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20th Century Swedish Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 1780s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Mirror
20th Century French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Cherry
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1880s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Satinwood
Antique 1760s English George III Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets
Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards
Pine
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
Antique 1890s French Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique 1890s Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Cupboards
Velvet, Mirror, Burl, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Silver
2010s British Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks
Marble
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror
Early 20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Acrylic, Wood
1980s French Trunks and Luggage
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak, Paint
Antique 17th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 18th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
20th Century English Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Walnut
20th Century English Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1780s Dutch Renaissance Revival Linen Presses
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bedroom Sets
Walnut
1980s Interior Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bedroom Sets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Italian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Mirror
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Burl
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum, Chrome
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Burl
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Burl
American Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Beech, Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1940s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
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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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