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Compactom Wardrobe

1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled
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Vintage 1920s English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak, Mahogany

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Art Deco Oak Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything. Finished with beautiful
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Art Deco Oak Compactom Wardrobe
Art Deco Oak Compactom Wardrobe
H 68.12 in W 48.04 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything. Finished with beautiful
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe
Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe
H 68.9 in W 48.03 in D 20.47 in
Art Deco Gentlemen's Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with the beautiful interior where there is a place for every piece of clothing
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Gentlemen's Compactom Wardrobe
Art Deco Gentlemen's Compactom Wardrobe
H 68.9 in W 48.04 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Gentlemen Oak Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything. Finished with beautiful
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Gentlemen Oak Compactom Wardrobe
Art Deco Gentlemen Oak Compactom Wardrobe
H 68.12 in W 48.04 in L 68.12 in
Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe for Gentlemen
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything. Finished with beautiful
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

1930s Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe Close Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
storage. It has got beautiful copper mahogany exterior with a very warm patina. This wardrobe is coming
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 20th Century English Art Deco Compactom Wardrobe, circa 1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century English rare Art Deco wardrobe by Compactom. Beautiful piece of furniture
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20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Walnut Deep door Gentlemen's compactom wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original Art Deco walnut deep door compactum wardrobe circa 1920 . In very good original condition
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Compactom ladies wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful Art Deco mahogany compactom wardrobe in perfect and completely original condition. This
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Antique Early 1900s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Compactom ladies wardrobe
Art Deco Compactom ladies wardrobe
H 68.9 in W 48.82 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco deep door compactom gentlemen's wardrobe armoire
Located in Chelmsford, GB
any room . These original Compactom wardrobes are getting very hard to find in desirable walnut
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th century Georgian breakfront wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality Late Georgian mahogany compactom wardrobe . The wardrobe has a fully fitted centre
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

19th century Georgian breakfront wardrobe
19th century Georgian breakfront wardrobe
H 89.38 in W 88.98 in D 25.2 in
Ship Wardrobe by Compactom of London
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful ship's wardrobe patented by Compactom of London. This well-appointed traveling
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20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Ship Wardrobe by Compactom of London
Ship Wardrobe by Compactom of London
H 68.75 in W 49 in D 20.75 in
1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
has got beautiful walnut exterior with a very warm patina. This wardrobe is coming from ocean liners
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Vintage 1930s French Wardrobes and Armoires

1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk
H 68.9 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
very warm patina. This wardrobe is coming from ocean liners transatlantic crossings. It is from the
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk
H 68.9 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
1930s Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
wardrobe is coming fom oceanliners transatlantic crossings. It is from the English brand "Compactom" that
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Vintage 1930s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

1930s Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
H 68.9 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes. Once the doors
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Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Wardrobes and Armoires

1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
H 66.93 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes. Once the doors
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Vintage 1930s British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
H 68.9 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
1930s Burled Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
compartment for more storage. This wardrobe is coming fom oceanliners transatlantic crossings. It is from
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Vintage 1920s British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

1930s Burled Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Burled Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
H 68.9 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
1930's Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes. Once the doors
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Vintage 1930s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

1930's Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930's Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
H 68.9 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
1930's Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
wardrobe is coming fom oceanliners transatlantic crossings. It is from the English brand "Compactom" that
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Vintage 1930s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany, Glass, Leather

1930's Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930's Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
H 68.9 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
1930's "Compactom" Walnut Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes
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Vintage 1930s British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany, Glass, Leather

1930's  "Compactom" Walnut Steamer Trunk
1930's  "Compactom" Walnut Steamer Trunk
H 67.72 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
1930s Inlaid Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
burled mahogany exterior and mahogany interior with a very warm patina. This wardrobe is coming from
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Vintage 1930s British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

1930s Inlaid Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Inlaid Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
H 68.9 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
1930s Mahogany All Fitted Closet, Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
storage. It has got beautiful golden burled mahogany exterior with a very warm patina. This wardrobe is
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Spectacular 1930's Four Door Burr Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This is a very unique wardrobe from Compactom in a magnificent burr walnut exterior and a fabulous
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Vintage 1930s English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel

1930s Very Large All Fitted Closet, Extra Large Mahogany Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional extra large Compactom wardrobe in inlaid mahogany, with lion head pulling handles. One
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Vintage 1920s British Trunks and Luggage

1930 "Compactom" Burr Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
wardrobe is coming fom oceanliners transatlantic crossings. It is from the English brand "Compactom" that
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Vintage 1930s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Mahogany, Glass

