Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Bronze
1790s Welsh Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Oak
1810s English Regency Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Mahogany
17th Century Italian Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
Early 19th Century American Federal Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Mahogany
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Poplar
Early 17th Century Italian Louis XIII Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
1840s European Early Victorian Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Oak
Late 18th Century Italian Country Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Other
Early 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Pine
Early 20th Century Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Bamboo, Mirror, Pine
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
Early 1900s Late Victorian Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
1870s French Neoclassical Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Iron
1890s Dutch International Style Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Brass
19th Century French Country Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Mirror, Pine, Beech
19th Century English Victorian Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Mirror, Walnut
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Brass
1880s French Louis XV Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Oak
1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Iron
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Wood
1750s Italian Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
19th Century English Edwardian Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Glass, Mirror, Satinwood
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
19th Century Scottish Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Ash
1780s French Louis XV Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
1890s Scottish Victorian Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Wood, Walnut
1880s Italian Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Oak
19th Century Louis XV Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Mahogany
19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Oak
Early 1900s French French Provincial Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Birdseye Maple
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Bronze, Iron
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Brass
Early 1900s French French Provincial Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Cherry
1720s Italian Baroque Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Poplar
1840s French Jacobean Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Wood
1820s Italian Charles X Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Walnut
1880s Danish High Victorian Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Mirror, Oak
Mid-19th Century American Empire Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Mahogany
1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Cherry, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Fruitwood
Late 18th Century French Country Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Iron
1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Wood, Mirror
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Oak
Late 18th Century Austrian Empire Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Brass, Other
1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Antique
Mirror, Oak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
An armoire is a type of wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. An armoire is freestanding, usually wooden and has one or two doors plus a hanging bar.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
An armoire is a type of wardrobe.
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