Europe - Wardrobes and Armoires

An elegant modernist wall-mounted coat rack from the 1950s. An original and old vintage object, designed and executed by the Austrian architect and designer Carl Auböck. This is a un...

Unique wardrobe, France, around 1880. Very good condition. wood: walnut dimensions: height 240 cm width 130 cm depth 51 cm

This is a unique and monumental Dutch Baroque cupboard called “Kussenkast" from the late 17th century, probably circa 1670-1680. Made of rosewoo...

Contemporary wardrobe with two sliding doors made of elm wood and marble, hand crafted and customizable.

19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe Prague Walnut Biedermeier circa 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 180 x 122 x 50 cm Description: Two-door piece of furniture standing on skirted square...

circa 1900 Pair monumental English oak haberdashery cabinets (can be split into two sections or pushed together) sku 1275 Price for the pair We c...

As soon as 1540 France's second Renaissance is in the making, intimately linked to the rediscovery of the Antique world. The development of the printing and engraving industry allows the spread of artworks and models in many cities and countries. The Italian influence can be perceived in every artistic field. While the French king entrust the most talented Italian artists with major projects such as Il Rosso or Primaticcio in Fontainebleau, French artists also travel to Italy to form themselves to this new style. In Italy they get acquainted with the work of Leo Battista Alberti the first to theorize perspective (De Pictura, 1435-36) and architecture (De re oedificatoria, 1541). Those two publications would have a revolutionary impact on arts. Furniture is marked by the work of the most famous Italian architects of the time as well as French architects. Indeed Philibert de l'Orme competes with Alberti and by the end of his life publishes several treaties including one devoted to a theory of architecture (1567). Unfortunately he would not live to complete the second volume. In this treaty he expresses his interest for mathematical norms applied to architecture, copied from the Antique. His journeys in Italy allowed him to accumulate the most sophisticated references. Jean Bullant, another architect of great talent also theorizes his practice. He establishes rules characterizing Greco-Roman art staying faithful to Vitruvius. Following this new inspiration the structure of furniture evolves. From then on appear columns, capitals, cornices, friezes and architraves. The ornamentation uses this inspiration as well with egg-and-dart, palm leaf and rose adorning the most beautiful pieces. In Lyon, crossroad where meet merchants from everywhere those new experiments are welcomed. Lyon florishing printing industry allows the spreading of models and treaties essential to the artist's work. Thus the first publication of Vitruvius' De Architectura in France would be printed in Lyon in 1532. Artists from Lyon rediscover and familiarize themselves with the Antique knowledge very early. They adopt those new ideas and use them in their own creations. Lyon cabinet-makers re interpret Antique architecture and Italian Renaissance palaces to give their pieces a pure and harmonious architectural structure. Grooved pilasters are particularly favored. They are topped by capitals of diverse orders always respecting the sequencing with simpler ones for the lower levels and the richest ones on the higher levels. As for the ornamentation, one of the great distinctiveness of Lyon workshops remains the architectural perspective illusions, drawing inspiration from Tuscany. True masterpiece of the Second French Renaissance this important cabinet illustrates Lyon workshops' taste for fine Italian architecture inspired by Antiquity. An architectural perspective of great quality is treated in symmetry on each panel. This two-bodied cabinet without recess stands on four rectangular feet. The base comprises a molding, a palm leaf frieze and is bordered by a braid. The lower body is divided by three grooved pilasters with Tuscan capitals framing two door-leaves. The two panels are encircled by a moudled frame with palm leaves. They are finely carved with a decor of fantasized architecture depicting an Italian Renaissance palace erected symmetrically on each side of a grooved pilaster. On the ground floor a door opens through a stilted arch while the stories are opened with mullioned windows, dormers and occuli. Two large pegged-boss cladded pillars support the entablature enriched by a palm leaf frieze upon which stands an arch whose coffered intrados is centred by a rose. Behind this arch a pyramid appears, standing in front of a second facade with a window topped by a broken curvilinear pediment under a cul-de-four with a shell. The checker flooring gives depth to the low-reliefs creating vanishing points structuring the panels and guiding the eye of the observer. A thin laurel braid highlights the belt of the cabinet where are located two drawers. Their facades are adorned by palm leaves in hoops. The upper body is encircled with palm leaves. The same ternary division as in the lower body appears. However, the pilasters are topped by Ionic capitals with volutes and egg-and-dart. The door-leaves are framed with flowers. On the panels the artist has designed another architectural decor. On the foreground open two arches on top of grooved pilasters with rectangular capitals adorned with palm leaves. The arches are enriched with braids and the coffered intrados bears a decor of roses. The spandrels also bear a flower decor. In the background another arcature hosts a fluted grooved column topped with double basket acanthus capital, characteristic of Corinthian order. The triangular pediment is interrupted by a choux bourguignon. A large cornice crowns the cabinet. It stands on pilasters and forms an entablature comprising a palm leaf frieze and an egg-and-dart, triglyph and palm leaf cornice. The cabinet's sides have also been carefully considered. The lower body's panels are enriched with an arch rising above a broken pediment portico hosting a twisted column. Flowers garnish the spandrels. An architectural facade completes the decor. The upper body's panels present two arches supported by a facade opened with dormers and mullioned windows as well as cartouches (one bears the inscription 1580 dating the cabinet) suggesting the interior of an Italian Renaissance palace, confirmed by the chandeliers. The flooring leads our gaze to a second arch with a broken curvilinear pediment where stands a flower vase. This arch opens onto a perspective of another facade along a road. Inside the cabinet, on the lower body door-leaves appear two designs. On the right door is depicted a Crucifixion. Saint Mary and Saint John flank the Christ on the cross. In the bottom part is inscribed « Dure uiator abis nihil haec spectacula curas / Pendenti cum sis unica cura Deo. / Tota suo moriente dolet natura Magistro. / Nil qui solus eras caussa dolenda doles. ». The signature [Christoff Swartz Monachiensis pinx[it] / Ioa[nnes] Sadeler sculp[it]] tells us it was made by Johan Sadeler I (1550-1600) after Christoph Schwartz (1548-1592). This engraving belongs to an ensemble depicting the Passion of Christ Johan Sadeler executed in 1589 after an altar piece painted by Christoph Schwartz for the private chapel of Renée of Loraine, wife of Duke William V of Bavaria. This altar piece made of nine copper panels has been destroyed during the 19th century. The Crucifixion panel once in the centre of the altar piece is the only one that survived and is today kept in Munich's Alte Pinakothek. On the left door appears Saint Francis receiving the stigmata. The inscription says : « Signastidomine Servum Tuum. Franciscum. Signis Redemptionis Nostrae ». This Renaissance cabinet with an architectural decor appearing as much in the structure faithful to Antique rules...

