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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Victorian
shelf unit italian national walnut of 1970 made by company mobilia
By Mobilia
Located in Medesano, IT
Step into the 70's with our Italian National Walnut Shelf Unit, crafted by Mobilia Company! A perfect blend of function, style and a dash of nostalgia, it's more than just a piece of...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Post Modern Woodgrain Laminate and Chrome Armoire
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage postmodern armoire with three spacious drawers. Features a Woodgrain glossy laminate with a silver edge and chrome handles.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Armoire France, 1940
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Armoire France, 1940
This French oak armoire was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s as part of a collection of emergency furniture created to furnish...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Oak Balboa Cabinet by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Balboa Tall Cabinet features two doors wrapped in a brass band which extrude out to become an elegant hand tooled brass pull. The case is available in American walnut or white oa...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Wardrobe Set by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1970s
By Fiarm, Carlo De Carli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Wardrobe Set by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1970s.
Unique and rare wardrobe set in white lacquered wood by the Italian Designer Carlo de Carli, produ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
Kent Coffey Perspecta Midcentury Walnut and Rosewood Armoire/Highboy
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a sweet piece of nostalgia with this iconic Kent Coffey Perspecta midcentury Armoire/Highboy. Started in 1907 in North Carolina, the Kent Coffey company rose in popularity i...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Lane Staccato Walnut Midcentury 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Walnut midcentury 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 54 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Italian Wardrobe Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
Located in Biella, IT
Silvio Cavatorta design wardrobe vintage years ’50 production sc rome in perfect vintage condition, rare.
Dimensions : 120 inches (long) x 74" (high) x 26" (deep).
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Bookcase Display Case
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Bookcase Display Case
Gorgeous Eastlake Victorian walnut display case/bookcase is just a gorgeous piece of a...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
1960s Design Guillerme & Chambron Oak and Ceramic Wardrobe "Gemini" Model
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Wardrobe - secretary Gemini wood and ceramic Boleslaw Danikowski design 1960s by Guillerme and Chambron (the famous trio of artists-ceramists and designers from Lille for the edition...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Antique Stamped Mellier & Co Anglo French Shabby Chic Wardrobe Mirrored Door
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Antique fully stamped Mellier & Co made, George Hilton & Son’s retailed Anglo French Shabby Chic wa...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
A MODERNIST Wardrobe CABINET in the Spirit of ALAIN RICHARD & ARP, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant small wardrobe, Modernist, Bauhaus, Reconstruction, veneer wood structure in clear warm color, a large door opening on the shelving system, with four drawers, one writing desk and shelves with...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
A Large "RECONSTRUCTION" Wardrobe by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE, CHARRON, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A large wardrobe with a rational storage system, with 4 doors, one of them holding a mirror creating a beautiful asymmetry; Moderniste, Reconstruction, structure in wood veneer set ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Dresser Armoire
Located in Countryside, IL
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Dresser Armoire
This highboy measures: 48.25 wide x 19 deep x 52 inches high
All pieces of furnit...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Victorian Hampton & Son's Satinwood Bedroom Suite Wardrobe Dressing Table Mirror
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this very rare original Victorian Satinwood bedroom suite by Hampton & Son’s of Pall Mall London.
A very rare bedroom suite made by one of the great Victorian furniture makers Hampton & Son’s of Pall Mall London. The suite is circa 1890, made from the finest Satinwood available and with silver leaf painted detailing, each piece is Stamped with the button Label of Hampton's Pall Mall East London apart from the chair which has the Hampton plaque on the underside
The dimensions of each piece are below, the main wardrobe is very large, the wardrobe with drawers is actually very small and a tallboy size, the dressing table comes with a matching chair and stool
We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, the glass in the Cherval mirror is lightly perished and aged as it’s the original plate, otherwise for me its in time warp condition
Hampton and Sons were cabinet makers of Antique Furniture and were first established in ca. 1830 by William Hampton. He opened his first shop selling General household to more Fine furniture in Cranbourn Street, in London. In 1869 Williams Two sons George and William joined his business and they expended and moved to the larger premises 8 Pall Mall, London.
Hampton and Sons furnished some impressive properties and boats from the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary, the Theatre Royal of Drury Lane, the Duke of York Theatre, the Dorchester and the Mayfair Hotels and the palaces of two Indian princes, the Nizam of Hyderabad & the Maharajah of Kashmir.
