Massive Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A massive exceptional Italian Renaissance armoire in a dark wood. The cornice is over carved lion heads on the supports with carved leafy bands.
Wood
1800's Antique Carved, Italian Renassance Revival, Walnut, Burlwood Armoire!
Located in Austin, TX
This Antique Armoire is a stunning piece of Italian Renaissance Revival furniture crafted from Walnut with intricate carvings.
Wood, Burl
Renaissance Palace Wardrobe with Perspectival Views
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rare carved walnut wardrobe opening with four door-leaves and two drawers in the lower part. The doors bear architectural views in low reliefs, fluted pilasters and Ionic capitals....
Walnut
17th C. Painted Cabinet Armoire, Chalk, Graphite Panel Drawings, Turin, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An incredibly unique find on a hill top Villa in Turin, this cabinet has resided in the same home since its creation and hence is in remarkably good condition. The drawings and pain...
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 94.49 in W 64.97 in D 25.6 in
17th Century Louis XIV Walnut Armoire Italian Renaissance Sculptures Brown
Located in Sanremo, IM
Italian, bergamasque wardrobe in solid walnut, made in the 17th century, measuring 240 x 165 x 65 cm, refined and elegant in every part including the superb construction of the hat. ...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 67 in W 49 in D 22.5 in
17th Century Small Walnut Venetian Studiolo, Decorated "Alla Certosina"
Located in Paris, FR
A 17th century small walnut Italian studiolo decorated "alla certosina." Flap opens on top, as well as the central part with two doors. The base includes a large drawer. The inside...
Iron, Brass
19th Century Italian Renaissance Armoire ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century Italian Renaissance armoire ~ bookcase boasts abundant hand-carved detail across the entire four door facade!
Walnut
Italian Walnut Renaissance Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Benchmade from fine Italian walnut and hand-carved with a glorious expression of Renaissance-inspired embellishment in full relief, this triple armoire will provide copious amounts o...
Antique Italian Renaissance Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
With a majestic crown soaring over eight and a half feet tall, and a triple casework below almost eight feet in width, this armoire was truly designed to serve as a peerless display ...
Antique Italian Walnut Renaissance Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian walnut Renaissance Armoire features gloriously carved relief works from the crown to the base, depicting stylized heraldic crests, acanthus rosettes in round and rect...
Walnut
Vintage Italian Renaissance Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Benchmade from fine Italian walnut and hand-carved with a glorious expression of Renaissance-inspired embellishment in full relief, this triple armoire will provide copious amounts o...
Sold
H 110 in W 86 in D 22 in
19th Century Italian Renaissance Display Armoire/Bookcase with Brass grill
Located in Dallas, TX
Resplendent with sculpted angels and classical architecture, this stupendous 19th century Italian Renaissance triple armoire was fashioned from solid walnut and features an impressiv...
19th Century Antique Italian Neoclassical Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Rendered in Renaissance magnificence from fine Italian walnut, this handsome armoire boasts fluted corner-posts topped with Corinthian corbels acting as framework for finely carved d...
Walnut
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H 105.12 in W 90.56 in D 30.71 in
Renaissance Revival Style Wardrobe with Mirror Walnut Italy Early 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Renaissance Revival style walnut wardrobe. It features a large central door with mirror and two side doors with drawers. Turned uprights and feet. Richly carved. Manufactured in Ital...
Walnut
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H 100.4 in W 102.37 in D 45.28 in
Italian Renaissance Bedroom in Hand Carved Walnut from the Early 20th Century
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Complete Renaissance bedroom in carved walnut from the early 20th century Made in Florence in 1940 by the cabinetmaker and sculptor Fancelli Bruno, you can admire the mastery and ha...
Walnut
Decorative 19th Century Painted Armoire
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a decorative 19th century armoire, with hand-painted classical motifs on a green background. The arched top is situated over a large single door. The bowed bottom section c...
Wood
Walnut Wardrobe, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Important antique wardrobe with three big double bracket feet. It has three cabled uprights and two doors with bronze knobs, made with one framed walnut board. The upper part is deco...
Walnut
SALE Huge Italian Carved Wardrobe, Early 19 Century
Located in Sofia, BG
Magnificent walnut wood wardrobe from the early 19th century with beautiful carved angel's head. This huge Renaissance style furniture was made in Italy and it is in good condition. ...
Walnut
19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Large Wardrobe
Located in Sofia, BG
This beautifully hand-carved Italian Renaissance-style wardrobe has multiple architectural features, moldings and statuary done by a master. Carvings of fruit and flowers, animals a...
Walnut
17th Century, Tuscany Solid Walnut Carved Wardrobe
Located in IT
17th Century, Tuscany Solid Walnut Carved Wardrobe This charming solid walnut wardrobe was crafted in Tuscany in the 17th century. The structure features two large front doors adorne...
