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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Customizable Items Only
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

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

Modernist Four-Door Wardrobe, Chromium Plated Metal, High-Gloss Lacquer, Bespoke
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

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

Blend Red Wardrobe by Karim Rashid
By Horm
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural piece of functional decor, this wardrobe boasts the dynamism and elegance typical of Karim Rashid's design. Frame, shelves, and doors are made of red-lacquered MDF, boas...
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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Pull handle in gunmetal patinated brass and antique gold hammered brass 30 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Use: Indoor or protected outdoor Minimalist and refined, the PT/NO/10 pull handle 30 cm stands out for its linear design and elegant finish. Handcrafted from brass, it features a sm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Modern Minimal Privacy Screen / Pink Room Divider in Aluminium
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

Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Customizable Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood. Available on request in different amounts. De...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Modernist Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware, Bespoke
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood. Available on request in different amounts. De...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Dos Gallos Custom Large Oak Wood Cabinet or Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Trastero cabinet in oakwood with heavy distress. Available in a variety of finishes. Custom sizes. Interior can be set up as a wardrobe or with shelves. As shown in open grain...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Customized Art Deco Streamline Three-Door Wardrobe in High-Gloss Lacquered Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized three-door wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timele...
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2010s German Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bespoke Modernist Three-Door Wardrobe, Chromium Finish, High-Gloss Lacquer
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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Wiener Werkstaette Art Nouveau Coat Hook, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant handmade coat-hook. Literature: Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Werkstaette – Avant Garde Art Deco, Industrial Design, 1985 Vienna p. 49. Different hooks are available see pi...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Brutalist Style Wardrobe in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil
Located in Paris, IDF
Wardrobe made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures:175 x 80 x 40 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative obje...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Sculpted Wardrobe/Cupboard in Solid Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Wardrobe made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: 175 x 80 x 40 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

'Tucroma' Leather Rotating Wardrobe by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Tucroma' leather rotating wardrobe was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Italy). Custom colors and finishes are available. The Tucroma rotating armoire features a leather clad exterior with color corresponding saddle leather straps and chrome hardware, a full body length mirror, and standing on a chrome plinth base. Interior with four smaller and one larger chrome hooks and a clothes rod. Leather color and hardware finish can be customized, contact us for more details. Also available is the matching 'Tucroma' leather platform bed...
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2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Drawer pull 15 cm Golden brass wires and gunmetal tube
Located in Marrakech, MA
Use: Indoor This 15 cm drawer pull belongs to the Oriental Touch collection. Made of solid brass, it combines a central tube with a gunmetal patina and a manual wrapping of golden ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Wire

Cabinet pull in brass wire : Semicircular shape with concentric lines Ø 12 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Use: Indoor This cabinet pull is part of the Oriental Touch collection, which explores decorative forms inspired by Eastern aesthetics. Made of brass, it is crafted using an arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Wire

Customized Modernist Four-Door Wardrobe, High-Gloss Lacquer, Handcrafted Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timeless ...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass wire door pull ø 20 cm Oriental Touch collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
Use: Indoor Elegant and refined, this brass wire door pull is meticulously handcrafted, with each wire carefully assembled to form a perfectly balanced circular composition. Part of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Custom-Made Storage Cabinet, Lacquered Wood and Blackened Tubular Steel Hardware
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made wooden storage cabinet made of lacquered wood and blackened tubular steel. Production time: ca. 12 weeks.
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Modern Chelsea Gray Leather Bar Cabinet with Forged Steel Metal Base by Ercole
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chelsea bar cabinet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with Morning Gray wood finish on oak. Hand-Stretched leather in Pearl gray decorate the door fronts. Hand-hammered metal framed doors...
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2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Custom Made Art Deco Inspired Cupid Wardrobe Wood, Suede and Bronze Handles
Located in London, GB
Indulge in the ultimate wardrobe experience with the all-new Cupid Wardrobe II! This sophisticated masterpiece offers a wider and larger storage capacit...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ultrasuede, Hardwood, Beech

