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Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

Baroque White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive oak baroque armoire that dates from the late 1700's into early 1800's. Note the heavily
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Oak, Paint

Antique Baroque White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Baroque White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1780-1800
$10,650
H 78.5 in W 71.75 in D 26.5 in
Antique White Painted Oak Armoire from Normandy, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
basket sated with flowers, this painted white armoire has fantastically deep carvings. Dating to circa
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Late 19th Century French Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Metal, Iron

Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Brass

Antique Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
$1,021
H 7.29 in W 41.54 in D 5.12 in

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19th Century White Oak Flemish Armoire
Located in Toronto, ON
Early 19th century simple Baroque styled armoire in white oak. Bare finish except for ball feet
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19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Oak

Antique 19th Century White Oak Flemish Armoire
19th Century White Oak Flemish Armoire
H 82.5 in W 67.5 in D 23 in
Two-door Armoire or Wardrobe for Clothes, white paint with patina, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Cream and white painted armoire with rounded cornice with dentil frieze and filling fields on the
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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wood, Softwood

White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
White painted French rococo wardrobe dating to circa 1740-1769. Mostly likely from Northern France
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Oak, Pine

White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
H 86.75 in W 62.5 in D 23 in
French Country White Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
From turn of the century France, a spacious tall wardrobe with a textural white patina. Cleaned and
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Softwood

French Country White Armoire
French Country White Armoire
H 93.3 in W 48 in L 93.3 in
Antique Czech White Painted Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
white, the armoire displays a time-worn patina, which reveals the golden brown hue of the wood beneath
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Early 1900s Czech Rustic Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wood

Antique Czech White Painted Armoire
Antique Czech White Painted Armoire
H 81.5 in W 56.7 in D 22.4 in
1900s French White Wooden Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A white wooden cabinet from France, circa 1900. This handcrafted armoire stands on turned feet
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Brass

1900s French White Wooden Armoire
1900s French White Wooden Armoire
H 67.9 in W 46.9 in D 21.7 in
20th Wardrobe two doors white shelves
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe with two doors in fir, completely dismountable. It has two transverse clothes
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Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Fir

20th Wardrobe two doors white shelves
20th Wardrobe two doors white shelves
H 78.75 in W 48.04 in D 16.93 in
1900’s French Country White Patinated Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A turn of the century wooden armoire crafted in France, with a beautifully distressed patina. This
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Early 1900s French Country Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wood

Victorian White Painted 3 Door Wardrobe
Located in King s Lynn, GB
Here we have a rustic style Victorian, circa 1890, white painted 3 door wardrobe with all original
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Pine, Paint

Victorian White Painted 3 Door Wardrobe
Victorian White Painted 3 Door Wardrobe
H 90.56 in W 73.23 in D 20.67 in
Italian Wardrobe Original Two Doors Shabby White Chianti
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe from 1900, original, with two doors, patinated shabby white color. It can be
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Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Fir

Antique White Swedish Armoire, circa 1870
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely old pine armoire has been given new life with an elegant white painted finish, adding
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19th Century Swedish Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wood, Paint

Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden armoire from Belgium, circa 1900. A slender Silhouette, with paneled doors that open onto
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Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Softwood

Italian Painted White 19th Century Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a smaller scale cabinet with lots of shelves and a bar to hang things. It’s from the Tuscan part of Italian and used for clothing storage. It’s key does lock the door.
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19th Century Italian Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Pine

Antique White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique White Painted Swedish Armoire. The lovely beaded trim along the crown and gently curved
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wood, Paint

Scandinavian White Distressed Painted Armoire, Circa 1870
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely pine armoire has been given new life with a white, distressed painted finish. Shelves
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19th Century Swedish Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Pine, Paint

1880s Belgian Black and White Patinated Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden armoire from Belgium, circa 1880, painted bone white with coal black accents on the panels
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1880s Belgian French Provincial Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wood

Late 1800s Restored Roomy White Armoire Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautifully restored roomy late 1800s armoire cabinet that has been painted white on the
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1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wood

