Amsterdam School Wardrobe in Oak with Mirror, The Netherlands 1920s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Architecture on the scale of furniture. This Dutch wardrobe translates the expressive vocabulary of the Amsterdam School into a functional piece, combining a solid oak construction w...
Oak
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co. Amsterdam
By Willem Penaat 1, Metz & Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School three- door armoire or wardrobe. Design by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co.
Glass, Oak
An impressive early 18th century Dutch oak geometric kussen cabinet with integra
Located in Leesburg, VA
An impressive early 18th century Dutch oak geometric kussen cabinet with integral secretaire Anonymous Belgium or Southwestern Netherlands; probably first quarter of the 18th centur...
Brass
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century, French, Armoire in Walnut
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century French walnut armoire with doors strongly moulded in many curves and counter-curves. The “chapeau de gendarme” cornice richly carved follows curves in all 3 dimensions. ...
Iron
Rare and Large Art Deco Amsterdam School Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and large oak Art Deco Amsterdam School wardrobe, 1920s. Macassar ebony details on doors and drawers.
Macassar, Oak
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H 81.7 in W 70.87 in D 22.05 in
Impressive and Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School Wardrobe by F.A.Warners
By F.A. Warners
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Impressive and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School wardrobe by F.A.Warners for H.F.Jansen & Zonen Amsterdam.
Glass, Ash, Wenge, Burl
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H 72.84 in W 63 in D 21.66 in
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Wardrobe or Armoir by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1925
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School wardrobe or armoir. Design by J.J.
Glass, Macassar, Mahogany, Oak
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H 82.68 in W 72.05 in D 21.86 in
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir by Fa.Drilling, Amsterdam, 1920s
By Fa. Drilling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning oak and ebony Macassar Art Deco Amsterdam School wardrobe by Fa.Drilling, Amsterdam, 1920s.
Macassar, Oak, Glass
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H 82.88 in W 53.75 in D 20.08 in
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe by Nv. Dijst Amsterdam, 1920s
By NV. Dijst Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School armoir or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design from the twenties.
Glass, Macassar, Oak
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H 52.76 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Wardrobe Cabinet, Amsterdam School Design, Netherlands, 1940
Located in Lemmer, NL
Art Deco wardrobe cabinet 1940s period 1940s design Amsterdam School Netherlands condition good light signs of use size 134 x 100 x 50 (hxwxd) details wood; item number ...
Wood
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School armoire or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design in oak from the twenties.
Macassar, Oak
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Art Deco Amsterdam School armoir or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design from the twenties Oak with original solid ebony macassar handles on the drawers.
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School armoire or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Macassar, Oak
Dutch Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Art Deco Amsterdam School armoir or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design from the twenties.
Glass, Macassar, Oak
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H 80.91 in W 70.87 in
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1924
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offered by Amsterdam Modernism: Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School armoir or wardrobe by J.J.
Brass
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H 76.38 in W 59.06 in D 20.28 in
Mahogany Art Deco Haagse School Armoir or Wardrobe by 't Woonhuys, Amsterdam
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Haagse School armoir or wardrobe. Design by 't Woonhuys, Amsterdam.
Glass, Macassar, Mahogany, Oak, Sycamore
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H 75.99 in W 49.61 in D 19.69 in
Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armoir or Wardrobe by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam, 1920s
By Fa. Drilling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Haagse School armoir or wardrobe. Design by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam.
Macassar, Mahogany, Oak
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H 74.41 in W 53.15 in D 21.46 in
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoire or Wardrobe by H.W. Tolenaar, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School armoire or wardrobe. Design by H.W.
Macassar, Oak
Art Deco Amsterdamse School One-Door Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School one-door armoire or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Dutch Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offered by Amsterdam Modernism: Stunning Art Deco Haagse school armoir or wardrobe.
Macassar, Oak
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H 76.78 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire or Wardrobe by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School armoire or wardrobe. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam.
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
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H 68.9 in W 59.06 in D 17.33 in
Oak Dutch Art Deco Haagse School Armoir or Wardrobe by Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offered by Amsterdam Modernism: Magnificent and very rare Art Deco Haagse School armoir or wardrobe.
Macassar, Oak
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H 76.38 in W 54.73 in D 22.25 in
Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armoir or Wardrobe by Henk Wouda for Pander, 1924
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offered by Amsterdam Modernism: Dutch Art Deco Haagse School armoir or wardrobe by Henk Wouda for Pander, 1924.
Glass, Oak
Stunning Art Deco Amsterdam School Wardrobe or Armoire, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Deco Amsterdam School wardrobe or armoire, 1920s. Solid oak with solid Macassar ebony knobs on the four drawers.
Macassar, Oak
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Wardrobe or Armoir, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School wardrobe or armoir. Striking Dutch design from the twenties.
Glass, Macassar, Oak
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H 79.73 in W 56.89 in D 21.46 in
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Wardrobe or Armoir by Fa.Drilling Amsterdam, 1920s
By Fa. Drilling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Deco Amsterdam School wardrobe or armoir by Fa.Drilling Amsterdam, 1920s.
