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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1920s
Spruce cabinet decorated alpine peasant art style
Located in Casaleone, IT
Small cabinet made of Spruce with finely painted door in relief.
Original hinges of the period, lock replaced.
Dating from the second half of the 1700s, originated from the Tyrolean...
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1770s Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
Normandy Style Armoire with Incredible Carved Detail
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 18th Century, Normandy Style armoire in solid oak with an incredible amount of exceptionally fine carvings from it’s Cornice down to the skirt. The frieze features a carving o...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique German Baroque Armoire or Cabinet in Stripped Pine Made in the 1700's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique German Baroque Armoire or Cabinet with two doors built in the mid-1700’s, based on the hardware and construction. The Antique Armoire is...
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1770s German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
An impressive early 18th century Dutch oak geometric kussen cabinet with integra
Located in Leesburg, VA
An impressive early 18th century Dutch oak geometric kussen cabinet with integral secretaire
Anonymous
Belgium or Southwestern Netherlands; probably first quarter of the 18th centur...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Original Brown Painted Two Door Baroque Pine Armoire, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Take note of the exceptional original faux wood painted finish on this stately pine armoire which dates back to the late 1700's into early 1800's.
Please examine the close up photos to appreciate the warm colors, texture and patina of this wonderful all original find.
The interior reveals hand-carved...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine, Paint
Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Original Baroque wardrobe from the late 18th century. It was made in the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. The wardrobe features an original fittings, original Baroque lock. The wardr...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Linen Press
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality 18th century George III period
Mahogany linen press with dentil cornice and
Superbly figured pair of oval panelled doors with
Satinwood crossbanded decoration enc...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
18th C. French Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Period Walnut Bordelaise Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
A monumental 18th century French Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period solid walnut chateau armoire handcrafted by skilled artisans from the Bordeaux region of France, circa 1750s, ha...
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps or Sideboard
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 18th century French Louis XV buffet à deux corps made from thick planks of solid walnut. Excellent craftsmanship and grand in scale at 10 feet tall, the provenance of this bu...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
French Country Armoire In Cherry, C. 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
An impressive Louis XV period “double bonnet” armoire in wild cherry from the Brittany region of France. The 2 doors are carved with inset panels and floral motifs. The double crown ...
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
Armadio Italiano Piemontese A Due Ante Fine 1700
Located in Milan, IT
Armadio Antico Piemontese A Due Ante Fine 1700 costruito in legno di pioppo con le ante ed i fianchi pannellati con cornici. Le ante hanno la parte superiore centinata così come i pannelli superiori divisi da quelli inferiori da una triplice scanalatura orizzontale. Le ante sono scandite da tre grandi lance verticali con motivi intagliati e montano ognuna la sua serratura. La scansione interna è suddivisa da tre ripiani in pioppo; in corrispondenza delle giunture delle tavole del fondo sono stati apposti dei profili di legno per evitare la polvere. Le tavole del fondo recano i segni della sgrossatura a mano. L’armadio si divide orizzontalmente in due corpi.
Il piemonte è la regione italiana che...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Poplar
Painted French Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
Baroque period tall two-door painted wardrobe with lower drawers. Scraped back to early paint. Dramatic geometrical motif paneled doors. Two lower drawers. Working lock and key. Stur...
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Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
French Art Déco stand coat rack. Chrome plated. 1930s.
Located in Köln, NW
French Art Déco coat rack. Chrome plated. 1930s. Mirror glass.
Square tube chrome plated. The coat rack is except for a small rubbed spot in the chrome (see photo) in pristine thirti...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounted Armoire in Kingwood
Located in Clinton Twp, MI
This elegant piece is a Louis XV gilt bronze mounted armoire in kingswood with fruitwood marquetry in vines and flowers on gilt bronze cuffed ca...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Large Louis XV Walnut Armoire, c1700's Restored Pierced Fretwork
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Large Walnut French Armoire from the 1700's. Louis XV, ruled as King of France from 1715, until 1774. Over the years, we have imported some pretty spectacular Antique French Louis XV Armoires, but few finer than this example. The interior of this French Louis XV Armoire, was used to hide an unsightly television, but the workmanship was executed so nice, that we thought we would leave it alone, unless the purchaser would like us to remove it. This particular Antique Louis XV Armoire...
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Walnut Cabinet with Cherub Carvings by Ducrot, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art deco closet in walnut. 3 Doors, door in the center door mirror inside. Wavy lines, the base is surrounded by steel profile. The center stands high relief of allegory of festive p...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Mid 18th Century French Oak Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Fine Mid 18th Century French Provincial Oak Armoire or Cupboard of Substantial Quality.
This fine armoire was made around the middle o...
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18th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique early 18th Century German Baroque Stripped Oak Two-Door Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique oak cabinet was crafted in the early 20th century in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia around 1720. The cabinet was entirely built from the finest quality European summer oak. It features two doors and is richly adorned with molding in geometric patterns. The wooden molding was attached to the oanels by the use of pegs. The doors showcase a floral maple inlay. They retain their original hinges, while the lock has been replaced. Inside, on the right-hand side, there are two and a half fixed shelves, and on the left-hand side, there is a hanging section. This cabinet was made from the most exquisite wood available at the time, beautiful European summer oak, displaying a distinctive flame pattern. Due to its age, the wood has acquired a rich, dark patina. The cabinet has been recently cleaned. Like many German oak cabinets...
