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 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
armoire was built to knock down in order to install it upstairs or in some other restricted space. It
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
Pine
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
Pine
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
Pine
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
Pine
Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Tall Pine Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Swedish tall pine cabinet built in two sections with original painted finish. Blue painted panels remain visible throughout, with much of the surface worn down to ...
Pine, Paint
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 59.85 in
Vintage Rattan Chaise Lounge by Carl Öjerstam, Scandinavian Design
By Carl Öjerstam
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rattan Chaise Lounge from the old Ikea - back when furniture was really made of good materials that could last for many years. Karlskrona is from the 1990s and has a lovely seat com...
Wicker, Rattan
$16,080
H 93.71 in W 56.3 in D 20.48 in
Antique Northern Swedish Rococo Painted Cabinet with Drawers and Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique rococo cabinet from the 1700s. The cabinet is genuine Swedish and made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1780. The surface has been scraped to the origi...
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
Finnish 19th century painted pine wall cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Finnish 19th century painted pine wall cupboard circa 1860. We are pleased to offer this delightful and rare wall cabinet from Finland. Large decorative cornice and presented in a ...
Pine, Paint
$8,950
H 84.75 in W 50 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Italian Blue-Painted Cherrywood Wardrobe with Original Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming 19th-century Italian wardrobe crafted in solid cherrywood and finished in a softly aged blue lacquer. Of smaller, well-proportioned scale, this piece is distinguished by i...
Wood
French Provincial Blue Painted Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from reclaimed pine, this exquisite piece showcases a hand-applied blue-grey finish with a heavily distressed patina, evoking the elegance of antique European craftsmanship. ...
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Provincial Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period provincial early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian cabinet. With carved doors opening to useful storage, below two further doors opening to more storage. Wonderful decorative c...
Wood
$7,800
H 95.5 in W 51.25 in D 20 in
Antique French 19th Century Limed Wardrobe or Armoire with Chicken Wire Doors
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French 19th Century Limed Wardrobe or Armoire with European Imported Chicken Wire Inserts for the doors. We have owned this Antique French Wardrobe or French Armoire for seve...
Brass, Wire
French Modern Fire Place in Black Sheet Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fire place, sheet steel, France, 1960s. A well-designed fire place executed in black coated steel, ably employed as either the heart of a decor or its focal point. The whole constru...
Sheet Metal
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
Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large wooden sideboard made around 1900. The cabinet consists of two parts. In the upper part 2 doors with two shelves. At the bottom 2 drawers and 2 doors with a shelf for lots of s...
Glass, Pine
$5,045
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 Swedish painted cupboard on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish hand painted cupboard circa 1860. Scandinavian cupboard made from pitch pine due to the weight on the piece. Comprising of 2 sections, elegant and simple d...
Pine, Paint
Country English Farmhouse Welsh Pine Dresser with Plate Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental country English farmhouse Welsh dresser crafted from pine. The large cabinet is surmounted by an oversized plate rack having three shelves and topped with cornice molding....
Pine
19th c. French Painted Armoire Cabinets (two available)
Located in Wichita, KS
A French, blue-gray painted two-door cabinet (two available) from the 19th century with wire mesh door fronts and canted serpentine sides, supported by shaped box plinths. Circa 1840...
Wire
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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