Armoire Door Knobs
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
2010s Italian Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Copper
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique 1810s English Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 1830s English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 1820s Dutch Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century Irish William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cupboards
Oak, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Linen Presses
Pine
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Early 20th Century German Modern Doors and Gates
Wood
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Rock Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Stools
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
20th Century European Louis XV Pedestals and Columns
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Birch
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique 1870s Austrian Fireplaces and Mantels
Wood
2010s Italian Side Tables
Onyx
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Macassar, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Antique 19th Century Austrian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Hardwood
Recent Sales
Antique 1840s Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Ceramic, Softwood, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1940s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Acrylic, Wood
Antique 1820s Scottish George IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 1890s Romanian Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century Hungarian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 19th Century Hungarian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Czech Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Macassar, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1880s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm
Antique 1830s English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Scottish William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 1860s Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Oak
Antique Early 1800s George III Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Mid-18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Cut Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1830s English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Restauration Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Walnut, Chestnut, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-17th Century Welsh Gothic Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century German Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Cherry
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Cupboards
Pine, Poplar
Antique Late 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 1830s Danish Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some older doors have knobs in the middle because the symmetry of this design was popular in many parts of Europe. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a large collection of antique and modern doors from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A prophylactic coating of wax and a lasting finish are the ideal finishes for a door knob. Because of their durability and modern appearance, chrome and satin finishes are commonly used on doorknobs. Graphite nickel, brushed nickel, matt black, and matte brass are among the most popular finishes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of doorknobs in different finishes.
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