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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Painted Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI or Swedish Gustavian style armoire dresser or linen press By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Carved light green and cream...
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1960s American Regency Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Louis XV wardrobe
Located in TARBES, FR
Louis XV Wardrobe Circa 1880 in Several Types of Wood Treat yourself to the timeless luxury of the Louis Features : Style: Louis XV Period: Circa 1880 Several species of wood Det...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Cloakroom / Workshop cabinet - Armoire - industrial - vintage - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Former workshop changing room for employees of the Compagnie Française de Raffinage, CFR, and more particularly for the Normandy refineries in France. Still has the Normandy refiner...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Biedermeier Wardrobe in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door Biedermeier wardrobe featuring paneled doors and a chevron-patterned center stile with mirror-matched walnut veneer. The rich, symmetrical grain emphasizes the elegant propo...
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1830s Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Bruce Talbert for Gillow. A Walnut, Amboyna, Ebonized and Gilt Bedroom Suite.
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (1838-1881) for Gillow and co., a rare and important walnut, amboyna, ebonized, and gilt bedroom suite, each with differing carved rosettes, comprising: a triple mirror door wardrobe, 208cm high, 208cm wide, 58cm deep; a pair of bedside lockers, 85cm high, 38cm wide; and a pair of single bedsteads, 124cm wide Provenance: The famous Argentinian writer and suffragette Victoria Ocampo (1890-1979), bought from her estate and shipped back from Argentina. Bruce James Talbert originally trained as a carver and then an architect, and he became an influential and very successful furniture designer. He served an apprenticeship in Dundee and had his own carving business for two years where he learned the skills to apply carved details to furniture and then joined the architectural offices of Charles Edward. In 1856 he moved to Glasgow and worked for the architects W. N. Tait and Campbell Douglas. He moved to Manchester in the early 1860s, where he gained employment with the cabinetmakers Doveston, Bird, and Hull, which was short-lived, then moved to Coventry gaining work with Skidmore's Art Manufactures. In 1863 he won the competition to design the masthead for 'The Building News and in the mid-1860s moved to London, where he started designing furniture for Holland and Sons. His 'Pericles' Gothic sideboard was displayed on their stand at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1867 where it was the Grand Prix winner. It was at this point that his most prolific period began and also when he started designing furniture for Gillows of Lancaster in 1868. in the same year, he published his very influential first book 'Gothic Forms Applied to Furniture, Metal Work and Decoration for Domestic Purposes', which he dedicated to George Edmund Street. This was followed in 1876 by 'Examples of Ancient and Modern Furniture, Metalwork, Tapestries and Modern Furniture' and in 1881 by 'Fashionable Furniture. Other companies he designed for were Marsh, Jones and Cribb, Jackson and Graham, and for a short time, was a partner with Daniel Cottier. He designed textiles for Templeton's, Warner's, Cowlishaw, and Barbour and Miller; carpet designs for Templeton's and Brinton and Co.; and his wallpaper designs were printed by Jeffrey and Co. He also designed church metalwork and furniture for Cox and Sons...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19th Century French Armoire
Located in London, England
Two door French walnut armoire with arched top and shaped panelled doors. refinished and in great condition. France circa 1880.
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1880s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Sculptural Tall Cabinet, Charred Wood and Bronze, France 2018
Located in Paris, FR
This stunich cabinet is handmade by Franck Chartrain, a famous French Artist-Designer. The Polished bronze is framing several sections of charred wood. ...
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2010s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 Oak Wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 oak wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition Ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Ceramic, Oak

Mid Century Tola and Black Wardrobe From G Plan, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century three door Tola and Black wardrobe from G Plan (EGomme) Featuring a bi fold door and a rail the full width This wardrobe dismantles
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Teak