Walnut
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H 86 in W 74 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Grey-Brown Italian Armoire, Antique Renaissance Walnut Closet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late Renaissance style Italian armoire, closet or Quatrefollet in walnut with four doors, in good condition.
Metal
Sold
H 73.63 in W 50.4 in D 22.45 in
Rare 16th-17th Century Italian Armoire, Purchased at Axel Vervoordt
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An exceptional late 16th, early 17th century Armoire in a beautifully patinated Walnut. Very good condition. Rare perfect dimensions. Purchased from Axel Vervoordt by the previous ...
Walnut
19th Century Italian Walnut Renaissance Triple Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Italian walnut Renaissance Triple Armoire is unusually short for such a design, probably specified by the owner who ordered it to accommodate a lower ceiling in a partic...
Walnut
Grand Antique Italian Renaissance Walnut Triple Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Antique Italian Renaissance Walnut Triple Armoire combines neoclassical architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans, with hand-carved embellishment inspired by the R...
Mirror, Walnut
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H 100 in W 60 in D 24 in
Antique Italian Tuscan Renaissance Armoire with Inlays, Caryatid & Fruit Triumph
Located in Encinitas, CA
Elegant late 19th century solid walnut and Bois de Rose wood veneer, with exquisite hand-carved caryatid figures in walnut, baccelature, hand inlay decoration of bone, beveled mirror...
Walnut, Bone
Walnut Italian Renaissance Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Exceptional 18th century carved walnut Italian Renaissance style gargoyle pedestal This lot is a rare 18th century carved walnut Italian Renaissance pedestal. This item is quite e...
Walnut
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H 91 in W 57.5 in D 22.8 in
1850's Italian Tuscan Wardrobe in Solid National Walnut Restored Wax Polished
Located in Buggiano, IT
Tuscan in solid walnut wardrobe. Antique original. Very rare design and color. Inside there is a clothes rail and a shelf It is an ideal piece of furniture for the study, at the ...
Walnut
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H 78 in W 36.5 in D 16.75 in
Antique Hand Painted Romeo & Juliet Renaissance Romance Cabinet Dresser Armoire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique hand painted Romeo & Juliet Renaissance Romance cabinet dresser armoire. Item features 6 drawers, shell carved pediment, working lock and key. Hand painted Classic balcony co...
Paint, Wood
Elegant Carved 19th Century Italian Baroque Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Renaissance armoire. Features intricate decorations heavily carved into the solid walnut wood. There are two doors with engraved floral and scroll motif details, th...
Brass
$12,360 / set
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 18.71 in
Eclectica, set of 8 Ebonized Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs offered in various way. Here offered in a selected set of 8 chairs each in a different style. The chairs are made from prec...
Velvet, Walnut
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
Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our stunning Rosso Levanto marble PEDESTAL Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium Rosso Levanto marble with Bordeaux red, brown, green colo...
Marble
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available indi...
Wrought Iron
$69,964
H 36.82 in W 69.3 in D 27.76 in
Antique 19th Century Marie-Antoinette Commode Paris Fire-Gilt Bronze Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
From the most significant craftsmen of the 18th century, Joseph Stockel (1743–1802) and Guillaume Benemann (1750-1811) who received a commission from Louis XVI, and Marie Antoinette ...
Mahogany
$3,995
H 63.5 in W 29 in D 16.5 in
Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 17th Century carved ebonized oak cabinet on stand, circa 1680. Such cabinets are commonly referred to as credence or chalice cabinets, referring to a ecclesiastic...
Oak
Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Rare Pair of Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Vases by WMF (c.1900) A striking and rare pair of silver-plated Art Nouveau vases by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), circa 1900. Eac...
Metal, Silver Plate
$2,740
H 7.09 in Dm 5.12 in
Brown and Silver "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge made in 1938 from Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and early example from Wilhelm Kåge’s iconic Argenta series, produced at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory in 1938. Crafted in stoneware with an unusual mottled brown glaze — ...
Stoneware
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
$61,241
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
Rococo Fortuny Pillows by Mariano Fortuny, Green & Silver, Italy
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Par of custom pillows made with authentic vintage Fortuny in a discontinued green & silver metallic coloration. True to the Rococo style, BOUCHER is excessively ornamental, fill...
Cotton, Down
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
Zodiaco Charger
By Laboratorio Paravicini
Located in Milan, IT
This superb charger is part of the Zodiaco collection and, either alone or combined with other pieces from the same series, will give a precious accent to any table. Its colorful dec...
Ceramic
$8,590
H 79.93 in W 70.87 in D 22.45 in
Large Art Deco Oak four-door Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco Oak four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. This Oak Art Deco four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship. This ...
Brass
French Handmade Terracotta Anduze Planter by La Madeleine
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant French ceramic planter was crafted in Anduze, southern France. Made in the traditional Provençal manner, the vessel features the classic campana form with a generous rol...
Terracotta
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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