Antique Maple Armoire
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Maple Armoire
Maple
Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Antique Maple Armoire
Brass
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Maple Armoire
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
1880s English Antique Maple Armoire
Satinwood
1850s English Victorian Antique Maple Armoire
Boxwood, Rosewood
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Maple Armoire
Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Birdseye Maple
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Maple Armoire
Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Cherry
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Maple Armoire
Oak
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Maple Armoire
Metal
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Maple Armoire
Mirror, Rosewood
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Maple Armoire
Cherry, Maple
19th Century English Victorian Antique Maple Armoire
Walnut
1920s English Art Deco Antique Maple Armoire
Mirror, Maple
1870s Scottish Antique Maple Armoire
Mahogany
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Maple Armoire
Bronze
1870s Scottish Antique Maple Armoire
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Maple Armoire
Copper
1890s British Antique Maple Armoire
Wood, Birch, Maple, Burl
1810s Baltic Biedermeier Antique Maple Armoire
Birdseye Maple
1830s French Louis XIV Antique Maple Armoire
Steel
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Maple Armoire
Steel
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Maple Armoire
Wood
19th Century Swiss Empire Antique Maple Armoire
Marble
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Maple Armoire
Bronze, Ormolu
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Maple Armoire
Silk
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Maple Armoire
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Maple Armoire
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Maple Armoire
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Antique Maple Armoire
Cherry
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Maple Armoire
Oak
Early 20th Century German Modern Antique Maple Armoire
Wood
Early 20th Century British Antique Maple Armoire
Walnut
20th Century Art Deco Antique Maple Armoire
Oak
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Maple Armoire
Ash, Cherry
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Maple Armoire
Wood
1920s English Mid-Century Modern Antique Maple Armoire
Wood, Oak
2010s American Antique Maple Armoire
Upholstery, Oak
2010s British Antique Maple Armoire
Brass, Steel
20th Century Art Deco Antique Maple Armoire
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Maple Armoire
Brass
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Early 20th Century English Antique Maple Armoire
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Antique Maple Armoire
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Antique Maple Armoire
Satinwood
1870s French Rococo Antique Maple Armoire
Maple, Rosewood, Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Maple Armoire
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Antique Maple Armoire
Maple
Early 20th Century English Antique Maple Armoire
Maple
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Maple Armoire
Maple
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Maple Armoire
Brass
1840s Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian Antique Maple Armoire
Ceramic, Softwood, Pine, Paint
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Maple Armoire
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Maple Armoire
Maple
1920s British Antique Maple Armoire
Acrylic, Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Maple Armoire
Glass, Maple, Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Maple Armoire
Other
19th Century Italian Antique Maple Armoire
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Maple Armoire
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Maple Armoire
Late 19th Century British Antique Maple Armoire
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Maple Armoire
19th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
Brass
19th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
Brass
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Maple Armoire
Marble, Metal, Brass
1890s English Sheraton Antique Maple Armoire
Mahogany
1880s English High Victorian Antique Maple Armoire
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Maple Armoire
Cherry, Birdseye Maple, Mirror
19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Maple Armoire
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Early 1900s French Antique Maple Armoire
Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Cherry
Early 20th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
Maple
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Maple Armoire
Brass
Early 1900s French Antique Maple Armoire
Cherry, Mirror, Birdseye Maple
19th Century Austrian Antique Maple Armoire
Birdseye Maple
19th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Early 19th Century German Antique Maple Armoire
Maple, Walnut
19th Century French Victorian Antique Maple Armoire
Maple, Pine, Mirror
19th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
Oak
Early 20th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
Walnut, Maple
19th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
Birdseye Maple, Mirror
19th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
19th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
19th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Maple Armoire
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Maple Armoire
Ormolu
1820s French Charles X Antique Maple Armoire
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Maple Armoire
Glass, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Maple Armoire
Rosewood
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Maple Armoire
Brass, Iron
1880s French Japonisme Antique Maple Armoire
Lacquer, Birdseye Maple, Elm, Cherry
1880s French Antique Maple Armoire
Rosewood, Birdseye Maple, Mirror
19th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
19th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Maple Armoire
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Maple Armoire
Maple, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Maple Armoire
Fabric, Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Maple Armoire
Birdseye Maple
19th Century French Antique Maple Armoire
Walnut
1860s European Victorian Antique Maple Armoire
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Maple Armoire
Birdseye Maple
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Maple Armoire
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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