Early 20th Century Painted Armoire
Early 20th Century Latvian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
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Brass
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Brass
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Wood
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Fruitwood
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Teak
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Elm
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Steel
Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Satinwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
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Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
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Wood
Early 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
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Wood
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Beech
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Celadon, Porcelain, Paint
20th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Teak
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Cherry
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Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Vintage 1920s English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
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Brass
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Metal
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Walnut
20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
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Rosewood
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Brass
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Iron
Vintage 1920s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Mahogany
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Mahogany
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Wood
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Wood
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Wood, Paint
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Oak
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Teak
Early 20th Century Indian Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
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Wood
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Bronze
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Pine
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Paint
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Wood, Paint
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Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century European Cupboards
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Bedroom Sets
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm
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Pine
20th Century European Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
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Rosewood
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Pine
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Brass
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Cedar
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
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Wood
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Iron
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
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Fruitwood, Wood
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Pine
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century Romanian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Cane
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Fir
Early 20th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Vintage 1910s German Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
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Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
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Brass
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Oak, Paint
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Pine
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Mirror, Rosewood
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Steel
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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
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Pine
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Pine
Early 20th Century Hungarian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
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Brass
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Oak, Paint
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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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