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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
PT/AD/02 Brass pull handle with gunmetal patina :Minimalism and sobriety 70 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Handcrafted by our artisans, this Art Deco door pull stands out for its pure lines and minimalist design. Made of brass, a noble material prized for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Normandy Oak Armoire ca. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV Carved Oak Armoire, originating from Normandy France during the second half of the 18th Century.
The case consists of a carved frieze and paneled doors above a shaped apron, all resting atop cabriole feet.
Most notable is the top crest which is adorned with a deeply carved basket of flowers and fruit, and the center door panels carved with doves and grapevines.
Reference: "The Antiques...
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Big Art Nouveau Solid Ash Wood Three-Door Wardrobe / Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Art Nouveau cabinet from circa 1900 from Germany was made in solid ashwood. The panels of the side doors are made of cherry wood. In the middle is a mirror with facet. The handle...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry, Ash
French Maison Bagues Attributed Bamboo Coat Hanger
Located in Stamford, CT
French brass bamboo metal coat hanger.
Category
1960s French Chinoiserie Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Régence Trellis Marquetry Armoire Wardrobe
By Etienne Doirat
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV / Régence Marquetry Armoire or Wardrobe
The rectangular Louis XIV Régence armoire or wardrobe with rounded corners standing on a short base with bracket feet and curved apron with gilt-bronze Apollo head mount; the two doors can be opened by a Pasquil lock to reveal the inside with four removable shelves. The doors decorated with gilt-bronze framed rectangular cartouches displaying elaborate trellis pattern marquetry and gilt-bronze paterea mounts at the corners; the inner sides of the doors each with a large marqueted rhomb motif; the sides of the armoire with quatre-foil mirrored marquetry. Rich gilt-bronze banding, the upper corners and the bracket feet at the front with Louis XIV style gilt- bronze foliage appliques.
Although this exceptional Louis XIV / Régence armoire or wardrobe does not bear a stamp (stamping furniture only became commonplace after 1745), its shape, its quality of manufacture and its luxurious yet well-balanced use of Louis XIV/Régence gilt-bronze mounts on an elaborate geometrical marquetry all lead to the workshop of the important cabinet maker Etienne Doirat (1675-1732).
Étienne Doirat came from a family of cabinet makers that had been established in Paris from the beginning of the 1600s. Doirat only began to stamp his furniture at the end of his career, and accordingly only few pieces bear his stamp and can serve as comparison pieces for newly discovered pieces of furniture. He constructed various furniture forms, including commodes, armoires, corner cupboards, and tables, often veneered with simple marquetry in exotic woods. Although he did not do the casting, chasing and gilding, Doirat tried to keep exclusive control over the models for his bronze furniture mounts...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze, Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armoire with Bronze Mounts from Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armoire with Bronze Mounts from Paris is a stunning example of Belle Epoque grandeur, hand-crafted by masters of a bygone era! Utilizing exoti...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
French Directoire style handcrafted striped Bonnetiere in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This piece belongs to our MELANIE collection, which is a handmade modernized interpretation of this French Directoire style. The Directoire periode started at the end of the 18th cen...
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2010s French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Lacquer, Oak
French Elm Armoire Full Length Mirror, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French elm armoire with mirror, mid-century
On the mirror there are patterns of leaves,
Good condition.
Shipping:
2 packs:
Pack 1: 24/52/129 cm 27...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Louis XV French Painted Pinewood Armoir - Antique Wardrobe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th Century, antique French armoire, wardrobe made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two doors, very typical Louis XV, in good condition. Two-door paneling is partially with d...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV period compactum wardrobe. This was made in England & dates from around the 1830-1840’s period.
This is of amazing qual...
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Lacquered Armoire, by Andre Arbus & Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Queens, 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
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Modern Industrial 2-Door Vitrine with Black Metal Frame by Ercole Home
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
Antique French Gothic Wardrobe, Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Gothic wardrobe ~ cabinet is an intriguing example of the style, with no less than 23 hand-carved linenfold panels combining with ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
Bespoke Storage Cabinet in Matt Lacquered Wood and Copper Fittings, Handcrafted
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Copper fittings and matt lacquered wood, handcrafted.
Production time: c. 12 weeks.
Category
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Copper
1850s Original Louis Philip Armoire Wardrobe Cupboard, Mirrored in Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1850s original Louis Philip armoire wardrobe cupboard, bookcase , mirrored in carved walnut.
Restored and polished to wax.
On request, we can turn it into a wonderful display...
Category
1850s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Up to 12 Austrian Modernist Solid Chrome-Plated Coat Hangers from the 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 12 beautiful and heavy chrome-plated hangers made in Austria in the 1970s. These very solid and stylish pieces are in very good condition, each measuring 16 1/2 inches wide. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
IMPORTANT CARVED NEO RENAiSSANCE ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS ANTIQUE WARDROBE ARMOIRE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind, fully restored, Important Neo Renaissance Armoire Wardrobe hand carved in Fran...