1930 "Compactom"  Burr Walnut Wardrobe
1930 "Compactom"  Burr Walnut Wardrobe
H 68.9 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
English Wardrobe Wood Veneer, First Half of the 1900s
Located in Milano, IT
Wardrobe with hinged doors equipped with hooks and many compartments with glass and open shelves
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Wood

Original Art Deco Compactum Wardrobe by Compactom
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original oak compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe This iconic British made and
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Original Art Deco Compactum Wardrobe by Compactom
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original oak compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe. This iconic British made and
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Art Deco walnut compactom Gentlemen's wardrobe/armoire
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Iconic Art Deco walnut Gentlemens wardrobe The VALET The wardrobe has a fully fitted interior with
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco walnut deep door compactom Gentleman's wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original walnut compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe model Y This iconic British made
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Armoire Compactium Engraving of Ancient Rome on Formica Panels, 1950s
Located in Paris, France
Fantastic 1950s wardrobe standing solid brass legs. The piece has been restyled in our studio, the
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Mid-20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Formica

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality, 1930's burr walnut tallboy from Compactum There is a cupboard to the top and additionally five drawers
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

English Art deco gentlemen's Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original walnut compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe model Y This iconic British made
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

English Art deco gentlemen's Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original walnut compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe model Y This iconic British made
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany Compactom wardrobe in perfect and completely original condition
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe
Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe
H 67.72 in W 48.04 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Walnut Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything. Finished with beautiful
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Vintage 1920s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Walnut Compactom Wardrobe
Art Deco Walnut Compactom Wardrobe
H 68.9 in W 48 in D 20.5 in
Ladies Compactom Wardrobe
By Compaction Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A late 1920s oak ladies "Compactom" wardrobe. The fitted interior is labeled for a different
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Ladies Compactom Wardrobe
Ladies Compactom Wardrobe
H 69 in W 50.25 in D 21.5 in
Art Deco Burr Walnut Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything. Finished with beautiful
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Vintage 1920s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Burr Walnut Compactom Wardrobe
Art Deco Burr Walnut Compactom Wardrobe
H 68.9 in W 48 in D 20.5 in
Gentleman's Compactom Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A mahogany and oak gentleman's "Compactom" wardrobe, known as a "clothing cabinet" and marketed as
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Gentleman's Compactom Wardrobe
Gentleman's Compactom Wardrobe
H 69.5 in W 50 in D 22 in
Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything. Finished with beautiful
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe
Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe
H 68.9 in W 48.04 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Oak Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything. Finished with beautiful
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Oak Compactom Wardrobe
Art Deco Oak Compactom Wardrobe
H 68.12 in W 48.04 in D 20.48 in
Vintage 20th C English Art Deco Compactom Wardrobe, C.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Rare Art Deco wardrobe by Compactom, England 1930s. Beautiful piece of furniture, looking very
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Early 20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Wonderful & Practical Early 1900 English Mahogany Gentleman's Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and very stylish, antique English clothes cabinet. This stunning wardrobe is
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Chrome, Metal

1930s, Mahogany and Oak Harrison Gibson Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Miami, FL
A mahogany and oak gentleman's "Compactom" wardrobe, known as a "clothing cabinet" and marketed as
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant oak wood wardrobe by Compactom The two doors wardrobe has several compartments and
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Vintage 1920s English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
H 68.9 in W 49.22 in D 20.48 in
Antique English Art Deco Mahogany Gentleman’s Compactum Wardrobe by Compactom
Located in Glasgow, GB
A stunning early 20th century original gentleman’s ‘YN’ model mahogany wardrobe by Compactom Ltd of
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
wardrobe is coming fom oceanliners transatlantic crossings. It is from the English brand "Compactom" that
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Vintage 1930s British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
H 68.9 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
1930s Inlaid Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
exterior and mahogany interior with a very warm patina. This wardrobe is coming from ocean liners
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Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

1930s Inlaid Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Inlaid Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
H 68.9 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Armoire Wardrobe, Fitted Closet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland, 1930. All original with fitted interior Left hand side has a hanging section for 12 wooden hangars with a "Dress vest" drawer above and two hanging holders. ...
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mahogany

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Compactom Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal compactom wardrobe for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and glass, every compactom wardrobe was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a compactom wardrobe — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each compactom wardrobe bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made compactom wardrobe over the years, but those crafted by Compactom and Compaction Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Compactom Wardrobe?

The average selling price for a compactom wardrobe at 1stDibs is $5,170, while they’re typically $3,139 on the low end and $12,850 for the highest priced.

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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