18th Century Danish Painted and Carved Baroque Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
An outstanding 18th Century Danish paint decorated and profusely carved kas or armoire, the double domed to with rich faux marble arched cove moldings, the front with two applied car...
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1740s Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Qing dynasty red and black lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt paintwork. The from of the cabinet features 14 panels each hand painted with a different scenic ranging from war...
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Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Oversized Renaissance Revival Partial Ebonized Mahogany Armoire with Medallions
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Storage Oversized Mahogany Armoire with Ebonized Medallions Measures - 106"H x 60.5"W x 27.5"D. A ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mahogany

Exquisite Italian Wardrobe with Mirrored Doors in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large Italian wardrobe, walnut burl, glass, brass, mahogany, maple, Italy, 1950s This exclusive Italian wardrobe has a remarkable size; with its width of over 10ft, this cabinet offers plenty of storage space. Four doors hold a mirrored surface lined with a decorative wooden frame, the two outer doors have a luxurious wooden surface. Three double doors structure the access to the storage space which is a combination of drawers and cloths racks...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

1950s Italian Mid-Century Brass Metal Wood Valet Stand Dressboy
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful vintage valet stand manufactured in Italy in the 1950s attributed to iconic Fratelli Reguitti company with design in the style of Ico Par...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass, Metal

Antique 1738 Dated Oldest Original Paint Housekeepers Folded Linen Wardrobe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1738 dated Antique German Marriage wardrobe / Folded linen cupboard in the oldest and most original paint I have ever seen I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...
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1730s German George II Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak Glass and Ceramic Handles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, highboard/cabinet/wardrobe, oak, glass, ceramic, France, 1960s This large cabinet is based on a well-designed structure where aesthetics and functionally go h...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

20th Century Italian Wardrobe with Two Doors Original Walnut Color Inside
Located in Buggiano, IT
20th century Italian wardrobe with two doors, original walnut color inside and patinated white outside. The wardrobe is made up of ten pieces that are easily reassembled in 10 minute...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

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Poplar, Fir

2 Art Deco Wardrobes
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
2 art deco wardrobes. The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac Laquer.
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1920s Polish Baroque Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Coconut

Pair of Monumental Post-Modern Obelisk Cabinets
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A truly unique pair of Post-Modernist cabinets in the form of a faux porphyry obelisk or pyramid on four gilded balls, resting on a black plinth base. Each cabinet contains four draw...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Laminate, Wood

Divine Quail Feather Armoire
Located in Manassas, VA
This utterly desirable double door pagoda top armoire is covered in delicate, individually placed natural feathers. An exquisite metal ribbon opens the doors to a lavish interior gra...
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2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Wardrobe by Ib Kofod Larsen for G-Plan, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This magnificent mid-century Danish design wardrobe was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured british by G-Plan circa 1960. It is made of African teak, handles and drawers mad...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Rosewood, Teak

Mid-Century Burl Wardrobe by Mt Airy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall mid-century modern cabinet by Mt Airy in burl walnut and brass. Two long doors hide a small wardrobe cabinet with removable shelf and two drawers. Bottom half has three wide dra...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Stunning Rare Antique 1829-1851 Dated Hand Painted German Marriage Wardrobe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1829-1851 dated Antique German Marriage wardrobe of large grand proportions I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...
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1820s German Regency Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Gothic Armoire
Located in New York, NY
FAPG 19959D/2 Gothic Revival armoire New York, about 1835-1840 Mahogany, with brass hardware Measure: 104 in. high, 73 in. wide, 30 in. deep Exhibited: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, 2011–12, The World of Duncan Phyfe: The Arts of New York, 1800–1847, p. 89 no. 45 illus. 89 Ex coll.: Private collection (probably R. H. Selstadt, Big Stone Gap, Virginia) Although no specific pieces of Gothic furniture documented as by Duncan Phyfe have come to light, there is considerable evidence that he, like various of his contemporaries in New York, embraced the Gothic style. For example, the catalogue of the Halliday & Jenkins auction sale of the contents of Phyfe’s furniture ware rooms, which was held on site at 192 and 194 Fulton Street, New York, on April 16 and 17, 1847, included a “mahogany centre table Gothic gilt pillar and Egyptian marble top” (Halliday & Jenkins, p. 3 no. 63); “12 mahogany Gothic chairs...
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19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Antique German Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet 1930s
Located in Detroit, MI
This striking antique Art Deco Wiener Werkstatte wooden linen wardrobe cabinet is circa 1930. The elegant, geometric design in beautiful two-toned wood is impeccably handcrafted from...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Phillip Lloyd Powell Bar Cabinet
Located in Amarillo, TX
Phillip Lloyd Powell illuminated bar cabinet USA, 1970s hand-carved walnut, glass, brass, found objects One of one bench-made Phil Powell bar cabinet. Side panels are hand-carved walnut. Doors are stained glass with backlit lighting to illuminate the stained glass cased in the black walnut. Door handles are brass found objects. The sides and the back of the interior are clad with a sectioned walnut. Found objects support the glass display shelving...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Stone, Brass