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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Tall Louis XV Period Walnut Armoire with Two-Drawer, 3rd Quarter 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Transitional in periods between Louis XV and Louis XVI, of two-piece construction, the top section having a molded cornice and two doors opening to reveal a shelf, the loser section ...
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
1920 French Art Deco Solid Brass Superior Quality Armoire/ Wardrobe Exotic Inlay
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This 1920's French Art Deco Armoire/ Wardrobe is constructed with solid brass. It is of the highest quality. Heavy lugnuts on to fix the back onto the piece see this armoire comes ap...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Wardrobe by Mathieu Gallerey in Mahogany, Clematis model, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Large double-door mahogany wardrobe / cabinet with beveled mirrors.
On the outside we find a large drawer and a pediment enhanced with beautiful decorative bronzes.
The interior cons...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
French 18th Century Solid Oak Bonnetiere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This lovely antique bonnetiere, made of solid oak of varying tones and textures, was carved and constructed in 18th century France, circa 1750. This wonderful cabinet features a sing...
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Oak
Vereinigte Werkstatten Munchen Art Deco Wardrobe 1920s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Gentleman's wardrobe . Three piece Chest . Broken front, Left and Right for the hanging ,nice depth
Architectural Design . Manufactured and signed by Vereinigte Werkstätte...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Satinwood
Large 19thC French Provincial Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800
Large 19thC French Provincial Bleached Oak Armoire
sku 1595
W144 x D45 x H190 cm
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1710s Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted ...
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1920s English Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
Early 18th Century Walnut and Olive Wood Armoire from Eastern France
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique armoire from the early 1700’s was made from walnut and olive wood and features a plinth base with central cherub mascaron along the crown. At just under 86 inches tall and 78 wide at the crown, this armoire has a more manageable size, compared to many of the very large armoires of the same period. The unique construction allows it to be easily disassembled for transport.
At one point, this walnut and olive wood armoire was the property of a chocoladefabriek (chocolate factory) in Strasbourg, located in the region of Alsace, near the German border. It was originally one armoire in a pair that were commissioned in Eastern France in the early 1700s. The ebeniste who created the armoire decided to use olive wood for the door panels and some of the side panels. Olive wood was a highly valued wood among wood workers of the 18th century because of its pretty color and the richness and nuances of its veining.
In the center of the crown is a foliate and floral ring surrounding a cherub mascaron. The crown and the top of the door frames have both been carved in an arch, mirroring the shape of the door moldings. Each door is mounted on iron hinges and separated by recessed molding into three uniquely shaped panels of olive wood (the rest of the armoire is constructed with walnut). Both upper panels of the doors are adorned with a series of undulating C-scrolls, while the bottom panels are rectangles with concave tops. The two sections are separated by a simple ovate center panel.
Armoires date back the 17th century when French menuisiers created the storage cabinet to house clothing. Early armoires such as this one were without feet (plinth style base) and were often seen in paneled boiserie...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Iron
18th Century Walnut Antique Armoire
Located in East Hampton, NY
French Armoire in original condition from the 1700s. It is shy of 9 feet tall. It is roomy enough inside for two shelves and hanging clothing, or for a large TV, or even as a toddlers bed.
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18th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
French 18th Century Louis XV Style Solid Oak Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 18th century armoire in the Louis XV style has a fantastic dark oak finish and gorgeous hand carved details. A shaped cornice sits above elaborately paneled doors on long...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Important Wardrobe of the Hansen Republics
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT WARDROBE OF THE HANSEAN REPUBLICS
ORIGIN : NORTHERN GERMANY
PERIOD : LATE 16th – EARLY 17th CENTURY
Height : 222 cm
Width : 198 cm
Depth : 78 cm
Lacquered and gilded oak...
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17th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Baltic Pine Two-Door Armoire with Carved Flower Crown, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Baltic Pine Two-Door Armoire with Carved Flower Crown, the 1920s
Beautiful early 20th-century two-door armoire of Baltic pine with extensive floral carvin...
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1920s Latvian Baltic Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Louis XIV Parisian Wardrobe in Walnut - end of the 17th early 18th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice Parisian wardrobe called "lingère". Beautiful Louis XIV style walnut cabinet of the late 17th or early 18th century. This very beautiful wa...
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Early 1700s French Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
A Fine 17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1680 England
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The cross-grain ovolo moulded top is veneered in well-chosen olive oysters laid in geometric patterns incorporating a large central floral motif, roundels, corner arc quadrants and a...
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17th Century British William and Mary Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Olive, Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Holly
Provencal three-door closet
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Three-door oak closet from Provence France.
