Antique Hardwood Armoire
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hardwood Armoire
Brass
18th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Hardwood Armoire
Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hardwood Armoire
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Hardwood Armoire
Steel, Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Belgian Country Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
1760s English George III Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood, Walnut
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Mid-18th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Mirror, Hardwood
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Hardwood Armoire
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
18th Century English French Provincial Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood, Oak
18th Century Portuguese Antique Hardwood Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Walnut, Hardwood, Paper
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Hardwood Armoire
Brass
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hardwood Armoire
Marble, Brass, Bronze
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hardwood Armoire
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Hardwood Armoire
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Hardwood Armoire
Textile
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Granite
Late 19th Century American Antique Hardwood Armoire
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Hardwood Armoire
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Hardwood Armoire
Brass, Metal
1870s English Victorian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Antique Hardwood Armoire
Oak
1910s French Antique Hardwood Armoire
Cut Glass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Hardwood Armoire
Chestnut
Early 17th Century English Jacobean Antique Hardwood Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Hardwood Armoire
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hardwood Armoire
Wood
1860s English Victorian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Leather
19th Century Meiji Antique Hardwood Armoire
Elm
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19th Century European Spanish Colonial Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Hardwood Armoire
Mirror
19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Hardwood Armoire
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Hardwood Armoire
19th Century Thai Country Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
1890s American Other Antique Hardwood Armoire
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Finnish Antique Hardwood Armoire
Paint
19th Century Guatemalan Antique Hardwood Armoire
Cedar
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood, Fir, Pine
1890s Italian Neoclassical Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Hardwood Armoire
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Hungarian Louis Philippe Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Oak, Pine
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hardwood Armoire
Metal, Iron
19th Century French Rustic Antique Hardwood Armoire
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
19th Century French Antique Hardwood Armoire
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Hardwood Armoire
Iron
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Hungarian Empire Revival Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
1880s English Victorian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
19th Century European Antique Hardwood Armoire
Wood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Early 20th Century Guatemalan International Style Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
1860s English Campaign Antique Hardwood Armoire
Brass
19th Century British Edwardian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood, Softwood
Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
1880s French Antique Hardwood Armoire
Ormolu
1890s English Sheraton Antique Hardwood Armoire
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
1910s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hardwood Armoire
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Hardwood Armoire
Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
19th Century French Empire Antique Hardwood Armoire
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Mirror, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Hardwood Armoire
Hardwood, Oak
Late 19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Hardwood Armoire
Pine
1820s French Louis XV Antique Hardwood Armoire
Wood
Late 19th Century Dutch Country Antique Hardwood Armoire
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.
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