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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Empire
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe Coat Rack Art Deco Style German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic Mid-Century Modern, 1950s wardrobe coat rack Art Deco style German. Nice addition to your room, entry hall or just for your collection of Design items. Made of metal and plas...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Two beautiful Austrian brass hooks by manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s.
Up to 6 available.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Tall Tambour Cabinet with Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and refined ebonized mahogany wardrobe having tambour doors with integrated handles a top two (2) drawers with cut out handles.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Full Columns, Brass, Vienna, circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant large Empire or early Biedermeier armoire with original brass hardware and gorgeous walnut veneer.
The armoire has a beautiful book-matched walnut veneer and is shellac hand-polished (French Polish). The doors inside are counter veneered in cherry wood.
Two ebonized full-columns with corinthian brass...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Yellow Coat Stand Pop Art by Roberto Lucchi and Paolo Orlandini Italy circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age Coat Stand from chrome-plated steel and yellow plastic by Lucchi and Orlandini circa 1970, Italy.
The Designers are Roberto Lucchi and Paolo Orlandini...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes / Chest of Drawers Circle of Gio Ponti, Pair
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers / dressers or commodes from the circle of Gio Ponti. Priced and sold as a pair.
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe in Walnut and Walnut Burl, Lacquer, Brass - France
Located in Girona, ES
Nice wardrobe, two doors with walnut and walnut burl veneers, French polish. Black lacquered top, strut and base. Four shelves inside, chrome-plated brass hinges and handles.
Fran...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Cat Wall Hook by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook "cat" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s.
Used but in very good vintage condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Inlaid Cabinet With Brass Hardware By J.O. Carlssons
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A sharp looking Swedish-made cabinet by J.O. Carlssons.
The cabinet has two drawers with original brass hardward and citrus veneer inlaid flower decorati...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Coat Rack Wardrobe, Wood Patinated Blackened Brass Hooks, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A coat check by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950.
It consists of a refurbished wooden frame and six polished brass hooks with lovely patina.
Five ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Coatrack Wardrobe, Beechwood Patinated Brass Bronze Hooks, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A coat rack by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950.
It is made of a beechwood frame in an aged and very warm tone. There are six patinated brass hooks (similar to bronze) which can be positioned randomly on the rows.
This wardrobe is in very good original condition with only little wear.
About Carl Auböck II
25 August 1900, Vienna (Austria)-17 July 1957, Vienna (Austria)
Carl Auböck was an Austrian painter and designer of the Classic modern movement. His best-known designs include the Baumtisch (eng. "tree table") and the Umkehrlampe (eng. "reversible lamp").
Auböck began his apprenticeship as a bronze worker and chaser in his father's workshop. From 1917-1919, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. After this, he followed his teacher Johannes Itten to the Bauhaus in Weitmar and became friends with the director, Walter Gropius. Little over a year later, he left in order to take over his father’s workshop in Vienna and raise a family. Here, through his circle of friends and acquaintances, he became convinced of the ideas of Adolf Loos and developed into an opponent of the Viennese workshops. Alongside his Viennese bronze and Art Deco design work for the domestic and American markets, he began to produce paintings and drawings. The styles he developed in the early 1940s for everyday objects achieved cult status after the Second World War.
In May 1945, he served a six-month prison sentence in the Vienna District Court I due to his membership in the NSDAP. At the end of the 1940s, he worked with his son Carl in the workshop. In 1954, he was awarded a total of four gold medals at the Triennale in Milan.
In 2010, Auböck’s works were placed under protection by the Austrian Federal Monuments Office (BDA). Hundreds of original designs were produced during his long creative career but his Baumtisch and Umkehrlampe are outstanding examples.
Carl Auböck / Carl Aubock...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Austrian Coat Stand Wardrobe
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base with brass or aluminum parts, good original condition. Made in Austria in the late 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Wardrobe by Michael Van Beuren "Domus" Line
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare Wardrobe designed by Michael Van Beuren for the "Domus" line, circa 1950.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Hand Carved Wardrobe Cabinet by Studio Craftsman Sam Forrest, 1960s
By Sam Forrest
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Large and unique hand carved wooden wardrobe cabinet by noted Virginian master craftsman Sam Forrest. Intricately and deeply carved, the surface is textured with a bold geometric pat...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Austrian 18th Century Empire Style Two Doors Larch Wood Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Precious and original larch wood wardrobe, convertible into a bookcase, with two doors in the Austrian Empire style of the 18th century
The wardrobe, all in larch wood, is all origi...
