Early 19th Century Italian Knock Down Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Italian provincial armoire with deep panelled doors. Original hinges, lock and
Pine, Paint
Pine Two Door Knock-Down Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
armoire was built to knock down in order to install it upstairs or in some other restricted space. It
Pine
Pine Three-Door Knock Down Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a handsome and extremely well-made pine knock-down triple armoire of plain paneled design
Pine
Pine Two Door Knock-Down Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
This interesting two door armoire has a serpentine crown molding with a carved hardwood floral
Pine
Pine Three Door Knock-Down Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large, three door armoire has minimal decoration beyond the crown, with its scalloped molding
Pine
Pine Four-Door Knock-Down Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a rare find indeed. This handsome four-door armoire features a bold crown molding and a
Pine
Danish Two-Door Knock Down Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a very stately and spacious early two door armoire in the Baroque style, from Denmark. A
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Antique 2 Door White Washed Louis XIV Knock Down Armoire
Located in Sheffield, MA
refinishing. Can be knocked down for easy transport and/or moving into tight spaces.
Two Door Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
A very handsome two door knock-down armoire featuring two fielded panels to each door and two hand
Pine
Triple Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
A fine and large knock-down armoire featuring scalloped crown molding, central bevelled mirrored
Pine
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H 74.75 in W 57.25 in D 24.75 in
18th Century German Bavarian Blue Painted Antique “Kas” Armoire Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
built as a "knock-down" armoire. The crafty use of wedged tenons in battens of the base and of the top
Steel, Iron
Pine Two Door Knock-Down Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a large and handsome knock-down pine armoire at a very
Pine
Pine Two Door Knock Down Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an attractive little armoire with an interesting feature for one so small. It comes apart
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Pine Bow Front Knock-Down Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a very stately, beautifully built pine armoire from Denmark. Beneath a deep flat crown are
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Painted Pine Two Door Knock-Down Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
We all love this outstanding armoire. It has lovely form and function, beautiful proportions and
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Pine Three Door Knock-Down Armoire, Reproduction, Netherlands
Located in Baltimore, MD
Armoires as large as this one would be totally impractical, impossible to move or install if our
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18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843
Located in New York, NY
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843. This exquisite chest exhibits splendid hand-painted floral motifs executed in pretty reds, blues, and yellows cast against a dark ...
Pine, Paint
English Painted Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Useul 19th century painted and glazed pine kitchen dresser with sliding doors. 1880. Code: 9120 Dimensions: W: 83" (210.8 cm) H: 86.5" (219.7 cm) D: 21" (53.3 cm)
Glass, Pine
Paint Decorated 19th Century French Blue Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Paint decorated 19th century French cornflower blue armoire in three parts. The armoire with two doors having brass escutcheon plates, recessed cartouche form panels separated by mus...
Wood
$2,500
H 53.15 in W 50.01 in D 11.03 in
Tall Antique French Limestone Fireplace Mantel – Budget-Friendly Elegance!
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Elevate your space with this stunning tall French limestone fireplace mantel—a rare find at an incredible price! Perfect for those seeking authentic European charm without breaking t...
Stone, Limestone
On Hold|$5,500
H 67 in W 20.5 in D 17.5 in
Wardrobe Cabinet/Bar by Guido Faleschini for Mariani/Pace, Italy 1970
By i4 Mariani, Pace Furniture Company, Guido Faleschini
Located in Chicago, IL
Wardrobe Cabinet/Bar by Guido Faleschini for Mariani/Pace, Italy 1970. Cabinet has 6 drawers with a light in upper cabinet, with switch on top of cabinet for the light. There is a ha...
Leather, Felt
Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C
Located in Houston, TX
The use of color and the unusual architectural paintings on this Piece make it very unique. It has a faux marble top in apricot Coloration. It is very old and is in the original 18...
Wood
$5,009
H 34.26 in W 46.86 in D 18.51 in
Blue & White Florentine Style Hand Painted Italian Chest Of Drawers/Commode
Located in London, Park Royal
A vivid Italian Chest Of Drawers, hand painted in the traditional Florentine style featuring an aged Indigo Blue, flora and foliage motif on a background of antique white. The motif ...
Wood
19th Century hand painted glazed cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rustic 19th century painted glazed vitrine circa 1890. Good quality cabinet that would work well around the home or for retail display. Comprising of 2 sections, each fitted with 2...
Glass, Wood
A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic painted and upholstered bed is carved on all sides with foliate, urn and scrolled motifs. The head and footboard are topped by carved finials and all supported by four...
Upholstery, Wood
English Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th century English painted 3 drawer potboard dresser base with a scrubbed pine top. 1810. Code: 8770 Dimensions: W: 74" (188 cm) H: 29.5" (74.9 cm) D: 20" (50.8 cm)
Pine
19th Century English Pine Dresser Base
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine dresser base from England. This fabulous piece has a thick two plank top, which follows down to a central single drawer over a single door, which opens to reveal s...
Pine
19th Century French Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French bleached and painted walnut commode. Circa 1890.
Walnut
French Art Nouveau Triple Pedestal Iron Bronze Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous French bistro, cafe, or pastry table featuring a triple pedestal iron base re-cast from a 19th century English sewing machine. The base is topped with a wood board having a ...
Bronze, Iron, Zinc
19th Century Large Swedish Pine Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish country 10' long pine display cabinet or bookcase in two sections. Two large sliding upper glass doors over four paneled sliding lower cabinet doors. Pine wood newer professi...
Glass, Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Two-Tiered Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Two-Tiered Cabinet is ideal for the casual decor, providing both visual impact and abundant storage in one! The top tier is recessed several inches ...
Pine
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.
An armoire is a tall wardrobe.
An armoire is a type of wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. An armoire is freestanding, usually wooden and has one or two doors plus a hanging bar.
An armoire is a type of wardrobe.
An armoire needs to be at least 24 inches deep to hold clothes on standard hangers.
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