e Salviati, in walnut and walnut

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Lavender & Fuchsia Padua Armoire
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Lavender & Fuchsia Padua Armoire

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Lavender & Fuchsia Padua Armoire

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

& Fuchsia Padua Armoire with raised gesso white details. This special Piece is studied and designed to

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2010s Italian Other Credenzas

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Taupe & Green Padua Armoire
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Taupe & Green Padua Armoire

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Taupe & Green Padua Armoire

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

& Green Padua Armoire with raised gesso white details. This special Piece is studied and designed to

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2010s Italian Other Credenzas

Materials

Wood

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XIX th century Gilt venetian armoire
XIX th century Gilt venetian armoire

XIX th century Gilt venetian armoire

Unavailable

H 86.23 in W 44.89 in

XIX th century Gilt venetian armoire

Located in Marseille, PACA

A really nice venitian armoire dating back to the begining of XIX th century, coming from a

Category

20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Giltwood

Venetian-Style Armoire
Venetian-Style Armoire

Venetian-Style Armoire

Unavailable

H 116 in Dm 13.75 in

Venetian-Style Armoire

Located in Blacksburg, VA

Venetian-Style Armoire. Polychrome floral sprays on a creme peint ground. Two small storage

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Venetian Carved Polychrome Armoire
18th Century Venetian Carved Polychrome Armoire

18th Century Venetian Carved Polychrome Armoire

Unavailable

H 101.25 in W 134.25 in D 39.75 in

18th Century Venetian Carved Polychrome Armoire

Located in San Francisco, CA

An important and striking 18th century Venetian carved polychrome armoire, in powder blue, cream

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

1920s Venetian Wardrobe
1920s Venetian Wardrobe

1920s Venetian Wardrobe

Unavailable

H 100.01 in W 135.83 in D 27.56 in

1920s Venetian Wardrobe

Located in Munich, Bavaria

1920s original Venetian wardrobe with six doors and 3 drawers, part of a larger collection

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

1920s Venetian Original Valet
1920s Venetian Original Valet

1920s Venetian Original Valet

Unavailable

H 39.77 in W 21.26 in D 12.6 in

1920s Venetian Original Valet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Here is a small original Venetian valet. It is hand-painted and original from the 1920s

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

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1920s Venetian Hand-Painted Valet
1920s Venetian Hand-Painted Valet

1920s Venetian Hand-Painted Valet

Unavailable

H 39.77 in W 21.26 in D 12.6 in

1920s Venetian Hand-Painted Valet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Here is a small original Venetian valet. It is hand-painted and original from the 1920s

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Original Wardrobe Mid 1800 Venetian Art
Original Wardrobe Mid 1800 Venetian Art

Original Wardrobe Mid 1800 Venetian Art

Unavailable

H 81.5 in W 41.34 in D 21.66 in

Original Wardrobe Mid 1800 Venetian Art

Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT

Original wardrobe of the mid 1800, Venetian art, Luigi Filippo style. Made in walnut folder partly

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

18th and 19th Century Venetian Painted Three-Door Cabinet
18th and 19th Century Venetian Painted Three-Door Cabinet

18th and 19th Century Venetian Painted Three-Door Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Venetian painted three-door cabinet having a molded cornice over three doors with 18th

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

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17th Century Small Walnut Venetian Studiolo, Decorated "Alla Certosina"
17th Century Small Walnut Venetian Studiolo, Decorated "Alla Certosina"

17th Century Small Walnut Venetian Studiolo, Decorated "Alla Certosina"

Located in Paris, FR

our knowledge. Alla certosina marquetry was a Venetian specialty, echoing the San MarCo basilica

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

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21st Century Baroque Venetian Handpainted Four Door Wardrobe by Modenese Gastone
21st Century Baroque Venetian Handpainted Four Door Wardrobe by Modenese Gastone

21st Century Baroque Venetian Handpainted Four Door Wardrobe by Modenese Gastone

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

carvings and gold leaf applications. The venetian paintings truly represents the uniqueness of this item

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2010s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Late 18th Century Venetian Armoire
Late 18th Century Venetian Armoire

Late 18th Century Venetian Armoire

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H 84.26 in W 66.93 in D 22.05 in

Late 18th Century Venetian Armoire

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A stunning late 18th Century Venetian cupboard in its original paint.A very fine statement piece.

