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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Pine & Mirror Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French faux bamboo armoire, late 19th century, carved from pine and stained to give an exotic appearance down to the intermittent nodes along the stalk. This example takes the famili...
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19th Century French Other Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Pine
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Pine & Mirror Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A faux-bamboo pine armoire from France, late 19th century, with a lovely amber patina in the frame. This tall storage piece appears as a rectangular silhouette, projecting a peaked c...
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19th Century French Other Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Art Deco Hexagonal Top wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A truly beautiful Art Deco Wardrobe with hexagonal top. A lovely warm honey colour with striking burr walnut inlaid motif to the centre, segmented inlay to the upper section accentua...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Carved Walnut 2 Door Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique French Louis XIII style carved walnut bonnetiere armoire circa 1780.
The bonnetiere of unusual diminutive form, having a simple ogee shaped crown with twin doors below...
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1780s French Louis XIII Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
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...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Other
Modern Minimal Yellow Aluminium Privacy Screen / Room Divider
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The Gray Screen is a freestanding room divider, named after the iconic modernist architect-designer Eileen Gray, a lover of screens. The large powder-coated aluminium curves introduc...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Wood Antique Large Wardrobe
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this spectacular antique wardrobe in solid walnut wood, made in the mid-19th century in Italy, Louis Philippe period.
This wardrobe is very rare for its large size, equip...
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1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Hand-Carved Oak Armoire, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Armoire in Carved Oak with Rosette Panels, France, 1950s
A stately presence marked by repetition and relief, this French armoire composes its façade in a series of rhythmic medallio...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Echoing the Sculptural Language of French Provincial Modernism
Sculptural in stance and restrained in detail, this tall French cabinet fro...
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts One-Door Armoire or Wardrobe Onder den Sint Maarten Style, 1900s
By Onder den Sint Maarten
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts one-door armoire or wardrobe.
Design in the style of Onder den Sint Maarten.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak base with original bra...
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Traditional Rustic Pinewood Dresser – Spain, Circa 1900
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Rustic Pinewood Dresser – Spain, Circa 1900
Bring a touch of rustic charm and timeless elegance into your home with this traditional pinewood dresser, crafted by an unknown artisan in Spain around 1900. This beautifully handcrafted piece exemplifies the simplicity and authenticity of rustic Spanish furniture...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
$11,273 Sale Price
25% Off
Armoire Solid Natural Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Standing with monastic presence, this tall armoire in natural oak bears a façade of geometric rigor and quiet monumentality. Six raised diamond-point panels animate the surface with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Tall Cabinet in Carved Oak, France, 20th Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Monolithic in stance yet intricate in surface, this tall French cabinet reveals a façade of concentric rosettes and squared panels, arranged with the solemn rhythm of a liturgical ob...
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20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
1950s Art Deco Armoire in Black Lacquer and Engraved Parchment, Att. Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Meda, MB
Elegant Italian Art Deco Armoire from the 1950s, attributed to renowned designer Paolo Buffa and crafted in the furniture-making hub of Cantù. This refined piece features a sleek bla...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak low wardrobe cabinet closet. Has 2 front doors with 3 drawers. Left side is open with hang bar for clothing. Has teak craved handles on front. Lighter wood gr...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Door Fitted Gentleman's Wardrobe / 1960 England
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful mid century fitted wardrobe by Austinsuite. England C1960.
This piece is beautifully made with an elegant tambour door design and fitted interior. The tambour door sets...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
1970s Modern Burlwood Gentleman’s Armoire / Cabinet By John Widdicomb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a modern burlwood gentleman’s armoire by John Widdicomb. It dates to the 1970s and was manufactured in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is marked , and the interior opens to open s...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage 'Devoncourt' Adams Style Mahogany Armoire TV Media Cabinet 89"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite Drexel Heritage Devoncourt Adams Style TV Armoire, circa 1980s Made from mahogany with elegant matchbook veneered from ornately ...
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1980s American Adam Style Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
German bridal cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is hand-painted in vibrant colours. The cabinet has its original hinge...
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
$4,357
Mid Century Modern Lane 5 Drawer 2 door Walnut tall Wardrobe Chrome legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Lane patchwork walnut and rosewood Wardrobe dresser Armoire circa 1970s well built. Has 2 center front cabinet doors with 2 Interior drawers behind them. Has ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
$2,160 Sale Price
40% Off
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, wardrobe, walnut burl, brass, mirrored glass, metal, linoleum, Milan, Italy, 1930
An exceptional armoire designed by Gaetan...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Brass
An ARTS & CRAFTS / ART NOUVEAU Wardrobe CABINET by HARRIS LEBUS, England 1900
By Harris Lebus
Located in PARIS, FR
A large wardrobe cabinet, superb wood vertical structure enhanced by beautiful geometric ornaments, with 1 central mirrored door opening on 3 hanging systems and one major drawer at ...
