Antique Gothic Armoire
19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Brass
18th Century French Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
Wood
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
18th Century German Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Iron
1840s Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
Early 20th Century British Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
19th Century European Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Pine
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Gothic Armoire
Mahogany
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
Wood
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
1880s Scottish Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Gothic Armoire
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Glass, Oak
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Gothic Armoire
Bronze, Ormolu
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20th Century English Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
Iron
Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Brass
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Gothic Armoire
Silk, Wool
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Gothic Armoire
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Gothic Armoire
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
1850s English Victorian Antique Gothic Armoire
Mahogany
16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Armoire
1870s Austrian Antique Gothic Armoire
Wood
20th Century European Louis XV Antique Gothic Armoire
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Gothic Armoire
Marble, Metal, Brass
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Gothic Armoire
Other
1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
Late 20th Century George III Antique Gothic Armoire
Mahogany, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Antique Gothic Armoire
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Antique Gothic Armoire
Yew
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16th Century Spanish Primitive Antique Gothic Armoire
Wood
1870s Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Wood
19th Century European Antique Gothic Armoire
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Gothic Armoire
Ash
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Gothic Armoire
Brass
19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Gothic Armoire
1830s Scottish William IV Antique Gothic Armoire
Mahogany
19th Century American Antique Gothic Armoire
Mahogany, Pine
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Walnut
19th Century Russian Antique Gothic Armoire
Pine, Birch
19th Century Russian Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
Pine, Birch
19th Century Guatemalan Antique Gothic Armoire
Iron
19th Century Antique Gothic Armoire
Early 20th Century North American Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
Wood
Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Walnut
Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
1820s French Charles X Antique Gothic Armoire
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
19th Century American American Empire Antique Gothic Armoire
Mahogany
19th Century French Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
1880s English Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Armoire
Wood
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Pine
19th Century American Antique Gothic Armoire
Rosewood
Early 20th Century British Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
1820s French Charles X Antique Gothic Armoire
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
1890s British Antique Gothic Armoire
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Gothic Armoire
1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique Gothic Armoire
Pine, Mirror
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Gothic Armoire
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Louis XV Antique Gothic Armoire
Walnut
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Gothic Armoire
Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Antique Gothic Armoire
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Gothic Armoire
Mahogany
17th Century English Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
Mid-17th Century Welsh Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
Wood
19th Century French Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
19th Century British Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
Early 20th Century British Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Gothic Armoire
Walnut
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
1870s Louis Philippe Antique Gothic Armoire
Pine
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
16th Century French Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak, Wood
1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Oak
1880s French Gothic Antique Gothic Armoire
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
Metal, Wrought Iron
19th Century Dutch French Provincial Antique Gothic Armoire
Metal
19th Century German Antique Gothic Armoire
Pine
Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Gothic Armoire
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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