German Antique Wardrobe

18th Century German Made Armoire

Cherrywood Wardrobe

Southern Armoire

German Hand Painted Cabinet

German Walnut

Antique Cherry Armoire

Materials

Pine, Walnut

Recent Sales

Birch wardrobe

Unavailable

H 77 in W 44 in D 20 in

Birch wardrobe

Located in Wells, ME

German wardrobe with dramatic flaming birch veneers.

German Nouveau Chifforobe, circa 1910

Unavailable

H 58.38 in W 43.75 in D 23.75 in

German Nouveau Chifforobe, circa 1910

Located in Hudson, NY

A mixed woods cabinet with two full length doors, center mounted turned pulls with ebonized carved applied moldings, ebonized trim details raised on turned feet. Interior has mirrore...

Architectural Biedermeier Armoire/Faux Secretaire

Unavailable

H 72.5 in W 46.5 in D 25 in

Architectural Biedermeier Armoire/Faux Secretaire

Located in Long Island City, NY

Biedermeier armoire with one door paneled front designed like a fall front secretaire (faux secretaire in German called "Blender"). Two free-standing Corinthian columns sup...

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier German Antique Wardrobe

Pair of Empire Period Armoires

Unavailable

H 77 in W 50 in D 22 in

Pair of Empire Period Armoires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunningly beautiful pair of German Empire Armoires. Flawless solid cherry wood with gilded inlay.

Materials

$9,700

H 68 in W 63.19 in D 18.71 in

Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Ceramic Handles

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron, highboard or cabinet, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This wardrobe is based on a well-designed structure where aesthetics and functionally go hand in hand. The d...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern German Antique Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$8,702 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

The Lily, 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 Belgiu...

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2010s Belgian Modern German Antique Wardrobe

Materials

Linen

Dublin Marquetry Bedside Commodes

$9,244

$347,742

H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

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19th Century Italian Victorian German Antique Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

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German Antique Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the German antique wardrobe you’re looking for. Each German antique wardrobe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect German antique wardrobe — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A German antique wardrobe is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Art Nouveau and Empire styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made German antique wardrobe over the years, but those crafted by Madel & Son and Moritz Madler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a German Antique Wardrobe?

Prices for a German antique wardrobe can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,800.

Finding the Right Wardrobes-armoires for You

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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