$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
Late 18th Century Italian Armoire in Polychrome Decoration
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stunning late 18th Century armoire from the Piedmont region of Italy. In beautifully worn original paint with the original lock and key. Minor restoration to strengthen backboards.
Pine, Paint
Antique Dutch Colonial Armoire with Low-Relief Carved Painted Birds and Foliage
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial armoire from the early 20th century, with low-relief carved birds and foliage.
Wood
Antique Traditional Spanish Polychrome Wardrobe, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Polychrome wardrobe. By unknown artisan from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material: W...
Wood
18th Spanish Style Antique Polychrome Wwooden Wardrobe in Red
Located in Marbella, ES
Magnificent antique wardrobe crafted from carved and polychrome wood in shades of red and black, with doors adorned with an elaborate geometric relief design. The hand-forged iron fi...
Wood
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest from China. Commissioned in the 19th century to commemorate the wedding of a new bride...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$1,884Sale Price|20% Off
18-1900s Antique Continental, Polychrome, Marbelized, Green, Gold, Armoire!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 18-1900s Antique Continental, Polychrome, Marbelized, Green, Gold, Armoire! Antique Armoire, Continental, Polychrome, Marbelized, Green, Gold, 18-1900s, 19th/20th Century!
Other
1800s, 19th C, Antique Polychrome Marbelized Spanish Bedroom Set, Set of 4!
Located in Austin, TX
The set includes a four poster bed, armoire, and nightstands, all crafted from wood with intricate polychrome detailing.
Wood
A Late 17th Century Spanish Armoire Bearing the Torres Family Coat of Arms
Located in London, GB
A magnificent walnut Aragon polychrome armoire of grand scale and presence, dating to circa 1680.
Walnut
Venetian-Style Armoire
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Venetian-Style Armoire. Polychrome floral sprays on a creme peint ground.
Wood
18th Century Venetian Carved Polychrome Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important and striking 18th century Venetian carved polychrome armoire, in powder blue, cream and ochre, with rocaille motifs and masks, with two doors opening to three movable sh...
Unique 18th Century Polychrome Italian Provencal Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique 18th century provencal polychrome Italian armoire, with two doors sans traverse depicting a lush pastel scene of an aristocrat out for a ride on his country estate (Rerum No...
North Italian Polychrome Painted Armoire
Located in Bantam, CT
The molded cornice over two paneled doors flanked by canted angles, raised on bun feet, the whole well painted all-over to show flowers, classical vases, sphinxes and laurel sprays, ...
Paint
French Polychromed Armoire attrib Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XVI style polychromed armoire, circa 1920, the floral patera and foliate decorated molding over a two wired-door cabinet, opens to a shelving interior, raised on a reede...
Wood
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H 71.75 in W 67.5 in D 21.75 in
18th Century Spanish Oak Armoire with Relief Polychrome Decoration
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful two-door oak armoire with molded cornice, relief gessoed polychrome panels with foliate, grape, and geometric decoration, adorned with forged iron exterior hinges on each...
Oak
French Art Deco hand carved polychrome walnut armoire circa 1920
Located in New York City, NY
French original Art Deco walnut armoire circa 1920. Accented with beautiful hand carved polychrome stylized floral details amidst a parquetry inlaid lightning bolt motif.
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H 81.25 in W 59.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Armoire with Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
This mid-18th century baroque armoire features a molded arched pediment above paneled doors with a full drawer below, all resting on large bun feet. The original painted finish has r...
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H 67 in W 51.25 in D 21.25 in
19th Century Polychrome Painted Folk Art Armoire Wardrobe, Eastern European
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most striking piece for its original grimy Folk Art painted surface, in particular the vivid display of symmetrical and yet wholly unique floral displays across the recessed panels...
Pine
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H 79 in W 76 in D 22.5 in
Antique Large "Break Down" Armoire Shrunk From Germany with Original Polychrome
Located in Round Top, TX
This amazing original painted large armoire or "German Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 4 sections, making it easier to transport and install, all res...
Wood
18th Century Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 18th c. baroque polychrome panelled armoire. Doors with exterior espagnolette shield iron lock with original key.
Painted Baroque Single Door Armoire, Scandinavia, circa 1720
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An intact baroque single-door armoire from the time of Mozart, with all its original forged iron hardware. The paint on the armoire is a 20th century European type alkyd paint as are...
Wrought Iron
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H 74.81 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
18th Century Austrian Hand-Carved Polychromed Wooden Wardrobe with Two Doors
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Austrian Hand-Carved polychromed wooden wardrobe with two doors.
Wood
French Provincial Armoire, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Provincial armoire, 19th century, off-white polychrome, the rounded, domed cornice centered by a carved floral basket, above a case fitted with two doors, each with a grilled ...
Wood
Italian Faux Finished Polychrome Armadio Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Known as an armadio, this Italian wardrobe has a painted faux finish consisting of cream and blue striations over a gray background. The upper body is topped by a crenelated crown be...
Wood, Pine, Paint
19th Century French Painted Armoire from Alsace
Located in Winter Park, FL
A superb polychrome painted armoire from the Alsace Province, made of yellow pine and retaining its original floral paintings with a double arch crown.
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, dated 1845
Located in Greding, DE
Narrow single-door folk armoire with richly preserved original polychrome decoration in warm ochre tones and floral motifs.
Wood
Large Three-Door 19th C. Italian Polychrome Wardrobe
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely armoire painted in warm ochre tones with three doors, each decorated with a garland and a chalice. Comes apart, making shipping easy and less costly.
