$4,877
H 81.375 in W 43.5 in D 19 in
Drexel Brittany Heritage French Provincial Carved Wood Armoire, 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant vintage Drexel Brittany Heritage armoire, crafted in carved wood, featuring intricate
Wood
$3,295
H 80.25 in W 47 in D 22 in
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Drexel Heritage, "Covington Park" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with original
Brass
$2,595
H 60.25 in W 41 in D 19.25 in
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Gentleman's Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By Drexel
Brass
$2,795
H 54.38 in W 42.75 in D 19 in
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Oak, with original brass hardware. Shelves are adjustable
Brass
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 88.25 in W 43.25 in D 24.75 in
Vintage Drexel Heritage English School Adam’s Style Neoclassical Armoire 20thC
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Drexel Heritage English Adam’s Style Neoclassical Armoire 20thC Measures- 88.25"H x 43.25"W
Mahogany
Chinoiserie Asian Drexel Heritage Armoires Cabinets in Wood, a Pair
By Heritage Furniture, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
: Heritage Designer: Drexel Heritage Period: 1960s Materials: Wood Condition: good condition, original
Wood
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Collection by Drexel Heritage. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and beautiful painted Asian
Brass
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest By Drexel Heritage
Brass
Sold
H 81.63 in W 47 in L 81.63 in
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
shell motif and painted floral accents By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, circa 1970s
Brass
Sold
H 87.25 in W 47 in D 21.25 in
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Carved flame mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 47"W x
Brass
Vintage Drexel Heritage Maracay Armoire
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Maracay armoire by Drexel Heritage. Features two large spacious drawers and two
Wood
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser
By Heritage Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional midcentury Hollywood Regency chinoiserie Campaign style armoire dresser By Drexel
Brass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Large Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass, with 9 light fittings. A contemporary piece also available in chrome finish
Brass
Murano Glass Rod and Brass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Brass and Murano glass rod sconces featuring multiple crystal clear glass rods hand blown by craftsman in Italy. They are held by a brass structure with black metal finials. We love ...
Brass
Vintage Boho Henredon Campaign Dry Bar
By Henredon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living or dining space with this stunning vintage Henredon Campaign dry bar. Featuring a sleek and compact design, this piece is crafted from rich wood and accented with...
Brass
Pine Two Door Armoire with Removable Cartouche
Located in Baltimore, MD
The angular cartouche on this small armoire is 10” high and simply lifts off if the customer so chooses. It consists of a pyramid-shaped base trimmed with ogee crown molding mounted...
Pine
Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-10% upcharge for specialty finishes: 1...
Brass
19th Century Louis XV Style French Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Louis XV style French petite armoire, or wardrobe, from the Loire Valley. Made of solid cherry with scroll carving on the door panels and simple circular carved...
Iron
"Malus" Hand Sculpted Side Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Malus side table features dual walls that rise to an inverted arch beneath a honed natural travertine top in this artistic, sculptural side table. The inverted arch doubles as st...
Travertine
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
French Midcentury Modern Maple Armoire
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large dressing armoire produced in France in the 1950s to 1960s, granted an "Ameublement N.F." label found inside the far right door. This sleek midcentury modern cabinet would wor...
Mirror, Maple
1960's Executive Desk from Denmark
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Executive desk from Denmark circa mid-1960s now available. This example has matte black iron legs, open back for additional storage, interior and exterior drawers and original brass ...
Steel
$8,696 / item
H 38.98 in W 38.19 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Dorsoduro Chest with Blooming Flowers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Mouseback Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers. This beautiful piece is made in this brown-grey background t...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Henredon Circa 60 Twin Headboard
By Henredon
Located in West Chester, PA
A beautiful sculpted walnut twin sized headboard from the Circa 60 series by Henredon Fine Furniture.
Wood
Rey Bedside Table, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low-profile nightstand or side table combining a classical twisted rope detail with clean-lined simplicity, featuring two drawers with dovetail joinery and soft-close glides. Inqui...
Oak, Walnut
$1,678 / set
H 24 in W 25.5 in D 17 in
Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables Measures 25.5" in width, 17" in depth and 24" in height. Both have same color tone stain tone. Just photo lig...
Oak
Italian Ceiling Lamp, Glass Petal, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 64 amber and lattimo Murano glass. Elegant lighting object. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 15.75 inches (40 cm) height, 29.50 inches (80 cm) de...
Metal
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.