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4-door wardrobe in lacquered and painted wood, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique wardrobe wardrobe, consisting of 4 doors, in lacquered wood and hand painted with floral
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Poplar

Nord Wardrobe
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Introducing the Nord Wardrobe. Crafted with massive oak and sturdy cane, this wardrobe features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cane, Oak

Nord Wardrobe
Nord Wardrobe
H 23.63 in W 118.12 in D 96.46 in
Biedermeier Wardrobes
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Biedermeier wardrobes Palisander . The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high
Category

Antique 1890s Polish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Palisander

Biedermeier Wardrobes
Biedermeier Wardrobes
H 78.75 in W 82.68 in D 23.23 in
Pana Wardrobe
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Optimize your bedroom with the stunning Pana-Wardrobe! Offering convenient storage, beauty, and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Pana Wardrobe
Pana Wardrobe
H 24.41 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in
CASTLE Wardrobe
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
No castle would be complete without a wardrobe in which to keep your royal robes (aka your pyjamas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

CASTLE Wardrobe
CASTLE Wardrobe
H 84.06 in W 48.04 in D 21.46 in
Celeste Wardrobe
Located in Paris, FR
Wardrobe Celeste with all structure in solid walnut wood, with 180° openable glass doors with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Celeste Wardrobe
Celeste Wardrobe
H 70.87 in W 47.25 in D 20.95 in
Art Deco Wardrobes
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art deco wardrobes. The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac
Category

Vintage 1920s Polish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Coconut

Art Deco Wardrobes
Art Deco Wardrobes
H 80.32 in W 88.19 in D 26.78 in
Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe in very good original condition with slight signs of use.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Beech

Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe
Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe
H 75.6 in W 38.19 in D 24.02 in
Art Deco Wardrobe
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Nouveau rosewood wardrobe. Second wardrobe on my second auction. The furniture from our
Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Wardrobe
Art Deco Wardrobe
H 68.9 in W 74.41 in D 23.23 in
Italian Modern Wardrobe
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Modern Wardrobe from Maggioni. Features two spaces with sliding track doors. 4 adjustable
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Laminate

Italian Modern Wardrobe
Italian Modern Wardrobe
H 94.75 in W 119.5 in D 26 in
Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut combination wardrobe, the moulded top above two long panelled well-figured doors opening to
Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Walnut compactum wardrobe
Walnut compactum wardrobe
H 66.5 in W 94.5 in D 25 in
Renaissance Style Wardrobe
Located in Marseille, FR
Exceptional richly carved Renaissance style wardrobe decorated with sketches with many characters
Category

20th Century French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Style Wardrobe
Renaissance Style Wardrobe
H 75.99 in W 118.12 in D 23.63 in
Louis XV wardrobe
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
Louis XV Wardrobe Circa 1880 in Several Types of Wood Treat yourself to the timeless luxury of the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Louis XV wardrobe
Louis XV wardrobe
H 96.86 in W 55.91 in D 25.99 in
Oak wardrobe, 1950s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oak cabinet resting on four tapered legs surmounted by turned wooden uprights and opening by two doors in front. France, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Space Age Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Oak wardrobe, 1950s.
Oak wardrobe, 1950s.
H 70.08 in W 23.63 in D 48.43 in
Large Atypical Wardrobe
Located in WARNETON, FR
This cabinet was made by a craftsman with decorative canvas theater panels. It has 2 doors opening onto large storage.
Category

Vintage 1950s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Textile, Wood

Large Atypical Wardrobe
Large Atypical Wardrobe
H 100.01 in W 50.4 in D 24.81 in
Crescent Wardrobe - Modern White Lacquered Wardrobe with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The crescent collection is inspired by the graceful curvature of the antique arches, intertwined between them to bring its architectural majesty into our houses. It's a structure mad...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Victorian Satin Birch Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian satin birch wardrobe, having a stepped and flared cornice
Category

Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Satinwood

Victorian Satin Birch Wardrobe
Victorian Satin Birch Wardrobe
H 83.86 in W 91.34 in D 26.38 in
Gio Ponti Wardrobe, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Gio Ponti Wardrobe from the 1960s epitomizes mid-century modern sophistication and functional
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Wardrobe, 1960s
Gio Ponti Wardrobe, 1960s
H 74.81 in W 114.18 in D 24.81 in
Bamboo Wardrobe, c. 1900
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming late 19th century English bamboo wardrobe or armoire. All elements of the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bamboo, Reed, Wood

