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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
21st Century Fly Case Cabinet in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Fly Case Cabinet with doors and drawers (right) with structure in multi-layer wood. Covered with leather CAT. A daino COL.2. Metal frame in brushed bronze fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Leather
Wardrobe in poplar wood, two doors with six diamond-carved panels, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antiqe Wardrobe, furniture in solid poplar wood, composed of two doors with six richly diamond-sculpted panels, base, sides carved with diamond tips and top with frame, beautiful con...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Poplar
1970s James Mont Style Ebonized Armoire
By James Mont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This majestic armoire in the style of James Mont features two sliding milk glass doors, a black lacquered frame, three adjustable shelves on the top, and one built-in shelf on the bo...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
post modern oak mirror front dresser wardrobe or armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
post modern oak mirror front tall dresser wardrobe or armoire. Doors have faux bamboo fronts. Has 2 drawers below and 2 drawers behind front cabinet doors. Mirror mounted on inside o...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini Walnut 809/C “Ovunque” Sideboard for Bernini, 1981
Located in Vicenza, IT
809/C sideboard, from the “Ovunque” series, designed by Gianfranco Frattini, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Bernini in 1981.
Made of walnut.
Excellent vintage condition.
...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
André Beaudoin, Art Deco Cabinet in Sycamore and Bronze, circa 1940-1950
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
André Beaudoin, Art Deco cabinet in sycamore and bronze, circa 1940-1950.
Good proportion,
A.B monogrammed keys
Complete interior
Patina to review.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Sycamore
Pair of Vintage Solid Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Wardrobes with Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Vintage, Military Campaign, Mahogany & Brass wardrobes RRP £7999 each
This auction is for both wardrobes as pictured, one ha...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare "Japanese Style" Oak Wardrobe, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, rare "Japanese style" oak wardrobe, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
ORTO L Full Cabinet by Phormy
Located in Geneve, CH
ORTO L full cabinet by Phormy
Dimensions: D 40 x W 185 x H 85 cm.
Materials: acrylic engraved or flat laminate oak laquered oaken base
Different materials and sizes available.
...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinet with Ornamental Figural Carvings
Located in Chicago, IL
This Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival oak cabinet showcases a sophisticated combination of two distinct varieties of solid oak, each sourced from different parts of the tr...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
ANTIQUE! Restored Single-Door Oak Wardrobe from the Gründerzeit Era
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Antique Single-Door Wardrobe (circa 1890)
Description:
Step back in time with this exquisite single-door wardrobe, a true gem from the Historicism era (circa 1890). Crafted entirel...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Exceptional Gaston Poisson & Robert Pansart Cabinet Lacquered Mahogany, Art Deco
By Gaston Poisson, Atelier Pansart
Located in Paris, France
This splendid and rare large furniture piece includes three doors with engraved signed keys from the artist Gaston Poisson, “GP”. This circa 1937 cabinet is made of green lacquered* mahogany and contains 12 interior shelves (three doors each with 4 shelves), each shelf featuring beautiful marquetry detail. The centerpiece of this beautiful cabinet is the large exterior mirror by Robert Pansart. This is made of "églomisé" glass with a polychrome geometric ribbon-like decor. Églomisé glass is a technique used often for mirrors that creates intricate decoration using golden leaves and silver.
*THE LACQUER IS NOT ORIGINAL, THE CABINET HAS BEEN REFINISHED LATE 20 CENTURY
Gaston Poisson, a cabinetmaker from Lille, France, is a renowned Renaissance designer best known for his modernist work. He has a unique taste for pure clean lines, mostly from the 1950s-1960s, which is exemplified in this particular piece.
The square and diagonal motifs visible on the facade of the cabinet as well as the ornate marquetry on the interior shelves show that this piece was highly specialized, a well thought out piece made with incredible care.
Robert Pansart is a French glassmaker and decorator who specialized in his unique technique of etching and oxidizing with “églomisé” glass. One of the most highly regarded glassmakers of his time, he mainly worked from post war years to the 1960s, and his work is reminiscent of a world based on fairy tales – evocative of the 1940s-1950s taste. His mirrors tend to appear in the antique art market and are valued as highly collectible pieces.
