Biedermeier Antique Armoire
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Armoire
1820s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Armoire
1820s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
1820s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Metal
1810s Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
1820s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Metal
1820s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Brass, Iron
1820s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Brass
1820s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Iron
1820s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Cherry, Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Gold Plate, Iron
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
1830s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Cherry
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Brass
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Maple
19th Century German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Mahogany, Softwood
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Spruce, Birch
1820s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Softwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Other
1890s Polish Baroque Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Palisander
1810s Baltic Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Birdseye Maple
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut, Pine
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
1810s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Cherry
1820s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Cherry, Spruce
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Spruce, Cherry
1820s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
1880s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Ash, Cherry
1750s Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Steel
19th Century German Georgian Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Cherry
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Brass
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
19th Century German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Oak
1830s Swedish Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Birch
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut, Burl
1820s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Oak, Walnut, Softwood
Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Paint, Wood
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Armoire
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
1820s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Oak
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Oak
19th Century German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Birch
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
19th Century Swiss Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Pearwood
1840s Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Softwood, Walnut
1850s German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Ash
Early 19th Century German Empire Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Maple
1840s Danish Biedermeier Biedermeier Antique Armoire
Elm
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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.