Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
7500 Carpanese Home Italia Wooden Walk in Closet
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Equipped walk in closet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
$31,065 / item
Bespoke Storage Cabinet With Perforated Doors In Lacquered Wood and Plated Metal
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made storage cabinet with perforated doors designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin. Graphic Meander perforated doors in matte lacquered wood with chrome-plated metal fittings....
Category
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
21st Century Modern Painted Steel Wardrobe With Shelves In Cotton Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
The Gotham wardrobe merges the functions of a coat hanger and those of a set of shelves. It can be used in the home or in a commercial space to display hanging...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Fiocco Armoire Safe in Shiny White Maple
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished white bird's-eye maple armored armoire with leather bow, 24-karat gold-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pullout / pull-out necklace holder and drawers lined for jewelry. Leather handles on drawers. Secret compartment. Available...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple
$66,000 / item
Gioia Rovere Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Grey Oak
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry chest in matte gray oak, ruthenium accessories. Jewelry drawers with fronts covered with white leather, inside lined with red ultrasu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Arco Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony finish
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished ebony contemporary armored armoire. Rhodium-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pullout / pull-out necklace holder...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ebony
Italian Contemporary Design Black Marble and Oak Wood Wardrobe
By DD Dimore
Located in Brescia, IT
This gorgeous wardrobe is entirely hand made in every part by a team of master Italian craftsmans.
The structure is realized in dark brown colored oak. The sliding doors are finishe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Marble
Steppes Copper Armoire, Signed by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Michael Gittings Studio.
Steppes armoire
Blackened timber frame with copper
exterior and woven copper doors
Measures; 100 cm 180 cm 55 cm
Edition of ...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Copper
$20,828 / item
Tibetan Wardrobe in Wood and Colored OSB with Ethnic Decorations by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
"It reminds me of a colorful Tibetan cabinet," says Aldo Cibic about this two-door wardrobe with a red lacquered ashwood frame and mirrors in sterling board with silkscreened ethnic decorations.
A joyful and refined reinterpretation of a traditional Tibetan wardrobe.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ash
ALFAMA – Minimalist Functional Wardrobe in Walnut Wood
By Alvaro Siza
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional piece designed by the renowned architect Álvaro Siza Vieira. The ALFAMA wardrobe is truly one of a kind and will never be produced again.
A key element for modern living is an efficient use of space. The less area we use for storage, the more room will be available to other things that makes you enjoy living. ALFAMA wardrobe is, in its own unique way, Siza´s proposition to meet these requirements – the ideal cabinet that fits both small and larger apartments and bedrooms.
Due to a simple system based on a metal piece placed crosswise, clothes are not hanged next to each other, but behind each other. That creates a little cabinet depth of 51 cm and prevents it from taking much space in the room.
On the other hand, its taller than usual expression lies in the fact that Siza wanted to have a dimension that could easily keep a classic long trench coat without the need to fold it.
The open top and back of the wardrobe creates constant air ventilation, which allows freshness and, in the author´s own words, “prevents it from the sensation that it has been closed for a long time”.
On the bottom of the wardrobe there are two shelves, great for shoes, hand bags...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Zoe Armoire D40 Mirrored Doors and Plinth Base
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and handcrafted by expert Italian artisans, the cabinet features two mirrored doors with push-to-open mechanism, overlaid with gold leaf decorations.
Accessories and ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Smart Identity Noce Armoire with 6 Watch Winders
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Interactive armored armoire in matte finish Canaletto walnut or polished Ebony, with emergency key. White leather interior with 6 Swiss made watch winders and secret compartment. Rut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Leather, Wood
$120,000 / item
Grey Bossa Armoire by Morgan Clayhall – Customizable Mixed Media Artwork on Door
Located in Toronto, CA
The Grey Bossa Armoire
Designed and handcrafted in our Toronto studio, the Grey Bossa Armoire is a striking piece of functional art. Featuring original artwork by artist Murray Dunc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Set Of Rustic Whitewashed Wooden Armoire with Geometric Relief Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming vintage wooden armoire with a distressed whitewashed finish, showcasing bold geometric relief detailing on the double doors. The piece has a strong architectural presence, w...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Say It Again Armoire, black and white graffiti artwork, mix media
Located in Toronto, CA
Our 'Say it Again' armoire is creating using graphic, calligraphy inspired, graffiti artwork. The cabinet is designed and finish in our Toronto studio, Morgan Clayhall. The artist i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
Enamel Abstract Armoire by Morgan Clayhall: Handcrafted with Mixed Media Artwork
Located in Toronto, CA
The Enamel Abstract Armoire is a one-of-a-kind piece designed and hand-finished in Morgan Clayhall's Toronto studio. With over two decades of design expertise, the studio crafts besp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
Hanger, Marine Biology Series by Son Tae Seon
Located in Geneve, CH
Hanger, Marine Biology series by Son Tae Seon ( 2021 )
Dimensions: D 29 x W 45 x H 170 cm
Materials: Ash wood
Son Tae Seon tries to capture the pow...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
$13,017 / item
Bossa Armoire by Morgan Clayhall - Mixed Media Artwork on Doors, customizable
Located in Toronto, CA
The Bossa Armoire by Morgan Clayhall
Designed and meticulously handcrafted in our Toronto studio, the Bossa Armoire is a bold statement piece featuring original artwork by acclaimed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Pyrite Bookshelf by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Pyrite double horizontal bookshelf by Luca Nichetto
Materials: Drawers: Noce Canaletto solid wood, Leather
Structure: Dark green NCS 8010 B70G/...
