ANTIQUE 1930s ART DECO COMPACTOM REGENT STREET LONDON GENTLEMAN'S 'YN' WARDROBE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Antique 1930s Art Deco Compactom Regent Street London Gentleman’s Wardrobe A fine antique 1930s Art Deco gentleman’s wardrobe by Compactom, Regent Street, Lon...
Oak
ANTIQUE 1930s ART DECO COMPACTOM REGENT STREET LONDON GENTLEMANS ''YN'' WARDROBE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A superb Antique 1930s Art Deco Compactom “YN” Gentleman’s Wardrobe, crafted by the renowned Compactom Ltd of Regent Street, London.
Hardwood
Arts Deco Gentleman’s Wardrobe Compactum This is a good Stylish piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts Deco Gentleman’s Wardrobe Compactum This is a good Stylish piece, one side is fully fitted with storage compartments, shelves etc. and the other side has hanging space The war...
Oak
Ralph Lauren Home Art Deco-Style Gentleman's Wardrobe / Bar Cabinet in Mahogany
By Theodore Alexander, Ralph Lauren
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This dual-function design — part wardrobe, part bar — reflects Ralph Lauren Home's Art Deco-inspired Metropolis-adjacent case goods line, prized for combining glamorous 1930s proport...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 66.15 in W 36.23 in D 18.9 in
British Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Tall Boy or Gentleman’s Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
British Art Deco tallboy Beautiful bird's-eye maple with walnut trims, feather motif to the center top. fitted with hanging rail and compartments, tie rail and vanity mirror. Brit...
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Tall Boy by Aw lyn
By Aw-Lyn
Located in London, GB
Art deco gentlemans Wardrobe. Art deco Tallboy in a Stunning Figured Walnut, great stepped shape and raised on stylish block feet. 138 cm h 84 cm w 43 cm d British Circa 1930
Walnut
Original “Compactom” Art Deco Gentlemans Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Original “Compactom” Art Deco Gentlemans Walnut Wardrobe This is an amazing piece it is a fully fitted Gentleman's Wardrobe, the wardrobe has 2 wide and deep doors to the front, whe...
Walnut
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Gentleman’s Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
The wardrobe has been restored where necessary and fully hand polished Age: 1930 Style: Art Deco Material: Burr walnut Origin : England Condition: Excellent Restora...
Walnut
Art Deco Gentleman's Wardrobe. Burr Walnut and
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Gentleman's wardrobe. Burr walnut veneered central section comprising of two lower drawers and an upper interior shelved section, flanked by two figured walnut wardrobed ...
Macassar, Walnut
English Art Deco Gentleman’s Wardrobe by Wrighton Furniture
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
Elegant English Art Deco gentleman’s wardrobe by Wrighton Furniture, crafted in walnut veneer with attractive original hardware.
Wood
Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1930s Art Deco compact gentleman’s wardrobe with bookmatched walnut veneer to the twin doors, forming a mirrored grain pattern.
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco wardrobe with mirrors
Located in MILL, NL
Gentleman's Wardrobe, Art Deco wardrobe 1920-1940.
Brass
1930s, Mahogany and Oak Compactum Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we offer a fine quality 'YN' model gentlemen's wardrobe by Compactum Ltd. of 143 Regent Street, London, England. This example was sold in 1938 from a period when luxury items w...
Oak
Art Deco Burr Walnut Gentleman's Compendium
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning and rare Art Deco walnut compendium, circa 1930. Unique piece of multipurpose Art Deco furniture from the Art Deco period, wardrobe on the left, glass cabinet with shelf...
Sold
H 60 in W 34 in D 19 in
Antique Art Deco Waterfall Walnut Chifforobe Gentlemans Chest Dresser Closet 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Art era chifforobe (also spelled chiffarobe or chifferobe), circa 1920-30s. Made from walnut with a waterfall front, 5 dovetailed drawers and cedar lined closet portion w...
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Gentleman’s Wardrobe with Drawer
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A beautifully figured Art Deco gentleman’s wardrobe, crafted in walnut and dating to the early 20th century.
