1875 Large Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk + Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1875 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with rare base drawer I have recently purchas...
Pine
circa 1900 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1900 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting Children's portraits and floral paintings I ha...
Pine
circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1800 hand painted German clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting I have recently pu...
Pine
Extra Large Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk c. 1800
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15 wardrobes and 20 trunks in total, each one totally differe...
Pine
1802 Dated Huge Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1802 dated aqua blue hand painted European clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest I have recently purchased ...
Pine
1901 Dated Love Heart Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1901 dated hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting a large love heart with flowers I have re...
Pine
19th Century painted Provencal Wardrobe Library Cabinet, Cupboard, Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1890s antique painted Provencal library cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe in massive wood, restored and wax polished.
Wood
CHINESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE CiRCA 1920 PAINTED LACQUERED WEDDING CABINET WARDROBE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese Export Circa 1920's Painted and Lacquered Wedding cabinet wardrobe Please note the del...
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Blue Painted Wardrobe Technical information: Period: circa 1805 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Fir Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 149 cm (166 cm with frame) 58.66 in (65.35 in with fra...
Fir
n.1 placard, hand-painted beige wall wardrobes with white texture, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
n.1 placards, hand-painted wall wardrobes, beige background with white texture that echoed the upholstery of the house, built to cover niches in the wall and used as wardrobes for ho...
Poplar
Circa 1800 Sumlime Hand Painted European Wardrobe or Hall Cupboard in Oak Wood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original central European circa 1800 hand painted with floral detailing hall cupboard wardrobe A very good looking well made and c...
Oak
Primitive One Door Cupboard Wardrobe Pine Rustic Cabinet Mustard Painted
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This worked as a wardrobe for us. Hung up our coats and put our shoes on the shelves. This will work in any room in your home, the black you see on the shelf's is just contact paper....
Pine
19th Century Reclaimed 3-Panel French Wardrobe Door with Chestnut Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
The door showcases the original two-tone chestnut paint on the front, with blue-gray paint covering the back.
Wood, Fir
19th Century Reclaimed 2-Panel French Wardrobe Door with Yellow Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
Crafted from solid fir wood, lightweight. Original pale yellow paint with remnants of light blue in areas covers the front; the back features a caramel-hued stain with flecks of lig...
Wood
Circa 1800 Hand Painted Green Swedish Hall or Pot Cupboard Wardrobe Musical Deco
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Swedish circa 1800 hand painted green with angel playing a harp decoration hall cupboard or wardrobe A very good looking ...
Oak
A Chinoiserie red lacquered wardrobe, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The two-door wardrobe in chinoiserie lacquered red features brass hardware and ornamentation and a single lower drawer.
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Early 19th Century French Provincial Wardrobe Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
Dating to the early 19th century, this pair of French provincial wardrobe doors offers timeless architectural beauty with their dry-scraped surface revealing soft layers of cream, sa...
Oak, Paint
Reclaimed 18th Century French Wardrobe Doors, Set of 4
Located in Mckinney, TX
This set of four antique wardrobe doors, reclaimed from a country manor in France, exudes timeless character.
Paint, Fir
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Wardrobe Trunk with Fourteen Hangers
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
This Louis Vuitton upright wardrobe trunk, dating from 1910 to 1930, exemplifies the elegance of the clear lozine series, known as the 1st series after 1914.
Brass
Art Nouveau pine wardrobe by Danish Architect Karl Kristensen, Denmark 1910
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Axel Einar Hjorth, Michael Gottlieb Bindesbøll
Located in København K, 84
This unique Danish Art Nouveau cabinet or wardrobe was designed by architect Hans Kristensen and executed in Ry, Denmark, between 1910 and 1920, during the height of the Jugendstil m...
Pine
Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet 1844
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
The wardrobe is painted in a reddish-brown colour with wood motifs, colourful panels and marbled accents.
Pine, Paint
1825 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Cupboard with Flowers Technical information: Period: 1825 Origin: Tyrolean Alps Wood type: Fir Height: 191 cm 75.2 in Width: 153 cm (169 cm with frame) 60.2 in (6...
Fir
English Original Painted Linen Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century English original painted linen cupboard/ wardrobe. Can be fitted internally with shelves or a hanging rail. 1840.
Pine
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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