Wardrobes and Armoires
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1950s German Folk Art Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 1800s Austrian Directoire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
2010s Canadian Bohemian Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1780s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
1850s German Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
19th Century Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Ash, Olive, Burl
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Iron
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel, Chrome
Late 18th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wire
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Early 20th Century American Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1820s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany, Rosewood, Burl
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
1820s German Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Bronze
19th Century British George IV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique and Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires for Sale on 1stDibs
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.