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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1990s
Elegant vintage wardrobe from Novy Domov, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
By Novy Domov
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Elegant vintage wardrobe was made by Nový Domov company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. Four massive shelves for clothes inside. In good Vintage condition, showing s...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Plywood
Elegant Industrial Heavy, Metal Doorknob, circa 1960
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1960s German Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Antique industrial storage locker 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Made around 1910 in France, this locker has three compartments to store all your belongings. The locker has a dark green-grey colour that goes perfectly with any style.
The locker a...
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1910s French Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Armoire in Hardwood by Moveis Cimo, 1950s, Brazil
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this one-of-a-kind Brazilian Modern Armoire in Hardwood by Moveis Cimo in the fifties is a very rare FIND and is gorgeous!
The armoire is entirely made in Imbuia h...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Hardwood
Art Deco Triple figured walnut wardrobe (flatpack)
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are proud to present this stunning 1920s Art Deco period triple wardrobe. Recently restored and refurbished in our in house workshops and is presented in stunning showroom conditi...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Oak wardrobe, 1950s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oak cabinet resting on four tapered legs surmounted by turned wooden uprights and opening by two doors in front. France, 1950s.
Category
1950s French Space Age Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
French Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large dressing armoire produced by Ameublement N.F. “Meubles” in France in the 1950’s /1960’s (label found inside the right door) This sleek mid cen...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Maple
Mario Ceroli 'Mobile Nella Valle' Wardrobe, Poltronova, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Ceroli
Located in London, GB
Mario Ceroli 'Mobile Nella Valle' wardrobe, manufactured by Poltronova, Italy, 1970s. Pine, mirrored glass. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Pine
A matching pair of Art Deco Pale Walnut Wardrobes in the style Epstein
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A truly stunning pair of matching Art Deco wardrobes in the style of Epstein. These beautiful wardrobes have fabulous pale highly figured bu...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Unique Italian Highboard with Illuminated Interior in Mahogany and Brass
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Paolo Buffa, wardrobe, mahogany, brass, mirrored glass, glass, Italy, 1950s
The decorative elements, materials use, woodworking, and the overall composition suggest th...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Large Highboard in Oak with Carved Doors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or large cabinet, oak, France, 1960s
This grandiose highboard or wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Mid century Vintage gustavian and Style two door armoire after drexel
By Drexel
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handsome mid century vintage Swedish gustavian Style Armoire. This armoire features. It’s original ornate solid brass hardware and has a classic chicken wire inset to the f...
Category
1950s American Gustavian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Art Deco wrouth iron wardrobe with mirror and light
Located in Weiningen, CH
Art Deco wroth iron wardrobe with mirror
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wrought Iron
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1940's BURR WALNUT LARGE WARDROBE SPLITS IN TWO FOR EASY TRANSPORT
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original circa 1940’s Art Deco large Wardrobe which is part of a suite
Please note the deliv...
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
20th century French Art deco Walnut Armoire, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice art deco walnut cabinet. Several modular shelves.
Small octagonal windows in slightly amber glass.
Typical 1930s style. Very good condition and superb quality.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Walnut
ViNTAGE ART DECO TWO DOOR WARDROBE BY LEBUS FURNITURE J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Art Deco Style Wardrobe.
The vintage Art Deco two door wardrobe by Lebus Furniture is a stylish and functional piece of furni...
