Very Large Armoire - France, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Impressive cupboard from a convent (1 meter deep). Carved details, original hinges and key, original paint (except for the cornice). The interior can be adapted according to speci...
$9,100
H 85.875 in W 78 in D 26 in
Early 18th Century Walnut and Olive Wood Armoire from Eastern France
Located in Dallas, TX
crown, this armoire has a more manageable size, compared to many of the very large armoires of the same
Metal, Iron
Very Large Vienna Secession Wardrobe
Located in Vienna, AT
. This wardrobe consist of 3 parts (doors) on the middle door is a large mirror with facet cut (50x156cm
Mirror, Oak, Pine
Late 17th Century Monumental French Louis XIV Walnut Armoire
Located in Troy, NY
Very large Louis XIV Armoire of extraordinary quality and size. The two massive doors featuring a
Walnut
$9,285
H 100.4 in W 76.38 in D 25.6 in
Lovely Louis XVI Armoire with Curved Sides, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and very pretty armoire of large proportions, with concave sides, entirely carved out of
Unavailable
H 96.46 in W 48.82 in D 22.84 in
Antique Large Quality Gothic Victorian 19th Century Ash Oak Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
early 20th century) ash (similar to light oak) armoire wardrobe. Very large and tall proportions
Ash
Unavailable
H 116.93 in W 171.26 in D 32.29 in
Italian 20th Century Very Large Industrial Cabinet or Wardrobe in Painted Wood
Located in Florence, IT
Italian 20th century industrial cabinet or wardrobe in painted wood. This very large wardrobe
Wood
Antique Louis XV Pine Armoire with Dry-Bar Interior
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome, very large Pine Armoire with simple decorative carving on doors. Block Panels on sides
Pine
VERY LARGE ARMOIRE FROM NORTHERN ITALY IN ORIGINAL PAINT!
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unusual to find a piece like this in such great original condition! This armoire could be used for a large
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in North York, ON
securing each door and the interior is outfitted with shelving. This is a very large armoire, not only in
Iron
Charming Very Large Natural Pine Rustic Armoire Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
drawers, 2 large with 2 smaller on top. The cabinet is intentionally left with character rich cracks as
Pine
Large Walnut Wood Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
a very refined and elegant large armoire, a pair of bi-fold doors on top of four drawers, brass
Walnut
Large Primitive Pine Armoire + Drawers
Located in North Miami, FL
These very large and beautifully weathered antique armoire is in two sections (doors above and
French Large Walnut Wardrobe Armoire, 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Coming from a Bordeaux castle, this very large French Wardrobe armoire in blond walnut with
Wood, Walnut
Bombay Armoire
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very large Bombay armoire, its been fully restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster
Maple
Sold
H 76.78 in W 49.22 in L 76.78 in
Very Large circa 1930s Figured Walnut Double Wardrobe Part of Bedroom Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning large double circa 1930s figured walnut wardrobe
Walnut
Sold
H 77.96 in W 49.22 in L 77.96 in
Very Large circa 1930's Maple & Co Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Part of a Suite
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1930’s large Burr Walnut Maple & Co wardrobe
Mirror, Walnut
Pair of 17th Century French Walnut Wood Armoire Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
from sumptuous French walnut wood, these doors once belonged to a very large armoire. Each door is
Iron
Sold
H 99 in W 45.35 in D 22.25 in
Exceptional French Empire Gilt & Patinated Bronze Mahogany Antique Armoire
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Manufacturing Company in Philadelphia, noting it's sale of an "Exist. Very Large Napoleonic Armoire" for use in
Bronze
Very Large 19th century Continental Handpainted Armoire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Probably Swiss, Gustavian in feel, this is a beautifully handpainted large European armoire with 2
Wood
Unusual and Monumental Wardrobe, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very large and deep paneled Italian armoire painted a delicate robin's egg blue and cream color
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 97.05 in W 54.14 in D 24.81 in
Large and Very Richly Carved 19th Century French Walnut Gothic Revival Armoire
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A large and very richly carved 19th century French walnut Gothic Revival armoire. This stunning
Walnut
Four Very Large Handcrafted Art Nouveau Brass Wall Hooks, France, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to four impressive French brass wall hooks, handmade in the 1920s. These hooks are very large
Brass
Sold
H 92.92 in W 72.45 in D 27.17 in
Very Large Armoire, France, XVIIIe Style, Wood and Old-looking Glazing
Located in Ramatuelle, IDF
Very tall and old armoire from Provence, with two glazed doors and three interior fixed shelves
Very Large 18th Century French Armoire
Located in Chamblee, GA
This wonderful early 18th Century armoire is solid walnut that has been hand carved. The size and
Walnut
Large Antique Louis XV Style French Painted/Mirrored Armoire
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Sensational! Very Large French Painted Armoire in several parts. Outstepped molded cornice above
Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
In years gone by, clients were searching for very large, deep armoires to house their cumbersome
Brass
Very Large 6 Door Wardrobe From Viva Del Sud Year 70
By Dal Vera
Located in charmes, FR
large wardrobe 6 doors and 3 drawers in bamboo and rattan from the house viva del sud work in very
Bamboo, Rattan
Large Handmade Vintage French Dove Cote Bird Cage "With a Story"
Located in Houston, TX
interesting story, indeed. While purchasing a very large armoire, we noticed across the hall, a large scale
Metal
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
Set of 6 French Chairs & 2 Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful set of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs in the French Louis XVI pure line. Simple and chic.
Wood
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$232,138Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$9,498
H 83.08 in W 56.7 in D 21.07 in
STUNNING ViNTAGE ITALIAN MARQUETRY INLAID WARDROBE ARMOIRE OR HALL CUPBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, Museum quality, large Italian Marquetry inlaid Wardrobe, Armoire or Hall Cupboard...
Hardwood, Oak, Satinwood, Walnut
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$6,491
H 73.63 in W 54.14 in D 19.3 in
ANTIQUE JACOBEAN REVIVAL HAND CARVED ARMOIRE WARDROBE WiTH GREY FRENCH PAINT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original circa 1840-1860 Jacobean Revival hand painted French Armoire Wardrobe Please note ...
Wood
$1,423Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black u...
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
$4,164 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 15.36 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk & Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Desk lamp, originally manufactured at the historical Wiener Werkstätte and archived at the WW-pattern-books with the # S 142 - all in all, just eight lamps were manufactured at the W...
Brass
Salon Set by Josef Hoffmann, 1910s, Excellent Condition
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Art nouveau sofa set Thonet, J/J Kohn, upholstered in genuine leather, designed by architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus cabaret in Vienna, Austria, completely restored, newly ...
Leather, Bentwood
$780
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
18th Century Chinoiserie Table Mirror, Yellow Lacquered Wood, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...
Mirror, Wood
$39,800
H 43.5 in W 53.25 in D 2.75 in
Italian 18th century Louis XV st. Oil on Canvas and Giltwood painting
By Giovanni Paolo (Pannini)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A decorative and statement making Italian 18th century Louis XV st. Oil on Canvas and Giltwood painting, in the manner of Giovanni Paolo Panini. This storytelling Capriccio style pai...
Giltwood
Gracie Hand Painted Wallpaper Panel Chinoiserie Gated Garden
By Gracie
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous large 20th century hand-painted wallpaper panel featuring a chinoiserie style scene. Panel SY-217, S-14442. Gated garden depicts flowering trees, bushes, and flowers with ex...
Paper
$5,880
H 1 in W 17 in D 9.5 in
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10.5 x 2.5 x 2 inch.
Lacquer
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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