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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Maison Regain Grand Highboard in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, wardrobe, solid elm, brass, France, 1970s
A rare armoire designed and crafted by Maison Regain. The wardrobe is sturdy and combines a simplified yet complex design wi...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Flora and Fauna Motifs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, wardrobe, cherry, lacquer, lacquered wood, brass, mirrored glass, aluminum, metal, 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 adorned with mesmerizing illustrations of leaves and flowers, achieved through the art of relief lacquering, and rendered in subtle and delicate colors. Inside, the interior is adorned with a vibrant blue hue, and it is thoughtfully furnished with coat racks, tie rack, drawers, and mirrors. 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...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pierre Chapo Custom Made 'Chlacc' Highboard in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, wardrobe from the series 'Chacc', elm, brass, France, 1979-1989
Unique highboard designed by Pierre Chapo for a private client. This piece easily catches the eye of th...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Jim Rose - Armoire, Shaker Style in Steel with Natural Rusted Patina
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This Shaker inspired one-door armoire is made of fully repurposed steel. This modern take on an old tradition uses naturally rusted steel to bring a warmth to this beautifully const...
Category
Early 2000s American Shaker Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Ocean Oak Sculptural cabinets
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Oceanic cabinets
In the sculpted undulations of this limited edition oak cabinet lies the profound narrative of our planet's most vast and mysterious...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Beech, Oak, Teak
Modernist Built-in Wardrobe in Handcrafted, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
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 ...
Category
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Modernist Coat Hooks
Located in Vienna, AT
Anodized aluminium made in Austria in Vienna in the 1970s.
Up to ten pieces available
Delivery time about 2 weeks.
Category
1970s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Carl Auböck Coat Rack With Hat Rack, Wardrobe, Brass, Walnut & Beech, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack Beech Wardrobe with 7 Brass Hooks, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
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. The frame is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Robert Whitley Sculptural Walnut Studio Craftsman Cabinet, New Hope PA, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly beautiful studio case piece by New Hope craftsman Robert Whitley featuring solid sculptural walnut legs which extend upwards above the top of the cabinet giving this st...
Category
1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Exquisite Italian Wardrobe with Mirrored Doors in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large Italian wardrobe, walnut burl, glass, brass, mahogany, maple, Italy, 1950s
This exclusive Italian wardrobe has a remarkable size; with its width of over 10ft, this cabinet offers plenty of storage space. Four doors hold a mirrored surface lined with a decorative wooden frame, the two outer doors have a luxurious wooden surface. Three double doors structure the access to the storage space which is a combination of drawers and cloths racks...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Rare Carlo de Carli Swivel coat rack vanity wardrobe for Fiarm, 1960s
By Fiarm, Carlo De Carli
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic and rare Carlo De Carli Vanity Wardrobe in green stained teak with a swivel base for Fiarm, 1960s. This stunning piece folds open to a coat hanger with the coat hangers, wh...
Category
1960s Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut & Maple Wardrobe/Armoire On Stand by Dal Vera
By Dal Vera
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Sophisticated Simplicity: Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut & Maple Wardrobe / Armoire On Stand by Dal Vera
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Mid-Century Modern I...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Shabby White Piedmontese Wardrobe Sideboard Pantry Cabinet Shelves
Located in Buggiano, IT
Antique Piedmontese wardrobe with two doors, with movable shelves, original, shabby white, shallow.
Size cm: 124 + 12 frame x 41 x 221 height
Age:...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Shaker Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Vitrine or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French faux bamboo vitrine or wall cabinet made of pitch pine with turned cherry wood details and finials. Glass paned door with three adjustable shelves. Brackets on ...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Cherry, Pine
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe by Meredew
By Meredew
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage teak armoire wardrobe by Meredew is a stunning example of mid century modern design. Crafted with high quality teak wood, this piece ...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Antique Swedish Pine Armoire
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful antique early 1900s Swedish waxed pine divided armoire with six shelves and two drawers. Original brass hardware with working key that locks the doors. A beautiful and fu...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Ello Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror Tall Boy Dresser
Located in Hanover, MA
1970 designed "Moods" tall boy wardrobe designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad in gunmetal tinted brushed stainless steel and smoked mirror.