Walnut
Gentleman's Compactom Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A mahogany and oak gentleman's "Compactom" wardrobe, known as a "clothing cabinet" and marketed as "A wise mans cabinet - It sells because it excels". The fitted interior is labe...
Mahogany
Sold
H 68.31 in W 49.41 in D 21.07 in
Antique English Art Deco Mahogany Gentleman’s Compactum Wardrobe by Compactom
Located in Glasgow, GB
A stunning early 20th century original gentleman’s ‘YN’ model mahogany wardrobe by Compactom Ltd of London dating to circa 1920.
Chrome
Sold
H 68.11 in W 36.22 in D 16.14 in
1930s, Mahogany and Oak Harrison Gibson Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Miami, FL
A mahogany and oak gentleman's "Compactom" wardrobe, known as a "clothing cabinet" and marketed as "A wise mans cabinet - It sells because it excels". The fitted interior is labe...
Metal
Art Deco Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco gentleman's wardrobe This Art Deco wardrobe has two figured walnut doors with a semi fitted interior the wardrobe is in very good condition and the exterior has been French...
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco walnut gentleman's wardrobe This walnut compact wardrobe was originally produced for gentlemen, with a shirt hanging rail shelves to the right a tie rail and a little compa...
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco walnut gentleman's wardrobe A very good looking small wardrobe, partly fitted with shelves and slide out hanging rail and tie hanger, lock and original key, the wardrobe ha...
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Gentleman's Wardrobe, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco walnut gentleman's wardrobe, circa 1930.
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Gentleman's Wardrobe, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco walnut gentleman's wardrobe, circa 1930 This Art Deco walnut wardrobe is fitted inside with shelves and hanging rail, it is in excellent condition throughout and has been f...
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Cloud Design Gentlemans Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Cloud Design Gentlemans Wardrobe, Finished in Birds Eye Maple with Walnut.
An Art Deco Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoire
Located in London, GB
A Splendid Art Deco Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoire in a stunning Fiddle Back Satinwood with birds eye maple trims.
Art Deco Gentlemans Wardrobe in Walnut, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco gentlemans wardrobe in walnut, circa 1930 This fitted wardrobe was produced in the 1930s with two cupboard doors that are lockable, and two doors below this wardrobe has be...
Art Deco Satin Birch and Walnut, Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco satin birch and walnut, gentleman's wardrobe This Art Deco wardrobe would have been produced in England in the 1930s.
Birch
Art Deco Burr Walnut Two-Door Gentleman’s Wardrobe
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco burr walnut two door gentleman’s wardrobe A British produced 1930s two-door mid-sized Art Deco bur walnut wardrobe with fitted interior, including shirt sliding hanging rai...
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Gentleman's Wardrobe in Walnut, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco Gentleman's wardrobe in walnut, circa 1930 This Art Deco wardrobe was produced in the UK in the 1930s, it has a polished stepped top and base, with a semi fitted interior i...
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco walnut deep door compactom Gentleman's wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original walnut compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe model Y This iconic British made and designed wardrobe is in fantastic original condition The interior is fully fitt...
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Bow Front Gentleman Wardrobe, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco walnut bow front gentleman wardrobe circa 1930 A fine quality English bow fronted burr walnut fitted gentleman's wardrobe having brass handles, the fitted interior has two ...
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Gentlemans Wardrobe by Harry and Lou Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
Art Deco bird's-eye maple small wardrobe, gentlemans wardrobe.
Birdseye Maple
1930s Art Deco Continental Gentleman's Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
Dark-Stained mahogany grain pattern is rich and beautiful on this Art Deco era gentleman's wardrobe/dresser/cabinet from the 1930s.
Bakelite, Mahogany
Art Deco Wardrobe in Satin Birch
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco wardrobe in satin birch A two-door Art Deco gentleman's wardrobe possibly by Heal's, in satin birch with shelves behind and hanging rail to the left the wardrobe is in exce...