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Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Petite Armoire in Carved Pine, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Solemn and ceremonial, this petite armoire stands like a devotional column—its oak façade incised with rhythmic motifs that echo both liturgical ornament and rural craftsmanship. The...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Ash & Walnut Wardrobe From Jitona, 1960s
By Jitona
Located in Żory, PL
This mid-century modern wardrobe from the 1960s was manufactured by Jiton in the Czech Republic. The wardrobe is made of two types of wood - ash and walnut. The wardrobe has origina...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Antique Neoclassical Walnut Olive Ash Burl Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Mirror 86"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Italian Neoclassical knockdown armoire or wardrobe from the last quarter of the 19th century. Rectangular in form with a bowfront accompanied by graceful ormolu capped co...
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Ash, Olive, Burl
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe storage cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe cabinet. Behind the doors are open shelves. (8) adjustable shelves total with pins. (4) on the left and (4) on the right side. Great fo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Florentino Black Cabinet With Colourfully Painted Interior - IN STOCK
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elevate your space with the luxurious Florentino Black Cabinet. Expertly crafted from premium figured maple, white oak, and walnut woods, this hand made armoire is a stunning piece o...
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2010s Canadian Bohemian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th C. French Louis XV Walnut Carved 3 Door Mirrored Wardrobe Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful antique 19th Century French Knockdown Armoire / Wardrobe. Features a walnut frame with three large beveled glass mirrored doors The cabinet opens to a large central are...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
German folk art bridal cabinet, 1826
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1826. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is made of solid pine and is hand-painted in vibrant ...
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1820s German Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Mirrored Clothing Armoire Wardrobe 84"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional early 20th century armoire. Features a rectangular frame made from mahogany with figural and acanthus carved accents. The central door features a large oval mirror t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau wardrobe attr. to De Coene with artwork by Geo Verbanck, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1905 / Wardrobe / De Coene/ Geo Verbanck / oak, copper / Art Deco / Art Nouveau
A stylish Art Nouveau wardrobe or armoire in solid oak most likely designed by De Coene, Ko...
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Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Copper
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Walnut Armoirette or Wardrobe
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale early nineteenth century French walnut armoirette or wardrobe features hand pegged paneled sides and doors. The piece is crowned with a multi-beveled cornice. Its tw...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
hand painted pine cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Cupboard from the rural south of Germany, dating from around 1850. The cupboard was probably given as a wedding gift. This cupboard is made of solid pine and is hand-painted in sligh...
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1850s German Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak with original bla...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Pine
Art Deco Skyscraper tallboy
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful figured walnut Art Deco skyscraper Tallboy dating to 1930. The 4 deep, graduated drawers run smoothly and boast beautiful white phenolic bar handles with chrome supports ...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Poplar Wood Antique Wardrobe, Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this fantastic Italian antique wardrobe from the mid-19th century, from the Louis Philippe period. A wardrobe with a timeless antique charm!
Made of solid poplar wood in ...
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1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Poplar
Josef Hoffmann Coat Hook for the Wiener Werkstaette, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Sensational design from the very puristic period of Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette. Literature: Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Werkstaette - Avantgarde Art Deco, Industrial Des...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique French 18th Century Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Armoire Wardrobe 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 18th century carved French Provincial cherry wood armoire, circa 1780.
The armoire having a ogee stepped cornice (the cornice is removable), below is a shell shaped carving and a pair of carved doors, with panels carved in relief, the doors are fitted with the original hand forged steel lock escutcheons & door length steel barrel hinges, a key is present and the lock works with ease. The interior has two adjustable shelves and can easily receive a hanging rail, which Bloomsbury can install at no extra cost in our professional workshops if requested.
The armoire is raised on short cabriole legs with scrolled feet joined by a shaped skirt with a corresponding shell shaped carving, condition is very good, this very handsome late 1700s French armoire...
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1780s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
20th Century, Le Corbusier Wardrobe for Hunitè d'Habitation de Marseille
By Le Corbusier
Located in Turin, Turin
Le Corbusier was a Swiss-French architect, designer, urbanist, writer and also painter, who is famous for being one of the pioneers of what is now called Modern architecture or the I...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Antique French Provinvial Neoclassical Knockdown Mirroed Armoire Wardrobe 89"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Provincial knockdown armoire / wardrobe / closet. Made of oak featuring a chic white painted finish with large central beveled vanity / dressing mirror flanked by two...
