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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1960s
Wardrobe “Relevè” from “Trasformatio” Collection, Italy 1940/2022
Located in Napoli, IT
“Relevè” wardrobe from the “Trasformatio” collection, design Michele Iodice exclusively for the Esprit Nouveau gallery. LIMITED EDITION 1/1 Walnut briar wardrobe from the 1940s...
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2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Customizable Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood. Avail...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Black Oak Tojbox Large Wardrobe by Michael
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak tojbox large wardrobe by Michael Materials: Oak Dimensions: D 38 x W 112 x H 200 cm Also available in different colours and materials. The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 30 years of experience into a new project. It was time for a change and a new challenge. The challenge was to build an ambitious design brand from the ground up with high-quality materials and great attention to the little details. With a drive to create new originals, the WOUD collection is founded upon the idea to look ahead instead of looking back and share the love for honest design. Therefore, we are eager to discover and develop new ideas whether it being in form, function or choice of material. Made by Michael is a Danish design studio founded by Michael Daae Christensen in 2014 with a strive to create simple design. He is an inquisitive talent with passion for the whole process of design - from sketch to final production. After he completed his Master in Furniture Design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Michael Christensen moved to New York to work at Søren Rose Studio...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

White Oak Tojbox Large Wardrobe by Michael
Located in Geneve, CH
White Oak Tojbox large wardrobe by Michael. Materials: Oak Dimensions: D 38 x W 112 x H 200 cm. Also available in different colours and materials. The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 30 years of experience into a new project. It was time for a change and a new challenge. The challenge was to build an ambitious design brand from the ground up with high-quality materials and great attention to the little details. With a drive to create new originals, the WOUD collection is founded upon the idea to look ahead instead of looking back and share the love for honest design. Therefore, we are eager to discover and develop new ideas whether it being in form, function or choice of material. Made by Michael is a Danish design studio founded by Michael Daae Christensen in 2014 with a strive to create simple design. He is an inquisitive talent with passion for the whole process of design - from sketch to final production. After he completed his Master in Furniture Design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Michael Christensen moved to New York to work at Søren Rose Studio...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Black Oak Tojbox Small Wardrobe by Michael
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak tojbox large wardrobe by Michael Materials: oak Dimensions: D 30 x W 80 x H 200 cm Also available in different colours and materials. The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 30 years of experience into a new project. It was time for a change and a new challenge. The challenge was to build an ambitious design brand from the ground up with high-quality materials and great attention to the little details. With a drive to create new originals, the WOUD collection is founded upon the idea to look ahead instead of looking back and share the love for honest design. Therefore, we are eager to discover and develop new ideas whether it being in form, function or choice of material. Made by Michael is a Danish design studio founded by Michael Daae Christensen in 2014 with a strive to create simple design. He is an inquisitive talent with passion for the whole process of design - from sketch to final production. After he completed his Master in Furniture Design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Michael Christensen moved to New York to work at Søren Rose Studio...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

'Tucroma' Leather Rotating Wardrobe by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Tucroma' leather rotating wardrobe was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Italy). Custom colors and finishes are available. The Tucroma rotating armoire features a leather clad exterior with color corresponding saddle leather straps and chrome hardware, a full body length mirror, and standing on a chrome plinth base. Interior with four smaller and one larger chrome hooks and a clothes rod. Leather color and hardware finish can be customized, contact us for more details. Also available is the matching 'Tucroma' leather platform bed...
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2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Built-in Wardrobe in Handcrafted, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Germany, 2018
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door built-in wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern ...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Elegant Minimal ‘A' Clothes Rail with a Luxury Brass Pole
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The steel slimline 'A' clothes rail is one of &New's signature pieces. A stunning addition to any bedroom or hallway, the minimal design looks delicate but is surprisingly robust. This one is powder coated in beetroot, but the clothes rail comes in ten different colours. There is a solid brass detachable pole for hanging clothes...
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2010s British Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Steel