Pansart mirrors were auctioned at very high prices at auctions at Artcurial and other major auction houses (see the last picture)
Different works of the artist:
Berliz Cinema in Paris
Municipal Theater of Poitiers (see last picture)
Theater of the Paquebot France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Pearwood, Lacquer
Antique Aesthetic Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Wardrobe with Mirror
Located in London, GB
Antique Aesthetic style marquetry and gilt bronze wardrobe with mirror
Continental, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 202cm, width 154cm, depth 61cm
This beautiful wardrobe ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ormolu
Fossil N.10 by The Whole Elements
Located in Geneve, CH
Fossil N.10 by The Whole Elements
2018
Unique piece
Dimensions: W 100 x D 20 cm
Materials: hand carved, oak, 2 vessels: hand-formed pottery clay gla...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Clay, Oak
Stunning and Rare Clothes Rack-Midcentury and Art Deco Inspired
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Eye Catching and stylish Art deco inspired wall-hung wardrobe stand / clothes rack, from around the 1950s. Formed in aluminium, with matching mirror, hooks, umbrella stand and collec...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum
Restored Art Deco Wardrobe, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Mahogany, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco three-door wardrobe comes from Czechoslovakia from the early 20th century. It is the work of Jindřich Halabala and was custom-made in UP Zavody. The wardrobe is...
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany
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 ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Black Oak Tojbox Small Wardrobe by Michael
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak tojbox large wardrobe by Michael
Materials: oak
Dimensions: D 30 x W 80 x H 200 cm
Also available in different colours and materials.
The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 30 years of experience into a new project. It was time for a change and a new challenge. The challenge was to build an ambitious design brand from the ground up with high-quality materials and great attention to the little details. With a drive to create new originals, the WOUD collection is founded upon the idea to look ahead instead of looking back and share the love for honest design. Therefore, we are eager to discover and develop new ideas whether it being in form, function or choice of material.
Made by Michael is a Danish design studio founded by Michael Daae Christensen in 2014 with a strive to create simple design. He is an inquisitive talent with passion for the whole process of design - from sketch to final production. After he completed his Master in Furniture Design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Michael Christensen moved to New York to work at Søren Rose Studio...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
1960s Chinese Fruit-Wood 6-Door Cabinet with Bronze Hardware
Located in Marbella, ES
1960s Asian fruit-wood 6-door cabinet with bronze hardware.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Maple Wardrobe with Leaf and Landscape Decoration, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Atypical 1950s maple wardrobe. Side doors with leaf decoration and a landscape design in the centre. Beautiful side panels with typical 1950s maple line. The piece of furniture as a ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Maple, Paint
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Dresser, Votre Maison Edition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak dresser. Votre Maison Edition.
3 wardrobes are available, 2 interiors with shelves, 1 interior fitted out as a wardrobe.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique Belgian Oak Carved Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Grand scale large Belgian carved oak armoire. The overhanging cornice above a pair of paneled doors opening to shelves, over a pair of drawers, raised on later bun feet.
7 ft. 3 1/2 x 7 ft. 5 in. x 28 1/2 in.
By repute Paul De Grande...
Category
Early 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
"Freyr" Coat Rack in Natural Wood and Carbon Steel
Located in Centro, RS
The modern Freyr coat rack is a support for our daily routines, used in the environment's entrance for hang personal objects.
The piece of extreme functionality and beauty, is produced in natural tauari wood (a Brazilian reforested wood). It has a support table and also handles for hanging hats, clothes, bags, etc.
The structure is made in metal carbon steel painted in black color, in matte finish. The color's metal could be customized in golden matte.
Because it is a slim and vertical piece, it can be used in the hall of small environments, in bedrooms and also in corporate environments.
It is versatile, practical and contemporary. A timeless and elegant coat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Hardwood
Damper Cabinet, 1940s-50s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Detail cabinet with shuttered compartment closures, made of solid wood and larch veneer.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Dresser, Votre Maison Edition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak dresser, Votre Maison edition.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
21st Century White Suitcase Rack in Solid Wood by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Tasteful suitcase and coats rack by Modenese Gastone Interiors, perfect in halls and storage rooms. This particular Bella Vita item features a spacious open...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Minimalist Timeless Wardrobe in Oak Wood
By Alvaro Siza
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A key element for modern living is an efficient use of space. The less area we use for storage, the more room will be available to other things that makes you enjoy living. ALFAMA wardrobe is, in its own unique way, Siza´s proposition to meet these requirements – the ideal cabinet...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Oak
Ogdens of Manchester, An Aesthetic Movement Wardrobe & Matching Bedside Cabinet.
