Armoires Open Shelving
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Nickel
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Linen Presses
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak
Antique 19th Century German Cabinets
Wood
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Mid-20th Century British Rococo Patio and Garden Furniture
Composition
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Vintage 1930s European Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century German Modern Doors and Gates
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Early 20th Century Latvian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo, Seagrass
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Faux Bamboo, Mahogany
20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Arm...
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Hardwood, Oak, Burl
Vintage 1950s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Faux Leather
20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 1820s French Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century Argentine Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1990s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1890s Romanian Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Burl
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Burl, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1780s French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Birch
Late 20th Century Empire Cabinets
Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
20th Century American Bohemian Bookcases
Glass
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
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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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