Antique Armoire United States
19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Armoire United States
Brass
Late 18th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Metal
19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Armoire United States
Rosewood
19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Armoire United States
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Mahogany
Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Antique Armoire United States
Brass
1920s American Antique Armoire United States
Wood
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Armoire United States
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Armoire United States
Mahogany
1810s American American Empire Antique Armoire United States
Steel
1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Armoire United States
Walnut
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Armoire United States
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Armoire United States
Wood
1910s Scottish Antique Armoire United States
Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armoire United States
Wood
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Armoire United States
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Faux Bamboo
19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Walnut
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Armoire United States
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Brass
Late 19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Armoire United States
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Armoire United States
Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Antique Armoire United States
Enamel, Brass
2010s Antique Armoire United States
Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Armoire United States
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s Scandinavian Modern Antique Armoire United States
Brass, Bronze
17th Century Italian Antique Armoire United States
Walnut
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armoire United States
Silk
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Antique Armoire United States
Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Antique Armoire United States
Brass
Late 17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Armoire United States
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armoire United States
Copper, Iron, Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Antique Armoire United States
Oak
20th Century French Antique Armoire United States
Crystal
19th Century English Antique Armoire United States
Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Antique Armoire United States
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Armoire United States
Travertine
1940s French Art Deco Antique Armoire United States
Walnut
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Armoire United States
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Armoire United States
Early 20th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Pine
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Armoire United States
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Armoire United States
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Armoire United States
Cherry
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Armoire United States
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19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Mahogany, Pine
18th Century American American Colonial Antique Armoire United States
Walnut
1890s American Other Antique Armoire United States
Brass, Bronze
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Armoire United States
19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Armoire United States
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Pine
19th Century American American Empire Antique Armoire United States
Mahogany
1910s American Edwardian Antique Armoire United States
Steel
19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Wood
Late 19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Fir
19th Century American Rococo Antique Armoire United States
Rosewood
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Armoire United States
Brass
19th Century American Rococo Antique Armoire United States
Rosewood
19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Pine
19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Oak
1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Armoire United States
Wood
19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Armoire United States
Fruitwood, Wood
19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Brass
1870s American Chippendale Antique Armoire United States
Mahogany
19th Century American Rustic Antique Armoire United States
Pine
19th Century American American Empire Antique Armoire United States
Mahogany
1880s French Victorian Antique Armoire United States
Pine
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Armoire United States
Acrylic, Walnut
1820s Scottish Victorian Antique Armoire United States
Walnut
Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Armoire United States
Mahogany
1790s Scottish Antique Armoire United States
Walnut
19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Wood
19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Rosewood
19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Walnut
19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Wood
19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Wood, Pine
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Armoire United States
Oak
Early 20th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Oak
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Armoire United States
Wood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Armoire United States
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Armoire United States
Brass
18th Century and Earlier Austrian Baroque Antique Armoire United States
Pine
1920s Scottish Antique Armoire United States
Walnut
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Armoire United States
Pine
Early 20th Century English Antique Armoire United States
1880s English Victorian Antique Armoire United States
Mirror, Satinwood, Tulipwood
1860s English Campaign Antique Armoire United States
Brass
19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Armoire United States
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Armoire United States
Brass
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Armoire United States
Ormolu
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Armoire United States
Brass
1870s Scottish Antique Armoire United States
Mahogany
19th Century American Federal Antique Armoire United States
Pine, Poplar
Late 19th Century American Antique Armoire United States
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.
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