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
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H 83.08 in W 50.2 in D 20.48 in
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Wardrobe or Armoir, F.A. Speelman Rotterdam, 1920s
By Fa.Speelman Rotterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Deco Amsterdam School wardrobe or armoir by F.A. Speelman Rotterdam.
Glass, Macassar, Mahogany, Oak
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Wardrobe or Armoire, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing and rare Art Deco Amsterdam’s School wardrobe or armoire. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1930s Netherlands
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Lovely Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir from the 1930s. The armoir has four shelves, one drawer and the original bevelled mirror. In good original vintage condition with minor wear a...
Oak
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H 80.32 in W 51.19 in D 19.49 in
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoire or Wardrobe by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam
By Fa. Drilling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School armoire or wardrobe. Design by Fa.
Macassar, Oak
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1930s Netherlands
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe from the 1930s.
Mirror, Oak
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School armoire or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Glass, Oak
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H 75.4 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoire or Wardrobe by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Deco Amsterdam School armoire or wardrobe. Design by J.J.
Glass, Macassar, Oak
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H 83.47 in W 52.96 in D 21.66 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire or Wardrobe by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam
By Fa. Drilling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School armoire or wardrobe. Design by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam.
Mirror, Oak
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H 81.5 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe by Fa. Drilling, 1928 Netherlands
By Fa. Drilling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoire or Wardrobe from 1928 by J.Th.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 76.38 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Striking Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir by J.J.Zijfers, Amsterdam, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Striking Art Deco Amsterdam school armoir by J.J.Zijfers, Amsterdam, 1920s. Solid oak with solid Macassar ebony handles and details. Three solid oak shelves adjustable in height. ...
Macassar, Oak
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School armoire or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Mirror, Oak
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School armoire or wardrobe. Design by Fa. Drench Den Haag.
Oak, Padouk
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School armoire or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
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H 82.09 in W 73.23 in D 27.76 in
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Three-Doors Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School three-doors armoire or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Macassar, Oak
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H 78.35 in W 62.8 in D 24.22 in
Oak Amsterdamse School Art Deco Wardrobe or Armoire by C.H. Eckhart, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School armoire or wardrobe. Design by C.H. Eckhart Rotterdam.
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1930s Art Deco wardrobe in figured oak with a serpentine front. The doors feature a bold tiger oak veneer with a strong flowing grain, finished with a carved detail across the top....
Wood, Oak
$1,899
H 68.5 in W 35 in D 16 in
Stylish diminutive Art Deco Armoire /wardrobe closet C.W.S. LTD , LONDON
By C.W. Standen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylish diminutive Art Deco Armoire /wardrobe closet made by C.W.S. LTD Cabinet factory,, LONDON,, Retains wonderful original finish.Great size, nice condition, beautiful warm patina...
Metal
$7,962
H 74.81 in W 90.56 in D 25.2 in
Art Deco Wardrobe In Rosewood By 't Woonhuys, Netherlands 1930s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Hellouw, NL
Art Deco wardrobe in rosewood by 't Woonhuys.It's impossible not to notice this wardrobe when you walk into the room. The bizarre drama that the palissander veneer shows in combinat...
Rosewood
ART DECO 1920'S LARGE TWO DOOR WARDROBE OR AMOiRE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Art Deco 1920s Large Two Door Wardrobe or Armoire A handsome Art Deco 1920s large two door wardrobe or armoire, designed with the clean lines and elegant prop...
Walnut
1930s French Oak Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant oak armoire from France, 1930's. Beautiful matched chevron oak wood veneer doors. Sliding doors open to a single shelf with hanging pole. Cabinet has charming carved wood det...
Oak
$3,723
H 75.99 in W 38.39 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Modernist One-Door Armoire or Wardrobe by Cornelis van der Sluys, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist one-door armoire or wardrobe. Design by Cornelis van der Sluys Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak vene...
Oak, Padouk
$3,995
H 75.75 in W 47.75 in D 20 in
Large Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobe Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage English & Art Deco style large wardrobe, armoire, or storage cabinet composed of a burled maple frame, walnut top corner & edge det...
Metal
Art Deco One-Door Armoire, Solid Oak, Dutch Design, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School one-door armoire or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak veneer base with solid decorative maca...
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Antique French Art Deco Mahogany Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This antique French Art Deco wardrobe armoire was made in France circa 1940. Beautifully handcrafted with mahogany veneer over a solid wood frame, the cabinet features clean geometri...
Metal, Brass
$5,671
H 19.69 in W 38.98 in D 79.93 in
French Art Deco Bonnetiere Armoire, Carved Hardwood, Mirror Door, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Art Deco Bonnetiere Armoire, Carved Hardwood, Mirror Door, 1930s. This single-door armoire is built from solid hardwood with a warm honey-toned finish and a beveled mirror se...
Metal
$2,995
H 63.75 in W 36.75 in D 16 in
Small Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobe Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Charming Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage English & Art Deco style smaller wardrobe, armoire, or storage cabinet composed of a burled maple frame, walnut top corner & edge d...
