Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Chestnut
19th Century Victorian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass
Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Chestnut
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Pine
19th Century Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass
19th Century British Georgian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Iron
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Steel
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass
1780s French Louis XV Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
18th Century French Rococo Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Metal
Early 1800s Swiss Rustic Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Pine
1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
Early 1900s European Other Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Cherry
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Glass, Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Steel
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Steel
Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Glass, Oak
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20th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Wood
1970s American Campaign Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Glass, Walnut
1870s English Victorian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Copper
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Other
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Bronze
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19th Century Scottish Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Ash
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Bronze
1840s Danish Biedermeier Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Elm
1910s Scottish Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Mahogany
1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Pine, Mirror
1870s American Colonial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Chestnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
1860s Victorian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Mahogany
1860s Victorian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Mahogany
1920s Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Metal
19th Century Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Late 19th Century British Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Pine
Late 19th Century British Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Birch
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut, Burl
1890s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Mirror, Oak, Walnut
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Bronze
Early 1900s British Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
19th Century Dutch Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Pine
19th Century Dutch Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Pine
1920s English Art Deco Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Pine
Early 20th Century European Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century French Other Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass, Zinc
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Brass
17th Century Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut, Pine
1890s Italian Neoclassical Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Hardwood
1880s French Rococo Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Mirror, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Wood
Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Fir
1890s French Louis XV Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Fir
19th Century French Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
19th Century Russian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Pine, Wax
1820s French Régence Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
1840s French French Provincial Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Wood, Paint
1830s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
1780s French Directoire Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Oak
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
18th Century French Rococo Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Metal
1830s French Empire Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Bronze
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Cherry
19th Century Louis XV Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Antique Armoire Closet Wardrobe
Mirror, Mahogany
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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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