Vintage European Armoire
20th Century European Other Vintage European Armoire
Wood
20th Century European Louis XVI Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage European Armoire
Bronze
20th Century Swedish Country Vintage European Armoire
Pine
1930s European Industrial Vintage European Armoire
Brass
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Pine
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1950s European Industrial Vintage European Armoire
Metal
1930s European Industrial Vintage European Armoire
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Vintage European Armoire
Chrome
1930s English Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
20th Century English Art Nouveau Vintage European Armoire
Pine
1940s English Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
20th Century European Baroque Vintage European Armoire
Glass, Wood
20th Century European Baroque Vintage European Armoire
Glass, Wood
1970s European Vintage European Armoire
Palisander
20th Century Conceptual Vintage European Armoire
Mixed Media, Monoprint, Monotype
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Leather, Wood
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Wood, Leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Vintage European Armoire
Wood
2010s Vintage European Armoire
Iron
2010s Modern Vintage European Armoire
Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Steel, Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Vintage European Armoire
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Vintage European Armoire
Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Hardwood
1930s British Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Victorian Vintage European Armoire
Pine
2010s British Vintage European Armoire
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Vintage European Armoire
Marble
1930s British Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Brass
1930s British Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Wood, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Metal, Chrome
Recent Sales
20th Century Vintage European Armoire
Pine
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Palisander
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Bakelite, Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Bakelite, Walnut
20th Century Dutch Country Vintage European Armoire
Pine
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Vintage European Armoire
Oak
1930s European Vintage European Armoire
Wrought Iron
1960s Latvian Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Ash
1930s French Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Bamboo, Mirror
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
20th Century French Vintage European Armoire
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Burl
1960s European Vintage European Armoire
Rattan
1950s French Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
20th Century European Louis XV Vintage European Armoire
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
20th Century European Louis XVI Vintage European Armoire
Mirror, Walnut
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage European Armoire
Aluminum
1930s French Vintage European Armoire
Satinwood
20th Century European Louis XV Vintage European Armoire
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Late 20th Century Mexican Vintage European Armoire
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Wood
1970s European French Provincial Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1930s Swedish Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
20th Century European Louis XVI Vintage European Armoire
Porcelain, Wood
20th Century French Vintage European Armoire
1930s French Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Brass
Mid-20th Century Romanian Vintage European Armoire
Wood
1960s European Vintage European Armoire
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Vintage European Armoire
Wood
1950s European Vintage European Armoire
Oak
1960s European Vintage European Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Teak
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1930s European Other Vintage European Armoire
Mahogany
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Rosewood
20th Century European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Metal, Brass
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Oak, Walnut
1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Burl
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian French Provincial Vintage European Armoire
Wood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage European Armoire
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Armoire
Beech, Teak
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage European Armoire
Chrome
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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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