Hampton and Sons had a few disasters throughout its history, it suffered a major fire in 1890 but they re-established and went to expand their business further. They bought several cabinet making firms starting with James Coulson and Co of Lisburn, Northern Ireland in 1898, and then Goodall, Lamb and Highway of King Street, Manchester and Robson and Sons...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood
Jack Cartwright Style Ramseur Midcentury Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright Style Ramseur midcentury walnut and brass highboy dresser
This highboy measures: 44 wide x 18 deep x 45.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist Armoire or Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist armoire or cabinet. Unusual cabinet featuring sculpted panel doors, four large cubbies and four drawers, handsome bras...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Beechwood and Blackened Brass Wall Coat Rack by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This sought after Austrian midcentury wall mounted coat rack was designed by the Austrian architect and designer Carl Auböck in the ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Rare Arne Vodder Armoire / Bar Cabinet in Danish Modern Teak
Located in Kensington, MD
Stunning and hard to come by Danish Modern armoire designed by Arne Vodder. Plenty of storage for all of your wardrobe needs and gorgeous to beho...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Pair of French Double Brass Lattice Carved Doors Storage Cabinets Dressers MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of French Double Brass Lattice Carved Doors Storage Cabinets Dressers Bachelor Chests Drawers MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Kai Kristiansen Modular Wall Unit in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Kai Kristiansen
Manufacturer: FM
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 33.5" wide x 16" deep x 20" tall (Largest Case)
33" wide x 92" tall (Wall Pa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood
J.T. Kalmar Vanity Mirror Wall Light, Brass & Textured Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass and glass modernist sconce / wall light manufactured by Kalmar Vienna / Austria in the 1950s. Can be used in combination a mirror, for example in the bathroom. A ch...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique 1844 Carved & Dated Large Wardrobe Armoire with Expertly Crafted Panels
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very grand, hand carved extremely large continental oak wardrobe dated to the base 1844
A truly stunning piece, this is a tour de force of ...
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1840s European Early Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Large Wardrobe designed by Alfred Hendrickx, 1960s for Belform, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
This minimalist wardrobe is designed by the Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. Dating from 1961. This closet features two sliding doors with detailed inlay handles. On th...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Midcentury Rosewood and Brass Armoire
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin midcentury Rosewood and Brass Armoire
This armoire measures: 36 wide x 18.25 deep x 66 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Wardrobe Coat Rack Clothes Stand Roland Rainer, Vienna, Black Iron Nickel, 1956
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
This very rare and iconic piece of furniture is one of the most sought after Austrian Post War Designs and has been designed by Roland Rainer the most fa...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Iron, Nickel
Helen Hobey Baker Midcentury Walnut Brutalist Armoire
Located in Countryside, IL
Helen Hobey Baker midcentury walnut Brutalist armoire
This armoire measures: 44 wide x 21.5 deep x 55 inches high
All pieces ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
English Antique Oak Wardrobe with Corrugated Wood Doors, Shelves and Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
This substantial antique oak wardrobe has simple, elegant lines and great functionality. The timeless design adds to the appeal of the gorgeous oa...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
1960s Danish Teak Tall Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Tall Wardrobe cabinet 1960s.
This Is A Five Drawer Wardrobe With Side Cabinet With Three Shelves.
Gorgeous Vintage Teak Wardrobe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Antique Victorian Walnut and Brass Wardrobe
Located in Crawley, GB
An late Victorian carved walnut combination wardrobe with shaped and moulded cornice, fitted a cupboard enclosed by bevelled plate mirror panelled door flanked by a cupboard enclosed...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Three Door Wardrobe in Original Cream Colour and Gold
Located in Buggiano, IT
20th Century Italian three door wardrobe original cream and gold.
The wardrobe is made up of three blocks joined together, the lateral ones with three drawers at the bottom and a do...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Beech, Fir
Charles Dudouyt Mid-Century Two Doors Cabinet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Raw oak sculpted cabinet by Charles Dudouyt in a bleached finish.
France c. 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Walnut Wardrobe, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Designed by Luciano Frigerio, wardrobe with eleven doors in brass and walnut wood, Macassar ebony is a precious essence that is widely used in cabinet making, fine carpentry, turning...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Wardrobe, Walnut, Fluted Wood, Brass Feet
Located in Milano, IT
Often mentioned alongside Paolo Buffa and Gio Ponti as one of the most relevant furniture designers of the Italian Mid-Century Modern era, Vittorio Dassi designed many different piec...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Lane Perception Midcentury Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Perception midcentury Walnut Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 40 wide x 19 deep x 48.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Mid Century Burlwood armoire
This armoire measures: 42 wide x 18 deep x 58 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Burl
Mid Century Chifferobe Wardrobe by Stanley
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century wardrobe by noted American furniture maker, marked Distinctive Furniture by Stanley.
The chest features an unusual wardrobe section which opens from the side, flanked by a bank of five deep drawers, providing ample storage for both hanging and folding clothes...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Victorian Mahogany Wardrobe - Antique Turret Closet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have an early Victorian superb quality mahogany turret wardrobe.
19th Century
the center section having 4 graduated Mahogany lined drawers with original turned knobs and br...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Albert Parvin American Martinsville MCM Walnut Brass Highboy Gentlemen Chest
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville midcentury Walnut and Brass Highboy Gentlemen's Chest Dresser
This gentlemen's chest measures: 38 wide x 18.5 deep x 48.5 inches high
...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Vintage 2 Door Wardrobe in Wicker Cane, Rattan and Bamboo by Dal Vera, 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage wardrobe made in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s and attributable to "Dal Vera" company.
