Armoire Wardrobe Used
1870s French Neoclassical Armoire Wardrobe Used
Brass
20th Century Bohemian Armoire Wardrobe Used
Wood, Paint
1890s Dutch International Style Armoire Wardrobe Used
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis Philippe Armoire Wardrobe Used
Metal, Brass
1880s French Louis XV Armoire Wardrobe Used
Oak
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Armoire Wardrobe Used
Iron
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armoire Wardrobe Used
Teak
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Armoire Wardrobe Used
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armoire Wardrobe Used
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armoire Wardrobe Used
Metal
1790s Welsh Armoire Wardrobe Used
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armoire Wardrobe Used
Chrome
1780s French Louis XV Armoire Wardrobe Used
Walnut
1890s Scottish Victorian Armoire Wardrobe Used
Walnut
Early 1900s French French Provincial Armoire Wardrobe Used
Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Birdseye Maple
19th Century French French Provincial Armoire Wardrobe Used
Oak
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armoire Wardrobe Used
Brass
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Armoire Wardrobe Used
Bronze, Iron
1840s French Jacobean Armoire Wardrobe Used
Wood
1820s Italian Charles X Armoire Wardrobe Used
Walnut
1880s Danish High Victorian Armoire Wardrobe Used
Mirror, Oak
20th Century Swedish Country Armoire Wardrobe Used
Pine
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armoire Wardrobe Used
Brass, Copper
1840s European Early Victorian Armoire Wardrobe Used
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe Used
Mirror, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Armoire Wardrobe Used
Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Armoire Wardrobe Used
Wood, Mirror
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armoire Wardrobe Used
Oak
Late 18th Century Austrian Empire Armoire Wardrobe Used
Brass, Other
1920s Dutch Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe Used
Mirror, Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armoire Wardrobe Used
Metal, Brass
1930s Dutch Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe Used
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe Used
Brass
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armoire Wardrobe Used
Ebony, Oak, Pine
1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armoire Wardrobe Used
Brass
Early 1900s Hungarian Jugendstil Armoire Wardrobe Used
Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armoire Wardrobe Used
Wood
19th Century American Gothic Revival Armoire Wardrobe Used
Brass
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Armoire Wardrobe Used
Bamboo, Reed, Wood
19th Century French Armoire Wardrobe Used
Oak
Late 19th Century French Rococo Armoire Wardrobe Used
Glass, Walnut
1870s French Napoleon III Armoire Wardrobe Used
Oak
19th Century English Armoire Wardrobe Used
Satinwood
1960s Modern Armoire Wardrobe Used
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Armoire Wardrobe Used
Mahogany
16th Century French Renaissance Armoire Wardrobe Used
Walnut
18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armoire Wardrobe Used
Oak
1970s German Armoire Wardrobe Used
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Armoire Wardrobe Used
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Armoire Wardrobe Used
Wood
Early 20th Century French Regency Armoire Wardrobe Used
Brass
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Armoire Wardrobe Used
Softwood, Walnut
1890s Polish Arts and Crafts Armoire Wardrobe Used
Oak
1890s Polish Arts and Crafts Armoire Wardrobe Used
Oak
1990s Armoire Wardrobe Used
Hardwood
Early 1900s British Georgian Armoire Wardrobe Used
Wood
1940s Italian Armoire Wardrobe Used
Wood, Walnut
1820s Belgian Louis XV Armoire Wardrobe Used
Oak
19th Century French Rococo Armoire Wardrobe Used
Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe Used
Walnut
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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 an armoire used for?1 Answer
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
An armoire is a type of wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. An armoire is freestanding, usually wooden and has one or two doors plus a hanging bar.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
An armoire is a type of wardrobe.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023You can use a variety of other things in place of a wardrobe. Armoires are a popular alternative. These case goods are usually bigger than wardrobes and have more ornate, decorative designs. You may also consider the chifferobe, which has a hanging area for clothing on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Open clothes racks can also serve as a substitute for a wardrobe. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of furniture.
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