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English Oak Armoire

English Renaissance Style Stained Oak Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
"English Renaissance-style (19th Century) stained oak 2 door armoire cabinet with linen fold design
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Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Renaissance Style Stained Oak Armoire
English Renaissance Style Stained Oak Armoire
$16,750
H 78 in W 38.5 in D 15 in
English Arts Crafts Oak Armoire Cabinet
By Liberty Co.
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts oak armoire with a top and bottom cabinet with sliding doors and floral
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Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Arts 
Crafts Oak Armoire Cabinet
English Arts 
Crafts Oak Armoire Cabinet
$17,500
H 89 in W 48.75 in D 19.5 in
English 18th Century Oak Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome solid oak cabinet was crafted in 18th century England to function like a armoire or
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood, Oak

English 18th Century Oak Cabinet
English 18th Century Oak Cabinet
$3,200
H 72 in W 48.5 in D 15.13 in
Late 19th Century English Oak Wardrobe, Dated 1897
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century English cloak cupboard made from oak. This piece is exquisitely carved in great
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Oak

Late 19th Century English Oak Wardrobe, Dated 1897
Late 19th Century English Oak Wardrobe, Dated 1897
$12,500
H 90 in W 61.75 in D 23.25 in
English Antique Oak Wardrobe with Corrugated Wood Doors, Shelves and Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
This substantial antique oak wardrobe has simple, elegant lines and great functionality. The
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique English Art Deco Oak Marquetry Bedroom Suite Attributed to Gaylayde
By Gaylayde
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super three piece Art Deco quarter-sawn oak & marquetry bedroom suite attributed to ‘Gaylayde’ by
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

19th Century English Country House Gothic Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 19th century English oak country house gothic wardrobe with carved detail on the outside
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Art Deco Stylish Walnut Linen Press, Tallboy, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
be impressed by the obvious quality and reduced size , made from solid oak for the carcass with a
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Antique English Art Nouveau Carved Oak Mirrored Armoire, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique English Art Nouveau or Art Deco armoire dresser or wardrobe England, Circa
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Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Cabinets

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Mirror, Oak

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English Oak Wardrobe Mirrored Armoire
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive early 20th century oak wardrobe. The arched main body fitted a bevelled mirrored
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Early 20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Oak Wardrobe Mirrored Armoire
English Oak Wardrobe Mirrored Armoire
H 75.56 in W 47.84 in D 16.42 in
Carved Oak English Four Door Wardrobe Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming oak antique wardrobe was crafted in England around the year 1890. Originally designed
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Antique 1890s English Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Oak Wardrobe Arts Crafts Carved, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century carved oak wardrobe in the Arts & Crafts manner. A beveled mirror
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Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Stag Wardrobe Retro Double Compactum
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive and rare model double wardrobe by Stage. The fully retractable doors, mounted with good original handles, enclosed two hanging rails and raised on an ebonized plinth b...
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Mid-20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Stag Wardrobe Retro Double Compactum
English Stag Wardrobe Retro Double Compactum
H 70.24 in W 48.04 in D 22.52 in
English Stag Wardrobe Retro Gents Compactum
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive and rare model compactum wardrobe by Stage. The fully retractable doors, mounted with good original handles, enclosed hanging rail, shelving and raised on an ebonized ...
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Mid-20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Stag Wardrobe Retro Gents Compactum
English Stag Wardrobe Retro Gents Compactum
H 70.28 in W 36.23 in D 22.52 in
Chippendale Period Mahogany Cabinet on Chest, English, circa 1755
Located in New York, NY
with original brass carrying handles to the sides, English, circa 1755. Measures: Height: 67 1/4
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th Century English Oak Armoire with Carved Doors, Bracket Feet, Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak armoire from the 19th century with two doors over two drawers and bracket feet. This
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

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Brass

Ralph Lauren Brutalist Old World English Style Oak Sheltering Sky Armoire
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon for Ralph Lauren 1301-05 Sheltering Sky armoire, 82". Made from oak with a brutalist
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Late 20th Century Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Renaissance Armoire, Wardrobe, Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English Renaissance armoire, wardrobe, cabinet features stately architecture and
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Antique 1880s English Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Oak Hall Wardrobe
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English oak Tudor style single door hall wardrobe, the paneled door opening to reveal an
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Early 20th Century English Tudor Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

English Oak Hall Wardrobe
English Oak Hall Wardrobe
H 72 in W 24.5 in L 72 in
Antique English Oak Wardrobe
Located in Fulton, CA
Fine example of a 1930's English tiger oak Jacobean style wardrobe. Exceptional glow to original
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Antique English Oak Wardrobe
Antique English Oak Wardrobe
H 82 in W 48 in D 19 in
18th Century English Oak Cupboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th Century English oak press cupboard, with molded cornice above two paneled doors over
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

18th Century English Oak Cupboard
18th Century English Oak Cupboard
H 73 in W 55 in D 20 in
Large English Oak Panelled Larder Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 Large English Oak Panelled Larder Cupboard Adjustable shelves sku 1829 W157 x D37 x H206
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20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Large English Oak Panelled Larder Cupboard
Large English Oak Panelled Larder Cupboard
H 81.11 in W 61.82 in D 14.57 in
Antique English Georgian Oak Wardrobe Cupboard
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique English Georgian oak cupboard, 18th/ 19th c., molded cornice, two paneled doors, lower
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

English Wardrobe, 19th Century Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English wardrobe is the perfect size to provide extra storage space where needed, in a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Oak English Arts Crafts Wardrobe or Armoir, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Oak English Arts & Crafts wardrobe or armoir, 1900s. Original green glass in brass and original
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

