Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
1840s Gothic Revival Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oak
19th Century Irish William IV Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Brass
1870s English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Wood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oak
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Brass, Bronze
1890s French Directoire Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
1850s French French Provincial Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Ormolu
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Glass, Wood
1980s English Neoclassical Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Porcelain
1840s English Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Marble
1930s Dutch Industrial Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oak
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
1830s European Jacobean Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oak
19th Century English Gothic Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oak, Velvet
Late 18th Century English School Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oil
Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Brass
19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Pine
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Lead
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Velvet, Walnut
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oak
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1880s British Sheraton Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
1880s Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Birch
19th Century English Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Rosewood
1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oak
1860s English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
1830s Swiss Country Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Pine
Early 19th Century French Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
19th Century British Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
19th Century British Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Satinwood
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Other
19th Century English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Glass, Mahogany
1870s English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
1850s English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
19th Century English Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
1810s English Regency Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Satinwood
19th Century Scottish Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Pine
1780s English George III Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
1850s British Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
1820s English Regency Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Brass
Late 18th Century English Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
1820s English Georgian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
1820s English Georgian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
1860s English Louis XVI Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Ormolu
Late 19th Century British Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oak
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Birdseye Maple
1910s Scottish Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oak
1840s French French Provincial Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Marble, Metal, Brass
19th Century Austrian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Pine
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Kingwood
Early 20th Century French Other Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oak
19th Century Scottish Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
19th Century Scottish Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Oak
1860s Scottish Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Satinwood
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Mahogany
19th Century British Victorian Antique Breakfront Wardrobes
Pine
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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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