18th Century Louis XIV Period French Walnut Armoire from the Loire Valley
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a grand statement with this monumental Louis XIV period armoire from the châteaux region of the Loire Valley, France. Crafted circa 1760, this stately wardrobe exemplifies the r...
Walnut
Early 18th Century Walnut and Olive Wood Armoire from Eastern France
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique armoire from the early 1700’s was made from walnut and olive wood and features a plinth base with central cherub mascaron along the crown. At just under 86 inches tall a...
Metal, Iron
Antique French Walnut Armoire, China Cabinet, or Bookcase circa Early 1800s
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Walnut China Cabinet, Vitrine, Bookcase or Armoire, probably constructed over 200-years ago. Our Old Plank restoration department, went through the Armoires structure,...
Steel
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century French Louis XV Armoire, Antique Walnut Armoire Louis XV Style
Located in Miami, FL
This imposing walnut wardrobe showcases intricate carvings and a distinctive "chapeau gendarme" crown molding.
Brass
French Walnut Inlaid Decorative Carved Ribbon and Floral Cask. Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
French Walnut inlaid star blind door cask with carved molded edge cornice, centered floral shell medallion, flanking intertwined ribbon, floral, fruit, and tassel motifs, original ir...
Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XIII Armoire or Cupboard Walnut 300-Years Nice Old Patina
Located in Highwood, IL
Classic Antique French Louis XIII Armoire or Cupboard over 300- years old and remarkably still intact and functions as intended. In collecting and purchasing Louis XIII furniture for...
Steel
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
A Fine French Louis XV period Walnut Bordelais Armoire
Located in Rome, IT
A Fine French Louis XV period, carved, solid walnut , Bordelais Armoire that opens with two beautifully paneled doors.
Wood
$10,800
18th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved walnut armoire from the Normandy region of France.
Walnut
Continental 19th Century French Walnut Armoire Outfitted to Function as a Bar
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This beautiful and massive armoire in French walnut, has been outfitted as a bar cabinet. The interior features a wine rack that will hold 47 bottles, a slab of green marble has been...
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Style Buffet à Deux Corps Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Houston, US
19th C. French Louis XV style buffet à deux corps in walnut. The design includes a "chapeau gendarme" (policeman's hat or similar to Napoleon) shaped cornice and molded serpentine pa...
Wood
Exceptional 19th Century Regence Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved 19th century walnut armoire with original shelves, hardware and keys. The patina and depth of carving make this armoire a standout.
Walnut
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
Large Louis XV Armoire in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent French Louis XV period armoire built with book matched panels.
Walnut
Beautiful Louis XIV Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved 18th century. Walnut armoire.
Walnut
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Armoire
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a graceful French Louis XV walnut armoire with prominent shaped cornice above a long door with cartouche paneling, flanked by paneled sides. Below the door a single drawer ...
Walnut
English Dressing Table late 19th Century Walnut Root
Located in Madrid, ES
English dressing table late 19th century walnut root 80cm x 70cm good condition
Walnut
An Important Louis XV Walnut & Inlaid Armoire
Located in Sheffield, MA
The molded cornice above two raised paneled doors, opening to a shelved interior with two small drawers; above a carved frieze all resting on cabriole leg feet.
Walnut
$92,832
French Renaissance Armoire
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original lock and key This piece of furniture shows no recess on its upper part. It opens with four folding-doors and two drawers within the belt. The key bears the date 1524 abov...
Walnut
Gorgeous Louis XVI Style Walnut Armoire From Paris, Circa 1780
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Louis XVI Style Walnut Armoire From Paris with well upholstered interior. Circa 1780. Fabulous Patina and deep rich color. Dimensions: W: 57″ D: 24″ T: 97″
Walnut
French Provincial Double Door Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
This majestic French walnut armoire is a stunning example of the Provincial style. Standing nearly nine feet high, this rare armoire featuring splendid rocaille carvings above its do...
