Louis Xvi Carved Armoire
20th Century European Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1770s German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Rosewood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Yew
Antique 1890s French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1960s American Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1770s German Louis XVI Cupboards
Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Cupboards
Cherry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood, Canvas
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Corner Cupboards
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1760s French French Provincial Cupboards
Bronze, Iron
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
1990s American Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
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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.