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Antique Wardrobe India

Indian 19th Century Gujarat Armoire with Iron Braces and Carved Half Columns
Located in Yonkers, NY
half-columns. Created in Western India during the 19th century, this handsome Gujarat wooden armoire
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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Wardrobe India

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Iron

19th Century Antique Indian Teak Painted Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a big old-world touch to any space with this impressive antique Indian armoire. Dated to the late 19th century, this behemoth case piece has been intricately carved of solid teak...
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Teak

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Teak Armoire with Three Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colonial teak armoire with three drawers, from South India. For more photos, contact dealer.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Teak

Antique Teak Armoire with Three Drawers
H 79 in W 39.5 in D 17.75 in
French Colonial Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
India. For more photos, contact dealer.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Antique French Colonial Armoire
French Colonial Armoire
H 90 in W 68 in D 30 in
Teak Colonial Armoire with Rosewood Panels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
drawers in center shelf. Measurements include armoire crown on top. From South India. For more photos
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak, Rosewood

Red Painted Country Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak painted armoire in burnt orange and red hues. Three level interior.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Red Painted Country Armoire
Red Painted Country Armoire
H 72 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Painted Armoire w/ Floral Carved Doors
Located in New York, NY
Teak armoire with teal and mahogany hues and floral imprint doors. With swivel latches for door locks
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Carved Armoire w/ Double Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Colonial teak armoire with double doors and lower double drawers.
Does NOT include boxes pictured inside.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Teak

Teak Carved Armoire w/ Double Drawers
Teak Carved Armoire w/ Double Drawers
H 59.5 in W 39.5 in D 17 in
Mahogany Colonial Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
colonial style mahogany armoire with flared capital and base. For more photos, contact dealer.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Mahogany

Mahogany Colonial Armoire
Mahogany Colonial Armoire
H 71 in W 47 in D 24 in
Yellow Painted Colonial Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Faded yellow painted teak armoire in Colonial style , two-tiered cupboards. For more photos, contact dealer.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Yellow Painted Colonial Armoire
H 64 in W 42 in D 16.5 in
Teak Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Traditional colonial style teak armoire with single shelf. For more photos, contact dealer.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Teak

Teak Armoire
H 56 in W 36 in D 15 in
Rosewood Armoire with Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosewood armoire on legs with two bottom drawers. For more photos, contact dealer.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Rosewood

Rosewood Armoire with Drawers
H 59.5 in W 33 in D 17 in
Colonial Armoire w/ Floral Carved Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Teak armoire with shelving and two bottom drawers.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Colonial Armoire w/ Floral Carved Motifs
Colonial Armoire w/ Floral Carved Motifs
H 62.75 in W 45 in D 12.75 in
Yellow Painted Colonial Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Faded Yellow Painted Teak Armoire in Colonial Style, two tiered cupboards
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Yellow Painted Colonial Armoire
Yellow Painted Colonial Armoire
H 64 in W 42 in D 16.5 in
Rosewood Armoire w/ Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood Armoire on Legs w/ Two Bottom Drawers
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Rosewood

Rosewood Armoire w/ Drawers
Rosewood Armoire w/ Drawers
H 59.5 in W 33 in D 17 in
Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Traditional colonial style teak armoire with single shelf
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Armoire
Teak Armoire
H 56 in W 36 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century Indian Wardrobe
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 20th century Indian wardrobe, painted oakwood covered with iron locks and chains.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Iron

Early 20th Century Indian Wardrobe
Early 20th Century Indian Wardrobe
H 92.5 in W 58 in D 34 in
Anglo-Indian armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality Anglo-Indian satinwood wardrobe, with floral carved ebony arch top doors flanked by
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Satinwood

Anglo-Indian armoire
Anglo-Indian armoire
H 79 in W 54 in D 28.5 in
Brittish Colonial Teak Cabinet, Small
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian period two door cabinet with glass panels.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Brittish Colonial Teak Cabinet, Small
Brittish Colonial Teak Cabinet, Small
H 67 in W 36 in D 16.5 in
An Indian Painted Teak "Almirah" with Carved Panels
Located in Stamford, CT
paint. Gujarat, India. Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Teak

British Colonial Chechen Wood Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
built into the interior architecture of a room; it was likely not a stand-alone wardrobe. The piece is
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

British Colonial Chechen Wood Armoire
British Colonial Chechen Wood Armoire
H 81.5 in W 43 in D 14.5 in
Striking and Rare Early 19th Century Celonese Padoukwood Armoire
Located in London, GB
The shaped cornice stylistically carved with egg and dart and athemions above a pair of full length doors boldly carved with exaggerated starburst spandrels. Standing on stylised Are...
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Early 19th Century Indian Regency Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Padouk

Antique Indian Sheesham and Bone Inlaid Wardrobe Cabinet with Ebonized Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian sheesham wood wardrobe cabinet from the early 20th century, with ebonized accents
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Rosewood, Bone, Wood

1910 Burmese Anglo Indian Hand Carved Wardrobe Armoire Cupboard Campaign Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1910 solid Rosewood Anglo Indian Burmese hand carved from top to bottom wardrobe cabinet with built-in
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1910s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Hardwood