Wood, Walnut
Early 18th Century Louis XIV Style Hand-Carved Walnut Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis XIV Style Walnut Armoire. Moulded crown over two-door armoire, the doors with deep diamond coffered carving, diamond carved panels to sides, on large bun feet; the interior wit...
Walnut
French 18th Century Louis XV Armoire
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful French Armoire from the 18th Century, it is made of flamed walnut. It has a drawer at the base.
Walnut
Antique Louis XVI Style Walnut Armoire w/ Brass Ormolu, Inlay and Parquetry
Located in Pasadena, TX
This armoire is made in the Louis XVI style. Its made of walnut. Its has finely done Urns and botanicals inlaid on the front doors. The side doors are done in a parquetry and have he...
Brass, Ormolu
$14,800Sale Price|53% Off
Incredible 18th Century French Armoire from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 18th century French carved burl walnut four-door armoire from Lyon. Having excellent detailed carvings in wreath and laurel motif, beautifully shaped doors, heavy hardwar...
Walnut
$14,800Sale Price|53% Off
18th Century French Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 18th century French carved burl walnut four door armoire from Lyon. This stunning piece has so many functions. It could be a wonderful coffee bar, stemware storage, as we...
Walnut
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
French Country Arched Top Mid 1800s era Armoire
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Country arched top armoire, mid-1800s era, is a fine example of provincial craftsmanship and timeless rustic elegance. Crafted from solid fruitwood, the armoire features ...
Walnut
Incredible 18th century French armoire with “Tree of life”
Located in Richmond, VA
Simply the best armoire I have ever seen. This incredible work of art is from the 18th century and made in the south of France of walnut. Clearly an important commission of the time...
Walnut
A Fine Louis XV Walnut Armoire
Located in Sheffield, MA
The molded cornice above two raised paneled doors, opening to a shelved interior with three small drawers; above a single drawer all resting on cabriole leg feet. Height 103 Widt...
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
Rare Original French Normandy Chipped Milk-Paint Wedding Marriage Armoire 1800s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare original French Normandy wedding or marriage armoire from the early 1800s is a magnificent example of provincial craftsmanship and enduring romance. Hand-carved with extrao...
Wire
$7,400Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French 18th Century Louis XV Wedding Armoire from Lyon
Located in Miami, FL
Fine French 18th century Louis XV armoire constructed from very good quality walnut wood from the region of Lyon (style Lyonnaise). Exhibiting a stunning patina that offers rich char...
Walnut
19th C French Country Armoire (Norman Style De Bayeux), Converted into a Dry Bar
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Introducing our Antique French Country Armoire in the Norman style de Bayeux, a timeless piece of history dating back to the mid to late 1800s. Using traditional peg construction tec...
Walnut
18th Century Louis XVI Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
18th century walnut armoire from France. The arched crown is wonderfully molded and sits atop a grand case. The doors have arches at the top, and are raised paneled with central ov...
Walnut
18th Century Louis XIV Period Lyonnaise Chateau Bonnetiere
Located in Birmingham, AL
Rare and difficult to find Louis XIV period chateau bonnetiere. Solid walnut. An exceptional example from the Lyon region of France, renown in the 1700s for its superior production o...
Walnut
Antique French Provincial Wardrobe Doors, Walnut, Circa 1850-1880
Located in Mckinney, TX
Pair of antique French provincial wardrobe doors crafted in walnut with a gently arched top and decorative raised panel detailing.
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Small wardrobe
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Charming small Cupboard is made with a flamed walnut wood and a pastel color marble top. It has a drawer at the top and a big storage.
Marble
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Quality Maison Jansen Style Directoire Tall Dresser Wardrobe
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Maison Jansen style Directoire tall dresser wardrobe exemplifies the refined elegance and superior craftsmanship for which the renowned Parisian design house is celebrated. Insp...
Brass
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Armoire with Foliate Carvings
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial 18th century walnut two door large scale armoire with foliate carved detail on doors and cornice with original hardware supported on a flat base.
Walnut
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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