Late 1800s Restored Roomy White Armoire Cabinet
Late 1800s Restored Roomy White Armoire Cabinet
H 78.75 in W 66.75 in L 78.75 in
Mahogany Mirrored Wardrobe White Exterior and Mahogany Interior
Located in Culver City, CA
Tall mirrored mahogany wardrobe cabinet with white painted surface, interior storage Georgian III.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Danish White Painted Biedermeier Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive and statuesque, this country Biedermeier pine armoire is painted white with black
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wood

Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden armoire from Belgium, circa 1900. Paneled doors open onto a divided interior, on the left
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Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Softwood

Shabby White Wardrobe, Original Italian Two Internal Drawers, Poplar
Located in Buggiano, IT
Shabby white wardrobe, original Italian from 1870, with two internal drawers and clothes rail. The
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1870s Italian Rustic Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Poplar

A Late 18th Century Off White Painted Gustavian Armoire
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Late 18th Century Off White Painted Gustavian Armoire with Overhung Cornice above Dentil Molding
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wood

Baltic Pine White Painted Two-Door Armoire with Carved Crown, 1920 s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Two-door armoire of Baltic pine with five shelves. The exterior front side is white painted. Inside
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1920s Latvian Baltic Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Metal

Shabby White One-Door Wardrobe with Drawer, Rod and Internal Shelves
Located in Buggiano, IT
Shabby white one-door wardrobe with drawer, rod and internal shelves. It has two beautiful
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Chestnut, Fir

Wardrobe Tuscan Fir with Two Doors Shabby White Color Two Drawers
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original antique wardrobe removable, Tuscan fir with two doors, shabby white color with two
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1880s Italian Country Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Fir

Early 19th Century Raw European Quarter Sawn White Oak Armoire Cabinet
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Early 19th century raw European quarter sawn white oak armoire cabinet with original hinges and
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Early 19th Century French Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Oak

1780 Antique White floral Painted Tyrolean Cabinet
Located in Vo , Veneto
Antique White Tyrolean wardrobe Period: approximately 1780 Origin: Tyrol (Northern Italy, Alpine
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1780s Italian Louis XV Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Fir

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE/GREY PAINTED COUNTRY PEWTER CUPBOARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL WHITE /GREY OPEN TOP PEWTER CUPBOARD WITH GREAT PAINTED SURFACE AND PATINA/PICTURE
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19th Century American Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wood

c.1860 Matched Pair of French White Oak Bonnetieres
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Wonderful matched pair bonnetieres made from French white oak rifted and quartered sawed. The
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19th Century French Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

French White Armoire Wardrobe and Shelves Louis XVI Cane, Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
: flowers, leaves and pines Beveled Mirrors Three mirrored doors The center part is a wardrobe and the
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1910s French Louis XVI Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Cane, Wood

American White Pine Armoire
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal white pine two door armoire with arched doors, carved moldings, fitted interior
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19th Century American Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

American White Pine Armoire
American White Pine Armoire
H 92 in W 63 in D 22 in
1900s Belgian White Wooden Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A white wood patinated armoire from Belgium, circa 1900. Handcrafted armoire standing on small feet
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Softwood

1900s Belgian White Wooden Armoire
1900s Belgian White Wooden Armoire
H 68.9 in W 36.2 in D 19.7 in
1900s French White Wooden Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A white wooden cabinet from France, circa 1900. This handcrafted armoire stands on turned feet
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Brass

1900s French White Wooden Armoire
1900s French White Wooden Armoire
H 67.9 in W 46.9 in D 21.7 in
1900s Belgian White Wooden Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
An antique white wood patinated armoire from Belgium, circa 1900. Features wide double doors with
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Softwood

1900s Belgian White Wooden Armoire
1900s Belgian White Wooden Armoire
H 68.9 in W 40.6 in D 20.9 in
Italian Wardrobe of the Twentieth Century in White Poplar
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe of the twentieth century in white poplar, with two doors and two internal drawers
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Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Poplar

White Painted Baltic Pine Two-Door Armoire
Located in Barntrup, DE
Two-door armoire of Baltic pine (board thickness of the back is 3 cm) with four shelves and one
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Early 20th Century Latvian Baltic Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Metal

