Antique One-Door Baltic Pine Wood and Iron Handmade Armoire, dated 1830
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rustic Baltic pine wood light brown armoire, dated 1830 This unique one-door Baltic pine wood armoire or wardrobe was handcrafted in the early 19th century.
Iron
Italian modern wardrobe in light grey and black wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wardrobe in light grey and black wood, 1960s Rectangular cabinet in light gray-white and black wood. The front features two compartments with internal shelves and doub...
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Wardrobes Structure Metal Solid Wood Decorative Handles Led Light Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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Small Lorraine Wardrobe Early 19th Century In Light Oak, Elm Region
Located in Charmes, FR
small Lorraine cabinet from the beginning of the 19th century in light oak with fine sculptures and the tree of life between its two doors Elm region and city two doors two drawers
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18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Taupe & Green Padua Armoire
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Light Taupe & Green Padua Armoire with raised gesso white details. This special Piece is studied ...
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1950s Italian Light Wood and Iron Highboard Cabinet
Located in Rome, IT
A modern multifunctional cabinet, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s Veneered in light wood, milled wooden handles and black enameled iron legs. This piece of furniture has t...
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H 67.33 in W 23.63 in L 67.33 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Light Wood and Black Iron Wardrobe, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A modern cabinet manufactured in Italy in 1950's This clothes holder as veneered in light wood , long handle in milled wood and iron legs with new black enamel Measurements of ...
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H 93.31 in W 52.37 in D 18.9 in
Antique Vintage Large French Art Nouveau Light Wood Wardrobe, early 20th Century
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressively tall light wood French Art Nouveau wardrobe, handmade in the early 20th century Made in solid wood with unknown light wood The curves and stained fleur de lys motif ...
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Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Light blue hand-painted fir-wood armoire with two doors, arched pediment, and a molded cornice.
Brass
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H 78.35 in W 61.42 in D 21.66 in
Antique Wardrobe, Light Colored Soft Wood, Southern Germany, Early 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
The wood is very light and can be dried easily and quickly.
Softwood
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H 85.5 in W 35 in D 21.5 in
Contemporary Modern Alessandro for Baker Destes Bar Cabinet Armoire Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an utterly magnificent, tall lighted bar cabinet wood armoire wardrobe unit, with brass and wood horn style handles, by Alessandro for Baker, Deste number #...
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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.
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