Category

Antique 1780s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

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Monumental Hand Painted Italian Venetian Armoire with Mirror, circa 1940
Monumental Hand Painted Italian Venetian Armoire with Mirror, circa 1940

Monumental Hand Painted Italian Venetian Armoire with Mirror, circa 1940

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a monumental sprawling armoire at 121 inches wide. The armoire features beautiful hand

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Venetian Wardrobe in Lacquered Wood
20th Century Venetian Wardrobe in Lacquered Wood

20th Century Venetian Wardrobe in Lacquered Wood

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H 76.78 in W 50.4 in D 16.93 in

20th Century Venetian Wardrobe in Lacquered Wood

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Venetian wardrobe of the 20th century. Furniture pleasantly painted of good quality and service

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Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

20th Century Venetian Lacquered and Gilded Wardrobe
20th Century Venetian Lacquered and Gilded Wardrobe

20th Century Venetian Lacquered and Gilded Wardrobe

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H 88.98 in W 66.54 in D 24.41 in

20th Century Venetian Lacquered and Gilded Wardrobe

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Venetian great wardrobe of the 20th century. Furniture made by ornately carved, gilded, lacquered

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique Venetian Faux Tortoiseshell And Floral Painted Wardrobe
Antique Venetian Faux Tortoiseshell And Floral Painted Wardrobe

Antique Venetian Faux Tortoiseshell And Floral Painted Wardrobe

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE ITALIAN PAINTED WARDROBE/ARMOIRE/CLOSET A heavy, well-made wooden bow-fronted wardrobe

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Early 20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Venetian Louis XV Style Walnut Briar Wardobe
Early 20th Century Italian Venetian Louis XV Style Walnut Briar Wardobe

Early 20th Century Italian Venetian Louis XV Style Walnut Briar Wardobe

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare early 20th century Italian Venetian Louis XV style wardrobe, 1910s. Particular rounded and

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Vintage 1910s Italian Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

SALE Venetian Huge Painted Coppelli Italian Wardrobe Armoire
SALE Venetian Huge Painted Coppelli Italian Wardrobe Armoire

SALE Venetian Huge Painted Coppelli Italian Wardrobe Armoire

Located in Sofia, BG

wonderfully painted Venetian armoire wardrobe

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Antique 19th Century Italian Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Venetian Four-Door Painted Armoire
Vintage Venetian Four-Door Painted Armoire

Vintage Venetian Four-Door Painted Armoire

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H 84.5 in W 101 in D 24.5 in

Vintage Venetian Four-Door Painted Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

With all the Italian Baroque style of the fabled city of Venice, this Grand Venetian Four-Door

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Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood

Antique Venetian French Provincial Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Closet
Antique Venetian French Provincial Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Closet

Antique Venetian French Provincial Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Closet

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Venetian French Provincial Knockdown armoire wardrobe closet 105" Antique monumental

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Vintage 1930s French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Venetian Painted Armoire Wardrobe or Linen Press
19th Century Venetian Painted Armoire Wardrobe or Linen Press

19th Century Venetian Painted Armoire Wardrobe or Linen Press

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Whimsical 19th century Venetian single door armoire or wardrobe cabinet. The case has beautiful

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Country Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian Venetian Armoire
Vintage Italian Venetian Armoire

Vintage Italian Venetian Armoire

Located in Palm Springs, CA

GORGEOUS Venetian floral armoir~ Pinks,greens,yellows,gold gilding galore!!! Bottom

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Vintage 1950s Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century Venetian Painted Armoire
19th Century Venetian Painted Armoire

19th Century Venetian Painted Armoire

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H 102 in W 8 in D 22 in

19th Century Venetian Painted Armoire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century venitian armoire with three doors in blue and gilt. (break down in seven pieces)

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

An 18th c. Venetian Polychrome Armoire
An 18th c. Venetian Polychrome Armoire

An 18th c. Venetian Polychrome Armoire

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H 92.5 in W 73 in D 24 in

An 18th c. Venetian Polychrome Armoire

Located in San Francisco, CA

An 18th c. Venetian Polychrome Armoire, with fielded panels containing trompe l'oeil moulding and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Italian Venetian Double Dresser
Italian Venetian Double Dresser

Italian Venetian Double Dresser

Located in Palm Springs, CA

detail. The photos dont do justice to the wonderful colors!!Also available a matching venetian

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Vintage 1960s Dressers

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Venetian Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic venetian armoire available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and hardwood, every venetian armoire was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a venetian armoire — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A venetian armoire is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque and Rococo styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one venetian armoire that is appealing in its simplicity, but Testolini & Salviati produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Venetian Armoire?

Prices for a venetian armoire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,798 and can go as high as $73,694, while the average can fetch as much as $4,804.

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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