Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Guanyin and Daoist Immortals
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with carved panels depicting Guanyin and Daoist immortals. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this 19th century ca...
Wood
Large Late Qing Dynasty Period Elmwood Armoire with Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood armoire from the early 20th century, with two doors, bronze medallion hardware, hidden drawers and carved apron. Created in C...
Bronze
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armoire with Carved Skirt and Large Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period armoire from the 19th century with natural wood finish, carved skirt, hidden drawers and medallion hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty pe...
Brass
Large Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large armoire from the 19th century with red lacquer, gilt décor, two doors and front apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th...
Wood
Qing Dynasty Period Armoire Cabinet with 14 Drawers and Two Doors, 1900s
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period armoire cabinet from the early 20th century with 14 drawers and two accordion doors. Created in China during Qing Dynasty in the early years of th...
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Elm Armoire with Storage Drawers and Hidden Lower Compartment
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty elm armoire from the late 19th, early 20th century, with traditional brass hardware.
Brass
Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Qing dynasty red and black lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt paintwork. The from of the cabinet features 14 panels each hand painted with a different scenic ranging from war...
Brass
Large wooden Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Wedding or Tapering Cabinet
Located in Meulebeke, BE
China / 19th century / “Qing-Dynasty” cabinet or wardrobe / wood, copper / Antique A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century with accordion doors and drawers.
Copper
$8,000Sale Price|50% Off
19th Century Gilt Painted Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century gilt painted wardrobe cabinet. A very special Qing dynasty dressing wardrobe cabinet elaborately decorated with fine and exceptional gilt painting.
Hardwood
$1,920Sale Price|40% Off
19th Century Painted Trunk
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Lacquered Chinese Trunk of the Qing Dynasty. Large wardrobe chest with worn red lacquer and hand gilt painting.
Poplar
Circa 1880 Chinese Carved Wardrobe Cabinet, Qing Dynasty
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 Chinese carved wardrobe cabinet, Qing dynasty. Red stain on panelled sides.
Wood
Sold
H 76 in W 42 in D 22 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Early 19th Century Dark Brown Lacquer Wardrobe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wardrobe from the early 19th century with dark brown lacquer, brass hardware, doors, drawers and shelves.
Brass
Qing Dynasty Chinese Cabinet with Two Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This Qing dynasty cabinet is from Shanxi, China and dates to the mid-1800s. It was originally used to provide extra storage in the dining or sleeping areas of a comfortable home. Thi...
Elm, Lacquer
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H 77 in W 44 in D 23.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Armoire with Bronze Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered armoire from the 19th century, with bronze medallion and apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this red lacquered armoire featu...
Bronze
Chinese Cartouche Panel Sideboard, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Often selected for its active grain and hardy nature, camphor wood was a popular choice during the Qing dynasty for making wardrobes or storage chests such as this one.
Other
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H 68.5 in W 44 in D 15.5 in
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Elm Wedding Cabinet Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Dayton, OH
An Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Wedding Cabinet. Features an elm frame with mortise and tenon construction and a black lacquer finish with brass hardware. Opens to two interior she...
Brass
Sold
H 69.5 in W 41 in D 26 in
Qing Dynasty Armoire with Brass Medallion and Reconfigured Pocket Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period brown armoire from the 19th century, with brass round medallion, reconfigured pocket doors, two drawers and carved apron. Created in China during the Qi...
Brass
Qing Dynasty Wardrobe.
Located in Vigevano, IT
Beautiful antique Chinese wardrobe, hand painted in shades of red and black. The soft and flowing lines of flower blend beautifully with the geometric designs of decoration. The att...
Elm
Qing Dynasty Cabinet of Rosewood
Located in Chamblee, GA
19th Century Qing Dynasty Ningbo Large Cabinet of Rosewood with wonderful carving on the door hinges and original etched hardware. The inside holds one shelf containing two drawers ...
19th Century Qing Dynasty Wedding Dowry Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty green lacquered wedding dowry armoire with brass hardware.
Cypress
19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Painted Square Cabinet
Located in Chamblee, GA
19th Century Qing Dynasty square cabinet painted dark red with double doors and two large drawers beneath. The interior is finished natural with black details and has two shelves, o...
Elm
19th Century Qing Dynasty Fujian Rare Painted Cabinet
Located in Chamblee, GA
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Fujian cabinet painted in rare colors of plum and rose. The two part cabinet is made of the paneled upper doors and drawers that rest over the bott...
Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Shanxi Carved Walnut Compound Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 18th-early 19th century Qing dynasty carved compound cabinet from Shanxi.
Brass
19th Century Qing Dynasty Four Door Red Painted Wedding Cabinet
Located in Chamblee, GA
19th Century Qing Dynasty Four Door red painted Wedding Cabinet of Oak from the Zhejiang Province of southern China. The cabinet features one interior shelf and four interior drawer...
Oak
Qing Dynasty Red Square Cabinet of Beechwood with gilt details
Located in Chamblee, GA
Early 19th Century Qing Dynasty Square Cabinet of Beechwood, exterior painted red, interior stained in a natural finish with accents of red painted on the shelves. The unusual apron...
Beech
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H 67.5 in W 35 in D 16.5 in
Turn of the Century Qing Dynasty Scholar's Cabinet with Bobble Head Decoration
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the century Qing dynasty Bobble head nail studded scholar's cabinet.
Brass
Exquisite Qing Dynasty Eight-Panel Lacquered Screen
Located in Cirencester, GB
Exquisite Qing Dynasty Eight-Panel Lacquered Screen An eight panel lacquered screen, Qing period of carved gesso decoration with fanciful birds amongst pomegranates overall measurem...
Wood
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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