Antique Armoire With Shelves
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire With Shelves
Hardwood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire With Shelves
Wood
Late 18th Century French Antique Armoire With Shelves
Oak
Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Armoire With Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Antique Armoire With Shelves
Walnut, Fir
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Armoire With Shelves
Glass, Walnut
Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire With Shelves
Fruitwood
1860s English Antique Armoire With Shelves
Brass
19th Century French Antique Armoire With Shelves
Oak
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Armoire With Shelves
Oak
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armoire With Shelves
Ash
1770s French Antique Armoire With Shelves
Brass
1810s French Antique Armoire With Shelves
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Bohemian Antique Armoire With Shelves
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s French Antique Armoire With Shelves
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Armoire With Shelves
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Armoire With Shelves
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire With Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century French Regency Antique Armoire With Shelves
Brass
1830s European Antique Armoire With Shelves
Brass
1780s Italian Antique Armoire With Shelves
Iron
1920s Latvian Baltic Antique Armoire With Shelves
Metal
1820s French Restauration Antique Armoire With Shelves
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Armoire With Shelves
Cherry
19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Armoire With Shelves
Wood
19th Century French Antique Armoire With Shelves
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire With Shelves
Wood
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire With Shelves
Cherry
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Armoire With Shelves
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Armoire With Shelves
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Armoire With Shelves
Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Armoire With Shelves
Pine
Early 20th Century Javanese Rustic Antique Armoire With Shelves
Teak
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Armoire With Shelves
Hardwood
Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Armoire With Shelves
Oak
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Armoire With Shelves
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Armoire With Shelves
Wire
1790s German Empire Antique Armoire With Shelves
Gesso, Pine
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Armoire With Shelves
Vermeil, Silver
18th Century Italian Antique Armoire With Shelves
Wood
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Armoire With Shelves
Oak
19th Century French Other Antique Armoire With Shelves
Walnut
18th Century French Gothic Antique Armoire With Shelves
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Armoire With Shelves
Pine
18th Century French Antique Armoire With Shelves
Oak
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Armoire With Shelves
Bronze
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire With Shelves
Fruitwood
1840s European Early Victorian Antique Armoire With Shelves
Oak
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Armoire With Shelves
Iron
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Armoire With Shelves
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Armoire With Shelves
Brass
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Armoire With Shelves
Walnut
18th Century French Antique Armoire With Shelves
Cherry
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Armoire With Shelves
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Armoire With Shelves
Brass
Mid-18th Century French Country Antique Armoire With Shelves
Brass
18th Century Antique Armoire With Shelves
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Armoire With Shelves
Pine
Late 18th Century French Antique Armoire With Shelves
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire With Shelves
Oak
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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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