Metal
$3,316
H 35.83 in W 29.53 in D 17.92 in
Antique Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School 1920 Tea Cabinet / Display Bar Cabinet
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Dutch antique Amsterdam School style tea cabinet. Striking Dutch Art Deco design from the 1920s . The blonde oak looks amazing with the typical Amsterdam School Art Deco d...
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Louis XV Period Armoire in Cherrywood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Louis XV period armoire in cherrywood. Masterfully carved floral details in relief. Two drawers, one with original lock. Door lock is also original and functional. Great or...
Cherry
French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Walnut & Inlay Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Provincial armoire from the 18th century is absolutely breathtaking in every detail. Stylistically the armoire reflects Louis XV taste, with a number of unexpected featu...
Steel
Louis XV Wedding Wardrobe In Carved Walnut
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XV period wedding cabinet in molded and carved walnut, opening two beautiful triple-paneled doors in scalloped burl walnut, a large drawer with lock in the lower pa...
Walnut
$4,400
H 86.5 in W 57.75 in D 28.5 in
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Lyonaise Walnut Armoire Bonnetiere 1710
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare early 18th century antique French Louis XIV period walnut armoire bonnetiere, Lyon, circa 1710. Rare & difficult to find solid walnut Louis XIV period chateau bonnetier...
Walnut
$68,750Sale Price|27% Off
H 40.25 in W 72 in D 55.5 in L 40.25 in
A Fine19th Century Louis XIV Style Collard & Collard Marquetry Baby Grand Piano
By Collard & Collard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately ...
Bronze
$492 / item
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.4 in
Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
Metallic Thread
Ebonized Maple and Cherry Bedside Lamp, Marty I
By Heather Shoon, Aaron Shoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small with a big presence, the Marty inhabits intimate spaces, scaled for the bedside or tabletop. Turned, ebonized maple base with a cherry neck and finial. This lamp is 14” tall wi...
Brass
Handblown Murano Glass Candelabra Multicolored, circa 1940
By Murano 5
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Handblown Murano glass candelabra, multicolored, circa 1940, Baroque style, five-arm candelabra with multicolored applied decoration, materials: glass and wood, wired for electricity...
Blown Glass
18th Century Trumeau
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb trumeau from the Louis XVI period - 18th century Superb trumeau decorated with gilded wood panels The lower part its decorated with it's original mercury mirror. Some traces...
Oak
$13,453
H 52.37 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
1930s Art Deco Cabinet Dresser in Burl Walnut by Crafts Cantu
By Cantu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Exquisite refined Art Deco cabinet dresser by Crafts Cantu in walnut and burl walnut applied in excellent condition all original components, polished with wax Measures cm: H 133 W...
Walnut, Burl
$1,200 / set
H 27.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Louis XVI Style, Candelabras, Gilt Bronze, Crystal, France, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style, Candelabras, Gilt Bronze, Crystal, France, 1960s Each having four lights one wired and one not wired. The base strong and sturdy with hanging crystals. The pair in ...
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Oak Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Oak Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960. Solid oak construction with very light wear and use.
Oak
Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a rare old Japanese wooden low table, believed to date from the late Meiji period to the Taisho period, circa 1860s to 1920s. The tabletop is made from a single solid slab o...
Wood
$5,270
H 34.65 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco / Swedish Grace Lounge Chair in Red Jacquard Velvet, 1930s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Striking Art Deco / Swedish Grace lounge chair dating from the 1930s, distinguished by its generous proportions, sculptural silhouette and richly patterned upholstery. The chair fea...
Velvet
$600
H 11.82 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in
Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Cedar “Gangi” 1860s-1920s / Primitive Wall Art
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a wooden component from a traditional Japanese tool known as a “Gangi” (雁木), once used in the construction and maintenance of thatched roofs. It is crafted from Japanese ceda...
Cedar
19th Century American Wood Armoire with Original Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century American Craftsman period wood armoire with original door exterior hardware. One interior shelf with closet rod, magnetic closure recently added. Additional dims: Int...
Wood
$5,189
H 38.59 in W 76.78 in D 19.3 in
Spanish Elm Sideboard with Coffered Panels and Forged Iron, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Spanish workshop, sideboard, elm, Spain, 1950s. Four drawers sit in the frieze above four doors, and the entire front is worked into a close grid of small square panels raised in str...
Wrought Iron
Giuseppe Rivadossi Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, coffee table, oak, Italy, 1970s A beautifully crafted coffee table in solid oak by Giuseppe Rivadossi. Defined by its bold architectural f...
Oak
$2,995
H 75 in W 27 in D 18 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Armoire Dresser
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts armoire dresser, wardrobe, or linen press In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn tiger oak, with ori...
Brass
Large Hand-carved Sideboard, Oak, Spain, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
J.A.D.A Galerie present: Spanish workshop, four door sideboard, oak, Spain, 1940s. Four drawers run in a frieze across the top of the case, and below them four doors carry the whol...
Wrought Iron
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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.