Armoires Cabinets And Cupboards
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century Italian Cupboards
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Cupboards
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
20th Century American Chinoiserie Cupboards
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Antique 1760s French French Provincial Cupboards
Bronze, Iron
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Teak
Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Cupboards
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Country Cupboards
Other
Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboards
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cupboards
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cupboards
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cupboards
Glass, Oak
Antique 18th Century French Cupboards
Elm, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Cupboards
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Cupboards
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Spanish Cupboards
Wood
Antique 18th Century Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Primitive Cupboards
Chestnut, Oak
Antique 1790s Danish Neoclassical Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Cupboards
Cherry, Walnut
Antique 1770s German Louis XVI Cupboards
Cherry
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cupboards
Oak, Walnut
Antique 1840s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
Glass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1760s Danish Country Cupboards
Pine
Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Cupboards
Oak
Antique 1870s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Cupboards
Rosewood, Teak
Antique 19th Century Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Rosewood
2010s European Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood, Plywood
Antique 1720s English Country Cupboards
Oak
2010s Dutch Cupboards
Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Cupboards
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1720s English Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 18th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century North American American Craftsman Wardrobes a...
Pine
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
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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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Cupboard and cabinet are often used interchangeably, In general, though, cabinets are multipurpose storage units, while cupboards are used to store and frequently display cups, plates and serveware.
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