Valet de Romain Barre
Located in PARIS, FR
Valet for clothes, available in the version for women.
Category

2010s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Aly Armoire by Morgan Clayhall, mix media artwork on doors
Located in Toronto, CA
The Aly Armoire design is created by hand in our studio in Toronto, Canada. The doors are handpainted by Murray Duncan, creating a unique and special cabinet each time. The Aly Armo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint

Rustic French Tall Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made from reclaimed pine and finished in an antiqued and distressed French grey. Standing proudly, it offers an imposing presence while promising an abundance of storage. With four ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Il Grande Scrigno Armoire in Birdseye Maple by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armoire in briar and mahogany, matte finish. Twenty lockable drawers are lined for all kinds of jewelry. The three large bottom ones do not have lock. The upper part has two pull out...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Armored Safe for Guns Segreto Armi by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored armoire in shiny black steel. Inside drawers in polished white bird’s-eye maple, 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. Gun storage capacity.     
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Grande Gold Leaf Segreto Armored Jewelry Case by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry case with pull out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside drawers in elm briar, matte finish, 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Steel

Smart Identity Noce Armoire with 6 Watch Winders by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Interactive armored armoire in matte finish Canaletto walnut or polished Ebony, with emergency key. White leather interior with 6 Swiss made watch winders and secret compartment. Rut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Bongo Closet Sahara Marble Stainless Steel, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bongó Closet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bongó closet in Sahara Noir marb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Custom Made Scandinavian Style Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made Scandinavian style wardrobe / food cupboard. Can be fitted with hanging rails or shelving. Can be made to your dimensions and paint colour. For reference, the interior i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Wrongwoods Pink with Blue Low Cabinet by Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
British artist Richard Woods is renowned for his work with garish and repetitious motifs. He has applied these to facades, floors and walls across the world in commissioned work and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer, Paint

Solid Brass Pull Handle Oriental Mood 70 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Solid brass pull handle with an oriental touch. Available in different sizes: 30 cm & 70 cm Fixture option available : facade fixing.
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Door Handle Oriental Mood Ø 30 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Solid brass door handle with an oriental touch. Available in different sizes: Ø 12 cm , Ø 20 cm and Ø 30 cm Fixture option available : facade fixing.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Wardrobe Sideboard with Drawers in Canaletto Walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The curved and straight lines, the solids and voids, the austerity and lightness; and, above all, the refined lightness of the arches which follow on from each other at a constant rhythm. The Arcate collection of furniture represents a stated homage to one of the essential architectural elements – the arch in its typical variation of Romanesque constructions, present in various areas of the Veneto region such as some of the smaller islands of the Venetian lagoon – consisting of seven-drawer chests, dressers and bedside tables...
Category

2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

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

Ring Cabinet by Morgan Clayhall, mix media artwork on doors
Located in Toronto, CA
The Ring Cabinet is designed and finished by hand in our studio, Morgan Clayhall. The artwork on the doors is created by Murray Duncan. The colour is crated in mulitple layers of p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

India Walnut Root Veneer Armoire
Located in Manassas, VA
Inspired by the exotic allure of the South Asian country for which it is named after, the India Armoire at once mysteriously entices and induces a sense of warm comfort. Adorned with striking antique brass snake pulls...
Category

2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Compact Walnut Armoire by R-Way
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W29 D18.5 H67.5 Fully restored and rarely seen armoire by R-Way. Item show in excellent condition. Armoire is fully functional and offers both open and closed storage. Item has orig...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

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

Wardrobe with diagonal doors without handles and hinges from the 60s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
1960s Wardrobe of exceptional design. The excellently built structure with generous thicknesses guarantees functionality and solidity. The central body features a selection of rosewo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Rosewood

Modernist Cabinet in Glossy Lacquered Wood and Chrome Plated Metal, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom made cabinet designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality handmade furniture in a Classic, timeless design...
Category

