19th Century Venetian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.
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Venetian Armoire
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 grey. It’s completely outfitted inside with two drawers, a rod for hanging and she...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
Modern Six Door Chelsea Armoire with Venetian Fresco by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Chelsea Six Door Armoire features Natural Walnut wood, with six doors framed in Chelsea Hand Hammered metal in a Brass Patina.
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2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Art Glass, Walnut
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Deep Blue & Chinoiserie Tevere Armoire
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
The entire facade of this spectacular Armoire becomes an amazing canvas opportunity to hand-decorate a full gilded Chinoiserie Decor on relief.
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2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
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 in grey with a full foliage decor. The entire facade of this spectacular Armoire b...
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2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
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 Century Venetian craftsmanship gilded wood carvings in pure gold h 280 x 165 x 75 cm...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
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 period 1920s, Testolini & Salviati attributed; only we just polished it with wax. Me...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut, Burl
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Chalky White Elba Closet with Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Elba Closet. In Venice, sometimes space may be a tight, that's why we have implemented our collect...
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2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
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 briar, with bevelled mirror. Hand carved legs and decorations in solid walnut. With ...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
Venetian late 17th/early 18th century patinated Wood Cabinet/ Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An absolutely wonderful and most decorative Venetian late 17th/early 18th century patinated Wood cabinet/armoire.
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Cabinets
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Wood, Giltwood, Paint
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Lavender & Fuchsia Padua Armoire
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
As a matter of fact, each Piece from our Collections is entirely hand-painted on each side of the furniture by using the very best 18th century Craftsmanship Venetian Techniques, pas...
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2010s Italian Other Credenzas
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Wood
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Taupe & Green Padua Armoire
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
As a matter of fact, each Piece from our Collections is entirely hand-painted on each side of the Furniture by using the very best 18th Century Craftsmanship Venetian Techniques, pas...
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2010s Italian Other Credenzas
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Wood
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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 palazzio in milano. avalaible a matching armoire (visible on our web site)
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20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Giltwood
Venetian-Style Armoire
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Venetian-Style Armoire. Polychrome floral sprays on a creme peint ground.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
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 and ochre, with rocaille motifs and masks, with two doors opening to three movable sh...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
1920s Venetian Wardrobe
Located in Munich, Bavaria
1920s original Venetian wardrobe with six doors and 3 drawers, part of a larger collection consisting of a bed, armchairs, dining chairs, table, valet and vanity. These pieces have b...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
1920s Venetian Original Valet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Here is a small original Venetian valet. It is hand-painted and original from the 1920s, recalling the Venetian furniture style of the 18th and 19th centuries. Great condition. ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Paint
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, recalling the Venetian furniture style of the 18th and 19th centuries. Great condition. ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 decorated with feather. It has a flared and molded hat, 2/3 single door and double ...
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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
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Venetian painted three-door cabinet having a molded cornice over three doors with 18th century painted canvas panels, opening to reveal an interior fitted for shelves. ...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires
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Canvas, Wood
17th Century Small Walnut Venetian Studiolo, Decorated "Alla Certosina"
Unavailable
H 67 in W 49 in D 22.5 in
17th Century Small Walnut Venetian Studiolo, Decorated "Alla Certosina"
Located in Paris, FR
A 17th century small walnut Italian studiolo decorated "alla certosina." Flap opens on top, as well as the central part with two doors. The base includes a large drawer. The inside...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
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Iron, Brass
21st Century Baroque Venetian Handpainted Four Door Wardrobe by Modenese Gastone
Unavailable
H 99.61 in W 110.24 in D 30.71 in
21st Century Baroque Venetian Handpainted Four Door Wardrobe by Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Complete your lavish classical bedroom with an exclusive Italian baroque touch by adding this Modenese Interiors masterpiece: four door wardrobe with handpainted artisanal decoration...
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2010s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
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.
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Antique 1780s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Paint
Monumental Hand Painted Italian Venetian Armoire with Mirror, circa 1940
Sold
H 82 in W 121 in D 24.5 in
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-painted maidens and classical scenery and carving and just promotes a sense of majesty ...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
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. Wardrobe with two doors, complete with a working key, internally structured as a coat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
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 and painted with floral motifs wood of fabulous decor and good taste. Wardrobe with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
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 with two doors, a brass hanging rail and an internal full-length mirror. Probably ori...
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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
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H 87.8 in W 60.63 in D 23.63 in
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 wavy shape. Made of fine walnut burl. Equipped with two drawers. Equipped with a stick...
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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
Located in Sofia, BG
Superb Omaggio a Zais ( Tribute to Zais ) unique Italian famous artist Coppelli , signed wonderfully painted Venetian armoire wardrobe
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Antique 19th Century Italian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
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 Painted Armoire has been hand decorated to perfection, and will lend a splash of color ...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
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Hardwood
Antique Venetian French Provincial Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Closet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Venetian French Provincial Knockdown armoire wardrobe closet 105" Antique monumental hand painted French Provincial knockdown wardrobe.
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Vintage 1930s French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Hardwood
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 floral decoration with the front door featuring two still life scenes set in elaborate...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Country Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Vintage Italian Venetian Armoire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
GORGEOUS Venetian floral armoir~
Pinks,greens,yellows,gold gilding galore!!!
Bottom drawer.
Photos don't do it justice or show how beautiful and vibrant the colo...
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Vintage 1950s Wardrobes and Armoires
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)
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Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
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 rosettes as well as trailing husks at the upper corners, the top surmounted with a s...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Italian Venetian Double Dresser
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Also available a matching venetian king bed,armoire and end tables
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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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