18th Century Spanish, Catalonian Walnut & Boxwood Inlay Armoire - Cupboard
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An extraordinary large scale 18th century Spanish walnut armoire from Catalonian. Demonstrating elegant boxwood inlay to the panelled doors and drawer. Displaying a simplistic design...
Boxwood, Walnut
French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Walnut & Inlay Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Provincial armoire from the 18th century is absolutely breathtaking in every detail. Stylistically the armoire reflects Louis XV taste, with a number of unexpected featu...
Steel
Antique Louis XVI Style Walnut Armoire w/ Brass Ormolu, Inlay and Parquetry
Located in Pasadena, TX
This armoire is made in the Louis XVI style. Its made of walnut. Its has finely done Urns and botanicals inlaid on the front doors. The side doors are done in a parquetry and have he...
Brass, Ormolu
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Walnut Armoire with Floral Inlay
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut and inlaid floral design 3 door armoire cabinet with shelf on bottom and top with spindle sides. (signed: LOUIS MAJORELLE).
Walnut
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
An Important Louis XV Walnut & Inlaid Armoire
Located in Sheffield, MA
The molded cornice above two raised paneled doors, opening to a shelved interior with two small drawers; above a carved frieze all resting on cabriole leg feet.
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier walnut cabinet, crafted in Vienna circa 1830—a rare and refined masterpiece of 19th-century Austrian design. ...
Brass
Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut & Mahogany Exotic Inlaid Cask, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut & Mahogany cask with carved molded edge cornice, flanking book matched hinged doors, tulip wood inlays, satinwood inlays, original steel engraved loc...
Steel
Fruitwood Armoire with Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
This Continental cabinet dates to the early 19th century, or earlier. The bun feet support a cabinet with chamfered corners and inlays of walnut and burled elm in a body of Fruitwood...
Elm, Fruitwood, Walnut
Victorian Burl Walnut Armoire
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Victorian burl walnut armoire with crossbanding and satin wood inlay. This piece features a large mirrored door in the center. When opened it reveals a linen press century displaying...
Brass
18th Century Baroque Walnut Inlaid Armoire
Located in Alella, ES
The stepped down curved cornice over two arched elaborately molded paneled doors with inlaid vase and floral designs, over a large lower drawer flanked by paneled sides above molded ...
Wood
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H 95.67 in W 87.01 in D 22.64 in
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Figured Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlay Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian figured walnut floral marquetry inlaid wardrobe having an outstanding quality figured walnut floral marquetry inlaid carved cornice above...
Walnut
18th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Wardrobe or Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut wood made in late 18th century.
Walnut
20th Italian Wardrobe in Inlaid Walnut with Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
20th Italian wardrobe in inlaid walnut with original mirror on door.
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
19th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut wood made in 1850 of the period Louis Philippe. Internally equipped with two shelves and the clothes hanger. In the lower part one...
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.
Walnut
Walnut Armoire from the Italian Piedmont w/ Beautiful Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Walnut Armoire from the Italian Piedmont with beautiful Inlay
Walnut
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H 87.01 in W 58.67 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Inlaid Wood Wardrobe, Armoire, 1825s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
In the front part, an important inlay decoration in walnut wood. Wardrobe of great importance ideal in every room of the house.
Walnut
Walnut Armoire from the Italian Piedmont with Beautiful Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century walnut armoire from the Italian piedmont with beautiful inlay.
Walnut
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H 82.68 in W 61.42 in D 19.3 in
Early 19th Century Armoire, German Cupboard, Armoire, Walnut with Inlays, 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Armoire with inlays Southwest Germany Walnut, beginning of the 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D 210 cm x 156 cm x 49 cm Description: Solid walnut body standing on ball ...
Maple, Walnut
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H 106.3 in W 96.46 in D 25.6 in
Antique Neo-Renaissance Walnut Armoire with Inlays and Four Doors, Late 19th C.
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The intricate inlays, made of boxwood, add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the piece.
Walnut
French 1730s Louis XV Walnut Armoire from the Rhône Valley with Floral Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period 18th century walnut armoire from the Rhône Valley, with floral inlay and curved sides. Born in France during the second quarter of the 18th century, this exq...
