Antique Rosewood Armoire
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Rosewood Armoire
Mirror, Oak, Rosewood
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Armoire
Mirror, Rosewood
19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Rosewood Armoire
Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Rosewood
Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
1870s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood, Teak
19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Rosewood Armoire
Brass
1860s English Antique Rosewood Armoire
Mirror, Walnut, Wood
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
1850s English Victorian Antique Rosewood Armoire
Boxwood, Rosewood
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Rosewood Armoire
Ebony, Rosewood
1890s Polish Art Nouveau Antique Rosewood Armoire
Walnut
1890s Polish Art Nouveau Antique Rosewood Armoire
Walnut
19th Century Spanish Antique Rosewood Armoire
Wood, Rosewood
1920s Art Deco Antique Rosewood Armoire
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Rosewood Armoire
Steel
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Armoire
Marble
Early 19th Century Baltic Dutch Colonial Antique Rosewood Armoire
Oak, Rosewood
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Rosewood Armoire
Brass
18th Century Portuguese Antique Rosewood Armoire
Oak
1820s German Neoclassical Antique Rosewood Armoire
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Rosewood Armoire
Walnut
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Rosewood Armoire
Beech, Rosewood
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Rosewood Armoire
Marble, Brass, Bronze
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Oak
1830s Austrian Rustic Antique Rosewood Armoire
Fir
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Rosewood Armoire
Oak
20th Century French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Crystal
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Leather
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Oak
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Oil
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Wood, Pine
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Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Rosewood Armoire
Oak
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Armoire
Mirror, Walnut
Late 19th Century European Antique Rosewood Armoire
Oak
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Rosewood Armoire
Walnut, Burl
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Rosewood Armoire
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
1870s French Rococo Antique Rosewood Armoire
Maple, Rosewood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Antique Rosewood Armoire
Teak, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Rosewood Armoire
Teak, Rosewood
19th Century Philippine Art Deco Antique Rosewood Armoire
Mahogany, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Rosewood Armoire
Bone, Rosewood
19th Century Philippine Art Deco Antique Rosewood Armoire
Early 19th Century French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Early 20th Century French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Bronze
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Rosewood Armoire
Wood, Ebony, Oak
19th Century Dutch Antique Rosewood Armoire
Oak, Rosewood
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Rosewood Armoire
18th Century and Earlier Antique Rosewood Armoire
1880s Neoclassical Antique Rosewood Armoire
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
19th Century American Rococo Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Rosewood Armoire
Cut Steel
19th Century American Rococo Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
1870s French Louis XV Antique Rosewood Armoire
Mirror, Rosewood
19th Century French Régence Antique Rosewood Armoire
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Armoire
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Rosewood Armoire
Glass, Rosewood
1880s Singaporean Chinoiserie Antique Rosewood Armoire
Teak
19th Century Vietnamese Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Rosewood Armoire
Mirror, Rosewood
19th Century French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Ebony, Rosewood
19th Century French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Rosewood Armoire
Metal
1880s French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood, Birdseye Maple, Mirror
19th Century American Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Rosewood Armoire
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Rosewood Armoire
Mirror, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood, Maple
18th Century French Renaissance Antique Rosewood Armoire
Wood
19th Century American Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Rosewood Armoire
Walnut
Early 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Rosewood Armoire
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Louis XV Antique Rosewood Armoire
1910s French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Rosewood Armoire
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Late 19th Century English Antique Rosewood Armoire
Early 20th Century French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Rosewood Armoire
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Armoire
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rosewood Armoire
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Rosewood Armoire
Ebony, Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Rosewood Armoire
Rosewood
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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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