Narrow Wardrobe
20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1940s English Tudor Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 19th Century Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Macassar, Cedar
20th Century Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1880s Danish High Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Linen Presses
Sycamore
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Linen Presses
Glass, Oak
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Vintage 1920s English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s American End Tables
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1950s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Danish Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Iron
Antique 19th Century Scottish William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1880s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 1730s French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Burl, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1810s Austrian George III Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
Vintage 1970s American Dressers
Brass
Early 20th Century Welsh Arts and Crafts Cupboards
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
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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