English Walnut Wardrobe
Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
well proportioned this wardrobe has stunning Walnut grain with book paged veneers which has been cut to
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Wardrobe, English, Walnut, Compactum, R. James Gloucester, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe in English walnut, a compactum bearing the cabinet makers name plate to
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
$5,229
H 84.65 in W 69.69 in D 22.05 in
VICTORIAN QUEEN ANNE ENGLiSH ART DECO BURR WALNUT TWO DOOR WARDROBE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A distinctive two-door wardrobe blending the graceful curves of Queen Anne
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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
$3,445
H 79.14 in W 40.16 in D 24.02 in
English Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Compact Wardrobe By Waring
Gillow 1930s
By Waring
Gillow
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco highly figured walnut tallboy/compact wardrobe by Waring and Gillow. Circa 1930s.
The
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
$1,233
H 46.07 in W 32.88 in D 17.72 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1930
S ENGLiSH BURR WALNUT ART DECO TWO DOOR WARDROBE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A striking circa 1930s English Art Deco wardrobe, crafted in beautiful burr
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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
$3,100
H 76.38 in W 47.64 in D 22.05 in
1930s VINTAGE ENGLISH ART DECO BURR WALNUT COMPACT DOUBLE WARDROBE LINEN PRESS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A handsome British Art Deco cabinet with rich burr-walnut doors framed by
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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
$2,411
H 66.93 in W 36.03 in D 21.26 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1930
S ENGLISH BURR WALNUT ART DECO TWO DOOR WARDROBE WiTH SHELVES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A beautiful circa 1930s English Art Deco wardrobe, crafted in richly figured
Category
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
$2,549
H 65.75 in W 37.01 in D 19.69 in
English Dressing Table late 19th Century Walnut Root
Located in Madrid, ES
English dressing table late 19th century
walnut root
80cm x 70cm
good condition
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
English Table from the 19th Century in Walnut Root
Located in Madrid, ES
English Table from the 19th Century/ began 20th
in walnut root
H: 80cm x 140cm x 110cm
good
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Antique 19th Century British Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
English Furniture " ( Plate Holder ) " late 19th century in Walnut Root
Located in Madrid, ES
English Furniture
" ( Plate Holder ) " early 1900s 20th century
walnut root, original glass
140cm x
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
$4,204
H 55.12 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Stylish Walnut Linen Press, Tallboy, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
beautifully heavily figured walnut book paged veneers to the exterior, it just oozes style and luxury. A very
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Gentleman’s Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A serpentine fronted gentleman’s fitted wardrobe solid wood handles standing on bracket feet the
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Iconic Double Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A genuinely rare opportunity to acquire a truly iconic Art Deco Wardrobe, a fabulous stand alone
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Walnut Cloud Fronted Double Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
wardrobe. Oak lined this wardrobe shows really quality and is very sturdy and robust. The exterior Walnut
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Wardrobe, English, Walnut, Compactum, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe in English walnut, a compactum dating to the Edwardian period, circa
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique English Art Deco Matchbook Walnut Armoire Wardrobe Chifforobe Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
An elegant Art Deco era English wardrobe, circa 1920s. Features two beautifully burled matchbook
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 60 in W 19 in D 33 in
Large Fine Antique Wardrobe Compactum, English, Walnut, Gillow
Co, Victorian
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large fine antique gentleman's wardrobe compactum. An English, walnut bedroom cabinet by
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 89.77 in W 89.97 in D 26.58 in
English Art Deco Maple
Walnut Tallboy Small Wardrobe, 1930
s
Located in Norwich, GB
A stylish English Art Deco maple and contrasting walnut compact wardrobe/tallboy. Circa 1930
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Art Deco High End Figured Walnut Single Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
functionality then this Original Art Deco single wardrobe might just be for you! Really the pictures speak for
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique Wardrobe English Walnut, Art Deco, Vanity, Liberty of London, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe. An English, walnut Art Deco linen cupboard with vanity mirror by
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Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 75.99 in W 66.34 in D 24.02 in
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique English Victorian burr walnut wardrobe, circa 1870 in date.
It has
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Breakfront Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique English Victorian burr walnut wardrobe, circa 1870 in date.
It has
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
English Walnut and Burled Walnut Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning antique English solid walnut and burled walnut armoire.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Two Door Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique English Victorian burr walnut two door wardrobe, Circa 1870 in date
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Gentleman
s Wardrobe, Walnut, Compactum, Waring and Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's wardrobe. An English, walnut compactum cupboard by Waring & Gillow
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 83.86 in W 80.52 in D 23.23 in
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Canted Gentlemen
s Compactum
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb Art Deco burr and figured walnut canted design gentlemen's compactum on stepped plinth
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut, Burl
English 1930
s Art Deco Beautifully Figured Walnut Cupboard
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive and functional piece of furniture that oozes quality. Very generously sized interior for all your needs, which has been sectioned into five shelves. Beautifully figur...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful Alfred COX London Carved Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe circa 1930
s
2/2
By Alfred Cox
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
.