From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge a top a conforming case housing shelves and three drawers, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...

Feno Modular Wardrobe by Frau Caze Dimensions: D 57 x W 65 x H 135 cm (Wardrobe), D 57 x W 130 x H 38 cm (Sliding door module), D 57 x W 130 x H 38 cm (Module drawer). Materials: Nat...

This wardrobe was designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s It´s made of beechwood and plywood. You can hang your clothes in ...

circa 1780 Large 18th century French painted pine armoire sku 1405 Measures : W174 x D65 x H190 cm.

Armored jewelry armoire in matte Canaletto walnut or polished white bird’s eye maple and 24 karats gold hardware. Inside, safe with biometric o...

French Armoire in Oak and Brass, Late 19th Century Rooted in the provincial elegance of the Belle Époque This tall oak armoire, dating from the end of the 19th century, embodies the...

This industrial, metal factory cabinet was produced during the 1950s. The wardrobe has three doors with ventilation openings. There are hangers f...

French armoire with a brass wire door. Louis Philippe period cabinet. Three shelves adjustable and three drawers. Made in 1840 (see the date on the photo). The low draw194p112 h5...

Armored jewelry case with pull out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside d...

Guglielmo Ulrich, wardrobe, walnut, mirrored glass, maple, Italy, 1940s. This large wardrobe designed by Guglielmo Ulrich convinces visually through its geometrical shapes and grap...

For your consideration is this fabulously styled Art Deco wardrobe dating to the 1930's. Small and well proportioned this wardrobe has stunning Walnut grain with book paged veneers w...

Wardrobe or highboard, teak, Italy, 1950s Beautiful cabinet originating from Italy. This spacious 1950s piece showcases timeless modernist elegance. The graphic front of this cabine...

An Art Deco 1930's burr walnut compact wardrobe Featuring a pull out rail and shelves

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or wardrobe, oak, brass, France, 1960s This charming wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the graphical de...

Wonderful 18th century English painted oak two door wardrobe / linen cupboard. Can be fitted with a hanging rail or shelving. Dismantles for ease of access. 1780. Code: 8635 Dimens...

Armored jewelry armoire with inside safe. Numeric digital keypad and emergency key. Available in 4 finishing options; see information below for detail...

