Swedish Painted Armoire dating from the late 1700’s and remaining Unrestored
Located in Highwood, IL
Swedish Painted Armoire dating from the 1700’s and for the vast part remaining unrestored.
Pine
Swedish Hand-Painted Pine Armoire Dated 1823
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish armoire constructed of pine and dated 1823, featuring its original hand-painted finish.
Pine, Paint
An 18th Century Swedish Baroque Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
A period Baroque 18th century Swedish two-door cabinet with four interior shelves over a single drawer with bun feet and wonderfully richly carved geometric motifs on the door panels...
Wood
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Sweden, dated 1835
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted folk armoire in pine with two-door upper section, open shelf area, and lower door compartment. Red-ground floral decoration. Date 1835 painted in the raised cornice.
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Hand-painted pine armoire from the Swedish countryside. Fluted panel doors, raised decorative feet, and finial in center of crown add to its appeal.
Pine, Paint
Baroque White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive oak baroque armoire that dates from the late 1700's into early 1800's. Note the heavily paneled doors, massive crown all resting on large bun feet. Restored, later profess...
Oak, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Two-Door Cabinet Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Swedish Baroque armoire composed of oak and pine, with carved panels and black-painted details.
Oak, Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish White Painted Oak Single Door Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish single door armoire crafted in oak. The cabinet features carved panels and canted sides embellished with floral carving, leaves, and additional decorative ...
Oak, Paint
Swedish Painted Linen Closet with Shelves, Circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Swedish linen closet, crafted circa 1890, is a beautiful example of late 19th-century Scandinavian craftsmanship and understated design. Made from high-quality solid woo...
Pine
Swedish 19th Century Painted Linen Press
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish pine buffet à deux corps (that is, a cabinet on chest in two sections) with origins in the 18th century designed with features and style that suit many decorating tastes an...
Metal
Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning and unique baroque early 18th century Swedish Gustavian cabinet that features two doors with shelving inside and sets on ball feet. This piece completely breaks down to he...
Wood, Paint
Swedish Baroque Wardrobe Cabinet with Carved Lion Head Details, 1700s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large-sized Swedish 18th century period Baroque "Kas" or "kast" cabinet with low relief carvings of foliage and lions heads. This antique wardrobe from Sweden features a nicely mol...
Metal
A 19th Century Swedish Painted Armoire - Cupboard
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An extraordinary early 19th century Swedish cupboard. Demonstrating a particularly striking and unusually exaggerated arched pediment shaped 'hat' above a pair of panel doors. Featur...
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armoire Cupboard Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian cabinet that has been painted and dry scrapped over its lifetime. It dissembles into two parts. This beautiful piece shows the original paint job with p...
Pine, Paint
Antique Venetian Italian Provincial Neoclassical Painted Pine Corner Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
Dimensions: (approx) 44.5" Tall, 47" Wide, 23.5" Deep As warm and handsome as it is useful, having the ideal large size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including a...
Pine, Paint
Early Swedish Armoire
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large two-piece Swedish armoire in old but not original paint.
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 67.5 in W 47.25 in D 21 in
Early 1800s Large Swedish Pine Armoire with Original Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
Early 1800s large Swedish pine armoire with original hardware. Classic and elegant design, timeless simple carved details, and bun feet, this large armoire features four lower drawer...
Iron
Unavailable
H 77.56 in W 38.59 in D 21.66 in
Antique Jugend Wardrobe in Painted Pine from Sweden, Early 1900s
Located in Singapore, SG
Stunning grand wardrobe painted in dark brown. Brass handles. One handle is missing.
Pine
Unavailable
H 66.93 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in
Spectacular Jacaranda & Pewter inlaid Art Deco Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular Jacaranda Art Deco / Swedish Grace Cabinet with very Beautiful Pewter inlaid motif by Axel Einar Hjorth with Ebonized Wood it's raised legs ending in pewter sabots In...