Amuneal's Collector’s Wardrobe + Vanity 4 Bay Unit
Located in New York, NY
Four bays of Amuneal’s collector’s shelving system is used to create this modular wardrobe unit with silvered oak shelves, dresser, vanity table and m...
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2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

PT/AD/02 Brass pull handle with gunmetal patina :Minimalism and sobriety 70 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Use: Indoor or protected outdoor Handcrafted by our artisans, this Art Deco door pull stands out for its pure lines and minimalist design. Made of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Modernist Two-Door Wardrobe, Chromium Finish, Wood Veneer, High-Gloss
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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Tall Dark Oak Two Door Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern rustic-style oak two-door cabinet with mirrored herringbone parquetry doors. It is adorned with elegant Verde Bronze knobs and rests upon tapered legs. Dimensions: 38" w x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Modern Mystic Six Door Armoire with Chelsea Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Mystic Six Door Armoire features Six Touch-Latch Doors with panels of hand-painted Mystic Champagne Glass. The body of the piece is Oak with a Sand Finish, and it is raise...
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2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry armoire in matte Canaletto walnut or polished white bird’s eye maple and 24 karats gold hardware. Inside, safe with biometric o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold

Feno Modular Wardrobe by Frau Caze
Located in Geneve, CH
Feno Modular Wardrobe by Frau Caze Dimensions: D 57 x W 65 x H 135 cm (Wardrobe), D 57 x W 130 x H 38 cm (Sliding door module), D 57 x W 130 x H 38 cm (Module drawer). Materials: Nat...
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2010s Austrian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Spruce

Agresti Grande Segreto Armored Jewelry Case
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 d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Steel

Solid hammered brass cabinet pull Ø12 cm Art Deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
Semicircular solid brass cabinet pull, hand-hammered in a pattern evoking the irregular texture of shagreen. Each piece features variations specific to handcrafting. The reduced 12 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Turquoise ‘A' Clothes Rail with a Luxury Brass Pole
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The steel slimline 'A' clothes rail is one of &New's signature pieces. A stunning addition to any bedroom or hallway, the minimal design looks delicate but is surprisingly robust. Th...
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2010s British Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Steel

Agresti Il Grande Scrigno Jewelry Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Agresti Il Grande Scrigno Armoire has twenty lockable drawers are lined for all kinds of jewelry. The three large bottom ones do not have lock. The u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Bongo Bar Cabinet, Manual Doors, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bongó Closet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bongó closet in Sahara Noir marb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Solo Lui Black Armoire with 54 Watch Winders
Located in New York, NY
Armored armoire in polished Ebony, brass accessories in Ruthenium. Safe with biometric opening device, drawers and trays lined for watches and jewelry. Available with 54 Swiss made w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ebony

Bespoke Modernist Three-Door Wardrobe in High-Gloss Lacquered Wood, Hand Crafted
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized three-door wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timeless...
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2010s German Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Deep Blue & Chinoiserie Tevere Armoire
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Tevere Armoire in a special deep sea blue with a full on-relief gilded Chinoiserie Decor. The entire facade of this spectacular Armoire becomes an amazing canvas opportunity to hand-decorate a full gilded Chinoiserie Decor on relief. Each Piece from our Collections is entirely hand-painted on each side of the Furniture by using the very best 18th century craftsmanship Venetian techniques, passed down through the generations of artists from our land. Likewise, the sides of this beautiful creation is also enriched with on-relief Chinoiserie Scrollings...
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2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Modernist Cabinet in Glossy Lacquered Wood and Chrome Plated Metal, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom made cabinet designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality handmade furniture in a Classic, timeless design...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern Minimal Privacy Screen / Room Divider in Sky Blue / Indoor Outdoor
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Aluminum

Bespoke Modernist Four-Door Armoire, Matt Lacquer, Bronze-Plated Metal
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timeless ...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Bespoke Wardrobe With Two Sliding Doors In Elm Wood And Marble, Hand Crafted
Located in Berlin, DE
Contemporary wardrobe with two sliding doors made of elm wood and marble, hand crafted and customizable.
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Marble

