$8,962Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobe in Solid Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant 19th-century Biedermeier wardrobe was crafted in Southern Germany around 1820 and is made entirely of solid walnut. It represents the early phase of the Biedermeier peri...
Pine, Walnut
$17,452Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century German Baroque Wardrobe in Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The back panel is made of pine, as typical for period construction. The wardrobe features a warm, rich surface with natural grain and tone, restored and hand-polished to excellent co...
Pine, Cherry
18th Century North German Baroque Pine Armoire, Circa 1770
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This handsome late 18th-century North German Baroque armoire is crafted in solid pine and displays the robust craftsmanship and elegant proportions characteristic of the period. The ...
Pine
$7,500Sale Price|40% Off
18th Century Antique North German Pine Sun Armoire with Gesso Appliqué
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This exceptional one-of-a-kind armoire from the area of Bremen has the original pink gesso appliqués, circa 1790. Fabricated from a beautiful knot-less dense pine, the carved ribbed...
Gesso, Pine
Pine Bridal cabinet, dated 1815
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This characterful pine cabinet from the rural south of Germany, dated 1815, is a special piece with a romantic history: it was once given as a wedding gift. The cabinet is hand-paint...
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North German Empire Sun Armoire in Original Faux Bois and Stenciled Finish, 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A stately and rare armoire in the original faux bois and gold stenciled finish with carved pediment top, sunburst motif and carved ionic capitals, Bremen, Germany, circa 1815. Dimen...
Pine
Early 19th c. Painted Baroque Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good early 19th century Bavarian painted cabinet or armoire in original painted finish, including rocaille, faux marble and grain painting, the arched crest over initials and da...
Pine
Antique Provincial Cupboard with Original Faux-Bois Painted Finish, c. 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming country cupboard with the original faux-bois, tooled & grained painted finish. Underlying wood is pine but this wonderful cabinet was spared being stripped and waxed in th...
Pine
$46,225Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Wellenschrank Wardrobe, German, Walnut, Early 18th Century
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exceptional German Baroque “Wellenschrank” wardrobe was crafted around 1720 and represents one of the most iconic furniture forms of the period. Developed in Frankfurt during th...
Pine, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Baroque German Cleaned Oak Wood Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This solid oakwood cabinet originates in the German state of North Rhine Westphalia and it dates circa 1720. The cabinet is made in the finest quality watered oak. It is a two-door...
Oak, Pine
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H 81.89 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Jugendstil Solid Pinewood Wardrobe Dismountable Fresh Restored
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This stylistically Classic Art Nouveau wardrobe is fully collapsible in frame and filling worked! He is fully completely, sensitive and biologically restored and wears a pure shellac...
Pine
Painted armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painted German armoire, with pegs inside for hanging, and a concealed drawer at the bottom
Pine
Late 19th Century Bavarian Armoire
Located in Hudson, NY
A monumental armoire, hand-painted with faux grain, made of wide bavarian planks of pine.
Pine
Antique European (Germany or Austria) Pine Double Door Wardrobe
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique European (German or Austrian) natural pine wardrobe with double doors and double drawers.
Pine
Antique 19th Century German Pine Single Door Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning and beautifully crafted antique late 1800s German pine single door armoire with arched detail on the door and a single drawer at the bottom. Fluted carving adorns either s...
Brass
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H 82.29 in W 67.72 in D 23.63 in
Large Antique Wardrobe Made of Pine, Northeastern Germany, 19th Century
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large East Frisian (northeastern Germany on the Baltic Sea) 2-door wardrobe made of pine.
Pine
Late 19th. Century German Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful armoire with Art Nouveau elements was made in Germany in the 1890's. The two spacious drawers below afford extra storage. This cabinet was constructed entirely with do...
Pine, Birch
19th Century German Painted Armoire / Wardrobe
Located in Sofia, BG
An extraordinary armoire, hand-painted scenes.
Pine
North German Pine Armoire, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
The word that comes to mind when looking at this armoire is "quality." Typical of the clean lines of North German cabinetry during the Biedermeier period, this extremely well-made an...
Pine
Large 19th Century Breaks Down Stripped Pine Wardrobe Compactum
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This large mirrored wardrobe has three doors, two enclosing a good size hanging space and the other a smaller hanging section which is shelves beneath, there are also three large dra...
