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 floral and shell carvings and ample storage. Design: French Provincial style, embody...
Wood
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Oak, with original brass hardware. Shelves ...
Brass
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 Heritage, "Brittany Collection" USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 41"W x 19.25"D x 60.25"H. Ca...
Brass
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
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 x 24.75"D A striking vintage armoire by Drexel Heritage, crafted in the English S...
Mahogany
Chinoiserie Asian Drexel Heritage Armoires Cabinets in Wood, a Pair
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Where do I start? These are simply gorgeous. I have not seen anything like them in all of my vintage hunts. Breathtaking. Seriously. Dimensions: 41"W × 18"D × 80"H Styles: Chino...
Wood
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Campaign style armoire dresser from the Dynasty Collection by Drexel Heritage. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and beauti...
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 USA, Circa 1980s Carved flame mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 4...
Brass
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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
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut wardrobe dresser chest of drawers with shell motif and painted floral accents By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" ...
Brass
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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
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Oak, with original brass hardware. Shelves...
Brass
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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
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Carved flame mahogany, with original brass hardware...
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 ornate cabinet doors which open to reveal shelving with drawers.
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 Heritage "Dynasty" collection USA, circa 1970s Walnut, with painted Asian na...
Brass
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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
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press By Drexel Heritage, "Covington Park" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany,...
Brass
1900's Bamboo Style Pichpin Wardrobe
Located in Marseille, FR
Pitchpin wardrobe in bamboo style, 1900 doll's house window panes with mirror on the front 50 cm high 28 cm wide 12 cm deep Additional information: Style: 1900 period Material: ...
Bamboo
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,275Sale Price|30% Off
H 87 in W 55.25 in D 23 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Mirrored Clothing Armoire Wardrobe Closet Cabinet 87"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th-century French clothing armoire. Made of walnut featuring hand-carved floral / acanthus / beaded details, full-length beveled mirrored doors, and a bottom drawer. Dimen...
Mirror, Walnut
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
Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco burr walnut double wardrobe. A very lovely solid and well-made wardrobe, there is damage on side of the wardrobe which has three l...
Walnut
$1,600Sale Price|36% Off
H 92 in W 46 in D 19.5 in
French Neoclassical Style Tall Mirrored Cabinet/Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
French neoclassical style tall mirrored cabinet/armoire Beautiful reproduction, originally with legs, legs were cut off. Selling as is. Parcel-gilt details, beveled mirror, Single ...
Mahogany
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
H 80.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Bamboo Motif Armoire Linen Press by C
By Chelsea House
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking Late 20th Century chinoiserie armoire or linen press by Chelsea House, featuring exquisite hand-painted scenes in the chinoiserie style. The cabinet showcases a deep green...
Rattan, Wood
$3,493
H 82.68 in W 71.66 in D 21.66 in
art deco French wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène from the 1930s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 1930s art deco wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène. This armoire has two hinged side doors opening onto a series of shelves and a central door with a large mirror opening...
Mirror, Wood
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 89 in W 53 in D 20.5 in
Exceptional Brass Inlaid French Directoire Beveled Mirrored Armoire TV Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional French Directoire style brass inlaid armoire, featuring beveled mirrored doors, is a stunning 19th/20th-century piece that seamlessly blends elegance, utility, and t...
Brass
$3,575
H 104 in W 104.5 in D 35 in
Late 19th-Early 20th C. Large Scale Walnut French Dressing Cabinet With Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible ensemble acting as its own complete sitting room. A large scale carved walnut cabinet in the Louis XV style with double beveled mirrored doors for the deep side compart...
Brass
$1,770Sale Price|20% Off
H 79.53 in W 44.49 in D 21.66 in
Armadio Cubista Art Decò In Radica Anni 40 Design Modernariato
Located in Taranto, IT
Elegante armadio in radica di betulla, realizzato in Italia negli anni ’40. Il mobile si distingue per le linee sinuose e geometriche tipiche dello stile Art Déco, con un raffinato g...
Brass
Classic Antique Eastlake Mirror Door Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Antique mixed wood and deep stained Period Eastlake Armoire with mirror panel front. The door opens to reveal graduated drawers having incredible and beautifully made pulls in Cro...
Bronze
French 18th Century Pine Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A captivating buffet à deux corps from the Louis XV period (18th century) made of finely-grained, solid pine that glows with an amber-honey tone. Curled volutes from the crown to the...
Metal
$12,025Sale Price|35% Off
H 96 in W 64 in D 21 in
19th Century Louis XV Style French Polychromed Armoire
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century Louis XV style French polychromed armoire of demi-cartouche section; the arched and molded pediment carved with curling acanthus and roses; the single door inset with a...
Mirror, Wood
French 18th Century Solid Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French carved, solid walnut armoire built in the Louis XV period. A Chapeau de Gendarme cornice tops the body of the armoire. Two solid walnut doors have shapely carved panels crea...
Walnut
French 18th Century Massive Louis XV Carved Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Louis XV period (18th century) French solid walnut armoire with stylized carvings that trace the dramatic paneled doors and serpentine apron, giving this large storage piece its hist...
Iron
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.