Here we have a good quality Antique English carved burr walnut wardrobe. Circa 1930's made by the
Category
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 76.38 in W 50.01 in D 22.45 in
Art Deco Triple Wardrobe in Highly Figured Walnut, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
functionality then this Original Art Deco triple wardrobe might just be for you. We also have the matching
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Materials
Walnut, Birch
H 75.6 in W 59.45 in D 21.26 in
Early 20th Century English Walnut Wardrobe Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A smaller-scale English two-door bowfront wardrobe or armoire with book-matched figured walnut door
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Single Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very impressive looking Art Deco two door large single wardrobe
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Stunning English Art Deco 1930s Burr Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this English Art Deco 1930s Burr Walnut Wardrobe.
This
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20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Figured Walnut Double Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very striking and imposing Art Deco double wardrobe with a modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Stylish Walnut Wardrobe, Tallboy, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
heavily figured walnut book paged veneers to the exterior, it just oozes style and luxury. A very solid
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
English Art Deco Burl Walnut Armoire, Wardrobe, c. 1930s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
1930s English Burl Walnut Armoire with Bookmatched Veneer and Original Keys
This exquisite English
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Figured Walnut Double Wardrobe, circa 1930, English
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very striking and imposing Art Deco double wardrobe with a modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut, Macassar
Art Deco Burl Walnut Single Wardrobe, circa 1930, English
Located in Devon, England
functionality then this Original Art Deco single wardrobe might just be for you. Really the pictures speak for
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Heavily Figured Honey Walnut Double Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
functionality then this Original Art Deco double wardrobe might just be for you. Really the pictures speak for
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 75.2 in W 48.43 in D 20.48 in
circa 1930 English Art Deco Figured Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this wonderful circa 1930 Art Deco heavily figured walnut double
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco High End Figured Walnut Single Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
functionality then this Original Art Deco single wardrobe might just be for you! Really the pictures speak for
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Rare English Skyscraper Four Door Triple Wardrobe, c1930
Located in Devon, England
it's era so well as this superb Art Deco three door triple wardrobe. Dating to the 1930's the quality
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
English Queen Anne Burled Walnut Tallboy
Located in Pasadena, TX
English Queen Anne burled walnut tallboy
1930s.
English burled walnut veneer tallboy with
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Vintage 1930s Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful Alfred Cox London Carved Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe circa 1930s
1/2
By Alfred Cox
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
.
Here we have a good quality antique English carved burr walnut wardrobe. Circa 1930's made by the
Category
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 70.48 in W 37.8 in D 21.26 in
Art Deco Blonde Burr Walnut Compactum Tallboy, c1930, English
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration we are offering this stunning 1930s burr walnut compactum tallboy rare in
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco English Burl Walnut Triple Wardrobe, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Superb and totally original is this 1930s Art Deco triple door wardrobe with working key. Not only
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco 1930s Walnut Two-Door Wardrobe, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
figured Walnut two-door wardrobe, dating to the 1930s with all original fixtures and fittings. Not only
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Highly Figured Walnut Double Wardrobe, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this beautiful example of a 1930s Art Deco wardrobe. Of smaller
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Materials
Birch, Walnut
English Art Deco High Style Double Wardrobe
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this wonderfully designed Art Deco wardrobe, totally authentic and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Materials
Macassar, Mahogany, Walnut
Art Deco Heavily Figured Blonde Walnut Wardrobe, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful 1930s English heavily figured walnut blonde double wardrobe. The veneers really make this
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Heal
s 1930
s Walnut Wardrobe
By Ambrose Heal
Located in Lancashire, GB
Heal's 1930's Walnut Wardrobe.
This such a superb quality made, English walnut wardrobe that dates
Category
Vintage 1930s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
1920s Art Deco Walnut English Wardrobe
By Maple
Co.
Located in Unionville, TN
revival. And the doors? Faced in matched burl walnut veneer—mistaken sometimes for bird’s-eye maple, but
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
English Art deco gentlemen
s Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original walnut compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe model Y
This iconic British made
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
English Art deco gentlemen
s Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original walnut compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe model Y
This iconic British made
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
English Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Triple Breakfront Wardrobe Armoire
Located in Chelmsford, GB
A Superb Victorian Burr walnut triple wardrobe circa 1860.
The wardrobe has fantastic figuring and
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 86.62 in W 83.47 in D 29.93 in
19th century English Victorian burr walnut breakfront wardrobe armoire
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality Victorian breakfront triple wardrobe circa 1860 .
The wardrobe is very well
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 81.11 in W 83.47 in D 26.78 in
19th century English Victorian triple wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality victorian burr walnut triple wardrobe .
The wardrobe has a fantastic burr walnut grain
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy English, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco walnut tallboy English, circa 1930.
A good quality walnut tallboy possibly by Hillie
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
English Burl Walnut Wardrobe Armoire Queen Anne Drawers
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive walnut wardrobe.
Well carved and pierced cresting above a pair of burl walnut
Category
20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
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We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Triple Wardrobe Burr Walnut Wardrobe.
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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
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English Walnut Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the English walnut wardrobe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of walnut, wood and birch, every English walnut wardrobe was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the English walnut wardrobe you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each English walnut wardrobe bearing Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is an English Walnut Wardrobe?
The average selling price for an English walnut wardrobe at 1stDibs is $3,225, while they’re typically $637 on the low end and $5,592 for the highest priced.
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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English Walnut Linen Press
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Blonde Tallboy
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