Victorian Armoire Wardrobe
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
20th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1880s Danish High Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak
Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique 1850s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Boxwood, Rosewood
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Wardr...
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1870s Italian Early Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Antique 1880s Hungarian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Irish William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Toys and Dolls
Mirror, Pine
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Cupboards
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Linen Presses
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash
Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1880s Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch
Antique 1860s British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Antique 1860s Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo, Seagrass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Paper, Bamboo, Seagrass
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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 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.