Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Walnut Armoire with Beveled Glass Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Walnut Armoire, the central door with beveled glass mirror and flanked by two doors with interior mirrors. 97" H x 66" W x 20" D.
Ormolu
Large Italian Mirrored Wardrobe in Walnut with Mirror Panels
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, walnut burl and veneer, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s A beautiful and luxurious Italian wardrobe or very large cabinet.
Brass
Exquisite Italian Wardrobe with Mirrored Doors in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large Italian wardrobe, walnut burl, glass, brass, mahogany, maple, Italy, 1950s This exclusive Italian wardrobe has a remarkable size; with its width of over 10ft, this cabinet off...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Armoire with marble handles by Dassi with Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Buccinasco, MI
This exceptional six-door wardrobe with marble handles, was crafted in Italy during the 1950s by Vittorio Dassi and stands today as a rare and highly sophisticated expression of Ital...
Brass
Italian Art Deco Armoire in Parchment with Inlays signed by Anzani, 1950s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
Italian Art Deco five-door Armoire produced around the 1950s in Cantù. Structure completely covered in parchment, profiles and details in fine maple wood. The central door features a...
Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut
19th Baroque Louis XV Rococo Style Mirror Cabinet in Walnut with Putti
Located in Marseille, FR
19th Baroque Louis XV Rococo style mirror cabinet in walnut with putti with 2 richly carved doors dimension height 265 cm for a width of 165 cm and depth of 55 cm. Part of a set incl...
Walnut
Walnut Cabinet with Cherub Carvings by Ducrot, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art deco closet in walnut. 3 Doors, door in the center door mirror inside. Wavy lines, the base is surrounded by steel profile. The center stands high relief of allegory of festive p...
Steel
Late 19th-Early 20th C. Large Scale Walnut French Dressing Cabinet With Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible ensemble acting as its own complete sitting room. A large scale carved walnut cabinet in the Louis XV style with double beveled mirrored doors for the deep side compart...
Brass
Wardrobe with Bronze Handles, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco Wardrobe – Well-Built Construction The curved four-door wardrobe rests on a fluted base. The two central doors feature beveled mirrors, while the side doors are crafted in w...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
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H 104 in W 60 in D 21 in
Antique French Carved Walnut Serpentine Armoire with Beveled Mirrors, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand antique French walnut serpentine armoire with carved detail and beveled mirrors, circa 1880.
Walnut, Mirror
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H 100 in W 54 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Carved Walnut Double Door Armoire with Beveled Mirrors Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French carved walnut double door armoire with curve-line beveled mirrors, circa 1880.
Walnut, Mirror
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H 73.23 in W 112.6 in D 23.63 in
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Walnut Armoire with Inlays and Mirrors, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Armoire with five doors of the 1950s, attributed to Paolo Buffa.
Brass
19th Century Italian Veneered Walnut Wardrobe or Armoire with Mirror
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut veneered made in the mid-19th century. This is very linear and simple walnut wood wardrobe in light shades.
Walnut
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H 83.86 in W 64.18 in D 22.84 in
Early 20th Century Inlaid Walnut Wardrobe or Armoire with Mirror
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut wood made in early 20th century. The line is simple and essential, perfect to be placed also in a modern environment. Beautiful pa...
Walnut
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H 100 in W 51 in D 17.75 in
Antique French Carved Walnut Double Door Armoire with Beveled Mirrors circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French finely carved walnut double door armoire with beveled mirrors, Circa 1890.
Walnut
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H 89.38 in W 62.21 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Italian Solid Walnut Wood Antique Wardrobe or Armoire with Mirror
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut wood made in 1850s. Fantastic decoration carved in wood on the front which decorates in two large mirrors. On the sides two import...
Walnut
c.1870 Rococo Walnut Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Rococo carved walnut armoire with original mirror and fitted interior including 2 drawers with bird's eye maple fronts.
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Exquisite Antique French Rococo Triple Walnut Armoire w/Mirrors
Located in Highwood, IL
Spectacular original antique French figured walnut triple compartment armoire with mirrors. This stunning armoire is an absolute marvel, with the two side doors open it ingeniously p...
French Walnut ‘Henri II’ Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French 2-door walnut armoire with original shaped and bevelled mirror doors, the case accented with boldly-moulded cornice and base, the doors flanked by turned and fluted columns....
