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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire or Wardrobe by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam
By Fa. Drilling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School armoire or wardrobe.
Design by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak with original black lacquered key...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Carl Auböck Wardrobe Coat Rack Beechwood Patinated Brass Bronze Hooks, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wardrobe by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950.
It is made of a beech wood frame in an aged and very warm tone. There are six patinated brass hook...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
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.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum
British Vintage Art Deco Style Oak Wardrobe from Lebus, 1950s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1950s oak veneer art deco style single door wardrobe from Lebus
Featuring a solid oak handle
There's a clothes rail inside
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1950s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Oak
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe from Jas Shoolbred, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco walnut wardrobe from the quality furniture makers Jas Shoolbred - circa 1920's
Fitted out with a clothes rail and coat hooks
There's further storage in the drawer to th...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mobile Armadio Anni 50
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante armadio ad ante battenti, in legno impiallacciato mogano.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
50s-60s Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with 5 hinged doors, made of mahogany veneer wood and mirrored glass.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Willy van der Meeren wardrobe Tubax Belgium 1952 yellow
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Industrial designed wardrobe by Willy van der Meeren and manufactured by Tubax, Belgium 1952. Originally it was used in boarding schoo...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
A 1920’s White Macassar Fan Inlaid Art Deco Wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are pleased to offer this fabulous 1920s Art Deco Wardrobe recently refurbished in our workshops. This absolutely stunning example features an amazing herringbone fan inlay made e...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Macassar, Walnut
Mobile Armadio Anni 20-30
Located in Milano, IT
Particolare armadio ad ante battenti, interamente in massello di larice e inserto in tessuto sulle ante.
Category
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Superb Carved French Auffray Style Louis XVI Limed Walnut Armoire with Wreath
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb carved French cabinet that may of been made by Auffray of New York. The cabinet has the best possible carved elements and fantastic design. This is a one-off custom-...
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1950s American Louis XVI Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Solid Pine Wardrope, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine wardrobe from circa 1920. With paneled doors and columns with a carved face on the sides and centre. Inside 1 shelf and a rod. 1 Drawer at the bottom. With beautiful original sl...
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1920s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Italian Midcentury Wardrobe in Parchment by Pier Luigi Colli, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This is a splendid wardrobe designed by Pierluigi Colli and crafted in Turin in the first half of the 1900s. The attention to detail is remarkable, with a plethora of exquisite featu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Maple, Parchment Paper
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 ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Maple, Paint
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare 1950 Oak Wardrobe, Edition Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, rare 1950 oak wardrobe, edition Votre Maison
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Italian Wardrobe With Diamond Patterned Doors in Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe or high board, chestnut, Italy, 1950s
This grandiose Italian wardrobe exudes a commanding presence and boasts exquisite characteristics. When taking a moment to take in the...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chestnut
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam, 1920s
By Fa. Drilling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School armoire or wardrobe.
Design by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base with original solid macas...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Elegant Italian Vintage Wardrobe Attr. to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Enter the enchanting world of Italian craftsmanship of the 1950s, where every piece of furniture was a work of art and elegance was paramount. This exquisite wardrobe , attributed to...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Wardrobe, Western Europe, first half of the 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Wardrobe from the first half of the 20th century.
Furniture in very good condition.
Dimensions: 193 cm / width 127 cm / depth 52 cm
Category
1920s German Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Gilded Waste Paper Basket by Li Puma, Firenze, Italy, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Waste bin paper bin
Origin: Italy
Age: 1950s
Design and Producer: Li Puma, Florence in Italy
This original vintage Hollywood Regency waste bin paper bin was produced in ...
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1950s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
British Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe from Aw Lyn, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco walnut wardrobe from the quality furniture makers Aw Lyn - circa 1930's
Fitted out with a clothes rail
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Hollywood Regency Real Argentinian Leather Waste Paper Basket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Waste bin paper bin
Origin: Italy (design and production), Argentina (leather)
Age: 1970s
This original vintage Hollywood Regency waste bin paper bin was produced in th...
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1950s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
André Sornay Highboard in Mahogany and Ash
By Andre Sornay
Located in Waalwijk, NL
André Sornay for Atelier Sornay, wardrobe or armoire, ash, mahogany, France, 1950s
Iconic midcentury wardrobe by French designer André Sornay. With its geometric design and the com...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ash, Mahogany
Mid Century Silvio Cavatorta Large Wardrobe in Walnut, Birch & Brass Italy 1958
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid Century Silvio Cavatorta Large Wardrobe in Walnut, Birch & Brass Italy 1958
Silvio Cavatorta, a renowned furniture designer, created an exceptional wardrobe in Italy in 1958. Th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Set of two Mid-Century Modern wardrobes
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Modern wardrobes - Vintage Italian wood armoires - Architectural Walnut Cabinets
Presented for sale is a beautiful and attractive set...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured by Carl Auböck in Austria in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Romantic Painted Panels
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, wardrobe, cherry, paint, lacquered wood, brass, glass, 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 painted with mesmerizing illustrations of leaves and flowers, with in the middle a landscape painting of a city and its surrounding waters, rendered in subtle and delicate colors. Inside, the interior is adorned with a vibrant blue hue, and it is thoughtfully furnished with coat racks, drawers, and shelves. 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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
French 1950s Louis XV Style Stained Hand Carved Cherrywood Armoire
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a very special piece of bedroom furniture. The armoire is from France and made in the Louis XV style in the 1950s. It has 2 doors open behind the full length mirror and a sma...