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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Paint
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cabinet Dated 1812
Measurements: H. 176 cm – L. 110 (120 at the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 at the frames) cm
Period: 1812
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Description:
Antique painte...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
Modern Minimal Room Divider Dressing Room Privacy Screen in Burgandy
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The Gray screen is a freestanding room divider named after the iconic modernist architect-designer Eileen Gray, a lover of screens. The large powder-coated aluminium curves introduce...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Traditional Spanish Polychrome Wardrobe, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Polychrome wardrobe. By unknown artisan from Spain, circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material: W...
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1930s Spanish Rustic Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
$1,749 Sale Price
67% Off
Art Deco Burr walnut double wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Here is an opportunity to acquire a wonderful burr walnut Art Deco wardrobe, in immaculate condition having recently been refurbished in our workshops. This wonderful example feature...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
A matching pair of Art Deco Pale Walnut Wardrobes in the style Epstein
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A truly stunning pair of matching Art Deco wardrobes in the style of Epstein. These beautiful wardrobes have fabulous pale highly figured bu...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Country French Provincial Linen Press Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 18th Century French armoire. Featuring a blend of Country French and Provincial styling with floral and acanthus accents, chicken wire drape doors with long iron hinge, ...
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Late 18th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wire
$3,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Armoire brutaliste vintage en bois de chêne des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Armoire vintage des années 60, en bois de chêne, superbe style brutaliste avec splendides poignées originales, 1 niche ouverte, 3 tiroirs (à noter : modèle de tiroirs qui penchent lé...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Antique Early 19th C French Carved Oak Wedding Armoire Wardrobe Normandy 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, elegant early 19th century antique French carved oak wedding armoire, Normandy, circa 1820.
The armoire is very finely carved and has a arched and scroll carved cornice, belo...
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1820s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
11 door brass and bronze closet design luciano frigerio 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
stunning 11-opening closet, design luciano frigerio, featuring bronze handles, brass frames, and beige fabric panels.
measures about 290 cm wide, 63 cm deep and 280 cm high (...pos...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Modernist Four-Door Wardrobe, Chromium Plated Metal, High-Gloss Lacquer, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made four-door wardrobe/armoire, designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection.
Handles and U-shaped tubular feet made of chrom...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Small two-door wardrobe by Italo Gamberini
By Italo Gamberini
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2833
Italo Gamberini (1907-1990)
Small two-door wardrobe with geometric motif on the front.
Custom made for a villa in Como.
Italian manufacture, 1940.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Double Wardrobe, C1930
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Art Deco modernist two door wardrobe, in a highly desirable true pale blonde birds eye maple veneers. Original highly polished chrome handles and chrome hanging rails, catches and hinges. Inside offers a generously sized hanging area offering two tiered chrome poles for all your needs and a good sized open box shelf...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birdseye Maple
White Oak Armoire / Wardrobe with Slatted Doors
Located in Portland, OR
Perfect for use as an armoire, a wardrobe, a bar, or in an entry - anywhere additional storage would be helpful. This piece is exquisitely crafted by hand out of solid white oak. It is completely customizable; both in size and storage configuration. The piece shown is outfitted with shelving and a hang bar on the left, and drawers and shelves on the right. Slatted doors...
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2010s American Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
$12,700 / item
English Art Deco Smaller Blonde Walnut Triple Breakfront Wardrobe, C1930
Located in Barnstaple, GB
For your consideration is this very impressive looking Art Deco three door triple wardrobe of smaller dimensions and is absolutely stunning, inside and out!. Dating to the 1930's the...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Art Deco 4 door Wardrobe (flatpack)
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Here we have a truly exceptional example of an Art Deco 4 door wardrobe in breathtaking Bubinga waterfall Veneers, fabulous markings to the front and s...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bubinga
industrial locker, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in Germany around 1950 and has five compartments to store all your belongings. In the upper part a shelf and in the lower part clothes hooks. The locker has a bl...
Category
1950s German Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
$2,106
Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Modernist valet clothing stand for both ladies and gentlemen, dating from the 1950s, in the style of Ico & Luisa Parisi. Executed by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy. Crafted fr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Beech
Restored Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe from Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus-style wardrobe in walnut was manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in Czech Republic in the 1930s. Features clothes rail and four shelves. The wardrobe stands on chrome tubular...
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1930s Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Armoire Dresser, Circa 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest
By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection
USA, Circa 1970s
Oak, with original brass hardware.
Measures...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique and Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires for Sale on 1stDibs
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.