Brass
Louis XV Style mirrored Armoire with bronze dore mounts
Located in Houston, TX
This armoire is made of fine walnut and has exceptional Bronze dore mounts.
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Walnut 3 Door Mirror Front Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French walnut 3 cabinet armoire all with beveled mirror front doors surrounded with lotus detailing.
Antique Burl Walnut Armoire, circa 1870
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique French burl walnut Louis Philippe mirrored door armoire, with adjustable interior shelves and two drawers below one obvious and one hidden in the base.
Brass
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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 ...
Walnut
c.1880 Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Hand-carved Louis XV style walnut armoire with beveled mirrored doors that have a wonderful patina.
Walnut
Wardrobe with Mirror Walnut Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Wardrobe, walnut veneer and mirror. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Mirror, Walnut
20th Italian Wardrobe in Inlaid Walnut with Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
20th Italian wardrobe in inlaid walnut with original mirror on door. Inside it has a shelf and a clothes rail. Inlays made by hand. Original handles. All parts and locks are fun...
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
20th Italian Wardrobe with One Door in Walnut with Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe with one door in walnut with mirror and external drawer. It is easily disassembled into a few pieces and reassembled in 15 minutes. It's very practical. Given t...
Walnut
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H 79.53 in W 61.42 in D 21.46 in
Stunning 1932 Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Triple Bank Wardrobe with Mirror
By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning burr walnut Waring & Gillow 1932 triple bank wardrobe with built in mirror This is a very good looking well made and decorative pi...
Mirror, Walnut
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H 105.12 in W 90.56 in D 30.71 in
Renaissance Revival Style Wardrobe with Mirror Walnut Italy Early 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Renaissance Revival style walnut wardrobe. It features a large central door with mirror and two side doors with drawers. Turned uprights and feet. Richly carved. Manufactured in Ital...
Walnut
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H 78.75 in W 48.23 in D 21.07 in
Stunning 1932 Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Double Bank Wardrobe with Mirror
By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning burr walnut Waring & Gillow 1932 double bank wardrobe with built in mirror. This piece is part of a suite, I also have the matchin...
Walnut
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H 84.26 in W 48.43 in D 23.63 in
20th Century Single Italian Door Wardrobe in Solid Walnut with External Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
20th century Single Italian door wardrobe in solid walnut with external mirror, with internal drawer and clothes rail. The piece of furniture can be completely disassembled into 10 ...
Walnut
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H 91.74 in W 32.68 in D 19.3 in
Italian Wardrobe Original Art Nouveau Walnut and Fir One Door with Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
Wardrobe in walnut and fir with one door with mirror and drawer, original art Nouveau, original Italian. Coming from home in Fiesole.
Walnut, Fir
20th Century Italian Wardrobe in Walnut Wood with Three Doors
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Italian wardrobe of the first half of the 20th century. Furniture of exceptional quality, in carved walnut wood, designed with influences between Liberty and Art Deco styles. T...
Metal
French Louis XV Style Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A classical French walnut armoire with beveled mirror doors, nice Rococo carvings and ample storage space.
Sold
H 83.47 in W 57.09 in D 19.3 in
20th Italian Deco Wardrobe in Briar Root, with One Doors with Central Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
20th Italian wardrobe, in briar root, with one door, with central mirror. It is not removable. The color is natural. Inside it has a shelf and a clothes rail. The mirror is o...
Walnut, Fir
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H 73.23 in W 112.6 in D 23.63 in
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers and Armoire with Inlays, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
For your consideration this stylish Italian bedroom suite of the 1950s, composed by Chest of drawers with mirror and Armoire 5 doors with mirrors, both attributed to the design of Pa...
Brass
Continental Walnut Armoire with Mirrored Doors
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Continental armoire in walnut with antiqued mirror doors. Brass hardware and trim to the wood panels.
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Walnut French Provincial Style Armoire with Beveled Mirror
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a large armoire. The door has a beveled glass with carving along the lock. the Legs are fluted. The 2 outer doors offer storage. The center opens up to a clothier and has a d...
Mirror, Walnut
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H 81 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
French Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Bonnetiere Armoire with Mirror, 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Louis Philippe style bonnetiere or single door armoire features a book matched walnut facade and solid paneled sides.