Empire mahogany two door wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Empire wardrobe, the projecting removable cornice with brass decoration flanked by turned finials. Above two large beeveled mirror doors opening to reveal large hanging area. FLanked...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Arts & Crafts Armoire or Wardrobe by Jac. van den Bosch for 't Binnenhuis, 1910
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts armoire or wardrobe. Design by Jac. van den Bosch for 't Binnenhuis Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from 1910. Solid American walnut with eb...
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1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Walnut Bauhaus Wardrobe Made in Czechia by Robert Slezak, 1930-1939
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original walnut wardrobe made in Czechia by Robert Slezak Period: 1930-1939 Condition: Original Material: Walnut and Chrome-plated steel.
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires

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Chrome, Steel

French Provincial Bonnetiere with a Stepped Crown over Single Door, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century French Provincial Bonnetiere, likely Brittany, a stepped crown over a single door with large exposed hinges, a lower drawer, raised on with a wide stepped base, the fron...
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18th Century and Earlier French Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fruitwood

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 tiles, which give an elegant and sophisticated decorative effect. The hat has a si...
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Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Walnut

Edmond Spence Midcentury Maple Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Edmond Spence Midcentury maple highboy dresser. This highboy measures: 44.25 wide x 18 deep x 45.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

Set of 3 Brass Coat Hooks by Franz Hagenauer for Hagenauer Werkstätten Wien
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and very rare coat hooks from the 1950s. Wonderful high-quality workmanship and a shape that feels absolutely flattering in the hand. Solid cast brass. Design: Franz Hagen...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Drexel Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Pagoda Top Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and breathtaking black lacquered chinoiserie style armoire that features a gold pagoda with faux bamboo accent detail all around. It alos features hand painted landscape sc...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

Restored Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel, Chrome

19th C. French Provincial Oak Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
19th C. French provincial oak armoire. A charmingly carved armoire in oak with central round medallions on the center crown and doors. A...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Rare 1950 Oak Wardrobe, Edition Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, rare 1950 oak wardrobe, edition Votre Maison
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Heavily Carved Pine Armoire from Austria, dated 1815
Located in Round Top, TX
Extensive hand carved details abound in this small scale two door pine armoire. Note the carved tassels, central cherub face, grapes & vines, flourishes and more throughout this armo...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine, Paint

Art Deco Parchment Armoir Wardrobe Style Pascaud, France, 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Parchment Armoir wardrobe in the manner of Jean Pascaud, France, 1935. Restored in high gloss lacquor, hand polished. Parchment in good vintage condition. Brass ornamets.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Rare Metal Coat Rack or Wardrobe by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1950s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful and rare coat rack or wardrobe is a very special piece, that was designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro in The Netherlands in the 1950s. It is made of (original) off-...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Vittorio Wardrobe in Black Ash Wood and velvet interior
Located in Milano, IT
The Vittorio wardrobe is a modular storage unit, available in two versions, 60 cm and 120 cm wide, which can be placed side by side. The structure in sandblasted black ash wood is en...
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2010s Wardrobes and Armoires

