Chinese Red and Gold Distress Finish Armoire/Cabinet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinese Red Gold Distress Finish Armoire – bold lacquer, gilt detailing and ample storage merge to create an elegant statement piece for luxury interiors.
Wood
19th Century Red and Black Chinese Armoire with Calligraphy and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red and black armoire with calligraphy and brass hardware from 1800s, China.
Brass
Large Chinoserie Red Lacquered Cabinet or Armoire with Gilt Accents
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Chinoiserie red lacquered cabinet or armoire from the early 20th century, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two paneled doors, each with decorative gilt palace scenes a...
Brass, Metal
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.
Wood
Large Qing Elm Armoire with Carved Motifs and Red Lacquered Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty elmwood armoire from the 19th century, with hand carved panels, red lacquered accents and bronze hardware.
Bronze
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with fine...
Iron
19th Century Chinese Red Hand Painted Wardrobe Storage Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 19th Century with this exquisite hand crafted, sculpted and painted wardrobe storage cabinet. The ultra rare wardrobe gives an ...
Paint
Chinese Wedding Cabinet Black on Red Lacquer with Circular Brass Medallion
Located in Hanover, MA
Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet in black lacquer with red accents featuring large circular brass medallion hardware on two 45 inch high doors above two drawers. The interior is...
Brass
Provincial Chinese Kitchen Cabinet with Bamboo Panels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial cupboard from the early 20th century was once used in a rural Chinese kitchen to store dish ware, baskets and other kitchen supplies. Crafted with traditional mortise...
Bamboo, Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful Chinese traditional red lacquer Armoire features two open doors and one shelf inside the cabinet.
Wood
$2,430Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Red Lacquered Wedding Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful Chinese traditional red wedding Armoire features two removable open doors and two shelves inside the cabinet.
Wood
Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China
Located in Round Top, TX
A hidden story lies just under the surface of this remarkable armoire. At first glance, one notices the perfect symmetry of the large cabinet. But take a moment to look deeper, you w...
Wood
$11,250Sale Price|50% Off
19th Century Chinese Vermillion Red Gilt Silvered Carved Armoire
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary 19th century Qing dynasty 4-door vermillion cabinet with fine works of carving, painting, gilding and silvering. The solid wood construction consists of four frame m...
Wood
Chinese 19th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Chinese 19th century Shanxi provence red laquer cabinet or armoire with its original surface and hardware.
Elm
Chinese Red Lacquer Armoire with Original lacquer finish. Rare
Located in Westport, CT
Authentic Quality Antique from Northern China. Elm wood construction. ORIGINAL organic lacquer, bronze, and gilding outline. Loss of some gilding due to age. No retouching. Excellent...
Red Lacquer Chinese Cabinet
Located in Washington, DC
Square cornered Chinese cabinet with two drawers in the original red lacquer finish.
Unavailable
H 68.25 in W 42 in D 23.25 in
Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Ming-Style Chinese Wardrobe or Armoire Cabinets
Located in Wilmington, DE
A pair of antique red lacquer Ming-style Chinese wardrobes dating to the second quarter of the 20th century. One wardrobe measures approximately 42" W x 23.25" D x 68.25" H and the o...
Wood
Fine Antique Chinese Painted Cabinet
Located in Port Chester, NY
A stunning example of the red lacquer chinoiserie cupboard. A grand visual impression, beautiful gilt. With a center shelf, with drawer, and a compartment below the bottom shelf. Lov...
Wood
Chinese Painted Armoire
Located in Gravenmoer, NL
Chinese painted Red laquer Armoire. Original Finish and bronze.
Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer cabinet with painted landscape motif . Pair of open doors and two drawers inside. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times i...
Lacquer
Red Lacquer Armoire with Relief Carving & Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt motif doors. Bi-fold open doors, inside with three shelves, two of three shelves are removable with three drawers inside.
Wood
Red Lacquer Antique Noodle Cabinet
Located in Merrimack, NH
This lovely and elegant Chinese red armoire cabinet was called “noodle cabinet” because the round moldings surrounding the cabinet resemble round shaped noodles.
Elm
Chinese Hand Painted Riding Horses Red Armoire
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the allure of this Chinese Red Horse Armoire. Hand-painted in vibrant red, it showcases figures riding horses, blending utility with rich cultural symbolism.
Wood
Antique Red Lacquered 2 Door Chinese Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
The tapered sides and heavy panels of both the front and sides add visual intrigue to this large and striking armoire from China. Spacious interior storage runs the complete length o...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Large Red Lacquered Armoire with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered armoire with iron hardware from the 1800s.
Iron
Chinese ca 1840 shanxi red lacquer cabinet armoire
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese ca 1840-50, shanxi lacquer cabinet with its original lacquer surface. Shelves are removable and can be adjusted for various uses. Found in Shanxi provence China. Shown with a...
Wood
Sold
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.
Bronze
Sold
H 81 in W 39.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Cupboard Wedding Cabinet Linen Press Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental red over black lacquered Chinese cupboard, circa 1880s. Made from Elm with an artistic exterior featuring a scene of incense burners, censers, pots, ornate boxes and flowe...
Brass
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This armoire originates from the Shanxi Province. It is decorated with paintings of various urns, flower vases, figures and traditional Chinese symbols of happiness. Traditional mort...
Metal
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
Beautiful Antique Asian Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet With Elaborate Gilt Decorated Carving, 2 Sets Of Double Doors and 7 Drawers.
Sold
H 85 in W 44 in D 23 in
Large Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Brass Hardware from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique Chinese red lacquer wedding cabinet with metal hardware from the 19th century.
Brass
Sold
H 81.5 in W 42.52 in D 18.12 in
Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Wardrobe with Drawers and Shelves
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mid-19th century Chinese wardrobe. Red lacquer with a beautiful age-related patina. This slightly tapered cabinet features two bottom drawers with ring pull handles. The doors open...
Wood
Antique Red Wedding Cabinet with Rabbit Medallion from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red Chinese wedding cabinet with rabbit medallion from the 19th century. This antique Chinese wedding cabinet features a red lacquer and displays a rabbit design on a large brass m...
Brass
A Chinese Red Lacquer Compound Cabinet with Gilt Dragons
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent red lacquer compound cabinet originally used as a wardrobe. Decorated with writhing dragons in gold amongst clouds, rocks and water. Dragon roundels decorate the sides....
Elm
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H 49.22 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Painted Two-Door Wedding Cabinet
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Chinese red lacquer two-door wedding cabinet decorated with hand drawn vegetable motifs and fitted with bronze lock.
Wood
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H 81.25 in W 70.25 in D 22.75 in
Antique 19th Century 6-Door Red Lacquered Cabinet from Shanxi China
Located in Round Top, TX
The elongated open panels are visually striking in this stunning cabinet from China. The original red and wood-toned painted finish is slightly distressed, revealing the age and addi...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
Pagoda Red Collection #: DVD012 Keywords: Cabinet, armoire, cupboard, linen press, closet
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Wardrobe, Chinoiserie Lacquered Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of 19th century Chinese wardrobe, chinoiserie lacquered red- Brass/bronze hardware and ornaments.
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Altar Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Pagoda Red Collection #: BJAA077 Keywords: Cabinet, chest, armoire, cupboard, kitchen cabinet, pantry
Elm
19th Century Chinese Official's Robe Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Pagoda Red Collection #: N048 Keywords: Cabinet, armoire, cupboard, chest, closet, media
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
Pagoda Red Collection #: GDI035 Keywords: Cabinet, cupboard, armoire, media, storage, closet, linen press
Elm
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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