A wardrobe is a cupboard with space for hanging clothes. As an item of furniture as opposed to a separate closet, the wardrobe did not generally appear until the early 19th century. Until then, clothes had been stored in clothes presses.

Wardrobes may have between one and four doors, and sometimes have fitted drawers in the centre section and hanging space on either wing. The doors are often panelled, with a decorative figured timber panel surrounded by a moulded frame. The clothes hangers hung on rails or hooks, usually facing the front. Antique wardrobes are often too shallow to fit standard size wire hangers comfortably side on.

A Beaconsfield wardrobe is the term used to describe an Edwardian period wardrobe that has an open storage area in the centre top section, usually backed by a mirror, with externally visible drawers below.

Wardrobes have been made in most of the usual more...

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A Louis XVI painted pine armoire, the moulded cornice above a…

Louis XVI Painted Pine Armoire with Rocaille Carvings

A Louis XVI painted pine armoire, the moulded cornice above a pair of rocaille moulded panelled doors carved with flowerheads and bouquets, decorated cream and gilt, on short cabriole legs. Height 218 cm, width 132 cm, depth 50 cm. Provenance: Mr J.…

Australian cedar gentleman's press, a substantial Australian…

19th Century Australian Cedar Gentleman's Press

Australian cedar gentleman's press, a substantial Australian early 19th century cedar gentleman's press, having recessed panel doors, pine stringing on the four drawers, the whole upon turned feet. Two shelves internally. 207 x 135 x 53 cm.

Substantial linen press, early, 20th century, pine and…

Two-toned Linen Press with Panel Decoration

Substantial linen press, early, 20th century, pine and blackwood, two toned timber four door top with panel decoration over four Door/Drawer base, height 255 cm, width 229 cm, depth 70 cm

Pine wardrobe by Karl Launer (1820-1894) circa 1885, Barossa…

Baltic Pine Wardrobe by Karl Launer

Pine wardrobe by Karl Launer (1820-1894) circa 1885, Barossa Biedermeier made in Stockwell, South Australia Baltic pine with classic pediment atop a single panelled door and apron drawer bone escutcheons signed underneath in apron drawer, height 190 cm,…

Edwardian pine wardrobe 174 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 229 cm high…

Edwardian Pine Wardrobe - 4 Part Removal

Edwardian pine wardrobe 174 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 229 cm high divides into 4 parts for removal

19th century blackwood and pine two door wardrobe with arched…

Blackwood and Pine Arched Door Wardrobe with Drawer Base

19th century blackwood and pine two door wardrobe with arched doors and single drawer base, 200 cm high, 127 cm wide, 51 cm deep,

Farmhouse wardrobe late 19th century Baltic pine, panelled two…

Late 19th Century Baltic Pine Wardrobe

Farmhouse wardrobe late 19th century Baltic pine, panelled two door with moustache top and block feet, height 188 cm, length 158 cm, depth 65 cm

Edwardian pine wardrobe with mirrored door and carved panels,…

Edwardian Pine Wardrobe with Mirrored Door and Carvings

Edwardian pine wardrobe with mirrored door and carved panels, 128 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 206 cm high

Vintage two door pine wardrobe Three internal shelves. 151 cm…

Vintage Pine Wardrobe with Three Shelves

Vintage two door pine wardrobe Three internal shelves. 151 cm wide, by 210 cm tall and 68 cm deep.

19th century Baltic pine linen press, with two panel doors on…

Baltic Pine Linen Press with Tall Bracket Feet

19th century Baltic pine linen press, with two panel doors on tall bracket feet

An Art Nouveau pine wardrobe, circa 1900, with a carved and…

Art Nouveau Pine Wardrobe with Inlaid Crest and Mirror

An Art Nouveau pine wardrobe, circa 1900, with a carved and floral inlaid crest with side finials above a pediment with, conforming inlay, a mirrored door flanked by long fluted columns above a single inlaid drawer and raised on short turned feet, height…

Danish linen press, early 20th century mahogany and pine six…

Antique Danish Linen Press with Hidden Compartment

Danish linen press, early 20th century mahogany and pine six panelled doors and panelled sides with Hidden compartment, height 204 cm, length 116 cm, depth 55 cm

19th century Scandinavian pine linen press

Scandinavian Pine Linen Press, 19th Century

19th century Scandinavian pine linen press

Edwardian pine wardrobe, having a single mirrored door above…

Edwardian Pine Wardrobe with Mirrored Door and Drawer

Edwardian pine wardrobe, having a single mirrored door above one long drawer, height 224 cm width 115 cm depth 52 cm

