Cream Armoire
21st Century and Contemporary Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Bohemian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Vermeil, Silver
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Rubber, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1960s American Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1990s Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Beech, Fir
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Pine
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Faux Bamboo, Glass, Wood
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Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Canadian Natural Specimens
Other
Antique 1870s Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Early 20th Century Latvian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Side Tables
Wood
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Bedroom Sets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wire
Vintage 1960s American Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Paint
20th Century American Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1930s Scottish Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Pine
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Softwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 19th Century European Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 18th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Paint, Oak
Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Softwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Pine, Paint
Antique 1820s Italian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 1790s German Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 1810s Austrian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Antique Early 1900s German Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 1750s Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 1830s Austrian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Wardrobes and Armoires
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Wardrobes and Arm...
Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1860s Canadian Cabinets
Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Cabinets
Pine
Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Doors and Gates
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Lacquer, Paint, Wood, Giltwood
20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes
Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Panelling
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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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