Located in London, GB
Ogdens of Manchester, in style of Dr C Dresser,
An Aesthetic Movement treble wardrobe and matching bedside cupboard made from Ash with intricate ...
Category
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ash, Fruitwood
Antique cabinet Louis Philippe around 1830 Walnut
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Impressive presence
✓ Unique shape
✓ Practical and elegant
✓ Individual interior division possible
Dimensions:
W: 169cm H: 222cm D: 58cm
Article: Antique closet...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Nutwood
1 Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes or Chests of Drawers, Circle of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1 Italian Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers / dressers or commodes from the circle of Gio Ponti. 2 Piece are available but they are priced and sold as individual pieces. The pieces are a mixture of exquisite form and subtle volumes suspended on tapered transparent brass tripod legs. They are composed of delicate birch veneers with the front of the cabinets specially cut back at the corners to form a hexagonal. This is mirrored by a hexagonal cut and recessed door pulls...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell
Located in Pembroke, MA
French carved wild cherry armoire with scallop shell, laurel leaves and rosettes. Original hardware, scrolled feet and panelled sides. The top panels of the front doors have been ret...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
17th Century Dutch-Colonial Indonesian Sono Keeling Foliate Cabinet on Stand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian Sono keeling or Javanese rosewood foliate cabinet on stand or Rankenkast
Jakarta (Batavia), late 17th century
Measures: H 173 x W 133 x D 51 cm
The front of this cabinet is decorated with three carved swags of fruits and flowers coming out of cherub’s heads, a long drawer under two doors and two shelves behind the doors.
Usually, this type cabinet...
Category
Late 17th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Uniflex, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from Avalon
Made during the 1960s
Fitted out with a clothes rail
The style of this wardrobe is quite minimalist - with it's clean lines
Ther...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Dresser, Votre Maison Edition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak dresser, Votre Maison edition.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Leleu Style Art Deco Low Rosewood and Gilt Brass Armoire, circa 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco low rosewood and gilt brass armoire.
Opening with two doors. Feet in gilt brass,
1930.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Parete appendiabiti
Located in Torino, IT
Parete appendiabiti in legno laccato e dettagli cromati.
Ideale per ordinare l'ingresso questo appendiabiti e in pieno stile anni 70'.
Presenta una parte inferiore laccata di verde...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Sanders Wardrobe in Natural Oak, Brass and Leather — Medium
Located in London, England
A wardrobe in European oak, brass and leather, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel.
Available in two timber tones, Natural Oak and Cognac. H...
Category
2010s Estonian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
21st Century Baroque Carved Suitcase Rack by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Refined bags and coats rack by Modenese Gastone Interiors, ideal in halls, bedrooms and storage rooms. This unique Casa Nova item features two gilded coat ha...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Italian 17th Century Walnut Deux-Corps Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive Italian 17th century dark patinated walnut Deux-Corps armoire. The armoire is raised by ball feet at the front, below the moulded straight apron. Above are 2 paneled doors...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Armoire
Located in Napa, CA
Walnut wood case piece.
Category
20th Century Unknown Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Dresser, Votre Maison Edition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak dresser. Votre Maison Edition.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Vintage Regency Carved Mahogany Armoire
By Ralph Lauren
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite Vintage Regency Carved Mahogany Armoire—a true statement of craftsmanship and historical charm. Featuring intricate rope-twist columns, beve...
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Large Late Qing Dynasty Period Elmwood Armoire with Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood armoire from the early 20th century, with two doors, bronze medallion hardware, hidden drawers and carved apron. Created in China during the later years of the Qing Dynasty in the 20th century, this large armoire is made of elmwood, with the grain enhanced by a natural color varnish. The armoire showcases a linear silhouette and stands on four straight legs connected to one another through a carved apron in the front. The doors are fitted with a traditional Chinese lock...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Floral Armoire in White Bronze Metal Clad over MDF Handcrafted in India
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the floral motifs used in the paintings of palaces of Rajasthan. One of the bestselling pieces of Stephanie Odegard collection. This elegant piece is handmade from MDF which is joined to form the clean and elegant outline. Our master craftsmen carve the floral forms which is meticulously encased in a tight-fitting metal skin. The available options for metal cladding are brass, white bronze, antiqued bronze, silver and copper. Both silver and copper will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original finish.
