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Two-door wardrobe armoires in carved walnut wood, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient and large wardrobe, two-door wardrobe in precious hand-carved solid walnut wood, panels
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Antique 17th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Carved Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved mahogany compactum wardrobe having carved removable finials, above two long mirror doors
Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Carved Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Carved Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
H 95 in W 77.5 in D 25.5 in
18th Century Period Baroque Kas Wardrobe Cabinet with Rich Carved Wood Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
of foliage and lions heads. This antique wardrobe from Sweden features a nicely molded and overhung
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Mid-18th Century Carved Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Antique Tyrolean (Northern Italy) carved wardrobe, mid-18th century Measures: H. 187cm, L. 156cm
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

Mid-18th Century Carved Wardrobe
Mid-18th Century Carved Wardrobe
H 73.63 in W 61.42 in D 23.63 in
Wardrobe in poplar wood, two doors with six diamond-carved panels, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antiqe Wardrobe, furniture in solid poplar wood, composed of two doors with six richly diamond
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Antique 17th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Poplar

19th C English Wood Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 19th century English carved wood wardrobe. Impressive piece with a hanging rack, 4
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Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th C  English Wood Wardrobe
19th C  English Wood Wardrobe
H 82 in W 57.75 in D 19.5 in
Circa 1880 Chinese Carved Wardrobe Cabinet, Qing Dynasty
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 Chinese carved wardrobe cabinet, Qing dynasty. Red stain on panelled sides. Extensively
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE JACOBEAN REVIVAL HAND CARVED ARMOIRE WARDROBE WiTH GREY FRENCH PAINT
Located in GB
circa 1840-1860 Jacobean Revival hand painted French Armoire Wardrobe Please note the delivery fee
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Antique 1840s French Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Style Wardrobe
Located in Marseille, FR
Exceptional richly carved Renaissance style wardrobe decorated with sketches with many characters
Category

20th Century French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Style Wardrobe
Renaissance Style Wardrobe
H 75.99 in W 118.12 in D 23.63 in
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Carved Wardrobe or Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
. Characteristic wavy line with wood carvings on the floral taste front. Beautiful curly carved feet. The solid
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Antique 1780s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Rare Italian Brutalist Carved Oak Wardrobes
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of rare Italian 1960s Brutalist carved oak wardrobes. The front doors feature a rhythmic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Two Doors Wardrobe Decorated in Fir and Larch Wood
Located in Casaleone, IT
Painted wardrobe. Two-doors wardrobe hand decorated in fir and larch wood End of the 18th century
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Fir

Antique 18th Century French Carved Oak Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional 18th century French Knockdown Armoire. Made from oak with beautifully hand carved
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

CASTLE Wardrobe
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
No castle would be complete without a wardrobe in which to keep your royal robes (aka your pyjamas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

CASTLE Wardrobe
CASTLE Wardrobe
H 84.06 in W 48.04 in D 21.46 in
Carved Walnut & Rosewood Wardrobe with Lacquered Front from Ducrot, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Wardrobe in the bedroom of the main suite of the Giulio Cesare ocean liner launched in 1920 in
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer

French Neo Renaissance Wardrobe, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This stunning antique wooden wardrobe with two doors and two drawers is a true masterpiece. Crafted
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

French Neo Renaissance Wardrobe, 1900s
French Neo Renaissance Wardrobe, 1900s
H 83.47 in W 63 in D 25.6 in
Antique French Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautiful freestanding wardrobe from the 19th century is crafted from solid wood. This antique
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique French Wardrobe 19th Century
Antique French Wardrobe 19th Century
H 93.71 in W 47.64 in D 21.26 in
Painted French Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
Baroque period tall two-door painted wardrobe with lower drawers. Scraped back to early paint
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Painted French Baroque Wardrobe
Painted French Baroque Wardrobe
H 99 in W 78 in D 32 in
Old Solid Oak Wood Wardrobe with Lozenge Shaped Tiles, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique wardrobe in solid oak wood, hand-carved on the sides and in the doors (double door) with
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

French Large Louis XV Period Wardrobe Provencal Richly Carved 18th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Rare Provencal cabinet from the Louis XV period, richly carved with foliage and plant motifs
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique Belgium Renaissance Jacobean Figural Carved Oak Large Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Belgium Renaissance Jacobean figural carved oak large wardrobe cabinet. Item features
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Early 20th Century Belgian Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

18th Century Louis XV French Carved Walnut Armoire or Wardrobe, Large and Rare
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and large 18th century French armoire or wardrobe constructed of walnut wood. This intricately
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

