Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Other
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Brass
Early 1900s European Chinoiserie Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
People Also Browsed
20th Century French French Provincial Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Brass
1890s Dutch International Style Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Brass
Early 20th Century British Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Walnut
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
2010s British Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
20th Century Indonesian Chinoiserie Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Scottish George III Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Wood, Organic Material
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Paint
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Brass
2010s Italian Louis XVI Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mirror, Mahogany
1880s British Chinoiserie Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Wood, Lacquer
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
1910s European Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Other
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Other
1910s English Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Boxwood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Other
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
1880s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Brass
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
1920s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
1890s English Sheraton Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Early 1900s Scottish Late Victorian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Leather, Mahogany
1880s English Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Chrome, Metal
Early 1900s English Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Early 1900s English Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Early 20th Century British Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Early 20th Century English Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Brass
19th Century English Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Edwardian Mahogany Wardrobe
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.