Agresti Gioia Jewelry Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry armoire with inside safe. Numeric digital keypad and emergency key. Available in 4 finishing options; see information below for detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Customized Modernist Cabinet in Glossy Lacquered Wood and Brass Hardware
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom made cabinet designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a Classic, timeless desig...
Category

2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bespoke Modernist Three-Door Wardrobe, Chromium Finish, Wood Veneer, High-Gloss
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...
Category

2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

HALO ARMOIRE - Wardrobe in Bisque Lacquer and Warm Silver Leaf + Hammered Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
HALO ARMOIRE - Wardrobe in Bisque Lacquer and Warm Silver Leaf + Hammered Gold The Halo Wardrobe Cabinet is a luxurious and customizable furniture item...
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2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large brass wire door pull ø 30 cm: Oriental Touch collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
Use: Indoor With its concentric lines and meticulously assembled brass wires, this door pull embodies the perfect balance between modernity and oriental influences. Handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Wire

SABINE ARMOIRE - Modern Custom Made Layered Cabinet
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
SABINE ARMOIRE - Modern Custom-Made Layered Cabinet The Sabine Cabinet is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture that features a modern layered design. The cabinet is built with precision and attention to detail, ensuring exceptional quality. It is a perfect addition to any contemporary living space and provides ample storage space for your belongings. The Sabine Cabinet comes with four drawers and adjustable shelves, making it a versatile storage solution that can be customized to fit your unique needs. Whether you need a wardrobe, bar, jewelry, or storage interior, this cabinet can be customized to meet your specific requirements. The Sabine Cabinet is fully custom and made to order in California, ensuring that each piece is unique and tailored to your specifications. As shown in mixed finishes, this cabinet costs $18,460 list. Overall, the Sabine Cabinet is a stylish and functional addition to any home. Its modern design, combined with its customizable options and exceptional craftsmanship, make it a perfect choice for anyone looking for a high-quality storage solution. Whether you're storing clothes...
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2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Lacquer

Bauhaus Four Door Wardrobe, Walnut Veneer, Chrome Plated Metal, Made-to-Measure
Located in Berlin, DE
Made-to-measure Bauhaus wardrobe designed by Hermann John Hagemann and Manufactured by GMD Berlin. The four door wardrobe is made of chrome plated metal and walnut veneer.
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2010s German Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Serica Cabinet, in canaletto walnut, by Viviana Degrandi for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
An exclusive and elegant furniture, inspired by the ancient trunks that guarded the valuable goods of those who travelled from East to West. A discreet and mysterious box suitable...
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2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Modern Industrial 2-Door Vitrine with Black Metal Frame by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The industrial 2 door vitrine by Ercole home is a one of a kind statement piece that is bound to liven up your space. This vintrine is made up of a unique combination of hand cut glass all varying in size, color, and texture making each door like its own mini mondrian painting...
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2010s American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Steel

Bespoke Modernist Two-Door Wardrobe, Chromium Plated Metall, Matt 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...
Category

2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bespoke Storage Cabinet With Perforated Doors In Lacquered Wood and Plated Metal
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made storage cabinet with perforated doors designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin. Graphic Meander perforated doors in matte lacquered wood with chrome-plated metal fittings....
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Adolf Loos for Knize Taylorshop, Coathook Re-Edition by Woka Lamps Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed for the Knize Taylor-shop in Vienna, Paris and Berlin. A three-hole, or a four-hole version is avaliable.
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Modernist Built-in Wardrobe in Handcrafted, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Germany, 2018
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door built-in wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern ...
Category

2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Grey Tevere Armoire with Foliage Decor
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Tevere armoire in grey with a full foliage decor. The entire facade of this spectacular Armoire b...
Category

2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Custom Oak Cabinet with Pocket Doors by Dos Gallos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom oak cabinet with pocket doors and two large drawers. This cabinet is made to client's specifications and can be made in any size, conf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Custom Hand Painted Checkered Cabinet by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom cabinet was a inspired by an 19th century Italian cabinet but made in a custom size to fit our clients needs. Hand painted in grey and white diamonds throughout cabinet and finished in a distressed fashion...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Pine

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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