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H 80 in W 44 in D 17 in
Antique Bavarian Hand-Painted Alpine Polychrome Schrank Cabinet, Armoir, 18th c
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Bavarian hand-painted alpine schrank cabinet, armoir, early 18th c. Lovely hand-painted Alpine scenes. Polychromed. Each door has two painted vignettes of Alpine life fra...
Wood
Antique Folk Art Wardrobe 19th Century Hand Painted Cupboard
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Green Hand Painted Cabinet Solid Wood Wood Back Panel Green Lacquer Gold Polychromed Decoration 2 Doors Hanging Rail (Added later)...
Wood
Robert Slezak wardrobe Slezak, Czechoslovakia
By Robert Slezák
Located in London, GB
A trained locksmith from Bystrice pod Hostýnem, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Robert Slezak founded a small metal workshop in 1908. The workshop quickly grew, and in 1913...
Steel
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H 21.66 in W 37.41 in D 9.85 in
Hanging Wardrobe with Mirror, Black Lacquer Wood and Chromed Metal, France, 1940
Located in Ulm, DE
Hanging wardrobe with mirror, Wood, black lacquered Metal, original chrome with Patina (just cleaned, not polished). France, 1940s. Dimensions: Width 95 cm Height 55 cm De...
Metal
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H 68 in W 45 in D 19 in
Vintage Indonesian Armoire with Polychrome Accents and Medallion Carved Frieze
Located in Yonkers, NY
This Indonesian armoire features a large molded cornice sitting above an exquisite carved frieze adorned with polychrome foliate medallions flanking a central star.
Wood
19th Century Painted Italian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
A unique polychrome Italian armoire with two doors and stunning patina, this monumental "hero" piece will be an elegant addition to any traditional or eclectic styled home.
Wood, Paint
1830, Pine Canadian French Armoire in Original Paint
Located in Surrey, BC
A rare untouched Quebec armoire in old surface. This polychrome finish is an oxidized grey/blue over blue.
Polychrome Bavarian Armoire, Dated 1752
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming, rustic two-door pine armoire with polychrome oche-toned decor, dated 1752.
Antique Swiss Country Hand-Painted Armoire
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive rustic country Swiss folk paint-decorated armoire. Hand-crafted in Switzerland in the 19th century, exquisitely hand-painted with polychrome florals throughout, ...
Wood, Pine, Paint
Faux-Bois Polychrome Wardrobe, France, circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely polychromed wardrobe decorated with a faux-bois trompe-l'oeil and with panels depicting four saints on the doors. Decorative frieze below the Cornish and between the doors. Th...
Black and Gilt Lacquered ‘Japanned’ Armoire from Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Black and gilt lacquered chinoiserie or ‘Japanned’ armoire with polychrome and gilt scenery of figures in various landscape settings.
Giltwood
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H 72.45 in W 51.97 in D 20.48 in
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door folk armoire with original floral polychrome decoration on the door panels and vertical stiles.
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Polychromed Armoire
Located in Larkspur, CA
Late 18th Century Italian Polychromed Armoire, with Molded Cornice Above Two Long Doors, each Elaborately Painted on Plinth Base.
An 18th c. Venetian Polychrome Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th c. Venetian Polychrome Armoire, with fielded panels containing trompe l'oeil moulding and rosettes as well as trailing husks at the upper corners, the top surmounted with a s...
Wood
IBERIAN CARVED AND POLYCHROMED WOODEN ARMOIRE
Located in San Francisco, CA
The rectiform armoire; with two large doors on hand-made iron hinges; each door centering a large panel with a geometric weave pattern of applied roughly-hewn, brown-painted, beveled...
Late 18th Century Continental Two-Door Polychrome Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1780s Continental armoire. Solid pinewood, with original finish and multicolored painted flowers and designs on the front and sides. Has carvings on the top, sides, front and bo...
Iron
Painted Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
A polychrome armoire with an arched doors and cornice and shaped bracket feet.
Wood
Handsome Italian Painted Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Eighteenth Century Italian Polychrome Painted Armoire with Damask Interior - probably from Tuscany
Damask
Leather Cabinet Polychrome Embossed Amoire
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a green leather embossed polychrome leather armoire from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century.
Leather Cabinet Polychrome Embossed Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a green leather embossed polychrome leather cabinet from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century. Very Theatrical. Note the interior photos
Leather
Antique Baroque Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1880's Baroque Style Single Door Armoire is made from solid wood with its original multi-color finish and waxed patina finish. The armoire features a large crown and base moldin...
Metal, Iron
$6,623 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
$2,458 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$18,450
H 93 in W 65.63 in D 88 in
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved 'Baroque Revival' Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs. The tall ornately pierced carved headboard, crowned with an allegorical pair of che...
Silk, Giltwood
$5,202 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
Brass
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Giraffe
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring vibrant charm to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a giraffe design on a teal blue background. Perfect for adding a playful yet sophisticated touch to coffe...
Iron
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
Metal
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
19th Century French Tortoise Bamboo Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century tortoise bamboo side table from France. The top and lower shelf are covered in original rush, surrounded by bamboo banded molding. The top is supported on splayed legs...
Bamboo, Rush
Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
By La Maitrise, Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, IDF
Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...
Wool
$4,097
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
$4,451Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.67 in W 27.56 in D 5.91 in
Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest
Located in Casteren, NL
This stunning antique French mirror was crafted in the distinctive Louis Philippe style, which was popular between 1830 and 1870. While this style is generally known for its simplici...
Gold Leaf
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.
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