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Leather, Ash

Elegant vintage wardrobe from Novy Domov, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Elegant vintage wardrobe was made by Nový Domov company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. Four massive shelves for clothes inside. In good Vintage condition, showing s...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Ash, Plywood

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Painted Two-Door Wedding Cabinet
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Chinese red lacquer two-door wedding cabinet decorated with hand drawn vegetable motifs and fitted with bronze lock.  
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Lovely Antique 19th C Soft Green French Marriage Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Elegant Soft Green Painted French Marriage Armoire from the 19th Century. The "Normandie Armoire Du Marriage" was a traditional gift to a newl...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Large 19thC French Fruitwood Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1820 Large 19thC French Fruitwood Armoire sku 965 W168 x D65 x H243cm
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19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fruitwood

Adolf Loos Art Nouveau Brass Wall Coat Hook, Werkstätte Hagenauer, Austria, 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Nouveau brass wall coat hook designed by Adolf Loos, executed by Werkstätte Hagenauer, Vienna, 1910. In good condition with charming patina.
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 Where to begin, this cabinet is stamped to the rear “Fabrique De Meubles Pauly & Cie Venise. Pauly & Cie” who were a world famous glass foundry and later equally famous furniture manufacturer. Their grotto furniture has an immense following across the world. This piece was most likely retailed through them as it was made by Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim who is a fellow venetian There is one other known example of his works which is very similar, it is currently retailing for no less than £900,000 however it is accompanied by a few other pieces from a drawing room suite. The suite came from Palazzo Papadopoli, a Renaissance palace on the Grand Canal in Venice built for the Coccini family by Giovanni de Grigi around 1560. I will include some further history below on both Pauly CIE ET and Moses Michelangelo Guggenheium On to the armoire, it is clearly the most ornate tour de force of carving you will ever see, I’m thankful it has managed to survive so long without being broken up by salvagers looking to reclaim the sculptures. You can see in the carving elements of Pauly’s inspiration in the form of shells. You also have Putti’s riding dolphins and so on. We have fully treated it as there were various signs of old worm, it’s then been cleaned waxed and polished. One of the hidden hinges has been replaced, otherwise it is in near perfect condition for the age. The insides houses three wood shelves Dimensions Height 255.5cm top to bottom, without the removable top carving 211cm Width 170cm arm to arm of the chaps on the outside, 172cm at the top, 166cm at the bottom Depth 63cm top, 55cm middle, 59cm bottom Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim Leading expert of decorative arts in late 19th century Venice, Michelangelo Guggenheim (1831-1910) also was one of the greatest antiquarians and a modern furniture producer in the “City of Water”. His collections stored in the Balbi Palace on the Grand Canal were an outstanding sight, that art amateurs would recommend. At the age of 20, he founds a "Stabilimento d’arti decorative e industriali" which purpose is the industrial creation of objects bearing an artistic force. The furniture that made him worldwide famous re-imagines ancient styles, freeing their aesthetic powers to serve modern imagination. Often in walnut, his pieces of furniture sent to World Fairs impress people by the finesse of their sculptures. A prized designer as well, he reorganizes princely interiors in the same spirit. His most famous work is the Palazzo Papadopoli's design about 1874, where he unfolds the vocabulary of several periods. He conceives there a richly furnished Neo-Renaissance Cabinet that relived the Italian golden age. For the exceptional result he is awarded the Gold Medal of merit for science and arts by Ludwig II of Bavaria. Pauly & Cie Venise Since its foundation (1866), Pauly & C. has stood for elegance, creativity and Venetian luxury. The ancient Roman technique known as “murrine”, which today is the symbol of Murano glass, was reproduced for the first time in its workshops and was presented to the world at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878. In 150 years of business Pauly & C. has produced unique works for royal palaces, public buildings, private villas and has served an international client base that includes some of the most prominent names from the world of culture and art, figures from the world of industry and finance, politicians and nobility. Pauly & C. - C.V.M. (compagnia Venezia Murano) works are currently held in many private collections and exhibited in some of the most prestigious museums in the world. In the last years of activity, Pauly has been active with three distinct brands: • Pauly & C. CVM, the time-honoured company that produces classic objects, recreating old designs and collections and offering modern reinterpretations of them. • Pauly Glass Factory, which continues its association with artists and designers to produce artistic works with modern lines. • MVM Interior operates throughout the world with architects, interior designers and design studios for the creation of prestigious personalized projects History Compagnia di Venezia e Murano C.V.M. began as Salviati &C. in London in 1866 under the direction of Vicenza attorney Antonio Salviati and with the backing of two British men: archaeologist Austen Henry Layard and antiquarian Sir William Drake. The company was dedicated to using ancient techniques and utilized master glassblowers in its efforts to do so. It called in specialists from other fields like goldsmithing and engraving to ensure authenticity and employed artist Giuseppe Devers to teach the techniques of enamelling and heat-applied glass gilding to company artisans. Archaeologist Layard was particularly interested in the mosaic glass techniques of Roman and pre-Roman artists, and he spent years personally overseeing the work of the company's technicians and glassblowers in attempting to revive those techniques. In 1872, the company was successful, managing to replicate the type of glass commonly known as "murrina". The company was renamed Venice and Murano Glass and Mosaic Company Limited in 1872, and, in 1877, Layard purchased Salviati's interest so that Salviati could pursue other interests. The company quickly earned a reputation for quality original glass art and reproductions as well as its many mural mosaics in Great Britain and elsewhere in Europe. In 1878, the murrine produced by Compagnia di Venezia e Murano was included in its exhibit at the International Exhibition in Paris, which was the chief attraction in Italian glass. In its observations of the display, the United States Commission to the Paris exposition commented not only on "Roman murrine glass", but also particularly on the mural glass mosaics, the "perfection of which" had "engaged the earnest attention of the company." Mosaics produced by the company during the time period are still in existence in diverse areas such as Gonville and Caius...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Restored Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Vichr a spol., Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Oak Bauhaus wardrobe. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our ...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel, Chrome

