Italian Art Deco Armoire
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Plywood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Maple, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Nutwood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Maple
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Brass
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Mirror
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Macassar, Cedar
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Bronze
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass, Steel
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Brass
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Hardwood
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Bronze, Wrought Iron
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Pine
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Alpaca
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Mohair
Mid-20th Century Post-War Abstract Paintings
Ink, Gouache
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Brass
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Marble, Brass
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Maple
Vintage 1930s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Mirror
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Maple, Rosewood, Velvet
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Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Burl
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Maple, Rosewood, Burl
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Desks
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Marble, Nickel
Vintage 1930s Italian Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Burl
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Brass
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Crystal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Chrome
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Linen Presses
Walnut
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Glass, Cut Glass
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Birdseye Maple
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Birch, Maple
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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.