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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut & Maple Wardrobe/Armoire On Stand by Dal Vera
By Dal Vera
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Sophisticated Simplicity: Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut & Maple Wardrobe / Armoire On Stand by Dal Vera
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Mid-Century Modern I...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wilhelminian Period England Wardrobe in Solid Oak, 1900
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Wardrobe restored Wilhelminian period around 1900 solid oak England
Features:
Model with drawer compartment, umbrella stand, mirror and wooden hook
Originally from England
Beau...
Category
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Customizable Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood.
Avail...
Category
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Black Oak Tojbox Large Wardrobe by Michael
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak tojbox large wardrobe by Michael
Materials: Oak
Dimensions: D 38 x W 112 x H 200 cm
Also available in different colours and materials.
The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 30 years of experience into a new project. It was time for a change and a new challenge. The challenge was to build an ambitious design brand from the ground up with high-quality materials and great attention to the little details. With a drive to create new originals, the WOUD collection is founded upon the idea to look ahead instead of looking back and share the love for honest design. Therefore, we are eager to discover and develop new ideas whether it being in form, function or choice of material.
Made by Michael is a Danish design studio founded by Michael Daae Christensen in 2014 with a strive to create simple design. He is an inquisitive talent with passion for the whole process of design - from sketch to final production. After he completed his Master in Furniture Design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Michael Christensen moved to New York to work at Søren Rose Studio...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
White Oak Tojbox Large Wardrobe by Michael
Located in Geneve, CH
White Oak Tojbox large wardrobe by Michael.
Materials: Oak
Dimensions: D 38 x W 112 x H 200 cm.
Also available in different colours and materials.
The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 30 years of experience into a new project. It was time for a change and a new challenge. The challenge was to build an ambitious design brand from the ground up with high-quality materials and great attention to the little details. With a drive to create new originals, the WOUD collection is founded upon the idea to look ahead instead of looking back and share the love for honest design. Therefore, we are eager to discover and develop new ideas whether it being in form, function or choice of material.
Made by Michael is a Danish design studio founded by Michael Daae Christensen in 2014 with a strive to create simple design. He is an inquisitive talent with passion for the whole process of design - from sketch to final production. After he completed his Master in Furniture Design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Michael Christensen moved to New York to work at Søren Rose Studio...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Black Oak Tojbox Small Wardrobe by Michael
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak tojbox large wardrobe by Michael
Materials: oak
Dimensions: D 30 x W 80 x H 200 cm
Also available in different colours and materials.
The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 30 years of experience into a new project. It was time for a change and a new challenge. The challenge was to build an ambitious design brand from the ground up with high-quality materials and great attention to the little details. With a drive to create new originals, the WOUD collection is founded upon the idea to look ahead instead of looking back and share the love for honest design. Therefore, we are eager to discover and develop new ideas whether it being in form, function or choice of material.
Made by Michael is a Danish design studio founded by Michael Daae Christensen in 2014 with a strive to create simple design. He is an inquisitive talent with passion for the whole process of design - from sketch to final production. After he completed his Master in Furniture Design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Michael Christensen moved to New York to work at Søren Rose Studio...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Wardrobe “Relevè” from “Trasformatio” Collection, Italy 1940/2022
Located in Napoli, IT
“Relevè” wardrobe from the “Trasformatio” collection, design Michele Iodice exclusively for the Esprit Nouveau gallery.
LIMITED EDITION 1/1
Walnut briar wardrobe from the 1940s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
White Oak Tojbox Small Wardrobe by Michael
Located in Geneve, CH
White Oak Tojbox large wardrobe by Michael.
Materials: Oak.
Dimensions: D 30 x W 80 x H 200 cm.
Also available in different colours and materials.
The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 30 years of experience into a new project. It was time for a change and a new challenge. The challenge was to build an ambitious design brand from the ground up with high-quality materials and great attention to the little details. With a drive to create new originals, the WOUD collection is founded upon the idea to look ahead instead of looking back and share the love for honest design. Therefore, we are eager to discover and develop new ideas whether it being in form, function or choice of material.