Category
2010s French Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
$16,769 / item
Shape N.5 by The Whole Elements
Located in Geneve, CH
Shape N.5 by The Whole Elements
Open edition, each piece is unique
Dimensions: H 55 x W 40 x D 40 cm
Materials: Hand carved, sycamore wood
Launch...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Sycamore
$4,035 / item
Canvas Credenza by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Canvas credenza by Phaedo
Dimensions: W 72" x D 18" x H 30" inches
Materials: natural black walnut
Madder dyed side-panels
Osage dyed drawer...
Category
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
$12,366 / item
Pyrite Bookshelf by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Pyrite vertical bookshelf by Luca Nichetto
Materials: drawers: noce canaletto solid wood, leather.
Structure: dark green / coral / nero ferro / l...
Category
2010s French Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
$8,201 / item
Unique Crinkle Cabinet, Signed by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Michael Gittings Studio.
Unique crinkle cabinet
Hand beaten, polished aluminium and brushed aluminium.
Measures: 197 cm 110 cm 42 cm.
Michael Gittings
Melbourne based designer...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
$15,621 / item
Byte Size Shelf by Nawaaz Saldulker
Located in Geneve, CH
Byte size shelf by Nawaaz Saldulker
Edition 1/1
2021
Materials: Plastic extruded strips handwoven on a mild steel frame
Dimensions: 31 x 31 x H 90 cm.
Category
2010s South African Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Plastic
$5,207 / item
Brazilian Handcrafted Clothes Rail "Cumuru" by Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Recently launched at Collectible, in Brussels, it’s part of the Bahia, de Todos os Santos’ Collection.
Inspired in the beautiful destinations in the Northeast, each piece of the c...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Pyrite Bookshelf by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Pyrite bookshelf by Luca Nichetto
Materials:
Dimensions: W 200 x D 31.6 x H 69 cm
Inspired by optical illusion artworks, the design of Pyrite bookshelf amazes through an unexpec...
Category
2010s French Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
$8,591 / item
1990s Postmodern Sculptural Studio Craft Color Block Maple Armoire / Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an unusual Postmodern Studio Craft Sculptural Armoire in Aniline-Dyed Maple, dating to the 1990s. We also have a coordinating right-leaning armoire available for separate pur...
Category
1990s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Great French Double Body Wardrobe 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Great French Double Body Wardrobe 20th Century
white wood color
Height: 230cm
177cm x 38cm
Very good condition
double body
Category
20th Century French Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Madonna Trunk in Aluminum by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Luxurious trunk to host the most precious women’s treasures, dedicated to the Queen of Pop, Madonna. The trunk is customizable with your own name on top and on the lateral label wher...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum
Ondula Clothes Stand and Coffee Table by Flatwig Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ondula clothes stand and coffee table by Flatwig Studio
Ondula clothes stand
Dimensions: L 110 x D 60 x H 161.6 cm
Materials: Iron structure, corrugated aluminium sheet
Colour:...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Wardrobes Structure Metal Solid Wood Decorative Handles Led Light Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Modern wardrobes and armoires for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern wardrobes and armoires for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wardrobes and armoires created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern wardrobes and armoires made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wardrobes and armoires, popular names associated with this style include Agresti, GMD Berlin, &New, and Ercole Home. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wardrobes and armoires differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $305 and tops out at $299,000 while the average work can sell for $15,000.
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