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Diamond Armoire

Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France
Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France

Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France

$6,500

H 68.31 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in

Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Slender and architectural, this petite armoire stands with the poise of a column—narrow in stance

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Vintage Rattan and Cane Armoire with Diamond-Weave Doors
Vintage Rattan and Cane Armoire with Diamond-Weave Doors

Vintage Rattan and Cane Armoire with Diamond-Weave Doors

Located in Sarasota, FL

Revival style with British Colonial influence. The double doors feature an intricate diamond-weave cane

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

United Furniture Mid Century Diamond Walnut Highboy Dresser
United Furniture Mid Century Diamond Walnut Highboy Dresser

United Furniture Mid Century Diamond Walnut Highboy Dresser

By United Furniture Corporation

Located in Franklin Park, IL

United Furniture Mid Century Diamond Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 44 wide x 20

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Wardrobe in poplar wood, two doors with six diamond-carved panels, Italy
Wardrobe in poplar wood, two doors with six diamond-carved panels, Italy

Wardrobe in poplar wood, two doors with six diamond-carved panels, Italy

$4,649Sale Price|20% Off

H 92.13 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in

Wardrobe in poplar wood, two doors with six diamond-carved panels, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antiqe Wardrobe, furniture in solid poplar wood, composed of two doors with six richly diamond

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Antique 17th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Poplar

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Armoire Diamond Point, circa 1770
Armoire Diamond Point, circa 1770

Armoire Diamond Point, circa 1770

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H 91 in W 77 in D 31 in

Armoire Diamond Point, circa 1770

Located in London, GB

An outstanding and substantial French diamond point armoire in the Louis XIII style, circa 1770. In

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Antique 1770s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

A LOUIS XIII STYLE DIAMOND POINT ARMOIRE WITH POCKET DOORS
A LOUIS XIII STYLE DIAMOND POINT ARMOIRE WITH POCKET DOORS

A LOUIS XIII STYLE DIAMOND POINT ARMOIRE WITH POCKET DOORS

By Derapage Design

Located in San Francisco, CA

The carved hardwood frieze with a raised center, steps down to a supporting body of two doors of high relief carving and inset panels; this upper body rests on a lower section of thr...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Wardrobes and Armoires

Louis XIII Walnut Armoire (ref # MSPV63)
Louis XIII Walnut Armoire (ref # MSPV63)

Louis XIII Walnut Armoire (ref # MSPV63)

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H 83 in W 66 in D 25 in

Louis XIII Walnut Armoire (ref # MSPV63)

Located in San Francisco, CA

Magnificient Walnut Armoire with Diamond point details. Solid Walnut doors and sides. Heavy molding

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Large Mirrored Cabinet with "Diamond Lattice" Front, France
Large Mirrored Cabinet with "Diamond Lattice" Front, France

Large Mirrored Cabinet with "Diamond Lattice" Front, France

Located in New York, NY

Large mirrored cabinet with "Diamond Lattice" front, France.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Diamond Armoire
Diamond Armoire

Diamond Armoire

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H 83 in W 56 in D 24 in

Diamond Armoire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Reclaimed cedro and conacaste wood diamond pattern armoire. Pair of armoires available. Interior

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20th Century Guatemalan Wardrobes and Armoires

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Diamond Armoire
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Diamond Armoire

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Diamond Armoire

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H 73.25 in W 43 in D 20.5 in

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Diamond Armoire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring a touch of coastal charm to your space with this Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Diamond Armoire

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Late 20th Century Philippine Cabinets

Materials

Rattan

Painted 17th Century French Oak Diamond Point Armoire
Painted 17th Century French Oak Diamond Point Armoire

Painted 17th Century French Oak Diamond Point Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

From the early 1600s, this rare, Period Louis XIII armoire has bold diamond point motifs on its two

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France
Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France

Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Slender and architectural, this petite armoire stands with the poise of a column—narrow in stance

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

19th C. Stripped Oak and Chestnut Diamond Point Armoire from Brittany France
19th C. Stripped Oak and Chestnut Diamond Point Armoire from Brittany France