Made by Michael is a Danish design studio founded by Michael Daae Christensen in 2014 with a strive to create simple design. He is an inquisitive talent with passion for the whole process of design - from sketch to final production. After he completed his Master in Furniture Design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Michael Christensen moved to New York to work at Søren Rose Studio...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured by Carl Auböck in Austria in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Elegant Minimal ‘A' Clothes Rail with a Luxury Brass Pole
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The steel slimline 'A' clothes rail is one of &New's signature pieces. A stunning addition to any bedroom or hallway, the minimal design looks delicate but is surprisingly robust. This one is powder coated in beetroot, but the clothes rail comes in ten different colours. There is a solid brass detachable pole for hanging clothes...
Category
2010s British Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco Armoire – zebrawood and amboyna burl with three doors, interior shelves, Mother of Pearl and nickel plated hardware, center doo...
Category
1930s Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Zebra Wood, Amboyna
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different sizes, beautifully curved. A great set consisting of seven single hooks which can be set differently to conjure a wonderful installation on the wall.
Two different s...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
'Tucroma' Leather Rotating Wardrobe by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Tucroma' leather rotating wardrobe was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Italy). Custom colors and finishes are available.
The Tucroma rotating armoire features a leather clad exterior with color corresponding saddle leather straps and chrome hardware, a full body length mirror, and standing on a chrome plinth base. Interior with four smaller and one larger chrome hooks and a clothes rod.
Leather color and hardware finish can be customized, contact us for more details. Also available is the matching 'Tucroma' leather platform bed...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
Valet de Romain Barre
By Romain Barré
Located in PARIS, FR
Valet for clothes, available in the version for women.
Category
2010s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Modernist Built-in Wardrobe in Handcrafted, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door built-in wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection.
These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern ...
Category
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Modern Jewel Case
Located in Cantù, IT
A unique item where elegance meets the modernity. Thanks to its colour, it's possible to use it in multiple rooms of your place. The datails are created b...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Boxwood
Double carved walnut body
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Double walnut wood body.provenance Italy.period late 1700s
This fabulous piece of furniture is entirely carved and sculpted by hands of 'gold
It is solid wood in walnut
It has fabulo...
Category
1790s Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Reclaimed Wood Armoire Cabinet with Iron Hardware
Located in Brea, CA
Reclaimed Wood Cabinet Armoire. Beautiful antique patina, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use for a wardrobe, hideaway clutter, or store china or linens. Great in a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Midcentury Austrian Coat Stand Wardrobe
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base with brass or aluminum parts, good original condition. Made in Austria in the late 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
1970s Italian Bamboo Coat Rack
Located in Cantù, IT
Made of bamboo, it is a Classic piece, ideal for Minimalist lovers. Easily movable thanks to the wheels.
Private collection Di Domenico Rugiano
Category
20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bamboo
Late 18th Century Green Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Green painted wardrobe from the end of the 18th century
Measurements: H. 183 cm – L. 121 cm (129 at the frames) – D. 54 cm (58 at the frames)
Period: 1780
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir...
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
Mid-Century Display Cabinet Made in Czechia, '50s, Restored Oak
Located in Horomerice, CZ
20th century mid-century display cabinet
Material: oak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Oak
Top Cabinet in Walnut and Other Woods, Germany
Located in Mönchengladbach, NW
German castle furniture from the province of Anhalt with rich inlays, in small dimensions, very balanced design.
Inlaid walnut and other woods, veneered on fruitwood.
Original brass fittings and locks.
Inventory label backside: Castle of Mosigkau, province Anhalt, inv. no. 1064 Germany, Braunschweig, 18th...
