Vintage Boho Black Forest Carved Oak Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Forest style armoire. Masterfully crafted from solid oak with a deep, rich finish, this wardrobe
Metal
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Carved Animal Head Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut 3 section armoire cabinet with carved triple animal head
Glass, Walnut
German Black Forest Clothing Stand from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
German black forest clothing stand. From the 19th century, in oak wood decorated with fantastic
Wood
Antique Bull Horn Hall Stand with Cow Fur ca. 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
guarantee. This qualifies us as your preferred partner for Black Forest and antique art. Measures: Height
Fur, Glass, Wood, Horn
Large Black Forest Antler Wardrobe by Madl & Son ca. 1890
By Madel & Son
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an antique black forest antler wardrobe with mirror. oak wood decorated with original antlers from
Wood, Antler, Ceramic
18th Century Painted Wood Austrian Wardrobe
Located in Valladolid, ES
18th century Austrian wardrobe in painted wood, door and one drawer.
Wood
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antler Rifle Cabinet
Located in Vienna, Vienna
The presented late Black Forest Antlers Rifle Cabinet is made of oak wood and original antlers
Antler, Oak
$238 / item
H 27 in W 180 in D 0.94 in
Jungle Dream Designer Wallpaper in Color Emerald 'Green and Black'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Get lost in this nocturnal fantasy jungle-scape! Flora and fauna combine to create the ultimate dreamy pattern. Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message u...
Paper, Paint
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Exceptional Italian Alligator Desk Set Pristine Condition
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian alligator desk set comprising a blotter, a letter rack, a letter tray, a desk pad, a pen stand, a desk clock with Roman numeral hours, a calendar stand, two magnifying gla...
Leather
Set of Four Mid Century Woodard Sculptura Dining Arm Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Russell Woodard designed, Woodard Sculptura dining height arm chairs. Classic Mid Century Modern period garden, patio, poolside chairs, suitable for either indoor or out...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror of Ground Glass with Wood Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror is made of beveled ground glass and beautifully framed in wood. The top and sides are gently curved, offering more than a typical rectangular shape ...
Wood, Mirror
Hunting Chairs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of hunting chairs and matching table - 1950s Mid-century hunting chairs set of three made in the 1950s in Sweden. The back of the chairs are made of two deer antlers while the l...
Antler
18th Century French Pine Pay Table
Located in Nijlen, BE
This authentic French payment table from the 18th century is beautiful as a side table but also as a bedside table. Handy with a drawer for storage. Original patina. Ask about o...
Pine
$1,198 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 10.63 in
J160 Minimal Rustic Stitched Belgian Linen & Aged Brass Sconce by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This J160 original, minimal, rustic, understated, graceful hand-stitched Belgian or Italian linen and aged brass scone/wall light is a refined example of 21st century artisanal desig...
Brass
Antique Italian wrought iron bed 19th century
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Antique Italian wrought iron bed 19th century
Wrought Iron
Biedermeier Table, South Germany, 1820-30
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Biedermeier table dates back to around 1820-30 and comes from Southern Germany. The table has a central column which stands on a trefoil base. All parts have a very pre...
Cherry
$453,576
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
French Wrought-Iron Shelves, Dated "1889"
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and elegant wrought iron shelves or plant-stand, dated from 1889, the year of the Exposition Universelle (World Fair) in Paris. The piece is decorated with stylised fleur-de-...
Wrought Iron
$680 / set
H 1.97 in Dm 1.66 in
Set of Six German Black Forest Schnapps Glasses Green with Hunting Scene
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six Schnapps glasses. Handblown crystal in green. Hand-edged with a decor of deer and leaves decor in the style of black forest. Handmade by Sofina crystal in Bavaria. Comes i...
Crystal
$7,800
H 63.5 in W 41.25 in D 5 in
Large German Black Forest Carved Mirror with Bird Motif from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large late 19th century French mirror is set within a rectangular carved Black Forest style crested wooden frame. The intricate decor is composed of beautifully detailed openwor...
Mirror, Wood
Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved Walnut Black Forest Cuckoo Clock in form of a Chalet, with applied carved wooden leaves, grapes and bird, circa 1900, with pierced resin hands and numerals. In very fine condi...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Mahogany Vitrine
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style vitrine or miniature buffet, made of solid mahogany with glass cabinet doors and mirror backed tiered shelves. Glass cabinet door opens to ...
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
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.