19th C. Stripped Oak and Chestnut Diamond Point Armoire from Brittany France

Located in Dallas, TX

. Our oak and chestnut diamond point armoire has been stripped of its original finish, resulting in a

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Chestnut, Oak

French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Armoire with Raised Diamond Motifs
French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Armoire with Raised Diamond Motifs

French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Armoire with Raised Diamond Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XIII style walnut armoire from the 19th century, with raised diamond motifs, doors

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Diamond Shape Two-Door Armoire
Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Diamond Shape Two-Door Armoire

Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Diamond Shape Two-Door Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique fruitwood armoire flaunts a surprisingly contemporary look. Crafted in

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Cherrywood Armoire Louis XIV Style
18th Century Cherrywood Armoire Louis XIV Style

18th Century Cherrywood Armoire Louis XIV Style

Located in Doylestown, PA

An attractive mid 18th century 4-door armoire with raise "diamond" panelled doors and 2 center

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cherry

Large Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Solid Wood, Southwest Germany, circa 1820
Large Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Solid Wood, Southwest Germany, circa 1820

Large Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Solid Wood, Southwest Germany, circa 1820

Located in Regensburg, DE

diamond shape, The armoire can be completely dismantled. 4 softwood shelves inside covered with black

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

French 17th Century Louis XIII Diamond Point Buffet Deux Corps from Burgundy
French 17th Century Louis XIII Diamond Point Buffet Deux Corps from Burgundy

French 17th Century Louis XIII Diamond Point Buffet Deux Corps from Burgundy

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Louis XIII period diamond point four door armoire with bun feet. Hand hewn and hand carved walnut

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

French Walnut Louis XIII Period "Diamond Tip" Wardrobe, 1660s
French Walnut Louis XIII Period "Diamond Tip" Wardrobe, 1660s

French Walnut Louis XIII Period "Diamond Tip" Wardrobe, 1660s

Located in LEGNY, FR

French walnut Louis XIII period 'Diamond tip" wardrobe from the 1660s. Very good quality.

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Antique 1660s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Museum-Quality Louis XIII Burgundian Diamond-Point Wardrobe -1X02
Museum-Quality Louis XIII Burgundian Diamond-Point Wardrobe -1X02

Museum-Quality Louis XIII Burgundian Diamond-Point Wardrobe -1X02

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Exceptional Louis XIII-era wardrobe adorned with diamond-point motifs. Features two doors and one

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Antique Early 1700s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Albert Parvin American Martinsville Style MCM Diamond Walnut Armoire Highboy
Albert Parvin American Martinsville Style MCM Diamond Walnut Armoire Highboy

Albert Parvin American Martinsville Style MCM Diamond Walnut Armoire Highboy

By American of Martinsville

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville style mid century diamond walnut armoire highboy dresser

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Style MCM Armoire Highboy Dresser
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Style MCM Armoire Highboy Dresser

Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Style MCM Armoire Highboy Dresser

By American of Martinsville

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville style Mid Century diamond walnut armoire highboy dresser

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Walnut Louis XII Armoire with Carved Diamond Point Panels
Early 18th Century Walnut Louis XII Armoire with Carved Diamond Point Panels

Early 18th Century Walnut Louis XII Armoire with Carved Diamond Point Panels

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Exceptional large French Louis XII armoire from the early 18th century made of walnut and oak. 2

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

French Walnut Louis XIII Period "Diamond Tip" Wardrobe, 1660s
French Walnut Louis XIII Period "Diamond Tip" Wardrobe, 1660s

French Walnut Louis XIII Period "Diamond Tip" Wardrobe, 1660s

Located in LEGNY, FR

French walnut Louis XIII period 'Diamond tip" wardrobe from the 1660s. Very good quality.

