Paper Wardrobes and Armoires

Valzania, armoire, parchment, brass, mahogany, mahogany veneer, ebonized wood, Italy, circa 1935 This grand armoire results from excellent craftsmanship combined with a well-balance...

Inspired by Josef Frank, cabinet ‘Flora’, ash, paper with floral motifs, Scandinavia, 1950s Delicate cabinet with floral paper surfaces that resemble the famous ‘Flora’ cabinets by Josef Frank (1885-1967). Like Josef Frank designs features this example two front doors and the two sides coated in paper. The same sized formats are attached to the cabinet by hand. Each of the papers shows a different plant. Five rows of six depictions combine into a striking composition that has aged with authentic patina over time. Furthermore, four high and tapered legs as well as a carved line on the bottom of cabinet strengthen the design. The interior is divided into two compartments of drawers and open shelving on top. This cabinet follows Frank’s idea to design the surfaces of cabinets in a different, uncommon way. In the early 1930s, Frank began to cover cubic cabinets in (colorful) fabric. He embraced colors and patterns when other designers cut back on ornaments and decorative elements. The inspiration for his ‘Flora’ cabinets derived from a visit to the summer house ‘Hammarby’ owned by botanist Carl Linnaeus (close to Uppsala). In this house the walls of the bedroom are decorated with hand-colored floral papers. In 1951, Frank was part of an exhibition of Svenskt Tenn in the United States, at the Kaufman’s department store in Pittsburgh. The department store frequently exhibited the newest designs. In five large showrooms complete room interiors were displayed and introduced Swedish modernism to the United States. Josef Frank’s cabinet model ‘852...

This two-door wardrobe stands with a quiet authority that owes much to its well-judged proportions and the dialogue between its materials. The rectangular volume, neither imposing no...

An exceptional C.1940s northern Italian parchment/vellum wardrobe. Ample storage behind the three doors featuring, four shelves, two rails & two drawers. Nicely patinated with age ...

A large five door Art Deco parchment and maplewood wardrobe. Circa 1940's, Italy. The wardrobe features numerous internal fittings including dra...

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...

The Josef Frank-style Swedish botanical cabinet, shown here, dates back to the 1930s - 1950s. It has been lovingly restored by removing the o...

Men's wardrobe by Franco Volontè in various woods and burnished brass from the 1950s. The cabinet is a wardrobe for men's clothes. Made of various types of wood and parchment coverin...

Amazing “Flora” cabinet by Josef Frank, made from mahogany and decorated with antique prints cataloging flowers and plants. Beautiful patina. The design is originally from 1937, this...

Large two-door wardrobe by Suzanne Guiguichon (1900-1985) in maple, the doors are covered with parchment and decorated in a diamond shape. The handles are made of round glass spheres...

A gorgeous wedding schrank in early dusty robin's egg blue with coral painted highlights surrounding blue molded panels of cream with chaotic floral decorations in the doors, it has ...

Bed and 2 bedside tables in parchment and wood marked Valzania Italia, 1940s. They are attributable to Guglielmo Ulrich.