Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-R-14-A c. 1857–58 Low Cupboard
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Authentic PJ-R-14-A Storage Unit or Low Cupboard, c. 1957–58 by Pierre Jeanneret. Designed for the Secretariat (1958) and various administrative buildings. It has four doors equipped...
Metal
Perriand & Jeanneret, Wardrobe n°5, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte Perriand, 1903-1999 & Pierre Jeanneret, 1896-1967, France Wardrobe n°5 designed in 1939 and made by l’Equipement de la Maison from 1946-1952.
Pine
Sold
H 79.53 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Cabinet, Wardrobe by Andre Sornay, France, 1950s Armoire
By Andre Sornay, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Fantastic vintage cabinet, Andre Sornay, France 1950s, patina, signs of use, was restored a few years ago, solid teak handles, sliding doors, black and white black metal base, the la...
Metal
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.25 in W 29.5 in D 10 in
Late 19th Century Rustic American Pine Cabinet, Handcrafted in USA
Located in Wainscott, NY
A charming example of utilitarian American craftsmanship, this late 19th-century rustic cabinet is constructed from solid pine and features a timeworn patina that speaks to its endur...
Wood, Pine
$2,890
H 34.65 in W 32.88 in D 18.12 in
Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden cabinet, believed to date from the early Showa period, circa 1920s to 1940s. The cabinet is made from keyaki, Japanese zelkova wood, a highly valued h...
Wood
$37,500
H 41.7 in W 58.3 in D 17.7 in
Pierre Jeanneret Rare Library Storage Cabinet, Nehru Library PAU, c. 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Punjab Agricultural University, this library storage cabinet retains its original working life intact, including drawer labels painted directly onto ...
Teak
$21,000
H 34.26 in W 53.75 in D 16.74 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-14-A Cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic quality comes out of its depth, giving a strong presence with an almost ritualist intensity. No...
Teak
$14,900
H 21.26 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-09-A Bedside cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. Here we see the principle of the Japan...
Teak
Rare Swedish Pine Cabinet, 1930s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish dark stained pine cabinet with beautiful patina. Produced in Sweden, late 1930s.
Pine
$3,539
H 66.93 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Attributed to Rene Gabriel, Reconstruction Oak Armoire, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Attributed to Rene Gabriel, Reconstruction Oak Armoire, France, 1940s. This two-door oak armoire is built in the French Reconstruction idiom of the immediate postwar years, combinin...
Oak
$13,850
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 12.8 in
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-R-27-B File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
Teak
19th-Century Solid Fir Wood Low Cupboard with Two Doors
Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT
A charming 19th-century low cupboard handcrafted in solid fir wood, appreciated for its simple design, balanced proportions, and authentic rustic character. This versatile antique pi...
Fir
Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet by Rene Gabriel, France, 1950s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Mobilier d'urgence type v.150 by Rene Gabriel The 'Mobilier d'urgence type v.150' is a cabinet designed by French designer René Gabriel, part of a series of emergency furniture cr...
Oak
$18,000
H 24.41 in W 38.98 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-11-A Chest of Drawers / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
Aluminum
$26,500
H 33.5 in W 54 in D 17.3 in
Pierre Jeanneret Four-Door Cabinet, Panjab University, Chandigarh, c. 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the postgraduate hostel of Panjab University in Chandigarh, this four-door cabinet retains its original institutional stencil, PG HOSTEL 115, intact ...
Teak
Oak Cabinet by René Gabriel, France, Late 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Rare cabinet by french designer René Gabriel. Solid oakwood and oak veneer. The cabinet features 6 drawers on the lower part and 2 doors on the top part with functional keys and lo...
Oak
$4,119
H 37.8 in W 60.63 in D 18.51 in
Attributed to Rene Gabriel, Reconstruction Buffet, Oak, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Attributed to Rene Gabriel, Reconstruction Buffet, Oak, France, 1940s. This French Reconstruction period buffet is built in solid oak with framed and recessed panel construction acr...
