18th Century French Walnut Monumental Armoire with Single Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th c. French Walnut Monumental Armoire with single drawer. This over-sized Armoire has it's
Walnut
18th C French Miniature Armoire
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful little miniature armoire with single drawer at the bottom and original finish.
Walnut
An early 19th century Tibetan hand painted pine armoire
Located in Walton-On-Thames, GB
An early 19th century Tibetan hand painted pine armoire , with moulded decoration, single drawer
Fruitwood
Antique Tall Single Door Armoire with Drawer
Located in Round Top, TX
While primitive, there is a stately allure to this 7' tall single door armoire. The original paint
Wood
Sold
H 87.01 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
20th Century Single Door Wardrobe in Fir, Patinated White, with External Drawer
Located in Buggiano, IT
20th Century Single door wardrobe in fir, patinated white, with external drawer and clothes rail
Fir
Sold
H 73.5 in W 37.5 in D 18.5 in
Late 19th Century Yellow Pine Armoire with Single Door and Lower Drawer
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th century yellow pine armoire with single door, lower drawer, resting on bun feet.
Pine
Sold
H 89 in W 47 in D 25 in
Antique Pair of 18th Century French Provincial Armoires Bonnetieres circa 1780
Located in Portland, OR
, one armoire with a single drawer the other with two drawers. Both armoitres having the original hand
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Black Lacquered Faux Bamboo Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome faux bamboo single armoire with single door and one drawer at the bottom. Inside is
19th Century French Walnut Armoire with Single Drawer
Located in Fairhope, AL
19th century French walnut armoire with single drawer. This large armoire has it's original
Walnut
American Mirror Door Armoire
Located in Middleburg, VA
FABULOUS HEAVY MAHOGANY MIRROR FRONT ARMOIRE WITH SINGLE SERPENTINE FRONT DRAWER ON THE BOTTOM ON
Wood, Mirror
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality late 18th century Louis XVI armoire, with two doors above a single drawer, that
Wood
French Walnut Monumental Armoire with Single Drawer
Located in Fairhope, AL
19th century French walnut armoire with single drawer. This large armoire has it's original
20th Century Deco Style Venetian Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
An Italian 20th Century Deco style floral and scrolled etched mirror
Mirror
French Vintage Side Table on Casters
Located in Austin, TX
Side table on wheels made of mahogany veneer. We love this French Modernist piece with cabriole legs, brass feet, and brass trim around the top. The bottom shelf is glass. It is fini...
Brass
$2,174
H 28.75 in W 17.33 in D 0.99 in
Antique French Mirror In Light Oak With Carved Pediment, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French mirror from the 1950s in light oak with carved pediment. Antique frame width: 5 cm / 1.96 in. Modern glass mirror. Wood back.
Mirror, Wood, Oak
19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary is a striking statement piece with panel doors, dramatic bonnet, and traditional lower three large drawers. The entire secretary has been given a professional cust...
Brass
Napoleon III Style Black and Silver Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Excellent mirror from France in the Napoleon III style with a black and silver leaf frame. There is also an inner frame of gold leaf beading. Hand-carved into the silver frame is a l...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$9,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 80.25 in W 47 in D 21.75 in
Swedish 1770s Baroque Period Light Gray Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque tall secretary from circa 1770, with slant front desk, light Gustavian gray painted finish, two doors and four drawers. Experience the timeless elegance of this Swe...
Glass, Wood
$4,950 / set
H 41.75 in W 25.75 in D 28 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilded Wood Bergères Chairs with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style gilded wood bergères chairs from the 20th century with carved décor and fluted legs. Crafted in France during the 20th century, this exquisite pair o...
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Black Lacquer Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant black lacquer console table with five drawers, brass fitting. Simple form and beautiful color. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared man...
Lacquer
Set of Six 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Set of six fine 19th century Gustavian chairs with the original padding and muslin. dry scraped to reveal the original finish. Stockholm, Sweden ca 1800.
Pine
French Louis XV Secretary, circa 1850
Located in Evergreen, CO
Elegant and functional, this stunning quarter sawn oak secretary was crafted in France in the mid-19th century and is comprised of three pieces. It features a top shelf cabinet with ...
Oak
$1,600
H 26.5 in W 21.5 in D 13.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Empire Carved Painted "Tabernacle" Wall Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and petite antique vitrine was crafted in France, circa 1860. Originally used as a tabernacle in a church or chapel, the hanging cabinet features a dome top over a singl...
Walnut
19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This exquisite inkwell exhibits the mastery of Baccarat's workmanship. The molded crystal body is decorated in one of their more rare Classic patterns Moulure Russe with concentric s...
Crystal
18th Century Venetian Painted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century Venetian painted three-drawer commode with faux marble top. Flower garland and bow motif.
Paint
$6,500
H 27.25 in W 21.75 in D 2 in
A Fine Early 19th C. Grand Tour Portrait by Friedrich Moosbrugger, Dated 1827
By Friedrich Moosbrugger
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely executed & extremely charming 19th century portrait of young Italian woman, probably that of Vittoria Caldoni. Vittoria Caldoni was an Italian woman from Albano most favour...
Canvas, Wood
Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderfully decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted commode. This wonderful rectangular two drawer chest is raised by four square tapered patinated wood legs with...
Paint
$2,250
H 26 in W 14.5 in D 11.5 in
19th-Century English Walnut Stool with Hand-Cut Central Handle and Pad Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut stool from the 19th century with oval seat and central hand-cut handle. This charming 19th-century English walnut stool showcases a timeless design, blending functi...
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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