Post Moden space age vibe, luxury construction.
Six smoked mirror clad drawers on left side and two cabinets on right side with doors clad in tinted mirror. Each cabinet has a single removable shelf. Blackened metal pulls.
White laminate interior.
Smoked mirrored glass on top of case.
Case floats 7' above the floor on smoked stainless clad slab sides.
Please see our separate Ello listings for the matching queen size floating platform bed...
Category
1970s American Space Age Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Wardrobe with Flowers and Fruit
Measurements: H. 163 cm – W. 100 cm (107 at the frames) – D. 44 cm (47 at the frames)
Period: approximately 1815
Origin: Tyrol
Essence...
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1810s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
Industrial Transparent Metal Locker Cabinet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This great old Industrial locker wardrobe cabinet can be dated in the 1950s.
With its metal fence side panels and doors in grey lacquered metal, it stays ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Double Armoire Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style double armoire dresser or linen press
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with inset burl woo...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier szekreny
Located in Kerepes, HU
A Biedermeier stílus egy nagyon kedvelt stílus nem csak mert párosítva lehet majdnem mindent más bútorral egy adott enteriőrben , hanem mint ez a darab meg külön finom intarzia eleme...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Plywood
Antique Vintage J & J Kohn Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobe, 1900's
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive Austrian Art Nouveau wardrobe designed by J & J Kohn, circa 1900's
Featuring a full length mirror and brass details externally
Internally there is a hanging rail and sh...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
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
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...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Original Painted Narrow Pine Armoire, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This narrow armoire from the Swedish countryside shows off its age in the warm, deep patina of the natural pine and stands 6.5' tall.
The original hand-painted teal blue panels were...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine, Paint
Elegant vintage wardrobe, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Elegant vintage wardrobe was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. One wooden clothes rod inside. It features a very attractive wooden pattern. It´s in very good Vint...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Walnut, Plywood
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from G-Plan, 1960s
By G-Plan
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This mid century wardrobe in teak was produced in Great Britain by G Plan in the 1960s. Wardrobe with two doors, inside there are: handrail. The teak elements have been cleaned clean...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage walnut Art Deco compactum / compact wardrobe
Inside is fitted out with a rail and shelves
It also features decorative bakelite handles
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1781 Tyrolean Painted Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1781
Measurements: H. 185 cm - W. 140 cm (150 cm at the frames) - D. 53 cm (58 cm at the frames)
Essence: Fir
Period: 1781
Origin: Tyrol
Description:
Tyrol...
Category
1780s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
Robert Lighton British Khaki Teak Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Silk Curtains 92"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Robert Lighton British Khaki X armoire / wardrobe / TV console / cabinet. Made of teak featuring dark ebonized finish with double jointed doors that open to campaign style e...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
LOVELY SMALL COMPACT ART DECO BURR WALNuT WARDROBE
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Burr Walnut Art Deco style small wardrobe is a stylish and elegant piece of furniture that combines the rich beauty of burr walnut wood with...
Category
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Gentlemans Chest
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Gentlemans Chest
This gentleman’s chest measures: 44 wide x 19 deep x 49.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak and Ratan Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of unique style and functionality to your space with this Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak and Rattan Armoire Wardrobe. The combination of teak and rattan give this piece ...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist Armoire or Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist armoire or cabinet. Unusual cabinet featuring sculpted panel doors, four large cubbies and four drawers, handsome bras...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Vuitton Trunk, 55 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton wardrobe features stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trims and solid brass lock, clasps and studs.
Lock, clasps and studs are all marked Louis Vu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Four door closet cabinet 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with 4 hinged doors, made of teak veneer wood and mahogany band, metal legs. Good Condition
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Armoire is a sublimely stately expression of the refined Rococo style performed by master artisans from sumptuous French walnut. The casework fea...