Pine
Walnut Veneer Wardrobe Empire at 1800 from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Empire wardrobe made of thick walnut veneer on pinewood body. The backs of the back wall, floor and lid are scrubbed. The interior can be customized according to your ...
Walnut, Pine
Southern German Pine Baroque Cabinet Armoire
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Baroque cabinet or Armoire from Southern Germany, circa 1800. 2-part split cabinet standing on 4 squeezed ball feet with 2 doors on hand-forged iron fittings with hand-forged ir...
Hardwood, Fir, Pine
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H 70.87 in W 45.28 in D 20.08 in
Antique German Hand Painted One-Door Wardrobe Cabinet, circa 1820
Located in Sofia, BG
A beautiful armoire from Germany, circa 1820. This wardrobe is a solid pine and is hand painted in a very good condition.
Pine
German Pine Painted Wedding Cabinet, anno 1842
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany, once made for a certain Stephan Reihm dating from 1842. The cabinet was probably given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is made of...
Pine
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H 71.86 in W 48.43 in D 20.87 in
Sumlime Ornately Hand Painted German 1803 Wardrobe Cupboard Very Decorative
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original German circa 1803 hand painted with ornate detailing wardrobe A very good looking well made and collectable cupboard.
Pine
Carved Pine Armoire from Germany, circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Decorative carving in the panels and crown add a sophisticated touch to this small two door pine armoire with an aged patina from years of use. Refer to interior photos to appreciate...
Pine
18th Century German Provincial Baroque Cabinet Made of Pine
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Southern German 18th-century baroque cabinet. Made of pine. 2-door body standing on 4 pressed ball feet with bevelled corners and protruding, profiled head strip. Doors on hand-forg...
Pine
Late 18th Century German Baroque Armoire made of Pine
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Late 18th century German Provincial Baroque cabinet made of solid pine. Restored and waxed. 2-parted body can be split by means of a wedge connection. Bevelled corners. 2 doors on...
Pine
Painted Pine Armoire, Northern Germany or Denmark, circa 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Painted pine armoire, Northern Germany / Denmark, circa 1850. Cornucopia of fruit is cast in gesso as well as crown. Measures: 47" wide x 21" deep x 81" high.
Gesso, Pine
German Pine Baroque Armoire in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an outstanding armoire! We first bought it in the eighties in the Netherlands. Our customer has recently down-sized and so we have the privilege of offering it for sale again. T...
Pine
Carved Antique Two-Door German Pine Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
What first attracts the eye of this country pine armoire are the graceful curves and fine carving enhanced by the warmth of the natural pine. This piece was handcrafted circa 1800 in...
Early 19th Century German Provincial Cabinet Made of Pine
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique provincial arch cabinet from southern Germany, circa from 1820. A 2-door corpus made of pine wood, standing on 4 bun feet, with an arched cornice, openwork volute-decorated ...
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German Baroque Bodensee Armoire, Pine, 18th Century
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Rare German original antique 2-piece divided (gusset) Bodensee armoire from the 18th century (circa 1780). Solid pine with inlaid. Waxed. Original brass fittings. The armoire is par...
Brass
Antique German Bavarian Hand Painted pine Cabinet/ Armoire/ Kas, circa 1780
Located in Portland, OR
Antique German hand painted cabinet/ Armoire/ Kas, circa 1780. The cabinet is made of pine and retains the original 'sponged' paint decoration. To the top is a stepped cornice with t...
Pine
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H 75 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
Pine Armoire with Later Painting of Flowers and Festoons, Germany, circa 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Louis Phillipe German single door armoire offers a lovely carved bonnet with a central flower and foliage, carved feet, a and single door that opens to three and a half interior shel...
Pine
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H 97 in W 68 in D 24 in
Massive North German Pine Armoire with Gesso Appliques on the Bonnet, circa 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An unusually large pine armoire with high bracket feet which are typical of the Hamburg region and original molded plaster embellishment on arched bonnet. Offers two small bottom dra...
Gesso, Pine
Pine Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
An imposing pitch pine two door armoire with wide swinging panelled doors and fluted decoration to the front sides. Presently equipped with a hat shelf and long hanging pole, the sp...
Pine
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H 76.25 in W 67.75 in D 24 in
Antique German Baroque Armoire or Cabinet in Stripped Pine Made in the 1700's
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique German Baroque Armoire or Cabinet with two doors built in the mid-1700’s, based on the hardware and construction. The Antique Armoire is made from Stripped Pine and has numer...
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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.
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