$20,000
H 91.25 in W 60.5 in D 24 in
French Provincial Walnut Hinged Blind Door Armoire w/ Cabriole Legs, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
French Provincial Walnut hinged blind door armoire with decorative scrolled foliage and shell
Brass, Steel
$12,000
H 88.25 in W 54 in D 20.5 in
American Walnut Hinged Armoire with Arched Doors and Interior Shelving. C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut hinged Armoire with a carved molded cornice, arched paneled doors, flanking
Steel
Sold
H 79.5 in W 60.5 in D 19.75 in
Wylie & Lochhead. A Large Arts & Crafts Oak Wardrobe With Stylised Iron Hinges
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead. A rare Arts and Crafts large oak wardrobe with stylised iron hinges and latch
Iron
19th Century Gustavian Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
lift up on hinges. The wardrobe has tailored molding on the crown, base, door panels and angled sides
Pine
Vintage Mahogany Veneer Wardrobe, 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Milano, IT
Wardrobe with hinged doors, mahogany veneer, mirrors and brass handles.
Mirror, Mahogany
English Wardrobe Wood Veneer, First Half of the 1900s
Located in Milano, IT
Wardrobe with hinged doors equipped with hooks and many compartments with glass and open shelves
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 93.25 in W 70.75 in D 29 in
French Burl Walnut Book Matched Hinged Armoire with Original Bun Feet, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French Burl Walnut flanking book matched hinged armoire with a carved molded circular edge cornice
Steel
Sold
H 98.38 in W 68.5 in D 26.5 in
Armoire, French Burl Walnut in the Style of Louis XV Painted and Gilded Hinges
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
hinges; in 25 years I have never seen that attention to detail. The book matching of the burl veneers
Walnut
Victorian Wide Gold Buckle Cuff Bracelet
Located in Greenwich, CT
patina, this handmade collectible bold buckle bracelet is an elegant one-of-a-kind wardrobe statement
14k Gold
Sold
H 73 in W 44.5 in D 21.25 in
Austrian/ Hungarian Rustic Pine Armoire, circa 1840 with Parliament Hinges
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
. Doors are double hinged with original butt hinge and an additional parliament hinge which allows the
Pine
Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, circa 1915
Located in Austin, TX
A large Henry Likly upright steamer wardrobe with hinged door and steal banded edges, by Likly
17th Century Italian Single-Door Montagnard Wardrobe
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An incredibly simple 17th century Montagnard wardrobe with original wrought iron hinges and a
Softwood
Dutch Colonial Mahogany Cabinet with Large Brass Hinges
Located in Richmond, CA
Dutch Colonial cabinet in solid mahogany with large decorative brass hinges and raised panel doors
Brass
Arts & Crafts Oak Wardrobe by Wylie and Lochhead
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare Arts & Crafts large oak wardrobe with stylised iron hinges and latch style handles to the
Oak
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
English 19th Century Pine Painted Butler's Pantry
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique 19th century butler’s pantry made in England, circa 1860, beautifully crafted of English pine these Victorian-era cupboards provide abundant storage with classic style. Feat...
Wood, Pine
Art Deco Figured Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A beautiful original Art Deco figured walnut compactum wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is of superb quality, it’s extremely well made and is a very ...
Walnut
French 18th Century Gothic Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 18th century, mixed wood French armoire is absolutely stunning. It is Gothic-style and features two tall, paneled doors on barrel hinges. One key operates the locking right door...
Wood
English 18th Century Oak Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome solid oak cabinet was crafted in 18th century England to function like a armoire or closet. A series of iron hooks are mounted to the interior for hanging coats and oth...
Hardwood, Oak
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
19th Century French 2-Door Wooden Wardrobe
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 19th century French 2-door wooden wardrobe.
Wood
Two Door French Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
The French custom of a father's gift to his newborn daughter was the crafting or purchase of an armoire carved with symbols of plenty and happiness, which stored her trousseau to use...
Oak
$3,850Sale Price|30% Off
H 96.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
French Antique Armoire, Early 19th C., with 3 Shelves, Louis XV
Located in Houston, TX
Antique rustic armoire with doors that open wide. Original hardware and locks. The crest has a domed shape and beneath very good carvings of crossed Anchors. Three sturdy shelves t...
Hardwood
Leon Benouville French Art Nouveau Maple Armoire
By Francois-Leon Benouville
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau maple and inlaid armoire cabinet with brass trim and mirrored door and small side door with shelf (Attributed to Leon Benouville)
Brass
Fine and Massive Antique Country French Buffet A Deux Corps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine Antique French Provincial Armoire with delicate traditional decorative motifs. With a carved cornice and classic shaped and recessed doors on both cases. Canted c...
Wood
American Hepplewhite Tiger Maple Armoire, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite tiger maple armoire with Palladian cornice, flanking recessed paneled doors, single lower case drawer with the original brasses, and terminating on tapered cone ...
Brass
18th century Danish Period Rococo Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century period Danish rococo cabinet in two parts with bonnet top, raised panel doors, three shelves, four small drawers, supported by sturdy three drawer base with beautiful or...
Bronze
18th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved walnut armoire from the Normandy region of France.
Walnut
Period French Louis XV Walnut Armoire, Mid-1700s
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
French antique Louis XV Armoire in walnut with glass panels. A fine and impressive armoire whose wood exhibits a beautiful patina, France, mid-1700s. Glass panels, while handblown, w...
Walnut
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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