Walnut
French Provincial Walnut and Various Inlays Two Door Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ornamented Steel Hinges, Beautifully Carved Aprons and Cornice, Raised Escargot Feet, and Having an Assortment of Patterned Inlays Throughtout the Interior (retaining old paper) comp...
Walnut
French Provincial Walnut and Various Inlays Two Door Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ornamented Steel Hinges, Beautifully Carved Aprons and Cornice, Raised Escargot Feet, and Having an Assortment of Patterned Inlays Throughtout the Interior (retaining old paper) comp...
Steel
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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
Its structure is made of a gorgeous lacquered Italian walnut, externally decorated with refined inlays and supported with tapered legs finished with brass feet.
Brass
20th Century Italian Inlaid Wardrobe in Louis XVI Style
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant Italian wardrobe of the mid-20th century. Furniture richly inlaid in palisander, rosewood, walnut, mahogany, maple and fruitwood, of high-impact and quality. Wardrobe with tw...
Mirror, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Walnut
Art deco Inlay Walnut Women's Armoire by C.W.S. LTD, Enfield
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful Antique Wardrobe marked C.W.S. LTD Cabinet Factory Enfield (Please take advantage on the viewing times to see this beauty)
Wood
Stately 19th Century 2 Part Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Armoire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful and Stately Early 19th Century 2 Part Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Armoire / Wardrobe. Item features 2 Part Construction, 2 Large Swing Doors, 3 dovetailed lower drawers, ...
Walnut
Art Deco Sunburst Tallboy faux mother of pearl inlay
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are proud to present this beautiful Art Deco Tallboy dating to Circa 1930. Striking sunburst veneers to the entire front, various shades and grains of walnut creating this wonderf...
Walnut
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H 73.25 in W 43.5 in D 20.75 in
Italian Neoclassic Style Walnut & Inlaid Glass Door Armoire, Mid 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian neoclassic style walnut & inlaid glass door armoire, mid 20th century.
Walnut
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H 65.36 in W 34.26 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Biedermeier Armoires, Walnut Veneer, French Polish, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Pair of one doored neoclassical Biedermeier Armoires / Wardrobes from Austria around 1830. Wonderful lightly convex doors and finely book-matched walnut veneer on the fron...
Fabric, Maple, Walnut
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H 71.26 in W 45.28 in D 19.49 in
Empire Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Gold-Plate, South Germany, circa 1810s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant, original neoclassical Empire / early Biedermeier Armoire from South Germany, circa 1815-1820. Wonderful book-matched walnut veneer on softwood, hand-polished with shell...
Gold Plate, Iron
Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Armoire, 18th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 18th century Dutch marquetry armoire. Having wonderful inlaid flowers, birds and foliage, carved decoration to the cornice, apron and claw feet. The doors opening...
Walnut
18th Century Country French Lyonaise Period Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificent antique Country French armoire with inlaid crown of the Maltese Cross, a symbol that dates back to the Crusades and the early European history. Hand-crafted from select F...
Fruitwood, Walnut
Late Victorian Burr Walnut Triple door wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Late Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Triple door Wardrobe linen press compactum in original condition. Raised on a plinth base with central Inlaid bowfronted door flanked by bevelled mi...
Satinwood, Walnut
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H 78.75 in W 87.41 in D 27.17 in
Huge Victorian Breakfront Pine Wardrobe Built in Chest of Drawers Linen Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite very large Victorian breakfront solid pine with walnut and oak inlay detailing wardrobe including a chest of drawers and linen shelv...
Pine
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H 87.01 in W 62.21 in D 23.23 in
19th Century Italian Charles X Inlaid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut wood made in 1825 of the period Charles X.
Walnut
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H 82.68 in W 68.51 in D 18.51 in
Austrian 17th Century Baroque Two Doors Walnut Wood, Birch, Oak Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
This exquisite Baroque period two doors armoire cabinet is made of light caramel-colored walnut wood and solid birch wood core with intricately and precious oak moulding decoration t...
Metal, Bronze
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H 100 in W 60 in D 24 in
Antique Italian Tuscan Renaissance Armoire with Inlays, Caryatid & Fruit Triumph
Located in Encinitas, CA
Elegant late 19th century solid walnut and Bois de Rose wood veneer, with exquisite hand-carved caryatid figures in walnut, baccelature, hand inlay decoration of bone, beveled mirror...
