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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Creator: André Arbus
Creator: André Sornay
André Sornay Highboard in Mahogany and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
André Sornay for Atelier Sornay, wardrobe or armoire, ash, mahogany, France, 1950s Iconic midcentury wardrobe by French designer André Sornay. With its geometric design and the com...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Ash, Mahogany

1930s Modernist Wardrobe by André Sornay, Stamped and Documented
Located in London, GB
This masterful and exceptionally proportioned Modernist wardrobe by André Sornay shows why his stature as one of the most important designers ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

André Arbus pair of celadon green lacquered wardrobes gilt brass 1930
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique pair of André Arbus wardrobes is sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room. It was designed by André Arbus in the late 1930s. Made out of solid oak wood, each wardrobe is decorated with André Arbus celadon green lacquer signature. The orientalist mirror frame is covered with gold leaf. The large bronze rope handle is also gilt, as well as the frieze. All the details are a wonderful example of the French neoclassicism of André Arbus. Each wardrobe features inside three oak wood shelves, with one drawer. The large central and side mirrors make these wardrobes suitable as bedroom or dressing armoires...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Andre Sornay Room Divider Cabinet, France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning minimalistic room divider wardrobe designed by cabinet maker Andre Sornay, France 1955. This rare room divider cabinet was designed with his 'tigette system' which was basic...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Teak

Rare André Sornay French Wardrobes Armoires Art Deco Modernist 40s - F613
Located in Lyon, FR
Armoire, bookcase from the 50's by the french designer André Sornay. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer highlighted by a system of brass nails perfectly aligned around the furniture (see photos). The large sliding door opens on a series of solid wood shelves...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass, Copper

40's Cabinet by French Designer Andre Sornay Mahogany and Copper Art Deco
Located in Lyon, FR
1940s cabinet by French designer André Sornay. The structure is made of solid mahogany and veneered wood, highlighted by a system of brass nails perfectly aligned around the edges of...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass, Copper

French Mid-Century Lacquered Armoire, by Andre Arbus & Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century light brown lacquered Atelier Sain et Tambuté, Paris two-door armoire cabinet with bronze rope trim and door lock plate on gilt cylindrical feet with a Siena marbl...
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1940s French Other Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Marble, Bronze

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19th Century French Faux Bamboo Armoire or Wardrobe
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A 19th century French faux bamboo armoire, or wardrobe, made of pitch pine with solid beechwood faux bamboo details. Beveled m...
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Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously styled Art Deco wardrobe dating to the 1930's. Small and well proportioned this wardrobe has stunning Walnut grain with book paged veneers w...
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1782 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Green Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1782 H.185 – L.142 (160 at the frames) – P.50 (59 at the frames) Tyrolean painted wardrobe with two doors, entire...
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1782 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
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H 72.84 in W 55.12 in D 21.66 in
Original Green Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Veneer, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors...
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Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Chrome Armoire Wardrobe Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin burl and chrome armoire/wardrobe. This piece is very rare and hard to find, this is the 1st time we have ever had one. It is in wonderful vintage...
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French 19th Century Louis XV Style Armoire or Wardrobe from Normandy
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality carved oak armoire originating from Normandy, France which was made during the early 19th century. The case consists of a carved frieze and panelled doors above a shaped apron. Most notable are the carved door panels and crown molding which are adorned with floral and leaf motifs. Equally, the apron bears a centred carved heart which was not unusual since these types of armoires were generally gifted to newlyweds. Stunning brass hardware. Original lock and key. Two interior shelves. This French 19th Century Louis XV Style Oak Armoire or Wardrobe is a perfect armoire/cabinet for clothing, bed and bath linens...
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19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Near Pair of Walnut Wardrobes
Located in Cheshire, GB
Near pair of walnut wardrobes the architectural tops with rope twist and shell carving decoration. Above a pair of mirrored doors, one wardrobe fully fitted ...
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Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Near Pair of Walnut Wardrobes
Near Pair of Walnut Wardrobes
H 80 in W 47 in D 26 in
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe from Jas Shoolbred, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco walnut wardrobe from the quality furniture makers Jas Shoolbred   - circa 1920's Fitted out with a clothes rail and coat hooks There's further storage in the drawer to th...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Rationalist Wardrobe by Vezzani, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Rationalist Art Deco wardrobe with mirror by Vezzani (Pescia), 1930s. Its lines recall the designs of Marcello Piacentini and Giuseppe Terragni. Walnut, walnut root and maple structu...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Maple, Walnut, Burl

Art Deco Rationalist Wardrobe by Vezzani, 1930s
Art Deco Rationalist Wardrobe by Vezzani, 1930s
H 78.75 in W 77.56 in D 22.05 in
British Vintage Art Deco Limed Oak Wardrobe from Maple and Co, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality, Art Deco freestanding limed oak wardrobe from Maple & Co - circa 1930s Featuring a hanging rail and shoe rail
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Wood, Oak

Customized Modernist Three-Door Wardrobe, Brass Hardware, Glossy Lacquered Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom made three-door wardrobe / armoire, designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal, Brass

1930s Venetian Baroque Wardrobe, by Testolini Freres in Walnut decored and Briar
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Precious 1930s Venetian Baroque cupboard wardrobe, by Testolini Freres Venice, in hand-carved walnut yellow decored and burl walnut, with central mirror . Interior upholstered in ora...
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Mid-Century André Sornay Wardrobe, circa 1955, France
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Mid-Century André Sornay Wardrobe. It's a very decorative piece made with mahogany and metal base. CONDITION: Good vintage conditio...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Wardrobe by Andre Sornay, 1960
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Wardrobe by Andre Sornay in the 60s Base in metal (new), structure in mahogany with tigette system, panels in off-white and black lacquer (al...
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Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Wardrobe by Andre Sornay, 1960
Wardrobe by Andre Sornay, 1960
H 80.71 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Andre Sornay Wardrobe in Red France 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic iconic wardrobe designed by cabinet maker Andre Sornay, France 1955. This cabinet was designed with his 'tigette system' which was basically a modular formula which he used...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Andre Sornay Wardrobe in Red France 1955
Andre Sornay Wardrobe in Red France 1955
H 82.29 in W 41.34 in L 82.29 in
Andre Sornay Wardrobe in Yellow France 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic iconic wardrobe designed by cabinet maker Andre Sornay, France 1955. This cabinet was designed with his 'tigette system' which was basically a modular formula which he used...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Andre Sornay Wardrobe in Yellow France 1955
Andre Sornay Wardrobe in Yellow France 1955
H 82.29 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
André Sornay Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Mahogany

André Sornay Cabinet in Mahogany
André Sornay Cabinet in Mahogany
H 83.08 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Modernist Cabinet or Armoire in Black by André Sornay, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
*** Late Summer Sale - ends 30 August *** Modernist cabinet or armoire by André Sornay, mid-20th century, France. A simple design of clean lines, the main black panels being outline...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Andre Sornay, Armoire in Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
Andre Sornay - Armoire in mahogany. Two-door with open glass opening unto five shelves and five wooden drawer, circa 1930. Mahogany. Measures: 62 H x 49.25 W x 17.25 D inches.  
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Andre Sornay, Armoire in Mahogany
H 62 in W 49.25 in D 17.25 in
Wardrobe from André Sornay, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pair of Andre Sornay Armoires, circa 1960, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of Andre Sornay Armoires Manufacturer's Label Circa 1960, France Formica and Wood Good Vintage Condition
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Two French Modernist Cabinets by Andre Sornay
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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.

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