Floral Armoire...
Category
2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Carl Aubock Two Large Brass Double Wall Coat Hooks #4056, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two large charming Minimalist wall coat hooks, model #4056, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Aubock workshop, Vienna/Austria. These are authentic, vintage wall hooks,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Ebonised Tallboy
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Art Deco Ebonised Tallboy. Extremely useful piece of furniture, can be used as a Tallboy in a bedroom , or ideal as a piece of furniture in a hallway, half the interior is for hangin...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Dutch Colonial Teak and Ebony Separating Cupboard Armoire, Circa 1840, Ceylon
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exquisite Dutch Colonial cupboard hand-made from solid Teak and laced with Ebony. This piece dismantles into three pieces for ease of movement and exudes the elegance of bygone craftsmanship with fluted pilasters and crown mouldings...
Category
1840s Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Cabinet in Sycamore Veneer, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco cabinet in sycamore veneer, circa 1940.
Shelves and drawers
Completely removable.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Enamel Abstract Armoire by Morgan Clayhall: Handcrafted with Mixed Media Artwork
Located in Toronto, CA
The Enamel Abstract Armoire is a one-of-a-kind piece designed and hand-finished in Morgan Clayhall's Toronto studio. With over two decades of design expertise, the studio crafts besp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
Exquisite Hammer-Blown Solid Brass Shoehorn, Handmade in Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant shoe horn, meticulously crafted by hand using the traditional hammer-blown method. It takes approximately 2,000 hammer strikes to create its distinctive and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Light Yellow 2-Door Wardrobe in Ash Wood
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Shelf Cabinet designed by the parisian Designer Eric Gizard is equipped with 2 adjustable lacquered shelves and 2 doors with a push loose opening.
The Kube itself (without the fe...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Ash
Dutch 17th Century Rosewood Ebony Baroque Cupboard Kussenkast, 1670
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a unique and monumental Dutch Baroque cupboard called “Kussenkast" from the late 17th century, probably circa 1670-1680. Made of rosewoo...
Category
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ebony, Rosewood
Italian Walnut Armoire
Located in Dronten, NL
A superb mid-century modern Italian walnut wardobe, made to Measure for the villa of an Italian executive in 1960. Inside the wardrobe 4 organic design coat hangers in cast bronze ar...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Wrongwoods Pink With Blue Night Table By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
British artist Richard Woods is renowned for his work with garish and repetitious motifs. He has applied these to facades, floors and walls across the world in commissioned work and gallery installations. These ‘logos’ are often abstractions and interpretations of domestic pattern, the woodblock print being a particularly recognisable signature print. Designer Sebastian Wrong teamed up with Woods for Established & Sons’ programme of collaborations where individuals from two creative fields work together. Woods’ block printed motifs were applied to Wrong’s utilitarian cabinets. These storage units are reminiscent of 1950s furniture – a fitting vehicle because much of Woods’ work is based on a nostalgia for mid-century domestic interiors.
Dimensions
Night Table: L585mm × D355mm × H595mm 16kg
Chest of Drawers: L1090mm × D510mm × H735mm 70kg
Low Cabinet: L1500mm × D405mm × H645mm 60kg
Long Low Cabinet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
19th Century French Pinewood Rustic Cupboard with Original Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French pinewood rustic cupboard with original iron fittings.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
Antique Armoire Painted with Mesh Inserts in Doors, FR-0163
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Armoire. Painted with mesh inserts on doors.
Some minor chips and dings on wood.
Item #: FR-0163
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 39"W x 20"D x 85”H.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Heive Armoire
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Dripping like honey with KOKET glamor, Heive is the Queen Bee of timeless black and gold cabinets. The alluring golden doors feature an explodin...
Category
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mueble a Volet Armoire
Located in Napa, CA
Circa 1930. France. Made of oak.
Category
1930s French Vintage 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.