Antique Tall Wardrobe
Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Tall Wardrobe
Iron
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Tall Wardrobe
Wood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Tall Wardrobe
Wood
Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Tall Wardrobe
Brass
1810s Regency Antique Tall Wardrobe
Mahogany
19th Century Scottish Antique Tall Wardrobe
Ash
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Tall Wardrobe
Walnut
1760s English George III Antique Tall Wardrobe
Hardwood, Walnut
1810s German Regency Antique Tall Wardrobe
Oak
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tall Wardrobe
Brass
Late 18th Century French Country Antique Tall Wardrobe
Iron
Early 1900s Czech Art Deco Antique Tall Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Country Antique Tall Wardrobe
Wood, Pine
1920s French Victorian Antique Tall Wardrobe
Fruitwood
1770s French Louis XV Antique Tall Wardrobe
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Tall Wardrobe
Paint, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Tall Wardrobe
Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Tall Wardrobe
Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Tall Wardrobe
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tall Wardrobe
Elm
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tall Wardrobe
Brass
1880s French Provincial Antique Tall Wardrobe
Walnut
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tall Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Tall Wardrobe
Pine
Mid-19th Century Danish Country Antique Tall Wardrobe
Pine, Paint
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tall Wardrobe
Brass
Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Tall Wardrobe
Rosewood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Tall Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Tall Wardrobe
Pine
Late 18th Century French Antique Tall Wardrobe
Oak
18th Century German Gothic Antique Tall Wardrobe
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Tall Wardrobe
Pine, Paint
18th Century French Antique Tall Wardrobe
Walnut
18th Century French Antique Tall Wardrobe
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Tall Wardrobe
Pine, Paint
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Tall Wardrobe
Cherry
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Tall Wardrobe
Wood, Oak
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tall Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Regency Antique Tall Wardrobe
Brass
1840s French French Provincial Antique Tall Wardrobe
Oak
Early 18th Century French Antique Tall Wardrobe
Metal, Iron
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Tall Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Tall Wardrobe
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Tall Wardrobe
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tall Wardrobe
Elm
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Tall Wardrobe
Oak
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Tall Wardrobe
Oak
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Tall Wardrobe
Brass, Bronze
Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Antique Tall Wardrobe
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tall Wardrobe
Brass
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Tall Wardrobe
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tall Wardrobe
Fruitwood
18th Century French Gothic Antique Tall Wardrobe
Wood
Early 19th Century North American American Craftsman Antique Tall Wardrobe
Pine
19th Century Chinese Antique Tall Wardrobe
Brass
Late 18th Century French Antique Tall Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Tall Wardrobe
Walnut, Hardwood, Paper
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Tall Wardrobe
Marble
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Tall Wardrobe
Canvas
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Tall Wardrobe
Ormolu
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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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