Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Satinwood
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Wood
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
19th Century Scottish Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Ash
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Brass
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Leather, Beech
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Rosewood
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Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Metal
20th Century French French Provincial Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Ceramic, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Oak
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1860s English Victorian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
1860s Victorian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Satinwood
19th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Early 20th Century English Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Maple
Early 20th Century English Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Maple
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
19th Century American Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany, Pine
19th Century English Antique Compactum Wardrobe
1860s British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Pine
Late 19th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany
1820s English Georgian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany
1820s English Georgian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Satinwood
Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
1920s British Art Deco Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Country Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Pine
1810s English Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Wood, Pine
1920s British Art Deco Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Wood
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Birch, Satin
1920s English Art Deco Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Oak
1920s English Art Deco Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
1880s English High Victorian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century European Sheraton Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Pine
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Pine
1880s English Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Satinwood
Late 19th Century British Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Oak
1820s English Regency Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Pine
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Oak
1810s English Regency Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany
19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Compactum Wardrobe
Oak, Walnut
1780s English George III Antique Compactum Wardrobe
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.
- What is a Compactum wardrobe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Compactum wardrobe is a piece of furniture made for storing clothes. Compactum wardrobes typically have mirrored doors and internal storage drawers, cubbies, racks and shelves that hold all of your necessities. Shop a collection of Compactum wardrobes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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