Walnut, Bone
Beautiful Mid-20th Century French Directoire Style Armoire
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful mid-20th century French Directoire style armoire.
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Armoire
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very imposing 18th century walnut, Dutch marquetry armoire. Having wonderful scrolling foliate inlaid decoration set in recessed panels to the doors. Carved mahogany plaques depict...
Walnut
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H 96.86 in W 74.81 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Charles X Walnut Inlay Wardrobes Armoires Cabinet, 1830
Located in Roma, RM
Dutch furniture, in walnut root, finely inlaid with fruit wood with floral motifs and with animals. An imperious structure but with an elegant yet simple form, with sinuous curves th...
Walnut
Walnut Armoire with Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut armoire with inlay. This item is in very good condition.
Walnut
19th century English Victorian triple wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality victorian burr walnut triple wardrobe . The wardrobe has a fantastic burr walnut grain with quality line inlay detail .
Walnut
18th Century Louis XVI Dutch Inlay Trumeau Armoires , 1800s
Located in Roma, RM
Dutch Armoires Trumeau in walnut root, early eight hundred, inlaid with floral motifs in fruit woods. Doors inlaid also inside, internal inlaid drawers, in good condition, to be rest...
Walnut
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.. It has four adjustable shelves and a drawer.
Walnut
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Inlaid Dutch Trumeau Armoires 1750
Located in Roma, RM
Armoire from Netherlands, Louis XV 1750-1760, walnut and inlaid in boxwood and mother of pearl (some details of the inlay ,see the eyes of the parrots).This Trumeau is rich in inl...
Walnut
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H 76.25 in W 36 in D 18 in
1960s Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Cabinet by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handsome wardrobe of solid stained walnut with inlays of contrasting walnut panels and uniquely carved walnut door pulls.
Walnut, Wood
French Antique Bed with Mercier Wardrobe
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive French antique bed with inlaid fruitwood parquetry panels, elegant shape and ormolu decoration, and similar wardrobe by Mercier of Paris. This bed accepts a US Queen S...
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century French Art Nouveau Cupboard by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau mahogany & walnut cupboard cabinet with floral inlay and carving and bronze drawer handles with 2 glass door upper structure (signed MAJORELLE)
Bronze
$4,830Sale Price|30% Off
H 65.16 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castillian Influence, Spain, Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Grand 19th century Spanish armario or wardrobe armoire constructed from walnut. Features a coffered case fronted by two doors. This massive cabinet made in Spain features beautiful w...
Walnut
$6,975Sale Price|31% Off
H 90.5 in W 66.5 in D 24.75 in
Antique 18th Century Carved French Oak Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Attractive carvings of vines, leaves and flowers embellish this armoire giving it a romantic touch. Crafted in the late 18th century France, this oak armoire has beautifully carved ...
Oak
Louis XV Wedding Wardrobe In Carved Walnut
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XV period wedding cabinet in molded and carved walnut, opening two beautiful triple-paneled doors in scalloped burl walnut, a large drawer with lock in the lower pa...
Walnut
Italian 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Italian 19th century Louis Philippe wardrobe cabinet, crafted in richly figured walnut with a warm, luminous patina that highlights the natural movement of the grain. The ...
Wood
$5,850
H 90 in W 43.5 in D 29.5 in
Early 19th Century French Single Door Carved Walnut Armoire Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century French single door armoire cabinet, crafted in walnut. Heavy carving adorns the three panels of the single door, and the same carved panels continue along the side...
Iron
$6,900
H 66.53 in W 38.58 in D 15.75 in
18th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castillian Influence, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Grand 18th century Spanish armario or wardrobe armoire constructed from oak. Features a coffered case fronted by two large doors. This massive cabinet made in Spain features beautifu...
Oak
$4,400
H 86.5 in W 57.75 in D 28.5 in
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Lyonaise Walnut Armoire Bonnetiere 1710
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare early 18th century antique French Louis XIV period walnut armoire bonnetiere, Lyon, circa 1710. Rare & difficult to find solid walnut Louis XIV period chateau bonnetier...