It is complete with original interior shelves no lack concerning the part
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chestnut
18th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Buffet "Deux Corps"
Located in San Antonio, TX
Step back in time with the allure of the 18th century through this remarkable French Louis XV Style Oak Buffet "Deux Corps". Adorned with intricate floral motifs, this buffet embodie...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
18th century Baroque Armoire, Zurich (Switzerland) 1750
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover a unique and exquisite Baroque Armoire originating from Zurich, Switzerland, dating back to the year 1750. This remarkable piece boasts a stunning walnut veneer grain adorne...
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1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Double body with twist columns
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Double walnut body with twisted columns.
Louis XIV Period France Provenance
It is all original locks back but needs restoration which takes a month and is done directly by us.
It is ...
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1780s French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chestnut
Louis XVI Armoire, Lake Constance (Germany) 1780, Oak
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the allure of a one-of-a-kind 18th century Louis XVI Armoire originating from the scenic Lake Constance region in Germany. Dating back to 1780, this armoire boasts a unique ...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
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
18th Century Country French Louis XVI Period Whitewashed Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Louis XVI Period Whitewashed Armoire will instantly become the focal point of any room! Arresting visual presence begins with the impressive multi-tiered...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Steel
18th Century French Country Armoire
Located in Doylestown, PA
A lovely Louis XV period arched-top armoire in honey-colored cherrywood, beautifully carved with floral motifs, the two inset paneled doors retaining their original lock and hardware...
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
Vintage 1780s Carved Chestnut Armoire
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho armoire. Incredible hand carved detail in a solid chestnut case. Made in 1780 and a beautiful warm patina from time. Working key included. Currently open pane...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
18th C. German Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and authentic German Armoire in all original condition. A dark stained oak armoire made in three sections and inscribed for the owner and dated to 1731 on a band above the do...
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18th Century German Gothic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
19th Century Belgian Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
The commanding presence of this 19th-century Belgian cabinet is accentuated by its gracefully molded cornice, adorned with carved decorative elements a...
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18th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Large Heavily Carved Oak Armoire With Wrangel Family Crest, Sweden circa 1740-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Grandly standing over 8' tall, this stately hand-carved oak armoire makes a regal statement as it originally stood in the castle of the Swedish noble family of Carl Gustaf Wrangel.
P...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Wardrobe with Mirror, Black Lacquer, Silver-Leaf, Germany circa 1925
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original Art Deco wardrobe in black piano lacquer and silver-leaf from Germany around 1925.
Oak and beech solid wood, lacquered in black high-gloss with piano lacquer. Silver-leaf or...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Nickel
Antique Mahogany Cabinet/Wardrobe/Linen Press
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A fine late 18th century neoclassical mahogany linen press/wardrobe in fantastic original condition. With two large cupboard doors over three drawers.
The cabinetmaker used only the...
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Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
French Large Louis XV Period Wardrobe Provencal Richly Carved 18th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Rare Provencal cabinet from the Louis XV period, richly carved with foliage and plant motifs: bouquets, bunches of grapes, ears of wheat... The legs are curved and finished with a sc...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Old Door lacquered wall placard with frame, from Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique lacquered wall placard with doors painted with floral motifs. handmade in the 18th century, from southern Italy. Made of light wood, this beautiful placard is well suited to ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Earliy 18th Century French Louis XIII Fruitwood Homme Debout ~ Bonnetiere
Located in Dallas, TX
Earliy 18th century French Louis XIII Fruitwood Homme Debout ~ Bonnetiere is a timeless reminder of necessity being the mother of invention! Most ...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Monumental 18th Century French Louis XV Period Bleached Walnut Lyonnaise Armoire
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional 18th century French Louis XV period armoire, circa 1750s, handcrafted of solid walnut by talented artisans in Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes r...
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
Italian 18th Century Scantonata Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 18th century canted side - Scantonata - Armoire from the Veneto region of Italy. Beautifully constructed from hard pine with 4 doors and interior shelving. Several ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning and unique baroque early 18th century Swedish Gustavian cabinet that features two doors with shelving inside and sets on ball feet. This piece completely breaks down to he...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Bressan Wardrobe / Cabinet, 18th Century, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Bresse cabinet from the 18th century. It is made of various fruit woods. It opens in front of two doors whose panels are carved of curves and counter-curves.The overflowing ...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Trumeau, Console in White and Gold Painted Wood in the period Queen Mary I
Located in Lisboa, PT
Console of wood painted in white and gold, with marbled top. Raised with mirror with oil painting on canvas with country motifs. Work of the North of Portugal of the end of the centu...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique Gustavian Chest-on-chest with Original Paint and Hardware, Sweden, 1780s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sweden, 1780s
A gustavian chest-on-chest with original paint. Painted to look like mahogany and porphyry granit.
H 132 x W 151 x D 58 cm
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1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Wardrobe Baroque Walnut, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Lombard baroque wardrobe in walnut, Italy, early 18th century. Top indentation, front equipped with a pair of paneled doors with wooden frames; paneling also present on the sides. Ca...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Maria Theresia Baroque Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A so-called Maria Theresa cabinet (furniture type named after the Austrian empress) or Baroque hall cabinet from the 18th century.
On ball feet standing two-door coniferous corpus...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
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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