Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Glass, Mirror, Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Brass
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Other
1880s English Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Satinwood
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Early 20th Century British Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Walnut
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Rosewood
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Cherry
2010s British Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
19th Century Russian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Pine
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Louis XVI Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Bronze
20th Century Bohemian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis Philippe Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mirror, Cherry, Elm
1880s French Provincial Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Brass
18th Century and Earlier French Country Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Recent Sales
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Ash
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
1910s European Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Other
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Other
Early 20th Century British Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
1910s English Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Other
Early 20th Century British Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Satinwood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Boxwood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Satinwood
1920s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
1880s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Brass
1910s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
19th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
1910s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Satinwood
1910s American Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Steel
1910s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Walnut
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Early 20th Century English Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Wood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
1910s British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Oak
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Oak
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Walnut
1890s English Sheraton Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Wood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Wood
1910s English Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Wood
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Oak
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Satinwood
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Brass
1880s Scottish Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Pine
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Mirror, Pine
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Chrome, Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Wardrobe Armoires And Wardrobes
Oak
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.