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
French Walnut Louis XVI Style Armoire with Three Mirrors 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Large triple mirror armoire made of walnut with a pediment wood carved with a circular motif with flowers and ribbons.
Walnut
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H 77.96 in W 41.74 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire with Mirror
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in walnut wood made in 1850s. Internally a stick for hanging clothes. In the lower part two comfortable drawers. Characterized on the front by som...
Walnut
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H 95 in W 84 in D 24 in
Antique French Belle Époque 3 Door Walnut Armoire with Beveled Mirror Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand-scale antique French Belle Époque Era Intricately carved walnut armoire with 3 doors and large beveled mirror in middle door, Circa 1880.
Walnut
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H 104 in W 60 in D 19 in
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut Beveled Mirror 2 Door Armoire, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV styled carved walnut 2 door armoire with beveled mirrors, Circa 1880-1890.
Walnut
Sold
H 91.5 in W 57.75 in D 19 in
Belle Époque Louis XVI Style Armoire with Mirrored Doors and Ormolu, circa 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very fine Napoleon III French armoire in the style of Louis XVI in walnut with bronze dore/ gilt ormolu mounts that include ribbons, sheet music and various musical instruments.
Bronze
Sold
H 80.75 in W 46.5 in D 19.5 in
Tall and Narrow French Louis Philippe Armoire with Mirrored Door, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite French Louis Philippe armoire in walnut with one mirrored-door and bottom drawer.
Walnut
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H 95 in W 82 in D 23 in
Fine Beveled Glass Mirrored Louis XVI Armoire Wardrobe with Mother of Pearl
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Mother of pearl accents. Brass accents. Burl walnut. Mirrored door. Measures: 95" H x 82" W x 23" D. Condition Minor scratches. Missing scutcheon on right.
Walnut
20th Italian Wardrobe with Two Doors in Walnut with Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe with two doors in walnut with mirror. He disassembles easily into a few pieces and reassembles in 15 minutes. It's very practical. Given the weight of the door with...
Walnut, Fir
GORGEOUS ART DECO BURR WALNUT DOUBLE WARDROBE WITH MiRROR
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe. A solid and very well made wardrobe, with some light cosmetic wear as you would expect with any vintag...
Walnut
Sold
H 90.16 in W 45.28 in D 22.05 in
20th Century Single Italian Door Wardrobe in Solid Walnut with External Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
20th century Single Italian door wardrobe in solid walnut with external mirror, with internal drawer and clothes rail. The piece of furniture can be completely disassembled into 10 p...
Walnut, Fir
Sold
H 87.41 in W 46.46 in D 20.87 in
20th Century Italian Wardrobe Two Doors in Original Walnut Color with Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
20th Century Italian wardrobe with two doors in original walnut color with mirrors. The wardrobe is made up of two mahogany blocks joined together, with two drawers at the bottom an...
Poplar, Walnut, Fir
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H 78.75 in W 49.41 in D 22.64 in
Stunning circa 1930's Maple & Co Burr Walnut Double Bank Wardrobe with Mirror
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Burr and Quarter Cut Walnut Maple 7 Co circa 1930 double bank wardrobe with built in mirror. This piece is part of a suite, I also ...
Walnut
Large Italian Wardrobe in Walnut with Brass Handles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large Italian wardrobe, walnut, brass, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s Gorgeous wardrobe or large cabinet designed in Italy in the 1950s. The overall glamorous feel of this wardrobe is...
Brass
Sold
H 88.59 in W 78.75 in D 22.45 in
Italian wardrobe with three doors, in walnut, curved on the sides, art deco
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe with three doors, in walnut, curved on the sides, art deco style. Completely dismantled, it is divided into two curved sides, two doors with mirror, back, upper top...
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
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H 24.81 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
French Little Marquetry Armoire with Mirror or Wall Cabinet, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall cabinet including a mirror and small storage. Iroko and walnut Marquetry door. Two shelves included in the door. Made circa 1950. Good condition. Shipping: P13 L ...
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Directoire Style Walnut One-Door Armoire with Mirrored Door
Located in Oakville, ON
Directoire style walnut armoire, one door with beveled mirror. It has one drawer inside and one drawer accessible from the outside.