Satin
Art Deco Tall Boy Stunning Veneers
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gentlemans Wardrobe Art deco Tallboy in a Stunning Figured Walnut, Very high Quality. 153 cm h 91 cm w 51 cm d Polish C 1930
Walnut
Art Deco Tall Boy Made in Poland
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gentlemans wardrobe. Beautiful Art Deco tall boy in a stunning figured walnut.
Walnut
Art Deco Tall Boy by Maple and Co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gentleman’s Wardrobe. Art Deco tallboy by Maple and Co, fine quality to this stunning gentleman’s wardrobe, beautiful satin walnut with satin maple detail and bronze handle...
Maple, Walnut
Art Deco Tallboy Gentleman's Wardrobe
By Palatial Furniture
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Tall boy Art Deco gentlemans wardrobe.
Walnut
Art Deco Gentleman's Wardrobe in a Stunning Figured Walnut
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gentleman's wardrobe with the most stunning figured walnut.
Walnut
Art Deco Tall Boy
Located in London, GB
Art Deco serpentine gentleman’s wardrobe. Incredible Art Deco tallboy of serpentine design with the most stunning figured walnut.
Walnut
$1,899
H 68.5 in W 35 in D 16 in
Stylish diminutive Art Deco Armoire /wardrobe closet C.W.S. LTD , LONDON
By C.W. Standen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylish diminutive Art Deco Armoire /wardrobe closet made by C.W.S. LTD Cabinet factory,, LONDON,, Retains wonderful original finish.Great size, nice condition, beautiful warm patina...
Metal
$7,945
H 74.81 in W 90.56 in D 25.2 in
Art Deco Wardrobe In Rosewood By 't Woonhuys, Netherlands 1930s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Hellouw, NL
Art Deco wardrobe in rosewood by 't Woonhuys.It's impossible not to notice this wardrobe when you walk into the room. The bizarre drama that the palissander veneer shows in combinat...
Rosewood
$3,704
H 75.99 in W 38.39 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Modernist One-Door Armoire or Wardrobe by Cornelis van der Sluys, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist one-door armoire or wardrobe. Design by Cornelis van der Sluys Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak vene...
Oak, Padouk
$25,721
H 48.82 in W 72.05 in D 16.54 in
Fine Art Deco Mahogany Cabinet, attributed to Jules Leleu, circa 1925
By Jules Leleu
Located in Roma, IT
Important Art Déco cabinet, attributed to Jules Leleu, realized between 1925 and 1930. Executed in mahogany veneer with subtle figuring and a warm, satin finish, the cabinet showcas...
Mahogany, Ivory
Swedish Cabinet, Circa 1920's
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Swedish Cabinet. Birch veneer with decorative inlay. 2 large doors conceal interior adjustable shelves. 2 small drawers below doors. Circa 1920's, Key included.
Birch
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s Art Deco wardrobe.
Wood
Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1930s Art Deco wardrobe in figured oak with a serpentine front. The doors feature a bold tiger oak veneer with a strong flowing grain, finished with a carved detail across the top....
Wood, Oak
1930s French Oak Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant oak armoire from France, 1930's. Beautiful matched chevron oak wood veneer doors. Sliding doors open to a single shelf with hanging pole. Cabinet has charming carved wood det...
Oak
$3,995
H 75.75 in W 47.75 in D 20 in
Large Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobe Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage English & Art Deco style large wardrobe, armoire, or storage cabinet composed of a burled maple frame, walnut top corner & edge det...
Metal
ART DECO 1920'S LARGE TWO DOOR WARDROBE OR AMOiRE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Art Deco 1920s Large Two Door Wardrobe or Armoire A handsome Art Deco 1920s large two door wardrobe or armoire, designed with the clean lines and elegant prop...
Walnut
Art Deco One-Door Armoire, Solid Oak, Dutch Design, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School one-door armoire or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak veneer base with solid decorative maca...
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco wardrobe with intricate satinwood and ebonised inlay. Figured walnut veneered with Macassar ebony base. Dimensions: H 190cm W 146cm D 51cm
Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, Walnut
Fine Antique 19th Century Ash Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Nottingham, GB
An impressive and beautifully crafted 19th-century Victorian compactum wardrobe, constructed in richly figured ash and ingeniously designed to provide extensive organised storage wit...
