Narrow 14" Depth Cupboard Made With Antique French Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very shallow 14" deep white washed two door armoire that will fit into a small room or space for
Wood
Narrow Depth Louis XV Style Armoire Storage Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very shallow depth two door armoire that will fit into a small room or space for extra storage or
Oak
Antique Bleached Oak French Provincial Style Armoire
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
white oak. The narrow depth makes this armoire great for any room in the house. Size: 53”W x 14”D x
Oak
Palmer Smith Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp
By Palmer Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp by Palmer Smith, unsigned, American, circa 1930s. In 25 years of collecting American Art Deco, we have only seen this lamp form come up for sale twi...
Metal, Aluminum
Cornelia Table lamp
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Shell
$2,950
H 36 in W 37 in D 23 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Blue Painted Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood wall hanging corner cabinet from the late 18th century, with blue paint, single door and weathered appearance. Created in Sweden during the la...
Wood
$7,400
H 39.75 in W 42.25 in D 20.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Secretary - Antique Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretary made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with a...
Metal
Brutalist Iron and Glass Console Table c. 1970/80's
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Brutalist iron and glass console, foyer table, design reminiscent of Giacometti, circa 1970/80's. The table features a Neo Classical Roman style metal base, in f...
Metal
Early Oak Dining Table From Spain, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Oak Dining Table From Spain, Circa 1800. Solid oak top and legs with a cast iron stretcher. Great patina and use.
Oak
$2,081 / set
H 18.51 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Pair of HAN Style Lamps with Handmade Belgian Linen Shades
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful pair of unglazed Han dynasty style vases of a very elegant form. Expectedly mounted as lamp. High quality mount with a brass adjustable pivot joint. Shade handmade in Bel...
Pottery
Antique 18th Century Pine Trestle Table
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome 18th century American trestle table. Perfect for a dinning, work table, desk, hall table, or would also make a great library table to pile your books on. Made comple...
Wood, Pine
$1,400
H 27 in W 72 in D 14 in
6' Faux Bamboo Metal Silver Gilt & Red Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
6' Long Faux Bamboo Metal Silver Gilt & Red Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Table
Steel
$2,900
H 10.1 in W 5.875 in D 6.75 in
Rupert Nikoll, Table Lamp, Walnut, Brass. Parchment, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, walnut, brown parchment paper and green velvet table lamp designed and produced by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 10.1“ H x 5.8...
Brass
$17,900 / item
H 33 in Dm 25 in
French Mid-Century Style Plaster Chandelier /Pendant, style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless French Mid-Century Modern Style Plaster Chandelier / Pendant in the style of Jean Michel Frank.
Brass
French Ladderback Arm Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece of comfort and rustic elegance. This chair boasts a robust stripped oak frame that reveals the exquisite natural grain and charm of the wood, evoking a sense of traditi...
Wood
Primitive 19Th C. Catalan Dinning Table Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A good sized 19th Catalan dinning table with traditional “A” frame legs. Heavily patinated through years of use with many age old repairs. Sympathetically restored in our Lon...
Pine
Bespoke English Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
Our bespoke library armchair, inspired by boldly scaled Regency designs, hand made and traditionally upholstered in England. Stock model available, as photographed. Features elegant...
Linen, Beech
Blue Rococo Table
Located in Ljungby, SE
Swedish Rococo table, likely made in Stockholm in the 1770s or 1780s. It features elegant proportions and shapes. The table has a drawer at the front, equipped with a brass knob.
Other
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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