1930's Anglo Indian Camphor Wood Compact Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Vanity
Located in Norwich, GB
An Anglo Indian camphor wood step form compactum from the Art Deco period. Circa 1930. A very well made compactum, showing superb colour and figuring in the grain. It has the orig...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Wood

Rustic Antique India Iron Mounted Wood Two Door Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
in India in the early 20th century, featuring rustic handmade craftsmanship, solid wood construction
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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Iron

Indian Antique Wooden Armoire with Paneled Doors, Metal Braces and Aged Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
shelves. Born in India during the early years of the 20th century, this wooden armoire features a linear
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Metal

Antique Anglo Indian Teak Petite Armoire Cupboard With Mirror
Located in Centennial, CO
A sweet antique (late 1800s or early 1900s) Anglo-Indian teak petite armoire cupboard with mirror. A hand carved curvilinear crown, oversized paw feet, and overall small scale give t...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Brass

Anglo Indian Hand Carved Rosewood Armoire
Located in Larkspur, CA
Anglo Indian Elaborate Hand Carved Rosewood Armoire with Arched Paneled Doors, The Breakfront Facade of Swirling Acorn Rose Leaf Design Above A Classic Acanthus Base On Lion Paw Feet...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Anglo-Indian Satinwood Campaign Wardrobe
Located in Sheffield, MA
Anglo-Indian solid satinwood and ebony campaign wardrobe with concave cornice edged in ebony
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Ebony

India 19th Century Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian metal Armoire with 2 Doors
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

India 19th Century Armoire
India 19th Century Armoire
H 67.5 in W 42.5 in D 21 in
Small 19th Century Well-Carved Indian Rosewood Wardrobe
Located in Long Island City, NY
The wardrobe's cornice carved with bead and acanthus leaf friezes over a door with vine carvings
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

India English Colonial Carved & Painted Country Cabinet Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Fine English colonial carved and painted country cabinet armoire retains an old blue, green painted surface. The relief carving depicts parrots flanking a large floral carving. 5 she...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

late 19th.c. Anglo Raj armoire
Located in New York, NY
CON22656
A late 19th.c. Anglo Raj armoire. Solid figured rosewood w/ hand carved sunburst panels. 4 interior shelves, gadrooned apron, turned feet. 70.75 in. H x 48 in...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

late 19th.c. Anglo Raj armoire
late 19th.c. Anglo Raj armoire
H 70.75 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
Anglo Inlaid Armoire
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid to Late 19thC. Anglo Indian Bone Inlaid Single Door Cabinet
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Anglo Inlaid Armoire
Anglo Inlaid Armoire
H 70 in W 26.5 in D 18.25 in
A Pair of Anglo-Indian Rosewood and Ebony Armoires
Located in New York, NY
With ebony ripple cut molding and geometric banding throughout; each with two doors opening to a fitted interior including long drawers; one drilled to enclose a television. Wonderf...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Rosewood

Painted Teak Two Level Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Red, mustard and teal painted two level armoire with floral door carvings.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Painted Teak Two Level Armoire
Painted Teak Two Level Armoire
H 61 in W 39 in D 24 in
Two Tiered Colonial Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Two level country style armoire in green hues.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Two Tiered Colonial Armoire
Two Tiered Colonial Armoire
H 67.5 in W 39.5 in D 21 in
Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Carved Teak wood Armoire painted in deep shades of Green.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Armoire
Armoire
H 52.25 in W 52.5 in D 22 in
Painted Two-Level Armoire with Mirrored Doors
Located in New York, NY
Painted bi-level armoire with mottled hues, and mirror insets in upper doors.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak Armoire
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Armoire
Teak Armoire
H 59 in W 33 in D 17 in
Country Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Green Painted two-level cabinet with flared legs
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Country Armoire
Country Armoire
H 59 in W 35 in D 20.5 in
Important British Colonial Mahogany Linen Press
Located in New York, NY
Provenance:Govenor's Mansion, Calcutta
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Wood

Indo-Portuguese Rosewood Cabinet with Sunburst Doors
Located in Richmond, CA
Indo-Portuguese cabinet in solid rosewood with typical sunburst patterned carved doors and other carved details. Interior has single shelf on top and two shelves in bottom cabinet.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Brass

Indo-Dutch Colonial Cabinet in Satinwood and Ebony
Located in Richmond, CA
Indo-Dutch Colonial armoire on two drawer stand with ebony inlay. Satinwood raised panel doors with ebony inlay. Base has flush front drawers with small brass pulls. Top portion of t...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Satinwood, Ebony