Bamboo Wardrobe, c. 1900
Bamboo Wardrobe, c. 1900
H 75.5 in W 38 in D 19 in
Art Nouveau Rosewood Wardrobe
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Nouveau rosewood wardrobe. Second wardrobe on my second auction. The furniture from our
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Antique 1890s Polish Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau Rosewood Wardrobe
Art Nouveau Rosewood Wardrobe
H 74.02 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Art Nouveau Rosewood Wardrobe
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Nouveau rosewood wardrobe. Second wardrobe on my second auction. The furniture from our
Category

Antique 1890s Polish Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau Rosewood Wardrobe
Art Nouveau Rosewood Wardrobe
H 74.02 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Oak single door wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak single-door wardrobe in the 17th Century style, the inverted breakfron cornice above carved
Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Oak single door wardrobe
Oak single door wardrobe
H 73.5 in W 33.5 in D 21 in
Satinwood concaved Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century Sheraton Revival compactum wardrobe, the detachable decorated concaved cornice
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Satinwood

Satinwood concaved Compactum Wardrobe
Satinwood concaved Compactum Wardrobe
H 80 in W 80 in D 24.5 in
Art Deco Secesja Wardrobe .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco Secesja wardrobe we are pleased to present the Polish Secession of 1900s-1910s. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Secesja Wardrobe .
Art Deco Secesja Wardrobe .
H 85.44 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Gothic revival oak wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Gothic revival oak wardrobe the projecting cornice above two large panelled doors having Gothic
Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Gothic revival oak wardrobe
Gothic revival oak wardrobe
H 76.5 in W 44.5 in D 18.5 in
Walnut two door wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut wardrobe the architectural top with rope twist and shell carving decoration. Above a pair of
Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Walnut two door wardrobe
Walnut two door wardrobe
H 80 in W 47 in D 26 in
2 Art Deco Wardrobes
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
2 art deco wardrobes. The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss
Category

Vintage 1920s Polish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Coconut

2  Art Deco Wardrobes
2  Art Deco Wardrobes
H 75.99 in W 46.07 in D 20.87 in
Antique English Oak Wardrobe
Located in Fulton, CA
Fine example of a 1930's English tiger oak Jacobean style wardrobe. Exceptional glow to original
Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak Wardrobe
Antique English Oak Wardrobe
H 82 in W 48 in D 19 in
Mahogany Three Door Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany three-door wardrobe, the moulded scrolling cornice above three long well figured panelled
Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Three Door Wardrobe
Mahogany Three Door Wardrobe
H 84.5 in W 76 in D 24.5 in
Painted French Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
Baroque period tall two-door painted wardrobe with lower drawers. Scraped back to early paint
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Painted French Baroque Wardrobe
Painted French Baroque Wardrobe
H 99 in W 78 in D 32 in
Carved Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved mahogany compactum wardrobe having carved removable finials, above two long mirror doors
Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Carved Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Carved Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
H 95 in W 77.5 in D 25.5 in
Georgian Mahogany Wardrobe Armoire
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine English Georgian style Gentleman's wardrobe with crotch mahogany paneled doors on ornate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Wardrobe Armoire
Georgian Mahogany Wardrobe Armoire
H 89 in W 47.25 in D 27.5 in
Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in palm beach, FL
In 1870’s, the Wardrobe trunk became the ultimate symbol of Parisian chic for outfits and
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Vintage 1980s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
H 43 in W 22 in D 22 in
19th Century Gustavian Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
lift up on hinges. The wardrobe has tailored molding on the crown, base, door panels and angled sides
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

19th Century Gustavian Wardrobe
19th Century Gustavian Wardrobe
H 81 in W 63 in D 26 in
1800s French Wooden Wardrobe
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden cabinet from 1800s France. This hulking wooden cabinet stands at seven feet high, its top molded edge carved into compelling angles and curves, almost like the roof of a got...
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

1800s French Wooden Wardrobe
1800s French Wooden Wardrobe
H 83.9 in W 72.4 in D 19.7 in
Delta Wardrobe - Modern Wardrobe in Polished White Lacquer with Brass Details
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Baroque Entrance Hall Wardrobe
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Manufactured in the Western part of the Old Austro-Hungarian Empire. Changed and supplemented first half of 19th C.. Monogram "BEWM1753" private estate Bavaria. Restored and repoli...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wardrobes and Armoires

Baroque Entrance Hall Wardrobe
Baroque Entrance Hall Wardrobe
H 96 in W 84 in D 36 in
60s 70s Wardrobe Wall Wardrobe Läsko 3-Part Chrome Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s wardrobe wall wardrobe Läsko 3-part chrome space age design Object: wardrobe
Category