2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Q Armoire and Vanity Table
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Introducing the Q Armoire. Designed and meticulously hand-crafted in Los Angeles by Studio Qasabian. Made-to-Order Excellence: The Q Armoire is a testament to bespoke craftsmanship...
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2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Danish Vintage Archive
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian-made rolling shutter file cabinet. This piece of Nordic modernism traces mid-century taste and style with clean, modern lines and refined details. The light oak wood fr...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating Solid Oak Wardrobe from the 1950s, this exceptional French piece showcases distinct square patterns on its doors, drawing inspiration from the bold aestheti...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Ash & Walnut Wardrobe by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A wardrobe designed by Bohumil Landsman in the 1960s and manufactured by the Jiton Soběslav furniture factory in Czechoslovakia. Wardrobe fronts are made of interestingly grained wal...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Say It Again Armoire, black and white graffiti artwork, mix media
Located in Toronto, CA
Our 'Say it Again' armoire is creating using graphic, calligraphy inspired, graffiti artwork. The cabinet is designed and finish in our Toronto studio, Morgan Clayhall. The artist i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint

Enamel Abstract Armoire, mix media artwork on doors
Located in Toronto, CA
The Abstract Enamel Armoire is designed and finished in our Toronto studio, Morgan Clayhall. Drawing from the over twenty years of design backgrounds, the studio creates exquisitely...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint

Mahogany cabinet with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet with hinged doors. This elegant cabinet with regular lines features two lockable hinged doors and long tapered legs that slender the figure. Internally it is divided...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Wall Cabinet with Malachite by Pierre De Valck
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall cabinet with Malachite by Pierre De Valck. Dimensions: W 90 x D 22 x H 90cm Materials: Polished bronze with Malachite. Weight: 45 kg. Each piece is unique. Pierre De Valck (199...
Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Stone, Bronze

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

Bamboo and Rattan Wardrobe Wardrobe - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and practical closet made of rattan and bamboo made in Italy in the 1960s. with. its vintage style, still in original and excellent condition can be placed in youthful envi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bossa Armoire by Morgan Clayhall, mix media artwork on doors
Located in Toronto, CA
The Bossa Armoire is designed and created in our Toronto studio, Morgan Clayhall. The artwork on the doors is by the artist, Murray Duncan Bossa is a new bold series inspired by 197...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint

Solid Brass Door Handle Oriental Mood Ø 20 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Solid brass door handle with an oriental touch. Available in different sizes: Ø 12 cm , Ø 20 cm and Ø 30 cm Fixture option available : facade fixing.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered White Bronze
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth Antique Bronze
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul M.
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk , Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This impressive Louis Vuitton wardrobe features monogramm canvas, lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as solid brass corners. It has got a lift top that close...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating Solid Oak Wardrobe from the 1950s, this exceptional French piece showcases distinct square patterns on its doors, drawing inspiration from the bold aestheti...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Delta Wardrobe - Modern Wardrobe in Polished White Lacquer with Brass Details
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Two Sliding Doors Wardrobe designed by Alfred Hendrickx, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful wardrobe designed by Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx for the company Belform. The doors of the cabinet are made of beautiful walnut veneer with chrome handles. The wardro...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Solid Brass Door Handle Oriental Mood Ø 12 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Solid brass pull handle with an oriental touch. Available in different sizes: Ø 12 cm , Ø 20 cm and Ø 30 cm Fixture option available : facade fixing.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

White Oak Armoire / Wardrobe with Slatted Doors
Located in Portland, OR
Perfect for use as an armoire, a wardrobe, a bar, or in an entry - anywhere additional storage would be helpful. This piece is exquisitely crafted by hand out of solid white oak. It is completely customizable; both in size and storage configuration. The piece shown is outfitted with shelving and a hang bar on the left, and drawers and shelves on the right. Slatted doors...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Carl Auböck II, Clothes Hangers, Austria, c. 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carl Auböck II, Austria (7) "rare" Walnut Clothes Hangers, circa 1960 in original condition - unmarked normal signs of use - scratches on the opposite of the brass hanger
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

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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