Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
1890s Polish Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Walnut
1890s Polish Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Walnut
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Tin
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Spruce, Cherry
1910s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Glass, Pine
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Wood
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Ash, Cherry
1920s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Walnut
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Ebony, Oak, Pine
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Nickel
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Oak
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Latvian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Metal
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
18th Century French French Provincial Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Walnut
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Pine
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Cherry
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Bentwood
1910s Polish Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Pine
1910s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Stone, Brass
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Wood
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Lithograph
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Mercury Glass, Pine
Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Bronze
1890s English Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Bentwood
1890s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Pine
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Wood
1910s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century Philippine Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Teak
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Bronze, Copper
1910s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Marble, Bronze
1910s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
1910s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Marble, Brass
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
19th Century Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Pine
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
1910s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Wardrobe Antique Furniture
Glass, 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.