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Edwardian Period Mahogany Bow Front Wardrobe
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
cornice above a deep frieze with carved arched finials, above two tall bow fronted doors with moulded
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Baroque Painted Linen Press Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
A stunning, 19th c. cabinet from Sweden wearing old paint. Original hardware with later lock and key. Beautifully shaped cornice with large doors that open to reveal three fixed shel...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Paint

French 18th Century Solid Oak Bonnetiere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This lovely antique bonnetiere, made of solid oak of varying tones and textures, was carved and
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Painted French Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
shipping, antique wood may shrink and/or split along its grain, veneer may loosen or peel, and painted
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Antique Late 17th Century French Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

19th Century Belgian Linen Press Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century Belgian linen press from the Flemish area of northern Belgium. This versatile piece is wearing original taupe-gray paint that has been refreshed in some areas. There a...
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Elegant Early 20th Century Carved Wood Swedish Art Nouveau Armoires
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century. This pair of antique armoires from Sweden each feature a pair of exquisitely carved two
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20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish Birch Armoire Hand Carved
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a hand carved Swedish birch armoire. Its has incredible carved handles on each drawer, and
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved and Painted Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
are finished. This armoire made at about 1850's using solid wood with a beautiful dragon, phoenix
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Bridal Cherry Wood Armoire, Brittany Rennes , 1758
Located in Berlin, DE
An bridal armoire of solid cheerywood finely carved with joyous shallow carving of flowers and
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Indonesian Armoire with Polychrome Accents and Medallion Carved Frieze
Located in Yonkers, NY
carved foliage décor. This Indonesian armoire features a large molded cornice sitting above an exquisite
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Furniture

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Wood

Antique Carved Japanese Armoire Tv Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Carved Japanese Armoire Tv Cabinet. This lovely cabinet is a genuine antique and was later
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Fujian Armoire/Dresser with reverse painting
Located in Pomona, CA
. This armoire made at about 1850's using solid Nam Mao (Nan wood) with dark mahogany finished. All doors
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Armoire with Gilt Motifs and Hand-Carved Medallions
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early 20th century Chinese hand-carved armoire with gilded motifs, two doors, three drawers and
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian 19th Century Armoire with Metal Braces and Hand-Carved Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian hand-carved wooden armoire from the 19th century with metal braces, twisted
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Antique 19th Century Indian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 17th Century French Walnut Wood Armoire Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
from sumptuous French walnut wood, these doors once belonged to a very large armoire. Each door is
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

20th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Display Armoire Curio with Rose Carvings
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century Louis XVI style carved display armoire curio with rose carvings Painted in our
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20th Century European Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Indian Armoire with Metal Braces and Hand-Carved Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian hand-carved wooden armoire from the 19th century with metal braces, twisted
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pair French Gothic Cabinets Carved Oak Armoire Closet 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of hand-carved French oak Gothic cabinets Circa 1880 these which
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Antique 1880s Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th century French Carved Chestnut Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Wood Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton. Direct from France
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut

PAIR OF MONUMENTAL ARMOIRES WITH HAND CARVED MIRRORED DOORS
Located in New York, NY
pair of monumental cabinets, with hand carved mirrored doors in a rustic style with branches and
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20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Armoire with Gilt Painted Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Qing dynasty Chinese hand carved, painted and gilded armoire from the 19th century, with 19
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Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Cabinets

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Wood

Patrick Schols Kaaba Armoire
By Patrick Schols
Located in San Francisco, CA
A two door armoire by Dutch furniture designer Patrick Schols in 2015. Completely handmade and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards

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Wood

Black Laquer and Carved Giltwood Chinoiserie Marble Top Cabinet Armoire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Extraordinary chinoiserie style black laquer cabinet with a cream marble top and carved giltwood
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Indian Vintage Wooden Armoire with Metal Braces and Hand-Carved Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An vintage Indian wooden armoire with metal braces and brass handles. Born in India during the late
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Late 20th Century Indian Furniture

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Brass, Metal

Rare Black Lacquer and Carved Giltwood Chinoiserie Marble Top Cabinet Armoire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Extraordinary chinoiserie style black laquer cabinet with a cream marble top and carved giltwood
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century Italian Baroque Armoire
Located in London, Park Royal
Large three-door Italian Baroque armoire. Beautifully hand-carved with Rococo style ornamentation
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Bedroom Sets