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Hardwood
Walter Bosse 5 Cat Zoo Brass Animal Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to five lovely Austrian modernist animal zoo coat wall hooks, displaying a cat, our favourite hook. The hooks are sold and priced per piece. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, exe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique French Wardrobe Louis XV Style Hand Painted Armoire
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning antique French wardrobe, crafted in the Louis XV style, is a true masterpiece. The hand-painted polychromed armoire is made of ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco / Louis XVI Hallway Wardrobe in Oak, 1920
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Hallway wardrobe restored Art Deco / Louis XVI 1920 oak wardrobe
Features:
Three-door model with three mirrors and clothes rail
High quality
Cas...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Figured Walnut Double Bowfronted wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful highly figured walnut Art Deco double wardrobe of bowfront design. This lovely capacious wardrobe has excellent hanging capacity, the doors open to reveal full hanging t...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
A Fine French Art Deco Armoire by Louis Sue
By Louis Sue
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis SÜE (1875 – 1968) A Fine French Modernist burl wood (amboyna or elm) armoire / cabinet with a lacquered aluminum frame. A recessed light illuminates the top niche of each side ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Maison Regain Grand Highboard in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, wardrobe, solid elm, brass, France, 1970s
A rare armoire designed and crafted by Maison Regain. The wardrobe is sturdy and combines a simplified yet complex design wi...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Flora and Fauna Motifs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, wardrobe, cherry, lacquer, lacquered wood, brass, mirrored glass, aluminum, metal, Italy, circa 1950
A truly exceptional piece designed custom for a private client by the Italian visionary Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo. As early as 1941, ABV showcased one of the first wardrobes featuring intricate flora and fauna illustrations—a testament to their artistic approach. Wardrobe designs stood as an important endeavor for ABV, and Borsani's ingenuity was apparent in the numerous adaptations made: doors adorned with diverse prints, interiors tailored to suit specific client preferences, and a spectrum of customizable finishes were all hallmarks of their creative output. The body of this piece is meticulously crafted from exquisite warm-toned cherry wood, adhering to a simple yet elegant design enriched by intricate carvings running along its border. The four door panels bear the skilled handiwork of Adriano Spilimbergo (1908-1975), a painter known for his picturesque landscapes. These panels are adorned with mesmerizing illustrations of leaves and flowers, achieved through the art of relief lacquering, and rendered in subtle and delicate colors. Inside, the interior is adorned with a vibrant blue hue, and it is thoughtfully furnished with coat racks, tie rack, drawers, and mirrors. This piece stands as a genuine masterpiece, excelling not just in its functionality but also in its aesthetic excellence.
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco burr walnut double wardrobe.
A very lovely solid and well-made wardrobe, there is damage on side of...
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Modernist wardrobe 40's 50's style Jean Royère solid wood
Located in Lyon, FR
French armoire from the 40's/50's in the taste of Jean Royère's work. Structure in solid wood and veneered mahogany. The two large hinged doors open onto a series of shelves with a c...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
LOVELY ViNTAGE ART DECO WARDROBE J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Art Deco Burr Hardwood Vintage Double Wardrobe.
The Lovely Vintage 1920's Art Deco Style Wardrobe is a stunning piece of furniture th...
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Hardwood
Solid Oak Wardrobe by Guillerme et Chambron, Edition Votre Maison
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting an exquisite and rare wardrobe crafted by the renowned French designers Guillerme and Chambron during the mid-20th century. This iconic piece showcases their signature sty...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
100 Year Old French Hutch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large antique French armoire with storage. This relic works for living room, kitchen or bedroom storage needs.
Please confirm location NY ...
Category
Early 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Modern Rustic Large-Scale Armoire
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A Large-Scale Rustic-Inspired Armoire, a versatile and visually striking piece that effortlessly blends rustic charm with modern esthetics. The armoire's 3D paneled...
Category
1990s Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Hardwood
Silvio Cavatorta wardrobe in maple Italy 1958
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Exceptional wardrobe created by the renowned furniture designer Silvio Cavatorta in Italy 1958. This cabinet is made from beautiful maple wood with a glossy finish that gives it a po...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Tito Agnoli for Caleido/Poltrona Frau Highboard in Cognac Patchwork Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Caleido/Poltrona Frau wardrobe, patchwork cognac leather, stained birch, metal, Italy, 1970s.
This is an eye-catching and rare wardrobe that is designed by Tito Agno...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Great French Double Body Wardrobe 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Great French Double Body Wardrobe 20th Century
white wood color
Height: 230cm
177cm x 38cm
Very good condition
double body
Category
20th Century French Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton wardrobe features stenciled monogram canvas, lozine trims and solid brass lock, clasps and studs.
Lock, clasps and studs are all marked Louis Vuitton. Customised hand painted French flag on its top and on its bottom adds some personality and elegance.It also features a couple of travel labels.
Its interior is complete with its original hangers, a folding hanging section, and a series of drawers with leather pulling handles.
Its drawer's inside are very clean too and all original.Its last compartment was used to store 2 pais of...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
John Stuart for Widdicomb Armoire Wardrobe Chifferobe circa 1960/1970s
Located in New York, NY
Super slick and sophisticated wardrobe by John Stuart, for Widdicomb circa 1960/1970s. The armoire features four leather fronted doors which open to reveal interior drawers, and a me...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
Dieter Waeckerlin Highboard in Teak and Seagrass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel, wardrobe, teak, seagrass, Germany, 1950s
This rare and stunning large cabinet or wardrobe by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel features a body made ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Seagrass, Teak
Pair of Rare Italian Brutalist Carved Oak Wardrobes
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of rare Italian 1960s Brutalist carved oak wardrobes. The front doors feature a rhythmic pattern of precisely carved squares, highlighting the architectural aspects of structure...
