3 Section Armoire
Antique 19th Century Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Yew
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Mirror, Satinwood
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique 1890s British Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Birch, Maple, Burl
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
20th Century Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Irish William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Georgian Cabinets
Walnut, Hardwood, Paper
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bird Cages
Copper, Iron, Bronze
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Daybeds
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Vintage 1920s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Paint
Antique 1820s Belgian Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Fir
Antique Late 19th Century Adam Style Vanities
Mirror, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Corner Cupboards
Brass
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century British Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1990s American Art Deco Cabinets
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Mirror
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Olive, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Satinwood
Vintage 1930s Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Vintage 1940s Danish Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
20th Century Danish Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Padouk
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1920s Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1880s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1830s English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique 1820s English Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1880s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Late 20th Century Empire Cabinets
Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century British George III Linen Presses
Brass
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Wardrobes and Armoires
Nickel
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century French Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 1880s German Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Nickel
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Wood, Oak
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Antique 1820s English Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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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