Mirror, Ash
French Art Deco Cabinet by Maxime Old, Rosewood with Parchment Doors
By Maxime Old
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco cabinet by Maxime Old in rosewood with original parchment front and bronze mounts. Signed on verso with full signature. 89" long x 19" deep x 39" high. Maxime Old...
Rosewood
Art Deco Display Cabinet in Rosewood
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO DISPLAY CABINET A French Art Deco display cabinet with open section to the top with glass shelves and a lower pair of lockable doors, excellent quality carefully restored a...
Rosewood
Antique French Art Deco Mahogany Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This antique French Art Deco wardrobe armoire was made in France circa 1940. Beautifully handcrafted with mahogany veneer over a solid wood frame, the cabinet features clean geometri...
Metal, Brass
$3,034
H 74.02 in W 48.04 in D 20.08 in
ANTIQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1930'S SATIN BURR WALNUT DOUBLE WARDROBE PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely satin Walnut Art Deco circa 1930's large double wardrobe which is part of a suite Please note t...
Walnut
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$3,181
H 76.78 in W 50.2 in D 20.48 in
LARGE ANTIQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1930's SATIN WALNUT DOUBLE WARDROBE PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely satin Walnut Art Deco circa 1930's large double wardrobe which is part of a suite Please note t...
Walnut
$1,962
H 60.24 in W 32.88 in D 16.93 in
SMALL 153CM TALL ART DECO CIRCA 1930's SATIN BURR WALNUT WARDROBE PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, small, Satin Walnut Art Deco circa 1930's wardrobe which is part of a suite Please note the de...
Walnut
$3,000
H 64 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Antique English Art Deco Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Armoire Wardrobe Closet
Located in Dayton, OH
This English Art Deco walnut armoire features a striking, book-matched burr walnut veneer facade that displays a beautifully symmetrical, rich wood grain pattern across its double do...
Glass, Walnut, Burl
On Hold|$3,500
H 73.63 in W 39.75 in D 16.25 in
French 19th Century Petite Mahogany Louis Philippe Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A modest yet spacious, 19th century French Louis Philippe style armoire handcrafted of mahogany with bookmatched doors that are fascinating from every perspective. Flamed grain draws...
Mahogany
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$3,888Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair of Large Ralph Lauren Cannes Pendant/Chandeliers - Polished Nickel
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Listing for matching pair but willing to sell individually for $2,500 each. Art Deco style Ralph Lauren Cannes Pendant Lights. Refined focal point in any kitchen, living room, e...
Nickel
$12,115
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
RALPH LAUREN METROPOLIS MACASSAR & BROWN LEATHER FRENCH ART DECO CURVED DESk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Ralph Lauren Macassar wood curved French Art Deco Metropolis office desk with custom...
Hardwood
Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco burr walnut double wardrobe. A very lovely solid and well-made wardrobe, there is damage on side of the wardrobe which has three l...
Walnut
Vintage Burl Wood Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage armoire is a masterclass in organic texture and mid-century sophistication. The piece is defined by its dramatic book-matched burl wood veneers, which create a ...
Brass
$8,590
H 79.93 in W 70.87 in D 22.45 in
Large Art Deco Oak four-door Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco Oak four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. This Oak Art Deco four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship. This ...
Brass
Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Duchess Salon Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent marquis bergere á la Reine salon chair designed by Ralph Lauren in the grand French Louis XVI taste. Known as the "Duchess Salon Chair" featuring a hardwood frame bench made ...
Brass
Ralph Lauren English New Bohemian Artist’s Chair in Blue Velvet
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant labeled English "New Bohemian Artist’s Chair", designed by Ralph Lauren. The large shelter wing chair is upholstered in a striking Italian riding velvet in a dramatic deep...
Nickel
$10,400
H 78.5 in W 53 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Armoire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, circa 1825 We are pleased to present this exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier armoire, crafted in Vienna circa 1825 during ...
Walnut
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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.