Monumental Armoire
Antique 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Early 20th Century French Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Late 20th Century Mexican Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Mirror
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Linen
Antique 1720s French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Antique 1820s French Restauration Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 2000s American Shaker Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Birdseye Maple
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Shelves
Gold Leaf
Antique 1870s Chinoiserie Linen Presses
Elm
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cupboards
Oak, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bedroom Sets
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Cedar
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Linen Presses
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century American Cabinets
Wood, Mirror
Late 20th Century North American Wardrobes and Armoires
Paint
Antique 1880s Italian Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1850s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1820s French Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
20th Century Ming Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1840s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Russian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1720s German Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
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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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