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White And Gold Armoire

Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe
Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe

Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armored jewelry armoire in matte Canaletto walnut or polished white bird’s eye maple and 24 karats gold hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armored jewelry case with pull out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside drawers in elm briar, matte finish, 2...

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Agresti Segreto Armored Jewelry Case

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By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armored jewelry case with pullout / pull-out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside drawers in Elm finish bria...

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Polished white bird’s-eye maple or polished walnut matte finish armored chest, 24-karat gold-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrat...

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21st Century Four Door Wardrobe in White Finish and Silver Leaf by Modenese

21st Century Four Door Wardrobe in White Finish and Silver Leaf by Modenese

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21st Century White Suitcase Rack in Solid Wood by Modenese Gastone Interiors

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White Lei Lui Armoire by Agresti
White Lei Lui Armoire by Agresti

White Lei Lui Armoire by Agresti

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H 70.08 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

White Lei Lui Armoire by Agresti

By Agresti

Located in IT

Armoured jewelry armoire in polished white bird’s-eye maple and 24-karat gold hardware.

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White Lei Lui Armoire by Agresti
White Lei Lui Armoire by Agresti

White Lei Lui Armoire by Agresti

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H 70.08 in W 39.38 in L 70.08 in

White Lei Lui Armoire by Agresti

By Agresti

Located in IT

Armoured jewelry armoire in polished white bird’s-eye maple and 24-karat gold hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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White And Gold Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the white and gold armoire you’re looking for. A white and gold armoire — often made from metal, gold and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a white and gold armoire, we have 1 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. A white and gold armoire made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. Agresti and Modenese Gastone each produced at least one beautiful white and gold armoire that is worth considering.

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A white and gold armoire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $54,500, while the lowest priced sells for $3,831 and the highest can go for as much as $162,500.

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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