Category
1890s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Walnut Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W37.5 D20 H51.5
Vintage walnut armoire in good overall condition. Item has been lightly restored and shows well with no major areas of wear. One area of noticeable wear has been pic...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Midcentury Rockabilly Wall Coat Rack, 1950s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Wall coat rack rockabilly- 1950s.
The wall coat rack is out of the 1950s period. The wardrobe is an original of its time and it still impresses with its beautiful shape in the Rocka...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Vintage Armoire Teak Wardrobe by Austinsuite Tambour Door
By Austinsuite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the stunning Mid Century Modern Vintage Armoire Teak Wardrobe by Austinsuite, a timeless piece that will elevate any bedroom or living space. Crafted by the renowned Brit...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Drexel Accolade II Cabinets
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of armoires, wardrobes or closets are in the traditional "Campaign" style, with recessed hardware and no overhanging crown or top to be portable ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding two door teak wardrobe from Wrighton - in the Danish modern style
Made during the 1960s
Fitted out with a clothes rail and compartments and shelves to the other
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Wardrobe in Teak and Veneer from McIntosh, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from McIntosh - in the Danish modern style Made during the 1960s Fitted out with a clothes rail and fixed shelving for ample storage.
The sty...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
French 18th Century Painted & Carved Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A painted and carved French armoire from the late 1700’s. The cabinet has its original paint finish that is worn in all the right places with whimsical and geographic carved designs....
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18th Century French Other Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Door "Armoire Lyonnaise"
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood "Armoire Lyonnaise" was carved in France, circa 1760. The tall, impressive cabinet sits on escargot feet over the scalloped apron. The piece is dresse...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Jean Royere Wardrobe, circa 1950, France
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Walnut veneer storage cabinet with quadrangular opening and four doors decorated with gilded brass frame. Circa 1950, France.
CONDITION: Very good condition. Wear consi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Armoire ~ Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Armoire ~ Wardrobe is a majestic example of the neoclassical revival that captivated the attentions of Louis XVI and his Queen Marie Antoinette. Craf...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Victorian Burr Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut breakfront wardrobe, having a stepped and flared cornice with a carved pediment, above a single mirror door to the centre, opening to...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Ash Two Door Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian ash two door wardrobe, opening to removable shelves or ample hanging space, with two drawers below, each retaining their original handles. The wa...
Category
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ash
French Louis XVI Style Parquetry & Bronze Antique Armoire Wardrobe ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI STYLE PARQUETRY-INLAID ORMOLU MOUNTED ONE-DOOR ARMOIRE
Paris, France circa 1880 lock stamped "B & P Paris", back of one mount stamped "L.P."
Item # 403BDA14P
This exquisi...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Henredon Folio 10 Chinoiserie Entertainment Storage Armoire Painted Scenic Desig
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Late 20th Century Chinoiserie entertainment storage cabinet or armoire with painted scenic designs, Ming style feet, brass hardware, and a lighted center section by Henred...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lane "Alpha" Burl Gentleman's Chest by Roland Carter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Timeless yet modern, the renowned “Alpha” series by designer Roland Carter for Lane Furniture of Virginia seamlessly blends clean brutalist lines with the wild organic swirls of oak ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Burl
Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Heals Hall Cupboard Hanging Wardrobe, 1930s
By Ambrose Heal
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality Art Deco mahogany hanging wardrobe from Heals, circa 1930s (unmarked but features in Heals Middle Class Furnishing Catalogue by David & Charles p 50 no 633)
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Large Danish Mahogany Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Originally retailed at Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen's most prestigious department store, this large Danish mahogany cabinet references 18th-cent...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Nickel
French Art Deco Burled Walnut Armoire Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Introducing our stunning French Art Deco Burled Walnut Armoire Cabinet, a true masterpiece of furniture design. This exquisite piece is expertly crafted out of the finest burl walnut...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Armoire or Wardrobe by Jac. van den Bosch, 1904
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau armoire or wardrobe.
Design by Jac. van den Bosch.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak base with original solid ebony...
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ebony, Oak, Pine
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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