Beautiful 19th century wardrobe with great age and great patina. The wardrobe is an old factory wardrobe and totaly refering to the Industrial Revolution...

A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from Avalon Made during the 1960s Fitted out with a clothes rail The style of this wardrobe is quite minimalist - with it's clean lines  ...

Stunning early Victorian country house wardrobe with an original painted finish. The interior is fitted with a hanging rail, chest of drawers and linen trays. 1830. Code: 8636 Dime...

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...

A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from Wrighton- in the Danish modern style Made during the 1960s Fitted out with a clothes rail, shelves and a compartment The style of thi...

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...

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 ...

Pair of perfectly restored 1940s cabinets. The frame is pear wood with stained wood outer supports. The front of the doors is covered in fabric with mother-of-pearl type buttons. Th...

Early 19th Century Norman marriage oak armoire. Finely hand carved throughout with a scrubbed back bleached finish and original iron fittings.

A Fine French Louis XV period, carved, solid walnut , Bordelais Armoire that opens with two beautifully paneled doors.

Often mentioned alongside Paolo Buffa and Gio Ponti as one of the most relevant furniture designers of the Italian Mid-Century Modern era, Vittorio Dassi designed many different piec...

Gothic-Revival oak chest bench with carved figures and details. Germany, circa 1900. Storage space under the bench.

Up to 12 beautiful and heavy gold-plated hangers made in Austria in the 1970s. These very solid and stylish pieces are in very good condition, each measu...

Polished ebony contemporary armored armoire. Rhodium-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pullout / pull-out necklace holder...

Designed passionately and exquisitely by the incomparable talents, the Cabinet was created to grace the most regal of dining rooms with its elegance and splendor. Inspired by the aristocratic palaces of the Alexandrian pashas of Egypt, the mother of pearl Cabinet...

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is a testament to his exquisite woodworking skills. This monumental wardrobe displays...

Twenty lockable drawers are lined for all kinds of jewelry. The three large bottom ones do not have locks. The upper part has two pull-out necklace bars and two folding ones, adjustable mirror and secret compartment. Travel box, safety deposit box...

Good English 19th century original painted wardrobe / linen cupboard. This can be fitted with a hanging rail or shelving to take food or linen. 1880. Code: 8587 Dimensions: W: 55.5...

Designed and crafted by Danish designer Poul Hundevad this teak wardrobe is a wonderful piece of mid-century furniture. With its impressive size and gorgeous teak frame, the piece i...

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, solid stained oak, brass, France, 1960s This charming large sideboard is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This parti...

André Sornay for Atelier Sornay, cabinet, mahogany, wood, metal, France, 1960s Iconic midcentury cabinets by French designer Andre Sornay. With its geometric design and the combinat...

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, wardrobe, Italy, 1980s A beautiful and grand wardrobe by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, showcasing exquisite woodworkin...

Antique wardrobe from around 1900. Very good condition. Wood: Mahogany Dimensions: height 244 cm / width 162 cm / depth. 62 cm

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 black...

Elegant 1860s Biedermeier wardrobe cupboard in walnut with hand-carved parts. Recovered in Villach, in the beautiful Alpine region of Austria, a tourist area full of lakes. Restored...

The Vittorio wardrobe is a modular storage unit, available in two versions, 60 cm and 120 cm wide, which can be placed side by side. The structure in sandblasted black ash wood is en...

We present this spectacular antique wardrobe in solid walnut wood, made in the mid-19th century in Italy, Louis Philippe period. This wardrobe is very rare for its large size, equip...

Traditional rustic pinewood dresser. Made by unknown artisan from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...

We are pleased to offer this 5 piece bedroom suite circa 1890. Suite comprising of a bed, wardrobe, dressing table and pair of night stands. Do...

✓ Impressive charisma ✓ Ornamental wooden elements ✓ Plenty of storage space ✓ Individual interior division possible Dimensions: W: 189cm H: 236cm D: 63cm Article: Antique closet ...

Wardrobe made from cerused oak. This particular finish highlights the wood grain with a subtle whitewashed effect, accenting its texture and natural patterns. Simple, geometric desig...

Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, cabinets from the 'Pace Collection', leather, fabric, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, mahogany, Italy, circa 1975 This captivating set of four cabin...

Polished white bird’s-eye maple or polished walnut matte finish armored chest, 24-karat gold-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrat...

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or cabinet, solid oak, France, 1960s. This wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the well-designed constr...

Large 1930s art deco wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène. This armoire has two hinged side doors opening onto a series of shelves and a central door with a large mirror opening...