Category
1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Pierre Chapo Custom Made 'Chlacc' Highboard in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, wardrobe from the series 'Chacc', elm, brass, France, 1979-1989
Unique highboard designed by Pierre Chapo for a private client. This piece easily catches the eye of th...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco style burr walnut triple door wardrobe - perfect for a maximalist interior - dating from the 1950's-1960's
The interior is fitted with a hanging rai...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut, Wood
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...
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Elegant vintage wardrobe from Novy Domov, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
By Novy Domov
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Elegant vintage wardrobe was made by Nový Domov company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. Inside there is one clothes rail and storage space. The inner shelf is missin...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Plywood
COAT RACK ikea rigg 80s tord bjorklund rare color combination
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Mannheim, DE
Coat rack 'Rigg' from IKEA, designed by Tord Björklund in 1987. Curved metal tubes, painted pastel colors, ends made of black plastic.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 169 cm, width 54 cm,...
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Antique Wooden Armoire, FR-0697
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique wooden armoire
Item #: FR-0697
Additional info: some minor chips on wood
Material: wooden
Dimensions: 35"W x 17"D x 73”H.
Category
20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
SOLD 03/08/24 Lane Staccato Mid Century Walnut Brutalist Armoire Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Mid Century Walnut Brutalist Armoire Dresser
This armoire measures: 38 wide x 19.25 deep x 64 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Boho Chic Hand painted Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Plainview, NY
A whimsical boho chic armoire or wardrobe hand-painted in beige with orange , green and yellow flowers motifs on beige background. The armoire is standing on 4 wheeled legs allowing ...
Category
20th Century Bohemian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Wardrobe in Birch wood with Faceted mirror from the 1930
Located in Lejre, DK
Wardrobe in polished birch wood with a faceted mirror in the middle and 3 doors and shelves from around the 1930s.
Dimensions in cm: H:200 W:174 D:62
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birch
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
20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Two Mirrored Doors Closet with Lights for ABV, 40s
Located in Turin, Turin
Osvaldo Borsani in 1953, together with his brother Fulgenzio, realized his most complex project: a company idea named after the "techne" of the Greeks, which means both art and techn...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage Mediterranean Spanish Colonial Armoire
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful stylized Mediterranean Armoire. Deep raised tufted panels and scrolled pulls. Ample storage with extending hanging rod.
Category
20th Century Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Walter Bosse Cow Zoo Mid-Century Brass Wall Hook, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely Austrian modernist animal coat wall hook, displaying a cow. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished and par...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Hallway Cabinet in Mahogany, 1920
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Hallway cabinet restored Art Nouveau around 1920 mahogany cabinet
Features:
Two-door model with clothes rail and two drawers
Very high quality processing
Original bar lock
Original faceted mirrors
Beautiful brass applications
The right drawer was missing and was rebuilt
Drawer fittings renewed in keeping with the style
Quite reduced, factual Art Nouveau design
Design according to previous owner by Albert van Huffel...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Déco Wardrobe Early 40s
Located in bari, IT
Original wardrobe consisting of three doors embellished with Art Deco style inlay designs, probably French production from the 1940s.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Enrico & Paolo Borghi High Sideboard in Mahogany with Carved Doors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Enrico & Paolo Borghi, sideboard, mahogany, oak, Italy, 1950s
Admirable high sideboard in mahogany with carved doors by Italian duo Enrico & Paolo Borghi, manufactured in the 1950s ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
6FT Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Armoire
Located in Pasadena, TX
6FT Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Armoire
Arts and Crafts oak wardrobe with top cornice, decorative windows and a full-length original beve...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Stunning C.W.S Art Deco Walnut Brown Double Wardrobe on Wheels Part of a Set
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous C.W.S cabinet works Birmingham walnut Art Deco double wardrobe.
This piece is a part of a ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Bamboo/Rattan and Brass Wardrobe by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Beautiful rattan and bamboo vintage wardrobe made by Dal Vera in Italy in the 1960s. It has a double opening doors to hanging space. Brass handles complete the look. A great vintage ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane armoire. Signed Bloomingdales. Wear to finish of cane and bamboo (please refer to photos). Additional photos...
Category
1970s Unknown British Colonial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
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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