Walnut
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 59.06 in D 26.38 in
A Fine French Louis XV period Walnut Bordelais Armoire
Located in Rome, IT
A Fine French Louis XV period, carved, solid walnut , Bordelais Armoire that opens with two beautifully paneled doors.
Wood
French 18th Century Massive Louis XV Carved Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Louis XV period (18th century) French solid walnut armoire with stylized carvings that trace the dramatic paneled doors and serpentine apron, giving this large storage piece its hist...
Iron
French 18th Century Louis XV Armoire
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful French Armoire from the 18th Century, it is made of flamed walnut. It has a drawer at the base.
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Hand-Carved Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French carved, solid walnut armoire built in the Louis XV period. A Chapeau de Gendarme cornice tops the body of the armoire. Two solid walnut doors have shapely carved panels crea...
Walnut
$10,350
H 104 in W 70.25 in D 28 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire Lyonnaise with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This important antique French armoire Lyonnaise, crafted in Lyon circa 1760, is a striking example of Louis XV provincial artistry, executed in richly grained solid walnut and standi...
Walnut
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
H 102.37 in W 42.13 in D 12.21 in
Early 20th Century Cabinet with Beveled Mirror Walnut art Nouveau
Located in Buggiano, IT
Furniture with semi-oval ground mirror for entrance, original Art Nouveau, with three doors, one with ground glass linked to lead. Size cm.: 107 x 31 x 95 + 165 H (tot 260). They wil...
Mirror, Walnut
$10,500
H 91.75 in W 63.75 in D 27.25 in
French Empire Armoire, Walnut & Steel, Hand-Carved, Circa 1820, France
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive French Empire-style armoire from the early 1800s. The pronounced cornice makes a statement above the pair of paneled and carved doors all crafted of solid, book-matched...
Brass, Steel
18th Century, French, Armoire in Walnut
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century French walnut armoire with doors strongly moulded in many curves and counter-curves. The “chapeau de gendarme” cornice richly carved follows curves in all 3 dimensions. ...
Iron
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
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$647Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Tiffany Studios Favrile Ribbed Iridescent Art glass Footed Open Salt
By Tiffany Studios
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Louis Comfort Tiffany,Golden iridescent, cauldron form with a ribbed base with polished pontil mark. Signed L.C.T on bottom rim. Tiffany Studios. 1907. 1.5" H. Price per item.
Glass
Vintage French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1950's French nine-light wrought iron chandelier. Measurements: Diameter: 24" Current Drop: 30"
Wrought Iron
Pine Two Door Raised Panel Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a good-looking armoire! This predominantly pine armoire looks great with its generous use of hardwood rim. A hardwood ogee crown molding attaches to the top frieze, followed a...
Pine
$5,389
H 77.96 in W 72.45 in D 24.81 in
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Three Door Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany three door wardrobe having a quality figured mahogany shaped cornice above three figured mahogany moulded panelled arch top doors with eigh...
Other
$3,467
H 82.68 in W 71.66 in D 21.66 in
art deco French wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène from the 1930s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 1930s art deco wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène. This armoire has two hinged side doors opening onto a series of shelves and a central door with a large mirror opening...
Mirror, Wood
$1,780,000
H 49 in W 90 in D 2.75 in
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...
Limestone
$8,438 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$5,143Sale Price|50% Off
H 32.49 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in L 32.49 in
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...
Iron
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 89 in W 53 in D 20.5 in
Exceptional Brass Inlaid French Directoire Beveled Mirrored Armoire TV Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional French Directoire style brass inlaid armoire, featuring beveled mirrored doors, is a stunning 19th/20th-century piece that seamlessly blends elegance, utility, and t...
Brass
$3,575
H 104 in W 104.5 in D 35 in
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
$8,784
H 4.73 in Dm 0.04 in
1920 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Araignée et Ronces Vase in Pate de Verre Cameo Glass
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Araignée et Ronces" made in white, black, pink and green pate de verre cameo glass by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Height 12 cm Janine...
Blown Glass
$4,830
H 90.5 in W 61 in D 23.5 in
20th Century Carved Pine Armoire with Drawers and Rococo Revival Crest
Located in High Point, NC
This hand-crafted armoire is constructed entirely from solid pine and showcases a beautifully scrolled pediment with central crest detail. The two large paneled doors feature flowing...
Wood, Pine
"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
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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