Antique Wooden Wardrobes
19th Century French Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Oak
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Poplar
Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Wood, Oak
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Damask, Walnut
1780s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Fir
1780s Austrian Louis XV Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Fir
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Walnut
1820s Dutch Louis XIV Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Oak
1890s Dutch International Style Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Brass
19th Century Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Poplar
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Wood, Fir
1810s Regency Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Mahogany
1870s Italian Rustic Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Poplar
Late 19th Century Italian Shaker Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Fir
1920s Art Deco Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Wood, Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Walnut
1790s Welsh Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Oak
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Ormolu
Early 19th Century German Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Walnut, Fir
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Brass
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Mirror, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Mirror, Oak
Late 18th Century French Country Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Iron
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Ebony, Oak, Pine
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Brass
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Cherry, Maple
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Oak
1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Brass
1870s Italian Early Victorian Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Pine
Early 20th Century Asian Other Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Metal
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Metal
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Metal
17th Century British Jacobean Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Oak
19th Century British Victorian Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Oak
Early 19th Century German Country Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Pine
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Glass, Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Brass
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Iron
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Steel
Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Brass
Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century Latvian Art Nouveau Antique Wooden Wardrobes
Metal
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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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