White Painted Baltic Pine Two-Door Armoire
White Painted Baltic Pine Two-Door Armoire
H 81.11 in W 55.91 in D 26.38 in
Antique 18th Century, Danish Baroque Armoire with White Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
Danish Baroque armoire circa 1760, with a large molded crown above a pair of magnificent paneled
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

Shabby White Wardrobe, Original Italian Two Internal Drawers
Located in Buggiano, IT
Shabby white wardrobe, original Italian from 1880, with two internal drawers and clothes rail. The
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1880s Italian Rustic Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Fir

Italian Wardrobe from 1900 Original Two Doors Shabby White
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe from 1900, original, with two doors, patinated shabby white color. It can be
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Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Fir

Italian Shabby White Piedmontese Wardrobe Sideboard Pantry Cabinet Shelves
Located in Buggiano, IT
Antique Piedmontese wardrobe with two doors, with movable shelves, original, shabby white, shallow
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Late 19th Century Italian Shaker Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Fir

Original Italian Wardrobe from 1880, Shabby White, Removable, in Fir
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original Italian wardrobe from 1880, shabby white, removable, in fir, with shelves and removable
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1880s Italian Rustic Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Fir

White Painted Pine Narrow One Door Armoire Cabinet, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This narrow single door armoire shows off the clean lines of its Swedish country styling and stands
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Pine, Paint

Depression Renaissance Bonnet Top Blue White Distress Painted Dresser Armoire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique depression Renaissance bonnet top blue white distress painted dresser chest armoire. Item
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Early 20th Century North American Renaissance Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Walnut

French Primitive Petite Blue White Painted Pine Armoire / Wall Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a sweet piece! It is a diminutive antique French blue and white painted armoire. It
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Pine

19th Century Rustic Dutch White Painted with Grey Patina Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century stately rustic Dutch white painted armoire with grey patina was literally designed to
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1860s Dutch Rustic Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Oak

Scandinavian Pine Armoire with Painted Gustavian White/Gray Finish, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming Scandinavian armoire, likely from Denmark, made from the indigenous pine that is painted
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1830s Scandinavian Country Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Pine, Paint

1850s Italian Tuscan Wardrobe Shabby White with Two Doors in Poplar and Fir
Located in Buggiano, IT
white color. The perimeter structure of the wardrobe cannot be dismantled. Size: 118 + 8 frame x 50 x
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1850s Italian Country Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Poplar, Fir

Dower or Marriage Armoire in Original Blue Paint with White Daisies, Dated 1831
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming dower armoire in blue paint with floral motif in alignments within painted panels on
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Early 1800s German Empire Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Pine

Up to Eight White Art Nouveau Wall Coat Hooks, Austria, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to eight beautiful wall hooks from the 1920s, made in Vienna, Austria. Professionally restored and lacquered, in excellent condition. Eight hooks are available, sold and priced pe...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Metal

Stunning early 19th century armoire in white oak and pine
Located in Toronto, ON
Simple three door armoire in European white oak with inset pine panels. Clean and well organized
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19th Century French Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Pine

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Concrete, Cement

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Iron

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$5,200 / item
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2010s American Modern Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wood, Oak

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By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century version of the "5061" brass desk / table lamp by Paavo Tynell produced by Taito Oy Finland, 1940s. In good original condition with patina from aging. Stamped un...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Brass

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By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Metal

Metal Wall Plaques of Stylized Wine Bottles By Sexton
By Sexton
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's wall plaques made of colorfully enameled cast metal in form of stylized wine bottles. Various configurations possible as some are singles while others are doubles and triples...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Metal

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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2010s Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Iron

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
$925 / item
H 11.5 in Dm 6.25 in
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Located in Hannover, DE
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wicker

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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

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1970s European Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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1970s pair of Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
1970s pair of Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
$4,510 / set
H 55.12 in W 35.44 in D 26.78 in
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
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2010s Indian Modern Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Brass

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Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
$924 / item
H 4.73 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in
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2010s American Modern Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique White Wardrobe Armoire

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Travertine

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Antique White Wardrobe Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique white wardrobe armoire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique white wardrobe armoire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and fir. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique white wardrobe armoire — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique white wardrobe armoire made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular.

How Much is a Antique White Wardrobe Armoire?

An antique white wardrobe armoire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,585, while the lowest priced sells for $430 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.

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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