Black Painted Armoire
Antique 19th Century Russian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century European Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Giltwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer, Paint, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Aluminum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
20th Century Ming Cabinets
Hardwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Indian Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Decorative Art
Wood
2010s Canadian Bohemian Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Cabinets
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Shelves
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Antique 1890s Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dry Bars
Quartz, Steel
20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Antique 1830s Swiss Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
2010s Canadian Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
2010s Canadian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1940s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Acrylic, Wood
Antique 1840s Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Ceramic, Softwood, Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century Austrian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany, Wood
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer
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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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