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Wood

19th Century Louis XV Style Armoire
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Original hand-carved rose swags and original beveled mirror glass is beautifully aged. This has
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Miniature Brittany Armoire, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French miniature armoire from Brittany with two doors in carved wood (Wheels and columns).
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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Cabinet Armoire on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary carved walnut cabinet on a carved stand made in the French Louis XV style featuring
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20th Century English Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique 4-Door Cupboard or Armoire circa 1600 s Still Beautiful and Unrestored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
have, its age and country of origin. This antique cupboard or antique armoire has us a bit mystified as
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Antique 17th Century Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Painted Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French carved wood painted armoire doors depicting musical instruments, ribbon
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Spanish Carved Walnut Wood Door
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding carved wood armoire door. Spain, 18th century. Beautiful displayed as a wall
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Pickled Carved Wood Italian Armoire
By Bloomingdale s
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Neutral in color, pretty carved leaf embellishments with original key and hardware. Large armoire
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Vintage 1980s Italian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Single Left Side Carved Walnut Wood Door
Located in Barcelona, ES
Special listing for US client: We are selling left side door. Outstanding carved wood armoire
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Doors and Gates

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Swedish Carved and Painted Wood Armoire, circa 1760-1770
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Shaped and moulded cornice, two doors, internal shelving and two drawers, historic cream paint with dark red interior.
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Antique 1760s Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Louis XV Carved Cherrywood Armoire
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This charming Louis XV armoire is carved cherry with beautiful detailing. The cornice sits on a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry, Wood

Massive and Elaborately Carved French Country Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Massive and very well carved in the Traditional French Craftsman style, in a rustic natural wood
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20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique French Normandy Painted Wood Armoire Cabinet
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique French Normandy painted wood armoire cabinet We painted this in our oyster white finish
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Antique Late 19th Century European French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved and Painted French Armoire from Provence
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century carved and painted French armoire from Provence. Painted in our oyster white finish
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Monumental Boho Hand Carved French Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly spectacular vintage French hand carved armoire. A monumental rustic masterpiece with
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved and Painted French Armoire from Provence
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century carved and painted French armoire from Provence. Painted in our oyster white finish
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Wardrobe
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved bonnetiere armoire cabinet Brittany Breton wardrobe ~Direct from
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Breakfront Three-Door Painted Wood Armoire Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish breakfront three-door painted wood armoire from the 19th century. This antique Swedish
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

French Armoire Louis XVI Mirror Door Exotic Wood Wardrobe, 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mirror door wardrobe 1900 Louis XVI style, blond exotic wood armoire hand carved roses
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Northern European Baroque-Style Rustic Carved Armoire Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century Northern European cabinet in the Baroque style, beautifully carved and hand-scraped
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Antique 19th Century European Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair Auffray Co. Fine French Armoires with Carved Details
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of twin Provincial French style medium size armoires from the great French maker Auffray
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20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Museum Quality 19th Century Wedding Armoire in Carved Oak from Normandy France
Located in Dallas, TX
for large storage pieces during the 1800’s, and the wood was hand-carved by a woodworker with immense
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Anglo-Indian Style Mango Wood Tall Armoire with Floral Themed Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Anglo-Indian style tall armoire made of mango wood and adorned with floral-themed bone inlay
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bone, Wood

Early 18th Century Walnut Louis XII Armoire with Carved Diamond Point Panels
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Exceptional large French Louis XII armoire from the early 18th century made of walnut and oak. 2
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Vintage 1960s Hand-Carved Mexican Wooden Armoire with Four Doors and Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
of the front. This Mexican 1960s handmade natural wood armoire with drawers and iron handles offers
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

18th Century Antique French Louis XV Provençal Hand Carved Armoire
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
18th century hand-carved walnut armoire lined with original 18th century blue French linen and
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Bohemian Armoire, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly understated armoire with a beautifully carved cornice and fluted pilasters. Has original
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Antique 1890s Czech Bohemian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Wood Wardrobe
Located in IT
18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Wood Wardrobe Size H 237 x W max 180; W min 168 x D 63 cm
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Century Carved Bamboo Armoires - a Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with vintage charm using this pair of Regency Century bamboo armoires. Each
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Late 20th Century American Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century French Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique French armoire, 19th century, double door with triple recessed and craved panels, the top
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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century rustic Tyrolean Armoire in Solid Wood Restored and Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique country Tyrolean armoire of late 19th century in solid wood of pine restored and wax
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Antique 1880s Italian Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine, Fir

1800s French Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This French Bleached Oak Armoire from the 1800s is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

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Carved Wood Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic carved wood armoire available at 1stDibs. Each carved wood armoire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 156 variations of the antique or vintage carved wood armoire you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved wood armoire, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved wood armoire, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carved wood armoire over the years, but those crafted by Lane Furniture, Bloomingdale's and Eckehard Weimann are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Carved Wood Armoire?

Prices for a carved wood armoire start at $672 and top out at $348,500 with the average selling for $4,800.

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.

Questions About Carved Wood Armoire
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.

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