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

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Ebony

Cherrywood Wardrobe, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door cabinet of cherry wood with filling fields, bevelled corners and fluted pilasters with pipe decoration. The corners of the panels are decorated with dark patinated discs. Th...
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Late 18th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry

Divine Peacock & Pheasant Purple Feather Armoire
Located in Manassas, VA
This utterly desirable double door pagoda top armoire is covered in delicate, individually placed natural feathers. An exquisite metal ribbon opens the doors to a lavish interior gra...
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2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Copper

18th Century French Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 18th century French carved burl walnut four door armoire from Lyon. This stunning piece has so many functions. It could be a wonderful co...
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18th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant Art Deco gentleman’s valet or dressing stand from the 1920s, designed and crafted by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in Austria. This piece is made of bentwood beech in a beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Oak single door wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak single-door wardrobe in the 17th Century style, the inverted breakfron cornice above carved detail. To the large oak panelled door opening to reveal a large hanging area. All rai...
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Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Vitrine or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French faux bamboo vitrine or wall cabinet made of pitch pine with turned cherry wood details and finials. Glass paned door with thr...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Cherry, Pine

1800 ANTIQUE ENGLISH GEORGIAN FLAMED HARDWOOD LINEN PRESS WARDROBE ARMOIRE j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this 1800 Antique Georgian Linen Press Wardrobe. The 1800 Antique English Georgian Flamed Hardwood ...
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20th Century British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood

Custom Made Scandinavian Style Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made Scandinavian style wardrobe / food cupboard. Can be fitted with hanging rails or shelving. Can be made to your dimensions and paint colour. For reference, the interior i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Solid elm cabinet in the style of Chapo, Maison Regain circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Solid elm cabinet in the style of Chapo, Maison Regain circa 1970 shelves and wardrobes inside; Disassembles for transport
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

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Beech, Elm

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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