Wood
Unavailable
H 59.06 in W 49.61 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Biedermeier Birchwood Sweden Secretaire and Armoires , 1830s
Located in Roma, RM
Rare Biedermeier furniture, seeing it looks like a small cabinet, opening the doors we are on the right side a small, elegant, Secretaire, while on the left side a small wardrobe. Sm...
Birch
Pair of Paint Decorated Wooden Panels
Located in Sheffield, MA
These were probably removed from a painted armoire. Sweden, dated 1822.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional 18th century Swedish armoire. Beautiful original patina. Bronze handles and lock.
Bronze
18th century oak Swedish armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
18th century oak swedish armoire with 2 draws on the font bottom part
18th Century Swedish Armoire
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
18th century Swedish Armoire, dry scraped back to the original painted surface.
Wood
Antique Painted Swedish Armoire with Carved Detail, circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
The remarkable paint and carved details on this lovely Swedish armoire add graceful elegance to the piece.
Paint, Pine
Swedish Armoire Stripped Oak Hand Carved Neoclassical, Circa 1820
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely hand-crafted by talented artisans, this handsome early 19th century Swedish armoire was fashioned from old-growth quarter-sawn oak to last for many lifetimes!
Oak
18th c. Swedish Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted and Carved Petite Armoire
Wood
Swedish Armoire, ca. 1850. Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th. century armoire in original red paint. Great patina!
Birch, Pine
Antique White Swedish Armoire, circa 1870
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely old pine armoire has been given new life with an elegant white painted finish, adding to the graceful lines and character of the piece. Excellent condition and ready for ...
Wood, Paint
Original Hand Painted Pine Swedish Armoire, dated 1751
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely original hand-painted armoire from the Swedish countryside. The monogram and date of 1751 indicate this was likely a wedding present.
Metal
Antique Pine Swedish Armoire Circa 1870, Distressed Paint Finish
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish country armoire has been given a new painted finish, but is distressed so the look fits the age and style of the piece.
Pine, Paint
Antique Original Painted Swedish Armoire with Flowers Dated 1863
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely original hand-painted armoire from the Swedish countryside. The monogram and date of 1863 indicate this was likely a wedding present.
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 72.75 in W 54.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Armoire with Original Blue Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
The wonderful lightly distressed blue paint and red trim are all original on this beautiful, late 18th century pine armoire from Sweden. The large interior is open, however shelves a...
Antique White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique White Painted Swedish Armoire. The lovely beaded trim along the crown and gently curved panels create the charm of this armoire.
Wood, Paint
Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A painted Swedish armoire from the late 1800’s with clean lines and commanding presence.
Pine, Paint
Large Swedish Rococo Walnut Burl Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large restored Swedish armoire or wardrobe of gorgeous book-matched burl walnut with golden birch interior.
Birch
Sold
H 85.07 in W 83.88 in D 29.13 in
18th c. Swedish Baroque Period Painted Linen Press Armoire Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
An important and richly carved Swedish armoire or linen press cabinet from the Baroque period with handsome ball feet, circa 1720, painted a soft, chalky gray with carved diamond det...
Wood, Paint
18th c. Swedish Baroque Period Black Painted Armoire Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
An important and richly carved Swedish armoire cabinet from the Baroque period with handsome bun feet.
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Painted Armoire, c. 1780
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th Century Swedish armoire, having original pale grey/cream paint, the molded top over two carved doors, having charming guilloche detail to front doors, on slightly bulbous, reede...
Wood, Paint
19th Century Gustavian Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th century Swedish armoire was handcrafted from solid pine, and features two large doors over two lower doors with hand forged pulls.
Pine
Antique Swedish Pine Armoire
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful antique early 1900s Swedish waxed pine divided armoire with six shelves and two drawers.
Brass
19th Century Swedish Bowfront Armoire
Located in New York, NY
19th century Swedish bleached bow front armoire. Beautiful patina.
Wood
Early 19th Century, Swedish Painted Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish, early 19th century painted armoire in terracotta/rust and blue with lower drawer.
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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