Category
18th Century German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe Coat Rack Aubock Style, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic Mid-Century Modern, 1950s wardrobe coat rack, Austria. Nice addition to your room, entry hall or just for your collection of design items. Made of metal, with nice patina. Fo...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Industrial Transparent Metal Locker Cabinet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This great old Industrial locker wardrobe cabinet can be dated in the 1950s.
With its metal fence side panels and doors in grey lacquered metal, it stays ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Two-door wardrobe armoires in carved walnut wood, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient and large wardrobe, two-door wardrobe in precious hand-carved solid walnut wood, panels with baroque shapes, originating from Northern Italy, built in the 1600s, maximum dime...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Cabinet Circa 1810 Circa
Measurements: H. 185 cm – L. 120 (129 at the frames) cm – D. 46 (51 at the frames) cm
Period: approximately 1810
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
De...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
19th Century Historicism Late Biedermeier Style Wadrobe Stands
Located in Berlin, DE
Original late Biedermeier wardrobe stand around 1850-1860.
Solid wood balustrades carved pedestal. Wood and brass. Rich marquetry work high gloss pol...
Category
19th Century German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
60s 70s Umbrella Stand Umbrella Holder Wood Metal Mid Century Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Umbrella stand umbrella holder wood metal mid-century Design 60s
Object: umbrella stand
Manufacturer:
Condition: good
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimensions:
Diam...
Category
1970s German Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller, Vienna Austria, Set of 5
Located in Vienna, AT
Wall coat hooks by Herta Baller, brass, black patinated, Vienna Austria, set of 5.
Category
1960s Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Warsaw Cabinetmaker French Provincial Bonnet Top Bombe Armoire Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage warsaw cabinetmaker French Provincial bonnet top bombe armoire cabinets - a pair. Item features bonnet top bombe form, solid wood construction, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Wardrobe with Flowers and Fruit
Measurements: H. 163 cm – W. 100 cm (107 at the frames) – D. 44 cm (47 at the frames)
Period: approximately 1815
Origin: Tyrol
Essence...
Category
1810s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
1830 Light Green Swiss Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Green painted wardrobe dated 1830
Dimension: H. 175 cm – W. 111 cm (122 to the frames) – D. 51 cm (56 to the frames)
Era: 1830 (dated)
Provenience: Switzerland
Essence: Fir
Item ...
Category
1830s Swiss Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
1839 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Cabinet dated 1839
Measurements: H. 177 cm – W. 120 cm (129 at the frames) cm – D. 40 cm (45 at the frames) cm
Period: 1839
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Description
Anti...
Category
1830s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard with Graphical Doors in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wardrobe, solid oak, metal, France, 1960s
This wardrobe is based on a well-designed structure where aesthetics and functionally go hand in ha...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Mademoiselle Armoire
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Designed with a profound admiration and influence of the French decorative arts, the Mademoiselle Armoire will transport you to another world in a crazy beautiful kind of way. The filigree metal butterfly doors are backed by decadent fabric and open to a metal leaf interior covered in a high-gloss varnish with nine antique mirror drawers...
Category
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding two door teak wardrobe from Wrighton - in the Danish modern style
Made during the 1960s
Fitted out with a clothes rail and compartments and shelves to the other
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Wall Hook Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Wall hooks Vienna, Austria 1950s, good original condition.
Category
1950s Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum
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 cm / depth 65 cm
Category
1880s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Emerald Green Antique 1825 Hand Painted German Marriage Wardrobe Linen Cupboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1825-1850 Emerald Green painted Antique German Marriage folden linen, wardrobe or pot cupboard with rose...
Category
1820s German Regency Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Elegant beechwood wardrobe by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok, 1960´s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wardrobe was designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s
It´s made of beechwood and plywood. There are 8 shelves inside, bu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Custom Made Scandinavian Style Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made Scandinavian style wardrobe / food cupboard. Can be fitted with hanging rails or shelving.