Indo-Portuguese Rosewood Sunburst Cabinet
Located in Richmond, CA
Rosewood sunburst cabinet with 2 removable shelves in the top portion and one removable shelf in the bottom over two drawers. Beautiful carved details.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Indo-Portuguese Solid Rosewood Sunburst Cabinet over Drawers
Located in Richmond, CA
Indo-Portuguese solid rosewood cabinet in three parts with two drawers over three. Doors and drawer fronts have sunburst carved fronts. Top cabinet has two removable shelves. Bottom ...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Dutch Colonial Jackfruit and Ebony Armoire
Located in Richmond, CA
Dutch Colonial armoire on a stand constructed out of jackfruit wood with ebony details. The top features wood doors that open to reveal two removable shelves. Center cabinet has thre...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Indo-Portuguese Rosewood Armoire with Sunburst Pattern
Located in Richmond, CA
Solid rosewood Indo-Portuguese sunburst style armoire in two parts. The top part opens to a single removable shelf. The bottom part features two removable shelves. Beautiful carved d...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Brass

Green Painted Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Green painted teak armoire with distressed streaks and two shelves
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Green Painted Teak Armoire
Green Painted Teak Armoire
H 65.5 in W 43.5 in D 19.5 in
Green Painted Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak Painted armoire in green hues with brass latches
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Green Painted Armoire
Green Painted Armoire
H 61.25 in W 36.5 in D 16.5 in
Dark Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Dark Teak armoire with pedestal legs and floral carved doors. Single drawer on bottom of the armoire.
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19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Dark Teak Armoire
Dark Teak Armoire
H 48.5 in W 30 in D 12.5 in
Colonial Painted Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak armoire, green painted, with two low drawers.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Teak

Colonial Painted Armoire
Colonial Painted Armoire
H 63.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
Teak French Colonial Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak Two Drawer Armoire with Floral and Column Detailing
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak French Colonial Armoire
Teak French Colonial Armoire
H 50 in W 33 in D 16.5 in
Small Green Painted Armoire w/ Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Teak Painted Half-Sized Armoire w/ Floral Motif on Doors
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Small Green Painted Armoire w/ Drawers
Small Green Painted Armoire w/ Drawers
H 43 in W 30.5 in D 15.5 in
Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Narrow Teak Armoire w/ floral detailing.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Armoire
Teak Armoire
H 53.5 in W 32.5 in D 14 in
Teak Armoire with Lotus Motif
Located in New York, NY
Teak painted armoire with carved floral motifs. 3 shelves.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Armoire with Lotus Motif
Teak Armoire with Lotus Motif
H 55 in W 41.5 in D 16 in
Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak armoire with two doors and two small drawers
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Brass

Teak Armoire
Teak Armoire
H 61 in W 38 in D 19 in
Teak Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Teak Armoire
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

Teak Armoire
Teak Armoire
H 51 in W 33 in D 18 in
19th Century Teakwood Almirah
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful Persian arches are depicted in the facade of this almirah, or cabinet and with original ceramic handles.
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Teak

19th Century Teakwood Almirah
19th Century Teakwood Almirah
H 76 in W 44 in D 20 in
Indo-Portuguese Sunburst Armoire in Rosewood
Located in Richmond, CA
Solid rosewood Indo-Portuguese sunburst style armoire in two parts. The top part opens to two removable shelves. The bottom part features one removable shelf. Beautiful carved detail...
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wardrobe India

Materials

Rosewood

Painted Armoire w/ Shutter Window Doors
Located in New York, NY
Rustic country style armoire in teal hues with wooden latice doors and brass clasp. Features intricate carved interior finishing, indicative of a home shrine.
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18th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Wardrobe India

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Teak

Painted Armoire w/ Shutter Window Doors
Painted Armoire w/ Shutter Window Doors
H 54 in W 28.5 in D 17.5 in

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1730s German George II Antique Wardrobe India

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Oak

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Located in London, England
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Antique Wardrobe India

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Velvet, Mohair, Oak

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Wardrobe India

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Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
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2010s Italian Modern Antique Wardrobe India

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Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously styled Art Deco wardrobe dating to the 1930's. Small and well proportioned this wardrobe has stunning Walnut grain with book paged veneers w...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Antique Wardrobe India

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Walnut

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Antique Wardrobe India

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Brass

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Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
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2010s American Modern Antique Wardrobe India

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Wood, Oak

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Introducing a remarkable 19th-century Catalan Spanish Baroque wardrobe, skillfully hand-carved from solid walnut and featuring Tuscan-inspired two-door design. This exquisite piece h...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Wardrobe India

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Iron

1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted interior, complete with hangi...
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1920s English Antique Wardrobe India

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Oak, Mahogany

Narrow 14" Depth Cupboard Made With Antique French Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very shallow 14" deep white washed two door armoire that will fit into a small room or space for extra storage or serve as entertainment cabinet for large screen TV, video and audio ...
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19th Century Country Antique Wardrobe India

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Wood

Original Hand Painted Armoire, Hungary circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This painted pine armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish in an earth tone pallet. The floral patterns against the faux wood painted backg...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Wardrobe India

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Pine, Paint

Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Armoire Wardrobe with a Single Draw
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobe India

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Americana 1940s Weathered Armoire with Pine Shelves + Clothing Bar
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1940s American Adirondack Antique Wardrobe India

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Early 20th Century Qing Antique Wardrobe India

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Brass

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1830s French Country Antique Wardrobe India

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Oak

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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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