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1950s French Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry, Mirror
Art Deco Wardrobe by Ateliers Gauthier-Poinsignon in walnut, circa 1920-1930
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Gauthier-Poinsignon wardrobe in burr walnut and walnut, composed of a large central door with a beveled oval mirror and 2 side doors.
Model with roses: we find them sculpted ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Wardrobes
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art deco wardrobes.
The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac Laquer.
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1920s Polish Baroque Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Coconut
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
Graceful Italian Armoire in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armoire, brass, mirrored glass, glass, mahogany, cherry, Italy, 1950s
This charming armoire convinces visually through its graphical door panels composed of carved horizontal lines...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
La Permanente Mobili Cantù Highboard in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wardrobe, maple, mirrored glass, brass, Italy, 1950s
This charming armoire of Italian origin is beautifully crafted and manufactured by La Permanente Mob...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Italian art deco style Wooden wardrobe with mirror and shelves, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian art deco style Wooden wardrobe with mirror and shelves, 1950s
Wardrobe entirely in solid wood with double hinged door. Inside there are two spaces. On the left there is an ex...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Gigi Radice for Studio Gino Colombo Unique Wall Unit in Walnut and Seagrass
By Gigi Radice
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gigi Radice for Studio Gino Colombo, custom made wall unit, walnut, seagrass, Italy, 1950s.
Impressive custom-made large cabinet designed by Italian designer Gigi Radice in the 195...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Seagrass, Walnut
Oak Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe.
Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base with o...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Italian closet by Giovanni Gariboldi in lacquered wood and glass
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a bygone era of timeless elegance with the Italian wardrobe cabinet by the master craftsman Giovanni Gariboldi, a true masterpiece f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Closet of great quality brings 2 mirrors in the center, the doors are rounded and finely inlaid with veins of rosewood selection, geometric designs, create a luxurious optical effect...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe with writing desk, birch, maple, fabric, glass, brass, coated steel, Italy, 1950s
Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional set embodies a unique combinatio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Steel
Paolo Buffa Wardrobe with Walnut Grissinato Front and Brass Accents
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or highboard, walnut, ash, beech, brass, mirrored glass, steel, plastic, Italy, 1950s
Elegant and modern at the same time, this magnificent armoire is by the ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Steel
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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
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...
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1950s American Gustavian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
French Art Déco stand coat rack. Chrome plated. 1930s.
Located in Köln, NW
French Art Déco coat rack. Chrome plated. 1930s. Mirror glass.
Square tube chrome plated. The coat rack is except for a small rubbed spot in the chrome (see photo) in pristine thirti...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Walnut Cabinet with Cherub Carvings by Ducrot, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art deco closet in walnut. 3 Doors, door in the center door mirror inside. Wavy lines, the base is surrounded by steel profile. The center stands high relief of allegory of festive p...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
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
Italian Mid-Century Modern Entrance Wardrobe Console, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern entrance wardrobe console was made in the 1950s. The executive quality and refined design are denoted by v...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
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
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 ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Seagrass, Teak
Art Nouveau Wardrobe by Mathieu Gallerey in Mahogany, Clematis model, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Large double-door mahogany wardrobe / cabinet with beveled mirrors.
On the outside we find a large drawer and a pediment enhanced with beautiful decorative bronzes.
The interior cons...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
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
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 ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Large Italian Mirrored Wardrobe in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, walnut burl and veneer, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s
A beautiful and luxurious Italian wardrobe or very large cabinet. With its seven doors this wardrobe has an impressive s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley, Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable walnut wardrobe or cabinet designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, c. 1950s.
Interior has glass shelving and backside has round air grids ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
1956 Henry P. Glass for Fleetwood of Zeeland Michigan Armoire Cabinet Chest
By Fleetwood Collection, Henry P. Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1956 vintage Armoire designed by Henry P Glass and produced by the Fleetwood Furniture Company. This example is from Gla...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted ...
Category
1920s English Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe Teak Danish String Style, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic Mid-Century Modern 1950s wire string and teak wood Wardrobe. Nice addition to your room, entry hall or just for your collection of Design items. Made of metal and wood. Found...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
1950s Art Deco Chinoiserie Palm Tree 2 Door Cabinet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Hand carved on the front, sides and top.
Hand carved knobs.
There's even details in the shelves that slide out.
Intricate dovetails I've never seen before...
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1950s Chinoiserie Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
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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