Category
1840s French Renaissance Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chestnut, Oak
60s 70s wardrobe wall wardrobe teak by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s wardrobe wall wardrobe teak by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik Denmark
Object: wall wardrobe
Manufacturer: Vildbjerg
Condition: good
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimensions:
Width = 90...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
LARGE ANTIQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1930's SATIN WALNUT DOUBLE WARDROBE PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely satin Walnut Art Deco circa 1930's large double wardrobe which is part of a suite
Please note t...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
21st Century Baroque-Inspired Shoe Rack by Modenese Gastone, White Finish
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Solid wood bespoke shoe rack in white lacquered finish with two doors and one drawer with Blumotion soft-closing system. The following item can be custom...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Closet of great quality brings 2 mirrors in the center, the doors are rounded and finely inlaid with veins of rosewood selection, geometric designs, create a luxurious optical effect...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Carved Doors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wardrobe, oak, France, 1960s
This case piece is designed by Guillerme and Chambron and features two vividly carved doors, which are character...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Rare Biedermeier Armoire with Intricate Carvings and Unique Urn Shape
Located in Firenze, IT
A truly exceptional Biedermeier one door armoire crafted from richly hued honey-toned cherrywood. This unique piece features ebonized black-lacquered and gilt wood details, intricate...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Large Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack Beech Wardrobe with 8 Brass Hooks, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant modernist wall-mounted coat rack from the 1950s. An original and old vintage object, designed and manufactured by the Austrian architect and designer Carl Auböck. The fram...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Wardrobe with Bronze Handles, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco Wardrobe – Well-Built Construction
The curved four-door wardrobe rests on a fluted base. The two central doors feature beveled mirrors, while the side doors are crafted in w...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
1980s Maitland-Smith English Style Burnt Bamboo Chinoiserie Armoire / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Maitland-Smith faux burnt bamboo armoire. This has English styling with its lacquered chinoiserie painted panels. The armoire has quite a bit of storage options...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Chinese Black and Gold and Hand Painted Armoire/Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with the exquisite charm of this Chinese Hand-Painted Black and Gold Armoire. Featuring intricate gold motifs against a sleek black lacquered finish, this versa...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Brass wire furniture handles : Oriental Mood Ø 12 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
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 artisanal technique ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wire, Brass
Biedermeier Armoire walnut root, Vienna, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Armoire, Vienna 1820
This exquisite original Biedermeier wardrobe stands out for its beautiful walnut root veneer. Ebonized half colu...
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1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Bohemian Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
Original hand-painted cabinet made of pinewood.
This cabinet has one door and one drawer.
Original interior and locks.
Originates Riesengebirge, Bohemen, dating circa 1850.
Category
19th Century Czech Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Liberty & Co. Attr Arts & Crafts Oak Double Wardrobe with Stylized Cut-Outs
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak double wardrobe with stylized cut-outs to the shaped top and an unusual open display area above, retaining the original beveled mirror ...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Oak
18th Century Spanish Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful solid white oak armoire or 18th century is an excellent example of Spanish furniture during the 1700s. With a wonderfully wood piece that c...
Category
18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
19th Century Louis XV Style Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite 19th-century Louis XVI-style Buffet à Deux Corps is a true statement piece. Crafted with classic French sophistication, the two-piece cabinet features a beautifully hand-pa...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
John Kapel Mid Century Armoire, Tall Dresser Wardrobe Glenn of California
By John Kapel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This distinguished by John Kapel for Glenn of California dresser features a streamlined design with exceptional craftsmanship and premium materials. Notable elements include elegantl...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Fine Solid Oak Single Door French Country Armoire Bonnetiere Circa 1840s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous solid oak French bonnetiere or single door armoire. The armoire has all of the desirable features most collectors yearn for, worming, an old lock...
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1840s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
American Queen Anne Cherry Flat Top Graduated Highboy, Connecticut, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
American Queen Anne cherry flat top highboy with a molded edge cornice, two flanking upper case drawers with a centered fan carved drawer and four low...
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1750s American Queen Anne Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Bonnet-top Armoire in Walnut, Provence, c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV period Armoire with Bonnet top & shaped apron, constructed in solid Walnut and dating to the third quarter of the 1700s.
French in origin, likely Provence, unique in r...
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Pacific Armoire by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown:
Solid ash with ash veneer and whitewashed finish.
Turned copper legs and drawer pulls
Swing doors with inset leather panels
Flat waterborne finish
Dimensions: 69" H ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Copper
Belgian Oak Armoire, circa 1820
Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted in Liege, Belgium in the early-19th century, the beauty of solid, quarter sawn oak is prominently displayed on the raised panels of the sides and on the doors of this substan...