Vintage 1970s German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Victorian Wardrobe Mahogany Closet 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Wardrobe Stands Upon a Plinth Base. Circa 1860 The Wardrobe Features 1 Lower Drawer with
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating Solid Oak Wardrobe from the 1950s, this exceptional French piece
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
H 70.87 in W 50.01 in D 18.12 in
1770 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean Blue-Green wardrobe dated 1770 Period: 1770 (dated) Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir Measures
Category

Antique 1770s Austrian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

1770 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
1770 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
H 76.78 in W 57.88 in D 19.69 in
Near Pair of Walnut Wardrobes
Located in Cheshire, GB
Near pair of walnut wardrobes the architectural tops with rope twist and shell carving decoration
Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Near Pair of Walnut Wardrobes
Near Pair of Walnut Wardrobes
H 80 in W 47 in D 26 in
White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
White painted French rococo wardrobe dating to circa 1740-1769. Mostly likely from Northern France
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Pine

White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
H 86.75 in W 62.5 in D 23 in
Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wardrobe from the end of the 19th century, France. Dimensions: height 233 cm / width 166
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1880.
Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1880.
H 91.74 in W 65.36 in D 25.6 in
Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Original Baroque wardrobe from the late 18th century. It was made in the former Austro-Hungarian
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
Austrian 18th Century Baroque Wardrobe
H 67.72 in W 50.01 in D 19.69 in
German Art Nouveau Oakwood Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Art Nouveau wardrobe in oakwood with solid brass hooks. The wardrobe has a big
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

German Art Nouveau Oakwood Wardrobe
German Art Nouveau Oakwood Wardrobe
H 81.89 in W 45.67 in D 9.85 in
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
H 7.29 in W 41.54 in D 5.12 in
Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating Solid Oak Wardrobe from the 1950s, this exceptional French piece
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
Midcentury French Natural Oak Wardrobe
H 69.69 in W 51.78 in D 20.67 in
Midcentury Wardrobe from the 1960s
Located in Roma, RM
Midcentury wood wardrobe with doors and shelves from the 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Wardrobe from the 1960s
Midcentury Wardrobe from the 1960s
H 68.51 in W 40.56 in D 21.26 in
17th Century Walnut Wardrobe, Italy
Located in Brussels, Brussels
workmanship with a superb carved top as well as base. Typical of Italian wardrobes and furniture pieces of
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Walnut Wardrobe, Italy
17th Century Walnut Wardrobe, Italy
H 86.62 in W 57.88 in D 27.17 in
Antique French Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautiful freestanding wardrobe from the 19th century is crafted from solid wood. This antique
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique French Wardrobe 19th Century
Antique French Wardrobe 19th Century
H 93.71 in W 47.64 in D 21.26 in
German Art Nouveau Oakwood Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful small Art Nouveau wardrobe in oakwood with original hooks. The wardrobe has a big
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Tin

German Art Nouveau Oakwood Wardrobe
German Art Nouveau Oakwood Wardrobe
H 73.23 in W 45.28 in D 7.88 in
Victorian Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5429 Fine quality and very attractive Victorian wardrobe, having cavetto cornice with canted
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Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe
Victorian Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe
H 84.252 in W 57.087 in D 25.591 in
Guillerme and Chambron, Wardrobe, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme and Chambron, by. Wardrobe in blond solid oak, rectangular in shape, opening with a door
Category

Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Guillerme and Chambron, Wardrobe, 1970s
Guillerme and Chambron, Wardrobe, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 20.87 in
French Neo Renaissance Wardrobe, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This stunning antique wooden wardrobe with two doors and two drawers is a true masterpiece. Crafted
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

French Neo Renaissance Wardrobe, 1900s
French Neo Renaissance Wardrobe, 1900s
H 83.47 in W 63 in D 25.6 in
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier wardrobe is a true gem, showcasing the timeless beauty and elegance of a
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Softwood, Walnut

19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe
H 82.68 in W 61.42 in D 22.45 in
Empire mahogany two door wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Empire wardrobe, the projecting removable cornice with brass decoration flanked by turned finials
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Empire mahogany two door wardrobe
Empire mahogany two door wardrobe
H 97 in W 58 in D 25.5 in
Gdansk Wardrobe Oak from 1900
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present a unique Gdansk wardrobe. Prepared to order. This type of furniture was made in Gdansk
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Antique 1890s Polish Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Gdansk  Wardrobe Oak from 1900
Gdansk  Wardrobe Oak from 1900
H 81.5 in W 48.43 in D 28.35 in
Gdansk Wardrobe Oak from 1900
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present a unique Gdansk wardrobe. Prepared to order. This type of furniture was made in Gdansk
Category

