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Midcentury Walnut Brutalist Armoire

Helen Hobey Baker Midcentury Walnut Brutalist Armoire
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Helen Hobey Baker midcentury walnut Brutalist armoire This armoire measures: 44 wide x 21.5 deep
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Mid-Century Brutalist Armoire by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish mid-century modern armoire manufactured by Lane. Intricate design throughout the piece's
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Style Lane Pueblo Brutalist Walnut Armoire Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Paul Evans style Mid-Century Modern brutalist walnut armoire dresser from the Lane
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Walnut

SOLD 03/08/24 Lane Staccato Mid Century Walnut Brutalist Armoire Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Mid Century Walnut Brutalist Armoire Dresser This armoire measures: 38 wide x 19.25
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

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
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 40.5 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Canadian Brutalist Walnut Armoire Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid-Century Canadian Brutalist walnut armoire highboy dresser. Dresser measures: 39 wide x 20
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Black Oceanic Highboy Brutalist Armoire By Witco Pulaski
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Mid-Century black lacquered sculpted walnut 'Oceanic' highboy dresser/armoire combo cabinet by
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Mid-20th Century Dressers

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Wood

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Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Phoenix, AZ
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Located in Spring Valley, CA
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Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Walnut Armoire
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Walnut Armoire. Featuring a straight line design
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Located in Countryside, IL
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Tiki Brutalist mid century walnut armoire gentlemans chest This armoire measures: 40.75
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Located in Countryside, IL
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Located in South Bend, IN
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By Paul Evans
Located in Las Vegas, NV
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Located in Countryside, IL
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By Paul Evans
Located in Denville, NJ
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Lane Brutalist MCM 2 Piece Walnut Gentlemans Chest Highboy Dresser Armoire
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Brutalist mid-century 2 piece walnut gentlemans chest highboy dresser armoire. Armoire
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Lane Brutalist MC< 2 Piece Walnut Gentlemans Chest Highboy Dresser Armoire
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Brutalist mid century 2 piece walnut gentlemans chest highboy dresser armoire Armoire
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By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane staccato Brutalist mid century walnut 5 drawer highboy dresser gentleman's chest armoire
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Walnut

Lane Staccato Brutalist MCM Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser Gentlemans Armoire
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century walnut 5 drawer highboy dresser Gentleman's Chest Armoire
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Located in Countryside, IL
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By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
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By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
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By Lane Furniture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant signed Lane Furniture wardrobe armoire. An iconic Brutalist cabinet with drawers at bottom
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Pair of Lane Staccato Mid Century Modern Staccato Brutalist Mirrors
By Lane Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare pair of Lane Staccato Mosaic brutalist dresser mirrors Mint condition no notable wear 19.75
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Amazing Mosaic Front Chest by Lane
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Amazing Mosaic Front Chest by Lane
Amazing Mosaic Front Chest by Lane
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Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut and Mirror Armoire
Located in Countryside, IL
Tobago Brutalist mid century walnut and mirror armoire Armoire measures: 40 wide x 21.75 deep x 73
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Paul Evans Style Lane Mid Century Walnut Brutalist Armoire
By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans style lane mid century walnut Brutalist armoire The armoire measures: 38 wide x 19
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United Furniture Mid Century Tiki Brutalist Walnut Gentlemens Chest Armoire
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
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Walnut

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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Walnut

Tobago Canadian Brutalist Vintage Mid Century Modern Armoire c. 1970s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Denville, NJ
vintage furniture piece that will stand the test of time. Introducing a Vintage 1970s Brutalist Armoire
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Walnut

Lane Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman's Chest Wardrobe Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage lane Brutalist style Mid-Century Modern walnut chest. Item features Brutalist block front
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Tall Brutalist Modern Armoire Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish large-scale armoire features vintage walnut finish, sculpted Brutalist style fronts
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Tall Brutalist Modern Armoire Dresser
Tall Brutalist Modern Armoire Dresser
H 71.5 in W 39 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Front Armoire in the Style of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning two-piece armoire features a beautiful sculpted walnut face with plenty of storage
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Paul Evans Style Brutalist Wardrobe by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern wardrobe features a Brutalist front with exquisite detail. A sleek
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Brutalist Mid-Century Bedroom Suite
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing seven-piece walnut bedroom suite in the Brutalist style includes matching nightstands, two
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Bedroom Sets

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Walnut

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Located in Las Vegas, NV
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By Paul Evans
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Vintage Lane Brutalist Staccato Mid Century Highboy Armoire, Nightstands and Queen Headboard
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Brutalist Walnut Wardrobe Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalist Walnut Wardrobe Dresser
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Brutalist Walnut Wardrobe Dresser
Brutalist Walnut Wardrobe Dresser
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Vintage Mid-Century Brutalist Tall Dresser/Chest by Lane
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a Mid-Century Modern brutalist walnut dresser/chest by Lane. This tall storage piece has
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20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

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Midcentury Walnut Brutalist Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury walnut brutalist armoire for your home. Frequently made of walnut, wood and metal, every midcentury walnut brutalist armoire was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury walnut brutalist armoire, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A midcentury walnut brutalist armoire, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made midcentury walnut brutalist armoire has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lane Furniture, United Furniture Corporation and Lane Acclaim are consistently popular.

How Much is a Midcentury Walnut Brutalist Armoire?

Prices for a midcentury walnut brutalist armoire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,880 and can go as high as $5,200, while the average can fetch as much as $3,295.

Finding the Right wardrobes-armoires for You

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.