Antique Armoire Styles
19th Century Chinese Neoclassical Antique Armoire Styles
Mirror, Teak
19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique Armoire Styles
Oak
19th Century Chinese Antique Armoire Styles
Wood, Glass
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Armoire Styles
Wood
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Armoire Styles
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Armoire Styles
Mahogany, Softwood
Late 18th Century French Antique Armoire Styles
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Metal, Steel
19th Century English Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Iron
19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Armoire Styles
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Metal
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Armoire Styles
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Armoire Styles
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Bronze
1890s French Antique Armoire Styles
Poplar, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armoire Styles
Brass
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armoire Styles
Ash
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Mirror, Wood
1890s Dutch International Style Antique Armoire Styles
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique Armoire Styles
Oak
1820s French Louis XIV Antique Armoire Styles
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Armoire Styles
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armoire Styles
Bronze
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Armoire Styles
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armoire Styles
Wood, Mirror
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Armoire Styles
Walnut
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Armoire Styles
Chestnut, Walnut
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Styles
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Armoire Styles
Wood
1770s French Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Steel
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Armoire Styles
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Armoire Styles
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Brass
Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Armoire Styles
Oak
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Armoire Styles
Walnut
Late 18th Century Austrian Empire Antique Armoire Styles
Brass, Other
1820s French Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Cherry
19th Century French Other Antique Armoire Styles
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Armoire Styles
Oak
18th Century French Gothic Antique Armoire Styles
Wood
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Armoire Styles
Walnut
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Armoire Styles
Pine
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Armoire Styles
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Walnut
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Styles
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Armoire Styles
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Armoire Styles
Mirror, Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Armoire Styles
Brass
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Ormolu
1910s French Antique Armoire Styles
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Styles
Brass
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Armoire Styles
Pine, Paint
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Armoire Styles
Steel
Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Styles
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Armoire Styles
Metal, Ormolu, Bronze
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Armoire Styles
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armoire Styles
Walnut
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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.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
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