Used Armoir
1830s French Used Armoir
Brass
1940s American Art Deco Used Armoir
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Used Armoir
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mid-19th Century Chinese Used Armoir
Porcelain
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1870s Italian Rustic Used Armoir
Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Used Armoir
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Shaker Used Armoir
Fir
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Used Armoir
Steel
1930s Polish Art Nouveau Used Armoir
Walnut
1970s European Space Age Used Armoir
Velvet, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Used Armoir
Giltwood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Armoir
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armoir
Brass
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Used Armoir
Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Used Armoir
Walnut
1860s English Used Armoir
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Used Armoir
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Used Armoir
Fabric
1970s Italian Space Age Used Armoir
Velvet
1940s Italian Art Deco Used Armoir
Wood
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19th Century English Used Armoir
20th Century Used Armoir
18th Century and Earlier French Used Armoir
20th Century French Industrial Used Armoir
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Used Armoir
Burl, Mahogany
original turned knobs.
19th Century English Used Armoir
Walnut
1950s French Used Armoir
Oak
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Used Armoir
Fruitwood
1950s French Used Armoir
Oak
1930s Belgian Art Deco Used Armoir
Bronze
19th Century English Used Armoir
Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Used Armoir
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Glass, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Macassar, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
1950s American Used Armoir
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armoir
Stainless Steel
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1970s Rustic Used Armoir
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Used Armoir
Brass
Early 19th Century German Gustavian Used Armoir
Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Glass, Macassar, Mahogany, Oak, Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Used Armoir
Zebra Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Macassar, Oak, Glass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Glass, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Macassar, Mahogany, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Macassar, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Glass, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Glass, Macassar, Mahogany, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Brass
18th Century and Earlier French Used Armoir
Oak
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Used Armoir
Brass
19th Century Used Armoir
Cypress
1890s Dutch Art Nouveau Used Armoir
Oak, Glass
19th Century European Used Armoir
Porcelain, Paint
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Armoir
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Armoir
Cane, Walnut
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Used Armoir
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Armoir
Ceramic, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Armoir
Ceramic, Oak
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Used Armoir
Oak, Glass
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Used Armoir
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Oak
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Used Armoir
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Macassar, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Macassar, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Glass, Macassar, Mahogany, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Glass, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Glass, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Armoir
Glass, Oak
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Used Armoir
Brass
18th Century and Earlier Dutch Baroque Used Armoir
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Used Armoir
Wood
19th Century Austrian Used Armoir
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Used Armoir
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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