Antique 1890s Polish Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Gdansk Wardrobe Oak from 1900
Gdansk Wardrobe Oak from 1900
H 81.89 in W 50.79 in D 28.35 in
1782 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Green Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1782 H.185 – L.142 (160 at the frames) – P.50 (59 at the frames
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Antique 1780s Austrian Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

1782 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
1782 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
H 72.84 in W 55.12 in D 21.66 in
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Wardrobe Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wardrobe wardrobe you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every wardrobe wardrobe was constructed with great care. Find 11475 options for an antique or vintage wardrobe wardrobe now, or shop our selection of 502 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wardrobe wardrobe — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each wardrobe wardrobe bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. Louis Vuitton, Herta Baller and Guillerme et Chambron each produced at least one beautiful wardrobe wardrobe that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wardrobe Wardrobe?

A wardrobe wardrobe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,554, while the lowest priced sells for $11 and the highest can go for as much as $536,000.

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.

Questions About Wardrobe Wardrobe
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Compactum wardrobe is a piece of furniture made for storing clothes. Compactum wardrobes typically have mirrored doors and internal storage drawers, cubbies, racks and shelves that hold all of your necessities. Shop a collection of Compactum wardrobes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Knockdown wardrobes are wardrobes that can be dismantled. Knockdown furniture is a type of furniture that requires customer assembly; that is, the furniture comes in parts with instruction manuals for assembly. Find a collection of antique and vintage knockdown wardrobes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A chifferobe wardrobe is a piece of furniture designed for storing clothes. It features an armoire side that allows you to hang clothes on one side. On the other side, it may feature drawers or shelves to allow for extra versatile storage space. Browse a collection of chifferobe wardrobes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The top of a wardrobe is called a clothes rack, which is reserved for hanging garments.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A freestanding wardrobe is called an armoire. Armoires have been around since medieval times, functioning initially as storage furniture for arms like swords. In modern times, these attractive case goods have a range of uses. 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. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage armoires.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    The difference between a wardrobe and a cupboard is that a wardrobe is a very tall structure that is typically located in a closet or bedroom. Wardrobes usually contain clothing and shoes, while a cupboard, even though it is a versatile type of case piece, is usually found in a kitchen or pantry and is used for food storage. 

    Although both are types of storage cabinets, a wardrobe is generally much larger than a cupboard. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. You won’t find any hanging rods in a cupboard.

    Cupboards have long been staples in interior design as reliable case pieces, which have been a vital part of the home for centuries. Cupboards appeared in the Middle Ages and by the 17th century had eclipsed the chest in popularity as a piece of furniture for storage. New techniques in woodworking allowed furniture manufacturers to build pieces that were more complex than simple chests.

    Find a collection of antique and vintage storage furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    You can use a variety of other things in place of a wardrobe. Armoires are a popular alternative. These case goods are usually bigger than wardrobes and have more ornate, decorative designs. You may also consider the chifferobe, which has a hanging area for clothing on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Open clothes racks can also serve as a substitute for a wardrobe. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The difference between an almirah and a wardrobe is that an almirah is a type of wardrobe that originated in India. Typically made of wood and used to hold clothes and shoes, it can also be employed in a kitchen for storing small appliances and miscellaneous items or in an office for books and files.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Both a closet and a wardrobe are used for storing objects, but the former is a small room and the latter is a stand-alone piece of furniture.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    People may have mirrored wardrobes for different reasons. Some may appreciate the convenience of being able to quickly check their appearance after dressing for an event or for going into the office for work. Others may appreciate how mirrors can make a room seem larger or simply maximize the amount of lighting in a given space. On 1stDibs, find a range of mirrored wardrobes.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    A wardrobe with drawers is called a chifforobe or chifferobe. It usually features a large, roomy interior for hanging clothes on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Chifforobes date back to the early 20th century, and their name is a combination of the words wardrobe and chiffonier, the term for a narrow chest of drawers. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of chifforobes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether mirrored wardrobes are a good idea is largely a matter of personal opinion. You may like the convenience of being able to check your appearance in the reflective surface. Mirrored furniture can also make small rooms seem larger and add appealing shine to spaces. Shop a selection of mirrored wardrobes on 1stDibs.

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