English Solid Oak Arts Crafts Mission Hall Wardrobe Hallstand
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
English solid oak ‘Arts & Crafts’ hall wardrobe, the single carved paneled door opening to space
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique Hall Cupboard, English, Ipswich Oak, Wardrobe, Reception, Cloak, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hall cupboard. An English, Ipswich oak wardrobe or reception cloak closet dating
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Vintage circa 1950s Cotswold School English Oak Wardrobe Original Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1950s Cotswold School English Oak Wardrobe
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Maple Co. English Arts Crafts Oak Wardrobe with Decorative Copper Details
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
Maple & Co., London An English Arts and Crafts oak wardrobe with flaring cornice, stylized
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20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Oak

Antique Wardrobe English Oak Linen Cabinet, Press Cupboard, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe. An English, oak linen cabinet or press cupboard, dating to the
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Vintage Ipswich Wardrobe, English, Oak, Four Panel Cupboard Art Deco, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Ipswich wardrobe. An English, oak four panel cupboard from the Art Deco period
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Arts Crafts Antique English Oak Bedroom Suite, Attributed to Maple Co
By Maple Co.
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb quality four piece oak bedroom suite attributed to Maple & Co of London and dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Fine Large Georgian Antique Wardrobe Linen Press Cabinet English Oak, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
example, the proportions of this cabinet are as delightful as the aged oak that glows in a warm, waxed
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique English Edwardian Carved Oak Single Door Mirrored Armoire, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Edwardian armoire offers oak construction with carved crest having central
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

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Oak, Mirror

Antique English Oak Baker s Cupboard or Back Hall Coat Closet c1700-40 Original
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique English Oak Baker’s Cupboard with two moulded panel doors from the early 1700’s and appears
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Antique 1720s English Country Cupboards

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Oak

Mid-19th Century English Oak Wardrobe in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-19th Century English Oak Wardrobe in Stripped Oak is an interesting design, with a two tiered
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel

Solid Oak Wardrobe with Hand Carved Linenfold Panels, English, circa 1900
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A solid Oak Jacobean-Style wardrobe, the doors with relief carved linenfold panels and raised panel
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique Wardrobe, English Oak Mirror Door Compactum Gothic Overtones, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe, an English oak, mirror door compactum with Gothic overtones dating to
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Maple Co, An English Arts Crafts Oak Wardrobe with Decorative Copper Details
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
Maple and Co. London An English Arts and Crafts oak wardrobe with flaring cornice, stylized
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

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Copper

Heals and Son, an English 1930s Slim Single Oak Wardrobe or Kitchen Cupboard
By Heal s
Located in London, GB
Heals and Sons. An English light oak slim single wardrobe or kitchen cupboard with a subtle chamfer
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Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Hall Wardrobe
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusually-narrow, English single-door oak hall wardrobe,English Hall Wardrobe, circa 1920.  
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Early 20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Hall Wardrobe
English Hall Wardrobe
H 71 in W 34.5 in D 18 in
18th Century English Painted Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th century English painted oak two door wardrobe / linen cupboard. Can be fitted with a
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Antique 18th Century English George III Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

18th Century English Painted Wardrobe
18th Century English Painted Wardrobe
H 85.5 in W 59 in D 25 in
19th Century English Rustic Wardrobe ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century English Rustic wardrobe ~ cabinet features tailored lines with no less than 17
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Antique 1880s English Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel

Antique English Art Deco Mahogany Gentleman’s Compactum Wardrobe by Compactom
Located in Glasgow, GB
dismantled should that be required for moving. Externally it features an Art Deco stepped oak cornice and
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Chrome

English Faux Bamboo Oak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
English Faux Bamboo Oak Armoire
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Early 20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

English Faux Bamboo Oak Armoire
English Faux Bamboo Oak Armoire
H 71 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Solid Oak English Gentleman s Wardrobe / Armoire, circa 1900s
Located in Ely, GB
A beautiful solid English oak gentleman’s wardrobe / armoire, circa 1900s. The armoire boasts a
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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Arts Crafts Oak Wardrobe Rare Compactum Armoire Edwardian
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A fine quality Edwardian period oak compactum wardrobe in the Arts & Crafts manner. Constructed
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Antique Early 1900s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

18th C. oak English cupboard
Located in New York, NY
English armoire with interior pegs and shelves in addition to two lower drawers
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

18th C. oak English  cupboard
18th C. oak English  cupboard
H 70 in W 56 in D 21.5 in
17thC English Oak Hanging Press Cupboard
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A joined oak clothe or hanging press with geometric mouldings. English, 17thC most likely from the
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Antique 17th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

17thC English Oak Hanging Press Cupboard
17thC English Oak Hanging Press Cupboard
H 71.26 in W 49.61 in D 21.26 in
English Oak Linen Fold Cupboard, 1880
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
An English oak linen fold cupboard with heavy decorative carving, circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Oak Linen Fold Cupboard, 1880
English Oak Linen Fold Cupboard, 1880
H 76.38 in W 61.82 in D 19.3 in
Early Gordon Russell English Oak Wardrobe
By Gordon Russell
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
An early Gordon Russell English oak wardrobe. A single wardrobe with over hanging mantel above two
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Vintage 1920s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Early Gordon Russell English Oak Wardrobe
Early Gordon Russell English Oak Wardrobe
H 66.93 in W 32.09 in D 19.69 in
English Country Farmhouse George III Oak Livery Cupboard Wardrobe, circa 1800
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
George III oak livery cupboard This George III oak livery cupboard was made circa 1800in a North
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

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English Oak Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic English oak armoire available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of oak, wood and brass, every English oak armoire was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the English oak armoire you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An English oak armoire made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular.

How Much is an English Oak Armoire?

Prices for an English oak armoire start at $538 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $2,950.

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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