Louis Xvi French Armoire
Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Carrara Marble
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Yew
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak
Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Linen Presses
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Kingwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Oak
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
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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.