17th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Carved Wardrobe or Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut made in the late seventeenth century in the
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Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Period Mahogany Bow Front Wardrobe
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An early 20th century, Edwardian period mahogany bow front 2 door wardrobe. The stepped moulded
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Period Mahogany Bow Front Wardrobe
Edwardian Period Mahogany Bow Front Wardrobe
H 80.71 in W 46.26 in D 22.05 in
French Bressan Wardrobe / Cabinet, 18th Century, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Bresse cabinet from the 18th century. It is made of various fruit woods. It opens in front
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique French Rustic Country 19th C Hand Carved Fruitwood Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Very decorative rustic country hand carved fruitwood (cherry wood) French wardrobe or armoire. Ca
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
bank of drawers are adorned with a stunning shell carved pediment. The wood has a gorgeous rich colour
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Italian Art Deco Wardrobe in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe or highboard, walnut, wood, Italy, 1940s This stunning wardrobe is based on a well
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Italian Art Deco Wardrobe in Walnut
Italian Art Deco Wardrobe in Walnut
H 67.72 in W 103.75 in D 21.46 in
Antique Mahogany Cabinet/Wardrobe/Linen Press
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A fine late 18th century neoclassical mahogany linen press/wardrobe in fantastic original condition
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Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Well figured mahogany two door wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany wardrobe, the carved moulded cornice above two well figured mahogany panelled doors
Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Well figured mahogany two door wardrobe
Well figured mahogany two door wardrobe
H 77.5 in W 53.5 in D 26 in
Louis Philippe French Cherry Armoire or Wardrobe, 1850s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
this solid cherry wood piece in a dining room to store glassware, a living room for books or blankets
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Beautiful Antique Victorian Walnut and Brass Wardrobe
Located in Crawley, GB
An late Victorian carved walnut combination wardrobe with shaped and moulded cornice, fitted a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth Antique Bronze
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

21st Century Two-Door Neoclassical Wardrobe by Modenese Gastone, White
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Exquisitely designed neoclassical wardrobe with hand-made carvings and handdecorated gold leaf
Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

END OF THE 17th CENTURY LOUIS XIV WARDROBE IN SOLID WALNUT
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful wardrobe made entirely of solid walnut, with doors and sides finely carved with geometric
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered White Bronze
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Materials - White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
"H Materials - Antique Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden change
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

British Art Deco Wardrobe in Burr Walnut, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
The wardrobe sits on finely carved ball and claw feet Some additional features include solid brass
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Important Wardrobe of the Hansen Republics
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
imposing wardrobe is punctuated by three corinthian pilasters, carved with foliage and flowers framing a
Category

Antique 17th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Important Wardrobe of the Hansen Republics
Important Wardrobe of the Hansen Republics
H 87.41 in W 77.96 in D 30.71 in
21st Century Baroque Venetian Handpainted Four Door Wardrobe by Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Modenese Interiors masterpiece: four door wardrobe with handpainted artisanal decorations, squiggle
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Renaissance Palace Wardrobe with Perspectival Views
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
carve those views in a solid wood plank as on our wardrobe, requiring a high degree ability to master
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Style French Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Louis XV style French petite armoire, or wardrobe, from the Loire Valley
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Materials - Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
- Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Philadelphia Federal Wardrobe / Armoire in West Indies Mahogany c. !820
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional American Federal wardrobe from Philadelphia in fine West Indies mahogany. Features
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Floral Wardrobe and Armoire in White Bronze Clad, Handcrafted in India
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
: handcrafted, polished, hand carved, metal work, wood work Please note that our smooth finish metal clad
Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Materials - Brass, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal. Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Materials - Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Materials - Copper, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Materials - Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

21st Century Four Door Wardrobe in White Finish and Silver Leaf by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Gorgeous, handcarved baroque-inspired four doors white wardrobe by Italian producer Modenese Luxury
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

18th Century "En chapeaux de gendarme" French Provincial Armoire / Wardrobe
Located in Madrid, ES
storage piece commands attention, yet offers a sense of comfort in the warm wood grain and soft curving
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul M.
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Materials - Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Vintage German Cherrywood Biedermeier Wardrobe/Cabinet on Castors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century German style small Bedermeier armoire/wardrobe with burl wood cherry. One long drawer
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Antique 19th Century German Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cherry

Lovely Antique 19th C Soft Green French Marriage Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
operational condition. This armoire is crafted entirely from oak wood, ensuring robustness and longevity. It
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Unique, Massive Wardrobe from the 2nd Half of the 18th Century
Located in Opole, PL
. The whole is richly decorated with carved patterns. This sturdy and massive wardrobe made from oak and
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Antique Late 18th Century European Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Early 19th Century Dark Brown Lacquer Wardrobe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wardrobe from the early 19th century with dark brown lacquer, brass
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Antique early 18th Century German Baroque Stripped Oak Two-Door Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
most exquisite wood available at the time, beautiful European summer oak, displaying a distinctive
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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Country French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bonnet Top Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
handcrafted in France of cherry and walnut wood. Item features a bonnet shaped cornice, hand-forged iron
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Antique Late 18th Century French Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

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Wood Carved Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wood carved wardrobe you’re looking for. A wood carved wardrobe — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a wood carved wardrobe, we have 125 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a wood carved wardrobe — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right wood carved wardrobe, those designed in Louis XV, Baroque and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Hickory White, Bloomingdale's and Eckehard Weimann each produced at least one beautiful wood carved wardrobe that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wood Carved Wardrobe?

Prices for a wood carved wardrobe start at $485 and top out at $348,500 with the average selling for $4,998.

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.

Questions About Wood Carved Wardrobe
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.

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