Iron
French Brutalist Oak Cabinet, C. 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking French Brutalist oak cabinet dating to circa 1960, featuring a clean architectural form and robust construction. The case is fitted with three paneled doors composed of vert...
Iron
$2,553
H 32.29 in W 70.87 in D 24.81 in
Early 20th-Century Industrial Shop Cabinet in Poplar and Fir Wood
Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT
An authentic early 20th-century shop cabinet crafted in poplar and fir wood, originally designed for commercial use and reflecting the practical elegance of period retail furniture. ...
Poplar, Fir
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 48.04 in W 42.13 in D 81.11 in
Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and important sculpturakl form brass single bed or day bed circa 1958-1963 by Osvaldo Borsani for 'Arredamento Borsani', Varedo , Italy. The small series of Borsani b...
Brass
$4,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Karl Anderson, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
Christopher Guy “ Vanity Fair” dressing table
By Christopher Guy
Located in Charleston, SC
Custom made Christopher Guy “vanity Fair” dressing table in a Java Café Varnish and Black Sea Silver Leaf finish. Retails at $6,101 plus shipping. Sophisticated and elegant mahogany ...
Silver Leaf
Black Ceramic And Brass Lamp, France 1960's
By Georges Jouve
Located in New York, NY
Large ceramic lamp in the manner of Jouve on a brass base.
Brass
CAB 413 Armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chair for Cassina in a Dark brown leather, Italy, 1977. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship...
Cowhide, Leather
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' opaline glass table lamp for Oluce. Originally designed in 1977, this iconic re-edition is still crafted by Oluce in Italy using many of the original manu...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Surfboard Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular coffee table from the 70s, top in mahogany veneer and metal base, the shape is reminiscent of a surfboard.
Metal
$3,249
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
1930s Otto Schultz stool in leather, brown velvet, nailheads, oak. Boet, Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in København K, 84
This Otto Schultz stool is a masterpiece of Swedish design, encapsulating the refined aesthetic and exceptional craftsmanship that defined 1930s Scandinavian furniture. Crafted by th...
Leather, Velvet, Oak
Pierre Jeanneret, Chair with Single Arm
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960. Single armchair, teak and cane. Provenance: Punjab University, Chandigarh, India.
Cane, Wood, Teak
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” Modular Sofa for Nikol International, 1969
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” modular sofa for Nikol International, 1969 The Ennio Chiggio "Environ" sofa for Nikol International, designed in the 1960s, is a rare and exquisite piece of ...
Fabric, Foam, Chenille
Oak & Green Ceramic End Table, USA 1940's
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in New York, NY
End table with a ceramic base with an Art Deco motif and solid dished oak top, possibly a Martz creation.
Ceramic, Oak
$3,133
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 34.65 in
Modernist armchair in chromed steel tube and imitation leather from the 40's
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French modernist armchair from the '40s. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, seat, back and armrests in beige imitation leather (original fabric). Beautiful vintage condition, with tr...
Chrome
Rare Model 14.958 Floor Lamp by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Model 14.958 Floor Lamp by Rispal. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950s. Rare sculptural floor lamp with slender custom wood stem, interlocking curved steel base, an...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
$13,055 / item
H 24.41 in W 37.8 in D 81.11 in
Charlotte Perriand MId-Century Modern LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched in 2018. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy....
Wood
$9,748 / set
H 29.93 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
Original Pierre Chapo French Elm S24 Chairs, France 1970s - Set of 4
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Set of four original S24 chairs by Pierre Chapo. Pierre Chapo’s design have been heavily inspired by works from the Bauhaus period and designers like le Corbusier and Charlotte Perr...
Leather, Elm
Rene Gabriel Sideboard
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful sideboard by Rene Gabriel with great angled lines and wood patina. Cabinet has 2 swinging doors with 5 center drawers and thick wood handles. Original locking hardware. ...
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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