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Other
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
Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman's Chest, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman's chest by Widdicomb, circa 1960s. Original Widdicomb label still intact. Original condition. Four interior drawer f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Wall Beech Vintage Wardrobe with Brass Hooks by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented wall-mounted wardrobe by Carl Auböck, Vienna circa 1950, was made of beechwood slats, which were lacquered black and colorless.
Also the wardrobe features five pieces...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
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
Midcentury Green Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Aluminum hooks manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s.
Set of two.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum
Large Armoire with a Glazed Parchment Finish
Located in New York, NY
Large armoire with a glazed parchment finish. The glaze has a wonderful all-over crackle.
The top half was outfitted for a TV but would make a fabulous l...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tall cabinet or small armoire with two doors above two drawers by Widdicomb in an ebonized mahogany finish. Fantastic Asian insprired brass handles and inset pulls on the drawers, wi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
1950s Carved Wooden Cabinet from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ethnic wooden cabinet from the 1950s depicting rural life in Zaïre (now the Congo). Bas-relief technique on solid wood. Great original condition. The front legs of this...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern 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
Mid-Century Modern Brassed Tube Steel Vintage Valet, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage valet from brassed tube steel, and beechwood, Italy 1960s.
The frame of this elegant foldable valet was made of brassed tube s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
One Mid-Century Brass Wall Hook by Herta Baller Vienna, Austria 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
One (1) Austrian brass wall hook, executed in the 1950s by Baller, Austria. In good condition with nice patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Early and Rare Armoire by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dated from 1950s, designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, New York, this rarely seen model of armoire features an elegant bleached mahogany exterior with metal legs and an fitted interior with shelves and drawers. The simple form was punctuated by the use of a pair of oversized pulls...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Stainless Steel
North German Empire Sun Armoire in Original Faux Bois and Stenciled Finish, 1815
Located in Miami, FL
A stately and rare armoire in the original faux bois and gold stenciled finish with carved pediment top, sunburst motif and carved ionic capitals, Bremen, Germany, circa 1815.
Dimen...
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Pair of Wardrobes in Mahogany and Leather by Harvey Probber 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully outfitted wardrobes/chests of drawers in mahogany, doors with inset leather and brass bands, by Harvey Probber, American 1950s (label in drawer reads "designed by Harvey ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Lucite Brass Wardrobe Six Cloth Hangers, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A Mid Century Modern vintage lucite brass coat rack with 6 cloth hangers, which was designed and manufactured Italy 1950s.
Six cloth hangers were made of brass and white lacquered be...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes or Chests of Drawers, Circle of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
2 Italian Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers / dressers or commodes from the circle of Gio Ponti. Priced and sold individually.
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Berlin Mahogany Armoire
Located in London, by appointment only
Germany, circa 1825.
A Berlin mahogany display cabinet having a stepped pediment inlaid with boxwood stringing above partially glazed doors divided...
Category
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Guido Faleschini per Mariani Set di letto comodini e sgabelli in pelle e armadio
Located in Napoli, NA
Bellissimo set da camera da letto
Letto da ritappezzare/ Restaurare
Armadio in ottime condizioni
Toilette o cassettiera con segni di usura
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Teak Wood Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet by G-Plan
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern teak wood wardrobe or armoire closet cabinet was made by G-Plan in Great Britain circa 1960. The center double doors open on spacious storage with one...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Crown Furniture, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A walnut and teak freestanding wardrobe by Crown Furniture - circa 1960s
Internally there is a rail the full width
The attractive legs are slightly tapered and splayed and the handle...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Vintage Italian Teak Sideboard Scandinavian Design, 1960s
Located in Vicenza, IT
This stunning teak sideboard is a remarkable artisanship work skillfully crafted in northern Italy during the 1960s. Each piece element has been meticulously designed, with two locke...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding three door teak wardrobe from White & Newton- in the Danish modern style
Made during the 1960s
Fitted out with a clothes rail, drawers, a compartment and shelving for...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Cees Braakman Wardrobe, Model KU14, for Pastoe, Dutch design, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Wardrobe, KU14, from the Japanese series designed by Cees Braakman in 1958 and produced by Pastoe in the Netherlands. Black lacquered steel frame with a teak veneered body. This ward...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Vintage Walnut Wardrobe from Waring and Gillow, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A walnut wardrobe from Waring and Gillow, circa 1950s
They were possibly one of the last pieces of furniture off the Lancaster factory's production line - before the company were tak...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Wardrobe in Teak and Veneer from McIntosh, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from McIntosh - in the Danish modern style Made during the 1960s Fitted out with two clothes rail and fixed shelving for ample storage
The st...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
French Wardrobe in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vanity, high board or armoire, brass, France, 1960s
French large cabinet or wardrobe made in oak with beautiful grain and detailing. With the vividly designed fronts and the functio...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid century modern wardrobe
- Manufactured by Lebus from the Atomic Range
- Limed oak effect & teak
- Features a rail the full width and a pull down cupboard to the bottom
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Elegant oak wardrobe U-450 by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century wardrobe, catalogue No. U-450, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It´s made of beechwood, veneer, plywood.
