Corner Cabinet, Louis XIV, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gorgeous 18th century antique French Grande Louis XIV oak corner cabinet. This antique oversized oak corner cabinet mimics a stunning built in effect and will add architectural inter...
Wood, Oak
late 19th Century Chinese Painted Lacquer Cabinet with Floral and Crane Motifs
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Painted Lacquer Cabinet with Floral and Crane Motifs This striking late 19th century Chinese cabinet is decorated throughout in hand-painted polychrome lac...
Brass
French 19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent cabinet from 19th century France (Napoleon III) carved with a paneled design, architectural and Neoclassical elements over the ebonized exterior which enhances the magn...
Brass
$2,280Sale Price|40% Off
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
19th Century French Provincial Buffet Deux Corps Cabinet in Oak
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-century French Provincial Buffet a' Deux Corps A handsome and sizable solid oak buffet a’ deux corps with Provincial charm from 19th-century France. This four-door antique case...
Wood, Oak
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Armoire Attr to François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There are armoires… and then there are armoires that look as though they have been quietly judging lesser furniture for over a century. This magnificent French Louis XVI style armoi...
Bronze, Ormolu
19th c. French Painted Armoire Cabinets (two available)
Located in Wichita, KS
A French, blue-gray painted two-door cabinet (two available) from the 19th century with wire mesh door fronts and canted serpentine sides, supported by shaped box plinths. Circa 1840...
Wire
$12,025Sale Price|35% Off
19th Century Louis XV Style French Polychromed Armoire
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century Louis XV style French polychromed armoire of demi-cartouche section; the arched and molded pediment carved with curling acanthus and roses; the single door inset with a...
Mirror, Wood
$9,450 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Bonnetiere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine pair of cherrywood (possibly walnut) bonnetiere. In excellent condition. Two keys.
Iron
Antique French Bonnet Top Armoire in Chevron and Oyster Pattern Cherrywood c1800
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Bonnet Top Armoire in Chevron and Oyster Pattern Cherrywood early 1800’s The French would refer to this armoire as in the style of “chapeau de gendarme crown”. Defined...
Brass, Other
Mid-Century Vintage Walnut Gentleman's Chest by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add some funky '50s flair into any space with this mid-century vintage boomerang gentleman's chest from the master craftsmen of Lexington, North Carolina's United Furniture Corporati...
Metal, Brass
$20,475Sale Price / item|35% Off
Antique Chinese Massive Carved Camphor Wood Compound Cabinet, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 96in H x 47in W x 21 3/4in D Door opening: top: 21 1/2in H x 42 1/2in W Lower cabinet: 43 1/2in H x 42 1/2in W Origin: China Circa: 1900 Material: Camphor wood Condition:...
Wood
Stunning Large Wood Carved Capercaillie Black Forest Hat Coat Rack Wardrobe 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful 20th century German Black Forest hat or coat rack wall wardrobe with small deer Antlers parts as hooks, mounted to a carved back. Nice addition to a hunters loge or just ...
Wood
1920's Chinese Export Oriental Heavily Carved Camphor Wood Wardrobe Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made Chinese Export circa 1900-1920 Camphor wood wardrobe which is part of a set I have the matching super rare chest of draw...
Wood
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Chinese Gilt Decorated Cinnabar, Ebonized & Floral Carved Wardrobe C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Gilt Decorated Cinnabar, Ebonized & Floral Carved Wardrobe C1920 Measures - 61 1/8" x 35" x 18 1/2" A striking antique Chinese wardrobe from circa 1920, featuring int...
Wood
Country Farmhouse Red & Blue Forest Carved Wardrobe TV Entertainment Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Country Farmhouse Red & Blue Forest Carved Wardrobe TV Entertainment Cabinet. Item features heavy solid wood construction, carved animal scenes to door fronts with deer and birds...
Wood
Nature Hand Carved Wooden Two Door Wardrobe by Lola Glamour
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature Hand Carved Wooden Two Door Wardrobe by Lola Glamour Dimensions: D 45 x W 120 x H 177 cm Materials: Wood.
Wood
Florentine Art Nouveau Wardrobe in Solid Cherry Wood by Dini & Puccini, Cascina
By Dini & Puccini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique Florentine Art Nouveau wardrobe or bookcase in solid cherry wood, hand-carved, from the end of the 19th century, wax polished.
Cherry
Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
Of rectangular form, the well-figured, matched door panels fitted flush within the solidly constructed frame, simple flat door panels with natural wood grain on the front. This weddi...
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe Description
Located in Pomona, CA
Of rectangular form, the well-figured, matched door panels fitted flush within the solidly constructed frame, simple flat door panels with natural wood grain on the front. This weddi...
Wood
$2,197Sale Price|35% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 77in H x 42in W x 22.5in D Door opening: 46.5in H x 37in W Origin: China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Original finished. Well balanced. solid wood construction,...
Wood
Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Metal, Sheet Metal
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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