Vintage Gusto Distressed Wire Front Linen Press
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
layer of artisanal depth to the distressed wood frame. Complemented by ornate, full-length brass
Wood
Chinese Red and Gold Distress Finish Armoire/Cabinet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinese Red Gold Distress Finish Armoire – bold lacquer, gilt detailing and ample storage merge to
Wood
Unavailable
H 75 in W 35 in D 22 in
Antique White Distressed Painted Wardrobe Cabinet with Shelves and Safe
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Wonderful antique white, distressed painted wardrobe / cabinet with shelves, two drawers below, and
Wood, Paint
Wonderful Country Distressed Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful painted and distressed country style Vermont wardrobe armoire having natural wood
Reclaimed Wood
ANTIQUE DiSTRESSED BURR WALNUT TRIPLE WARDROBE WITH QUEEN ANNE LEGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Victoria Regina Distressed Art Deco Burr Walnut
Walnut
Sold
H 91 in W 50 in L 91 in
Custom Antique Distressed Two-Piece Painted Swedish Gustavian Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous antique distressed painted Gustavian armoire or wardrobe. The cabinet is made of
Hardwood
Sold
H 74 in W 53 in D 24 in
High Quality French Black Distressed Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Made In Canada
Located in North York, ON
This gorgeous armoire is made from solid maple and finished in a stunning flat black lacquer with hand-distressing. In pristine condition, this newly made Canadian piece makes a gre...
Distressed Patina Two Door Reeded Cabinet
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Distressed patina two door reeded wood cabinet. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid
Wood
Handpainted Country Distressed Storage Cabinet Armoire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful and very functional distressed painted cabinet having paneled doors that open to reveal
Wood
Scandinavian White Distressed Painted Armoire, Circa 1870
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely pine armoire has been given new life with a white, distressed painted finish. Shelves
Pine, Paint
Antique Pine Swedish Armoire Circa 1870, Distressed Paint Finish
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish country armoire has been given a new painted finish, but is distressed so the look
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 80.5 in W 58 in D 23.5 in
Garcia Furniture Designs Solid Pine Distressed Rustic Country Armoire Wadrobe
Located in Dayton, OH
Garcia Furniture designs solid pine distressed rustic country armoire wardrobe An exquisite
Pine
19th Century Italian Baroque Painted Linen Press, Distressed Paint
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
sturdy and sound, though the paint now has a distressed finish but still a very exceptional piece
Wood
Green Painted Distressed Baker Armoire With Two Mirrored Glass Doors
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Green distressed painted armoire by Baker, each with two glass doors over a two-door cabinet
Mirror, Wood
18th Century Italian Carved Wardrobe
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
18th century antique carved 2-door distressed painted wardrobe with mirrored accents.
Wood
Sold
H 69.69 in W 70.08 in D 22.05 in
French Editions AV Burr Maple Wardrobe with Mirror Panel, 1940's
By Editions AV
Located in Sherborne, GB
Two door wardrobe with central distressed mirror detail panel. Shapely details and beautiful design
Maple
Sold
H 57.5 in W 44 in D 21 in
Depression Renaissance Bonnet Top Blue White Distress Painted Dresser Armoire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique depression Renaissance bonnet top blue white distress painted dresser chest armoire. Item
Walnut
Sold
H 43.5 in W 32 in D 17.5 in
Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire with Distressed Gold Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese red lacquered armoire from the 19th century with distressed gold floral motifs
Bronze
Sold
H 66.75 in W 36.5 in D 19 in
Vintage Pair of Lockers Distressed Set Oversized Steel Metal Storage Gym Sport
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage distressed set of oversized steel metal storage gym lockers. Old Chicago white Sox sticker
Metal, Steel
Indian Distressed Green Painted Wooden Wardrobe Cabinet with Red Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian distressed green painted wooden wardrobe cabinet from the 20th century, with red accents
Wood
Antique French Painted Armoire Wardrobe Solid Pine Painted Distressed
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, lightly distressed and looks amazing. French Wardrobe Armoire Painted Crackle finish Key and
Pine
Distressed Wood Armoire
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Oversized Distressed Wood Armoire
Wood
Early American Distressed Stained Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Distressed Early American Armoire with crown moulding. Original dark stained exterior with
Fir
Antique Distressed Painted Italian Armoire
Located in Houston, TX
Soft Blue-Green painted and distressed Armoire with three panels on each door and block-paneled
Walnut
19th Century distressed lacquered armoire
Located in London, GB
A Chinese 19th century armoire with earlier lacquered panel doors. decorated with flowers and birds, and a black painted interior. With Chinese style moon lock with key.
Bronze
KARGES French Transitional Distressed Gold Armoire / Linen Press
By Karges Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
wood with distressed gold finish, metal hardware, ornately carved pediment top and bracket feet
Metal
Sold
H 72 in W 36 in D 16 in
Antique Cupboard Wardrobe French Painted Provincial Style Seriously Distressed
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful early 20th century seriously distressed hand painted cupboard in the French provincial
Hardwood
Sold
H 80 in W 37 in D 17 in
Stunning Wardrobe Cupboard Pantry French Provincial Distressed Blue and Green
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
style Hand-painted Housekeepers cupboard or wardrobe Blue and green Distressed Practical and
Teak
1950s French Ebonized Wood Distressed Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
details. Distressed finish and sturdy construction. This armoire also has a pole inside for hanging
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.
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