Mirror, Walnut
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H 98 in W 60 in D 20 in
Louis XV Style Two Mirror Doors Walnut Armoire with Amazing Hand-Carved Detail
Located in Oakville, ON
A stunning fine quality inlay walnut armoire with two beveled mirror doors. There are fine carved molding details as well as amazing hand-carved shell details at the top and feet.
Mirror, Walnut
Victorian Walnut 3 Door Wardrobe Cupboard Armoire with Mirror
Located in Vancouver, BC
- Scotland, 1870 - Victorian - Lovely solid walnut with burled walnut veneer - Bevelled glass doors - All original finish - Fitted interior - Original locks and hardware ...
Ottoman armoire, walnut with mother of pearl inlaid decoration
Located in New York, NY
An Ottoman armoire, walnut with mother of pearl inlaid decoration, with mirrored door and lower drawer, arched top with carved decoration, Damascus, late 19th century Width-40" De...
Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror
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H 96.25 in W 59.25 in D 24 in
Huge Tall Barley Twist French Carved Walnut Armoire Wardrobe with Mirrored Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Further adding to the armoire’s overall elegance are large bun feet in the front.
Walnut
Louis XV style walnut armoire
Located in Oakville, ON
Louis XV style solid walnut armoire with beveled mirror doors. Great storage, 5 shelves and a drawer at the bottom.
Walnut
Antique French Armoire with a Large Beveled Mirror Door
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Large beveled mirror door Ornately carved crest Secret drawer in base.
Walnut, Wood
Louis XV Style Walnut One-Door Armoire
Located in Oakville, ON
Louis XV style hand carved, walnut armoire with beveled mirror door and beautiful hand carved details..
Walnut
Painted Cabinet with Antigued Mirror
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful Ebonized Cabinet/Armoire, Top Cabinet 21.5 x 41.5 x 47.5 , Bottom Cabinet 31.5 H, Antigued Mirror, Great for Bar or Media Center. Made in England
Walnut, Mirror
1960s Vintage Walnut Gentleman's Dresser With Mirror by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Rare tall walnut dresser by Marc Berge for Grosfeld House. Wonderful design featuring geometric shapes. Six drawers on the left, flip-top mirror with beautiful dividers, one shallow ...
Brass
Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire with Double Mirrored Doors
Located in Oakville, ON
Beautiful Louis XV style walnut armoire with a warm patina and hand-carved details.
Wood
Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire
Located in Oakville, ON
Lovely patina on this 19th century walnut armoire with beveled mirrored doors. The inside was used for sounds system, the opening at back can be filled in.
Mirror, Walnut
French Armoire Wardrobe with Concealed Three-Way Mirror
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A French Louis XV style armoire in walnut with an ornately carved crest, mirrored door, and concealed side mirrors.
Walnut
$18,200
H 88.59 in W 80.71 in D 57.09 in
Italian Mid-Century Freestanding Corner Bookcase with Desk, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Buccinasco, MI
Exceptional and highly sophisticated Italian Mid-Century freestanding corner bookcase with integrated desk, produced in the 1950s and attributable to the design language of leading f...
Glass, Wood
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat
Located in Geneve, CH
Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 12 cm Materials: opaline acrylic, bronze, bulit in dimmer switch and warm LED light. Fittings also av...
Bronze, Other
$12,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. Large shaped mirror. Console with two si...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
$1,724 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$4,805Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$37,500
H 29.34 in W 177.17 in D 137.8 in
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Wiener Werkstätte, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' modular sofa, leather, Austria, design 1972 Stunning and sizable modular sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte. This grand ...
Leather
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire Highboy Dresser This armoire measures: 42.25 wide x 18 deep x 58 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Piece has large piece taken out of the door....
Burl
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
Chrome Bauhaus Dressing Table, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha, CZ
In very good original condition. Perfectly cleaned. Slight damage to the original mirror in the area.
Chrome
$19,172
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
Mario Bellini Modular Sofa by C&B 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The Camaleonda sofa is one of the most iconic creations by Mario Bellini, designed in 1970 for the company B&B Italia. This sofa exemplifies how design can be functional, modular, an...
Fabric, Wood
$2,750 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 This exceptional extra-large Holophane pendant light is a rare and iconic example of mid-century industrial...
Metal
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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