Belgian Antique Armoire
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Early 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
1820s Belgian Louis XV Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
19th Century Belgian Belgian Antique Armoire
Iron
Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Early 1800s Belgian Belgian Antique Armoire
Steel
Early 20th Century Belgian Country Belgian Antique Armoire
Pine
18th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Belgian Antique Armoire
Cherry, Oak, Poplar
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Belgian Antique Armoire
Wood, Walnut, Glass, Oak
Early 19th Century Belgian Baroque Belgian Antique Armoire
Marble
Early 20th Century Belgian Jacobean Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
18th Century Dutch Rococo Belgian Antique Armoire
Walnut
1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
18th Century Belgian Louis XV Belgian Antique Armoire
Cherry
Early 18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Early 18th Century Belgian Baroque Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
Mid-19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Belgian Antique Armoire
Steel
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Belgian Antique Armoire
Wood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Belgian Antique Armoire
Pine
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Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Belgian Antique Armoire
Plywood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Belgian Antique Armoire
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Belgian Antique Armoire
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Belgian Antique Armoire
Travertine, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Belgian Antique Armoire
Steel
Late 19th Century European Moorish Belgian Antique Armoire
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Victorian Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Belgian Antique Armoire
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Belgian Antique Armoire
Textile, Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Belgian Antique Armoire
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century British Belgian Antique Armoire
Walnut
19th Century French Belgian Antique Armoire
Wood
Early 1800s German George III Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
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19th Century Belgian Belgian Antique Armoire
Wood
1850s Belgian Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
19th Century Belgian International Style Belgian Antique Armoire
Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
18th Century and Earlier Belgian Belgian Antique Armoire
Early 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Belgian Antique Armoire
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century Belgian Belgian Antique Armoire
Wood
Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Wood
Late 18th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
Late 19th Century Belgian Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Hardwood
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Wood
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
19th Century Belgian Belgian Antique Armoire
Wood
1880s Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Wood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Softwood
Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Softwood
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
1840s Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Early 1900s Belgian Neoclassical Revival Belgian Antique Armoire
Glass, Oak
18th Century and Earlier Belgian Louis XVI Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak, Paint
19th Century French Belgian Antique Armoire
19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
Mid-19th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Bronze
Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Renaissance Belgian Antique Armoire
Wrought Iron
19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Belgian Antique Armoire
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Revival Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Belgian Antique Armoire
Cherry
19th Century Russian Other Belgian Antique Armoire
Wood
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Belgian Antique Armoire
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Belgian Antique Armoire
19th Century Belgian Belgian Antique Armoire
1850s Belgian Bohemian Belgian Antique Armoire
Wood
Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Belgian Antique Armoire
Walnut, Ebony
19th Century Belgian Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
1910s Belgian Empire Revival Belgian Antique Armoire
Amboyna
19th Century Belgian Belgian Antique Armoire
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Belgian Antique Armoire
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Softwood
Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Softwood
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
Late 19th Century Belgian Belgian Antique Armoire
Pine
Early 20th Century Belgian Belgian Antique Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Belgian Antique Armoire
Oak
Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Belgian Antique Armoire
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Country Belgian Antique Armoire
Pine
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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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