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Antique 1660s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Louis XIV Style French Armoire
Louis XIV Style French Armoire

Louis XIV Style French Armoire

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H 76.25 in W 52.25 in D 22.75 in

Louis XIV Style French Armoire

Located in Sheffield, MA

panel doors with metal inlay stars and diamond decoration. Spacious interior armoire with original

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Geometric Cubist Carved Mid-Century Modern Armoire Bar Cabinet Chest
Brutalist Geometric Cubist Carved Mid-Century Modern Armoire Bar Cabinet Chest

Brutalist Geometric Cubist Carved Mid-Century Modern Armoire Bar Cabinet Chest

By Broyhill

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Diamond Head armoire cabinet by Broyhill Premier. Beautiful and sculptural, this

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

1640s French Louis XIII Period Walnut Armoire with Pointes de Diamant Motifs
1640s French Louis XIII Period Walnut Armoire with Pointes de Diamant Motifs

1640s French Louis XIII Period Walnut Armoire with Pointes de Diamant Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A mid 17th century French Louis XIII period walnut armoire with diamond-shaped motifs and bun feet

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

SWISS BAROQUE BURL WALNUT VENEERED  TWO-DOOR ARMOIRE
SWISS BAROQUE BURL WALNUT VENEERED  TWO-DOOR ARMOIRE

SWISS BAROQUE BURL WALNUT VENEERED TWO-DOOR ARMOIRE

Located in San Francisco, CA

A RARE AND BOLDLY-SCALED SWISS BAROQUE BURL WALNUT VENEERED DIAMOND-POINT TWO-DOOR ARMOIRE. The

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swiss Wardrobes and Armoires

French 40's Mahogany Armoire/Server with Marquetry Doors
French 40's Mahogany Armoire/Server with Marquetry Doors

French 40's Mahogany Armoire/Server with Marquetry Doors

Located in Stamford, CT

French 1940's Mahogany armoire / server with diamond pattern marquetry doors and brass fillet

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Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Outstanding Brutalist Diamond Relief Armoire or Cabinet
Outstanding Brutalist Diamond Relief Armoire or Cabinet

Outstanding Brutalist Diamond Relief Armoire or Cabinet

By Paul Evans

Located in Houston, TX

Outstanding Mid-Century Brutalist faux tortoise armoire with diamond shaped reliefs; the base is

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke prayer rug from the famous Ozipek workshop. Fine Hereke Silk Rug – Ozipek Workshop Signed 101 x 76 cm (3.31 x 2.49 ft / 39.8 x 29.9 in) Late 2...

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20th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

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Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce

Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce

$975 / item

H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in

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Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass, Nickel

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep

By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti

Located in Glendale, CA

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Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Full Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI

Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Full Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI

$2,499 / item

H 57.48 in W 27.55 in D 0.98 in

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By Gubi, Gio Ponti

Located in Glendale, CA

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8'x10' Grotto Blue Hand Knotted Peshawar Oceanic Fish Design Vibrant Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Oceanic Fish Design, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cen...

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Sculpted Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s

Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Sculpted Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Sculpted Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s Features a beautiful sculpted Mid Century Modern Design, with curved legs, a gorgeous walnut wood gr...

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$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

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By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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By Maison Jansen

Located in Atlanta, GA

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French Provincial Bonnetiere with a Stepped Crown over Single Door, 18th Century
French Provincial Bonnetiere with a Stepped Crown over Single Door, 18th Century

French Provincial Bonnetiere with a Stepped Crown over Single Door, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

18th century French Provincial Bonnetiere, likely Brittany, a stepped crown over a single door with large exposed hinges, a lower drawer, raised on with a wide stepped base, the fron...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fruitwood

Pierre Chapo Style 2 doors French Armoire.
Pierre Chapo Style 2 doors French Armoire.

Pierre Chapo Style 2 doors French Armoire.

$5,450

H 67.5 in W 47 in D 21 in

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By Pierre Chapo

Located in Miami, FL

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany

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By Florian Schulz

Located in Hagenbach, DE

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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$1,120Sale Price|30% Off

H 46 in W 44 in D 21.5 in

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Located in Dayton, OH

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Rustic 19th C. Spanish Cabinet with Original Hardware

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Armoire - Antique Scandinavian Cabinet

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Diamond Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the diamond armoire you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and oak, every diamond armoire was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect diamond armoire — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each diamond armoire bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Diamond Armoire?

Prices for a diamond armoire start at $3,434 and top out at $10,950 with the average selling for $6,340.

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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