Can be made to your dimensions and paint colour. For reference, the interior i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Italian Modern Wardrobe
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Modern Wardrobe from Maggioni. Features two spaces with sliding track doors. 4 adjustable shelves that can be modified to your desired ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Laminate
Antique Swedish Pine Armoire
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful antique early 1900s Swedish waxed pine divided armoire with six shelves and two drawers. Original brass hardware with working key that locks the doors. A beautiful and fu...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Hallway Closet in Oak, circa 1930
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Hallway closet restored Art Deco circa 1930 oak closet
Features:
Single-door model with two drawers and clothes rail
Geometric shape
Abstract carving ...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Massive Brass Coat Wall Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook manufactured in Austria in the 1950s
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Door Handle Oriental Mood Ø 30 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Solid brass door handle with an oriental touch. Available in different sizes: Ø 12 cm , Ø 20 cm and Ø 30 cm
Fixture option available : facade fixing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Cupboard Armoire Gentleman's Chest by Jesper
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Cupboard Armoire Gentleman's Chest by Jesper. Ample, functional storage for any room in the house with 6 drawers and three shelves. Finely crafted fi...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Chrome Armoire Wardrobe Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin burl and chrome armoire/wardrobe. This piece is very rare and hard to find, this is the 1st time we have ever had one. It is in wonderful vintage...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
Wardrobe Sideboard with Drawers in Canaletto Walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The curved and straight lines, the solids and voids, the austerity and lightness; and, above all, the refined
lightness of the arches which follow on from each other at a constant rhythm. The Arcate collection of
furniture represents a stated homage to one of the essential architectural elements – the arch in its typical
variation of Romanesque constructions, present in various areas of the Veneto region such as some of the
smaller islands of the Venetian lagoon – consisting of seven-drawer chests, dressers and bedside tables...
Category
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
1830 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabin Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Antique Tyrolean Blue wardrobe dated 1830
Measurements: H. 173 cm – L. 136 cm (148 cm at the frames) – P. 40 cm (46 cm at the frames)
Essence: Fir
Period: 1830
Origin: Tyrol (North...
Category
1830s Austrian Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
1807 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Tyrolean Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Antique Blue Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1807
Origin: Tyrol (Northern Italy - Alpine Region)
Essence: Fir
Period: 1807
Measurements: H. 175 cm – L. 109 cm (118 cm at the frames) – D. 47...
Category
Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Solid Brass Coat Hangers
Located in Carimate, Como
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency neoclassical solid brass coat hangers, large stock available coming from one of Italy's main brass producers of late 20th century, the brass is in exc...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe from Jas Shoolbred, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco walnut wardrobe from the quality furniture makers Jas Shoolbred - circa 1920's
Fitted out with a clothes rail and coat hooks
There's further storage in the drawer to th...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Modernist Coat Hooks
Located in Vienna, AT
Anodized aluminium made in Austria in Vienna in the 1970s.
Up to ten pieces available
Delivery time about 2 weeks.
Category
1970s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum
Antique French Large Louis XV Walnut Armoire, c1700's Restored Pierced Fretwork
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Large Walnut French Armoire from the 1700's. Louis XV, ruled as King of France from 1715, until 1774. Over the years, we have imported some pretty spectacular Antique French Louis XV Armoires, but few finer than this example. The interior of this French Louis XV Armoire, was used to hide an unsightly television, but the workmanship was executed so nice, that we thought we would leave it alone, unless the purchaser would like us to remove it. This particular Antique Louis XV Armoire...
Category
1760s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Italian Shabby White Piedmontese Wardrobe Sideboard Pantry Cabinet Shelves
Located in Buggiano, IT
Antique Piedmontese wardrobe with two doors, with movable shelves, original, shabby white, shallow.
Size cm: 124 + 12 frame x 41 x 221 height
Age:...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Shaker Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
Elegant beechwood wardrobe by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok, 1960´s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wardrobe was designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s
It´s made of beechwood and plywood.
You can hang your clothes in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Antique and Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires for Sale on 1stDibs
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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