It has a solid wooden structure covered in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
20th Italian Coat Hanger Inlaid Brass Accessories Umbrella in the Lower Part
Located in Buggiano, IT
Early 20th Italian coat hanger inlaid with brass accessories, umbrella in the lower part.
It is very elegant, practical and comfortable.
It was ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb Chest of Drawers on Brass Base
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb rare 4 drawer dresser Irwin Collection by Calvin- Irwin Collection. Walnut case piece on a brass base. In wonderful original co...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Rustic Buffet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Rustic Armoire in solid oak, France, 18th century.
This old buffet was unearthed in a farm in the Vosges, it is an authentic piece of rustic furniture. Handcrafted in the 1800s, made from raw wooden...
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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
Located in New York City, NY
A French sycamore wood tall and versatile highboy / wardrobe/ cabinet.
Its geometric parquetry inlaid front adds a touch of elegance with patterns of diamonds and cubes. This sculptural cabinet is adorned with an artistic tapered molding that extends beyond the main body, creating visual interest. A vertical band of shiny nickeled bronze runs down the center, adding a touch of modernity to its design. At the center of the cabinet, there are large decorative escutcheons in the shape of a diamond, perfectly complementing its overall aesthetic.
The cabinet is topped with a mirror and ends with short splayed legs, finished in nickel.
Its spacious interior boasts two large compartments. One side features five slide-out drawers, while the other contains open shelving, making it perfect for storing and catering to one's needs. Standing tall and boasting a sophisticated appearance, this warm blonde wood cabinet is both unusual and practical.
It can be used as a meuble d'appui, mini armoire...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Nickel
French Highboard in Pine and Brass Details
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Highboard, pine, brass, France, 1960s
This two door highboard shows a sturdy character. The doors can be closed and opened with a key used as a handle. The inside provides great sto...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Vintage 1950s Hangers for Clothes
Located in Premariacco, IT
Set of three vintage hangers from the 1950s, entirely in wood with iron hanger.
Solid and robust, they can also be used as furnishing and design elemen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern walnut credenza. This credenza features nine spacious drawers, with the drawers on the left and right sides being longer, and the center drawers shorter. The...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Extremely Rare Lane Altavista Gentleman's Chest / Armoire, Mahogany & Rosewood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Lane Altavista, Gentleman's Chest / Armoire, flamed ribbon mahogany, rosewood and brass hand-pulls. Maple or birch interior, Classic modernist design. Truly stunning i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Merton Gershun American Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane Front Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Cane Front Highboy dresser
This dresser measures: 36 wide x 18.5 deep x 44.5 inches high
All pieces of furnit...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cane, Walnut
United Diamond Midcentury Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
United Diamond midcentury walnut highboy dresser.
This highboy measures: 72 wide x 19 deep x 31 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sannemann Danish Bachelor Wardrobe Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sannemann Danish Bachelor Wardrobe Chest
Beautiful Danish teak chest made by Sannemann. There are five drawers and a wardrobe closet.
Circa 1970
...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Up to Five Carl Aubock Large Brass Double Wall Coat Hooks #4056, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to five large charming Minimalis wall coat hooks, model #4056, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Aubock workshop, Vienna/Austria. These are authentic, vintage wall hooks...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Late Victorian Walnut Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a stunning antique wardrobe with solid joints and hand-cut dovetail work, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superior ...
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Large Carl Aubock Midcentury Walnut Ring Clothes Brush, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful large ring-shaped modernist wall-hung coat rack clothes brush from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by Carl Aubock, Vienna, in the 1950s....
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Goat Hair, Wood, Walnut
West Michigan Furniture Midcentury Walnut and Brass Highboy
Located in Countryside, IL
West Michigan Furniture Midcentury walnut and brass highboy
This highboy measures: 40 wide x 20 deep x 47 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Up to 12 Austrian Modernist Solid Gold-Plated Coat Hangers from the 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 12 beautiful and heavy chrome-plated hangers executed in Austria in the 1970s. Very solid and stylish pieces in excellent condition. Measures: 16 1...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Gold Plate, Metal, Steel
Floral Wardrobe and Armoire in White Bronze Clad, Handcrafted in India
Located in New York, NY
Antique wardrobe and armoire in floral white bronze clad, handcrafted in India is Inspired by the floral motifs used in the paintings of palaces of Rajasthan. One of the bestselling ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Le Corbusier Wooden Midcentury Dresser / Wardrobe Produced in Marseille, 1949
By Le Corbusier
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic midcentury wardrobe / dresser / closet designed by Le Corbusier for apartments of the Cité radieuse housing unit in Marseille 1949. ...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, 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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