The cabinet comes from the famous Universal series (U-450), which was ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Beech, Oak, Plywood
French Empire Solid Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome solid walnut Empire armoire, made in France during the 19th Century. This armoire features a pair of large bookmatched and paneled doors on hidden hinges, flanked by colum...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tall Walnut 3 Drawer Dresser Wardrobe by Lane
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury tall walnut and black 3 drawer dresser wardrobe. Very clean all original 1 unit dresser or wardrobe with mirror. All lower ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Large cabinet grissinato manifattura Industria Armadio Trieste Attr. a Luigi Scr
Located in Milano, IT
Transport yourself to a bygone era of opulence and craftsmanship with this magnificent Italian closet cabinet from the 1950s, crafted by the renowned In...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard with Graphical Doors in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wardrobe, solid oak, metal, France, 1960s
This wardrobe is based on a well-designed structure where aesthetics and functionally go hand in ha...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Ceramic Handles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, highboard or cabinet, oak, glass, ceramic, France, 1960s
This wardrobe is based on a well-designed structure where aesthetics and functionally go hand in hand...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Closet grissinato manifacture Fabbrica Armadio Triestina Attr. a Luigi Scremin
Located in Milano, IT
In the enchanting era of the 1950s, Italian craftsmanship reached its zenith, and the Elegant Grissinato Closets by Fabbrica Mobili e Armadi Triestina, attributed to the skilled hand...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Wardrobe in High Gloss Finish by Mezulanik for Novy Domov, 1970s
By Novy Domov
Located in Praha, CZ
Design Mid-century wardrobe with shelf and two drawers designed by Frantisek Mezulanik and executed and labeled by Novy Domov in Czechoslovakia in 1974.
Elegant design legs made of p...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Modernist gentleman’s valet clothing stand from the 1950s in the style of Ico & Luisa Parisi. Executed by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy. Made of beech wood in medium brown co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Beech
Wardrobe in High Gloss Finish by Mezulanik for Novy Domov, 1970s
By Novy Domov
Located in Praha, CZ
Design Mid-century wardrobe with mirror inside designed by Frantisek Mezulanik and executed and labeled by Novy Domov in Czechoslovakia in 1974.
Elegant design legs made of plywood.
Veneer with high gloss finish in perfect condition.
Cleaned and polished.
Two other versions also available: wardrobe with shelves...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Wardrobe with Shelves in High Gloss Finish by Mezulanik for Novy Domov, 1970s
By Novy Domov
Located in Praha, CZ
Design Mid-century wardrobe with mirror inside designed by Frantisek Mezulanik and executed and labeled by Novy Domov in Czechoslovakia in 1974.
Elegant design legs made of plywood.
Veneer with high gloss finish in perfect condition.
Cleaned and polished.
Two other versions also available: wardrobe with shelves...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Elegant beechwood wardrobe by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wardrobe was designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s
It´s made of high gloss polished beechwood and plywood.
You can h...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Guido Faleschini Wardrobe in Brown Suede and Metal by I4Mariani 1960s Italy
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Wardrobe with suede clad panels, each panel is surrounded by a chromed steel frame and presents metal ring shape handles on the frontal part.
This cabinet was designed by Guido Fale...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Coat Rack by Nisse Strinning for String Design
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and rare wardrobe from the 1950s.
Wonderful high-quality workmanship and an absolute favorite piece.
The wardrobe offers a lot of options for hanging things and is a real s...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini Walnut 813 “Ovunque” Wardrobe for Bernini, 1981
Located in Vicenza, IT
813 wardrobe, from the “Ovunque” series, designed by Gianfranco Frattini, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Bernini in 1981.
Made of walnut.
Excellent vintage condition.
Gi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Modernist Czech Beech Wardrobe by František Jirák for Tatra, 1960s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage Czechoslovak modernist wardrobe designed by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra nabytok. Made in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It is made of beechwood and plywood. This item is in g...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
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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