A pine clothes press, early 19th century, with a pair of…

Early 19th Century Pine Clothes Press with Cupboard Doors

A pine clothes press, early 19th century, with a pair of cupboard doors above three long drawers, 13 cm wide, 207 cm high, 50 cm deep

19th century Danish pine two door armoire with fitted shelving…

Danish Pine Armoire with Fitted Shelving

19th century Danish pine two door armoire with fitted shelving to the interior

A good late-18th century Pyrenean pine armoire, restrained…

Late-18th Century Pyrenean Pine Armoire

A good late-18th century Pyrenean pine armoire, restrained carved fielded panel and scrolling decoration, stepped pediment above the decorated frieze, the two full length doors with three panels including the arched top with fine mesh, remains of original…

An antique provincial style pine wardrobe, late 19th century,…

19th Century Pine Wardrobe with Relief Carving

An antique provincial style pine wardrobe, late 19th century, the country style robe with an extended cornice with rounded corners, a relief decorated frieze with vase and tendril decoration, panelled cupboards below with shaped frames and relief carving,…

Edwardian pine wardrobe, restored, divides into 4 parts for…

Restored Edwardian Pine Wardrobe - 4 Part Division

Edwardian pine wardrobe, restored, divides into 4 parts for removal, 183 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 204 cm high

A Italian provincial painted pine armoire, 18th century, 217 cm…

18th Century Italian Painted Pine Armoire

A Italian provincial painted pine armoire, 18th century, 217 cm high, 188 cm wide, 59 cm deep. Provenace: John Dunn Antiques, Melbourne

A large kauri pine linen press. Height 212 cm, width 164 cm,…

Kauri Pine Linen Press - 212x164x50cm

A large kauri pine linen press. Height 212 cm, width 164 cm, depth 50 cm

Pine 2 door press, with adjustable shelves, on turned bun feet,…

Pine 2 Door Press with Adjustable Shelves and Turned Feet

Pine 2 door press, with adjustable shelves, on turned bun feet, 108 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 206 cm high approx

Antique Kauri pine Beaconsfield design robe, approx 230 cm high,…

Antique Kauri Pine Beaconsfield Robe - 230x180x50cm

Antique Kauri pine Beaconsfield design robe, approx 230 cm high, 180 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Antique French early 19th century carved oak and pine marriage…

19th Century French Carved Oak Marriage Armoire

Antique French early 19th century carved oak and pine marriage armoire, well carved crest with eagle, banners and oak leaves, later glazed doors and carved apron below, standing 247 cm high, 145 cm wide

Antique French painted pine single door armoire, painted with…

Art Nouveau Pine Armoire, 288cm High

Antique French painted pine single door armoire, painted with Art Nouveau decoration (to match the next two lots), approx 288 cm high, 99 cm wide

Antique French Louis Philippe pine two door armoire, approx 195…

French Pine Armoire - Louis Philippe Style

Antique French Louis Philippe pine two door armoire, approx 195 cm high, 173 cm wide

Edwardian pine breakfront wardrobe with centre 2 carved door…

Antique Pine Breakfront Wardrobe with Mirrored Doors

Edwardian pine breakfront wardrobe with centre 2 carved door cabinet, open shelf and 5 drawers flanked by 2 mirrored door hanging compartments, divides into numerous parts for removal, 195 cm wide, 63 cm deep, 226 cm high

A Louis XVI carved pine armoire, French, 18th/early 19th…

Louis XVI Pine Armoire - French 18th/19th Century

A Louis XVI carved pine armoire, French, 18th/early 19th century. 225 cm high, 130 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Antique French 19th century carved pine two door armoire,…

19th Century French Carved Pine Armoire

Antique French 19th century carved pine two door armoire, approx 214 cm high, 150 cm wide, 57 cm deep

Antique Baltic pine two door armoire, fitted with two long ogee…

Baltic Pine Armoire with Ogee Moulding and Drawers

Antique Baltic pine two door armoire, fitted with two long ogee moulded drawers below. Height 183 cm. Width 111 cm

A good French provincial style armoire, made from reclaimed…

Reclaimed Pine French Armoire with Adjustable Shelves

A good French provincial style armoire, made from reclaimed pine with two inset cupboards enclosing adjustable shelves above two drawers