Category
1820s Belgian Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Double-door wardrobe in carved and painted wood, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique wardrobe, double-door wardrobe, hand-built, in solid wood, carved and hand-painted, With two doors with carved and painted panels with floral and leaf decorations, Sculpted a...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Poplar
Wardrobe with diagonal doors without handles and hinges from the 60s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
1960s Wardrobe of exceptional design. The excellently built structure with generous thicknesses guarantees functionality and solidity. The central body features a selection of rosewo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood
Distinct Large Cabinet in Mahogany Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet distinct large with all structure made in
solid mahogany wood. With one hanging rail and two
top drawers and with one down central drawer. With
two hand-carved wood handles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Stunning Period Regence Armoire in Carved Oak, France, Circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Regence period, this oak armoire was hand carved in France, circa 1720. Regence was the period of French history when the nation was governed by Philippe d’Orléans while the...
Category
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
19th Century from Vienna Neoclassic Wardrobe Closet in Massive Oak Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Robust neoclassical wardrobe From Vienna, mid-19th century, with a gendarme's hat, in solid oakwood, restored and waxed.
We can add internal shelves to use it as a wanderful bookcase...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
French Renaissance Cabinet with Perspectives
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Renaissance Cabinet reveals the great mastery of the Lyon workshops which are at the origin of its realization. Sculptors and wood-carvers worked here in symbiosis to express an...
Category
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
19th-Century French Hand-Carved Oak Bonnetière
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
19th-Century French Hand-Carved Oak Bonnetière – Louis XV Provincial Cabinet Inspired by Rural Life
Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known." — Oscar ...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Dutch Mahogany Press with Bombe Base
Located in Woodbury, CT
Dutch mahogany linen press having shaped doors with applied moldings; Bombe base with four-drawer (two over two). The waved, arching pediment sets the tone for the lines below. Beaut...
Category
19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Cabinet in Brass and Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cabinet in brass and wood
Standard finishes gold-plated brass, matte black and varnished, walnut
Measures: Height 68.51 in. (174 cm)
Width 19.49 in. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Cabinet Patch in Lacquered Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cabinet patch in lacquered wood
Measures: Height 82.68 in. (210 cm)
Width 43.31 in. (110 cm)
Depth 19.3 in. (49 cm)
246 kg
Guggenheim cabinet is available in two finishes (rosewood o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Coastal Chevron Pencil Reed Armoire
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of coastal sophistication to your space with this stunning vintage chevron pencil reed armoire. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases hand-app...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Pine Louis-Philippe Style One Door Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a delightful little wardrobe! It takes the form of a fall-front secretaire but the three Dutch paneled drawer fronts and the central door panel together make the single door an...
Category
Late 19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
pair of GIO PONTI laminate wall cupboard doors with mirrors Hotel PdP Rome, 1964
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
pair of GIO PONTI wall cupboard doors, wardrobe, from the original furniture of the Hotel Parco dei Principi in Rome, 1964
ash, formica-laminate- mirror
green-blu formica-laminate on the cover and white formica on the verso
manufactured by dassi Lissone
Measures: height:175cm, 135 x 3 cm
very good condition
Provenance: this item coming directly from the original furniture of the Hotel PdP
copy of original invoice of the Parco dei principi Hotel is available on request
Literature:
Gio Ponti l’arte si innamora dell’industria-Ugo La Pietra pp 365,367
-Ugo La Pietra, Gio Ponti, New York, 1996, p. 373
-Fabrizio Mautone- Gio Ponti La committenza Fernandes, Electa Napoli 2009,pg 153
Exhibitions ( a similar example):
-CENTOVENTI GIO’ PONTI designer...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Formica, Ash
1950s Carved Wooden Cabinet from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ethnic wooden cabinet from the 1950s depicting rural life in Zaïre (now the Congo). Bas-relief technique on solid wood. Great original condition. The front legs of this...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
An 18th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Armoire With Marquetry Inlay, Circa 1770
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An 18th century Dutch neoclassical mahogany armoire with floral marquetry inlay.
Dutch, circa 1770. The marquetry inlay circa 1860.
The impressive and very decorative armoire ...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Half-moon Wall Polished Bronze Cabinet with Jade Green Stone by Pierre De Valck
Located in Geneve, CH
Bow cabinet with Malachite by Pierre De Valck.
Dimensions: W 63 x D 30 x H 190 cm.
Materials: Polished bronze with Malachite.
Weight: 15 kg.
Each piece is...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Stone, Malachite, Bronze
Antique Carved Walnut American Victorian Armoire Attributed to Daniel Pabst
By Daniel Pabst
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb carved walnut Renaissance Revival Victorian era armoire of extraordinary design and scale. The carving and design are unmistakably done by Daniel Pabst in our opinio...
Category
1880s American Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Divine Peacock & Pheasant Caramel Feather Armoire
By Koket
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Jackson Highboy – Modern Art Deco and Memphis Inspired Armoire in White Oak
By Nice Condo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by the curves of the Art Deco movement, the Jackson Highboy was originally designed as a commission for a client in Jackson Heights, Queens. Crafted from a practical blend o...
Category
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
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.