Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Style: Modern
Color: Brown
Amuneal's Collector’s Wardrobe + Vanity 4 Bay Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Four bays of Amuneal’s collector’s shelving system is used to create this modular wardrobe unit with silvered oak shelves, dresser, vanity table and m...
Category
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Agresti Gioia Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished ebony contemporary armored armoire by Agresti.
Matte finish, ruthenium accessories. Inside drawers for jewelry, with fronts covered in white leather.
Safe can be anchored t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ebony
Agresti Gioia Noce Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Canaletto Walnut
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armoured amore in Canaletto Walnut, matte finish, gold plated brass accessories by Agresti.
Safe can be anchored to the wall with metal screws that are supplied. Opening with digi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Pacific Armoire by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown:
Solid ash with ash veneer and whitewashed finish.
Turned copper legs and drawer pulls
Swing doors with inset leather panels
Flat waterborne finish
Dimensions: 69" H ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Copper
21st Century Grandtour Travel Wardrobe by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Grandtour Travel wardrobe with structure in multi-layer wood. Outer part in leather CAT.A diamante COL. 870 white with hexagonal quilting. Inside in fab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Leather
Agresti Smart Identity 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tibetan Wardrobe in Wood and Colored OSB with Ethnic Decorations by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
"It reminds me of a colorful Tibetan cabinet," says Aldo Cibic about this two-door wardrobe with a red lacquered ashwood frame and mirrors in sterling board with silkscreened ethnic decorations.
A joyful and refined reinterpretation of a traditional Tibetan wardrobe.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ash
Armored Extra Large Safe for Guns Grande Segreto Armi Agresti
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Agresti Arco Contemporary Armoured Jewelry and Watch Armoire in Canaletto Walnut
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished walnut contemporary armored armoire by Agresti.
Matte finish, 4-karat gold-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pull out necklace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
21st Century Fly Case Cabinet in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Fly Case Cabinet with doors and drawers (right) with structure in multi-layer wood. Covered with leather CAT. A daino COL.2. Metal frame in brushed bronze fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Leather
Agresti Contemporary Fiocco Armoire Safe in Shiny White Maple
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished white bird's-eye maple armored armoire with leather bow, 24-karat gold-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pullout / pull-out necklace holder and drawers lined for jewelry. Leather handles on drawers. Secret compartment. Available...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple
Armored Armoire in Canaletto Walnut Gioia Noce Agresti
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored armoire in Canaletto walnut, matte finish, gold plated brass accessories.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Zig Zag Cabinet Lacquer with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
The Classic cabinet by Nada Debs is crafted in walnut wood finishes or lacquer colors with bold zigzag inlays in mother-of-pearl. Classic cabinet sits ...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
20th Century Trunk for Storage
Located in Miami, FL
20th century chest on bracket feet with a top that opens to reveal storage and drawers below.
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Bianca Contemporary Armoured Armoire Safe Chest Gioia Agresti
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished white bird's eye maple contemporary armoured armoire by Agresti.
24-karat gold-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pull out necklace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Edgar 2 Chest of Drawers
Located in Milan, IT
Simple in design yet rich in details, this chest of drawers elevates the essence of minimalism. Encased in a black stained oak frame, the cerused moss/indigo drawers are free of trad...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Leather, Oak, Cork
Cabinet Serica by Viviana Degrandi for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
An exclusive and elegant furniture, inspired
by the ancient trunks that guarded the valuable
goods of those who travelled from East to West.
A discreet and mysterious box suitable...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Agresti Arco Armoured Jewelry and Watch Armoire Safe Chest in White Maple
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished white bird's-eye maple contemporary armored armoire by Agresti.
24-karat gold plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pullout / pull-out necklace holder...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Agresti White Lei Lui Armoire in Birdseye Maple
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armoured jewelry armoire in polished white bird’s-eye maple and 24-karat gold hardware. Inside, safe with biometric opening device. Drawers and pull-out trays lined for jewelry. Six ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birdseye Maple
"Butterfly" contemporary wall sculpture Cabinet, Sabrina's art Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This object is a contemporary piece, entirely made in Tuscany, Italy and 100% of Italian origin.
An suspended cabinet, inspired by the sense of freedom, made of silvered glass win...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Wardrobes Structure Metal Solid Wood Decorative Handles Led Light Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Modern wardrobes and armoires for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern wardrobes and armoires for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wardrobes and armoires created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern wardrobes and armoires made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wardrobes and armoires, popular names associated with this style include Agresti, GMD Berlin, &New, and Ercole Home. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wardrobes and armoires differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $305 and tops out at $299,000 while the average work can sell for $15,000.
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