Victorian Mahogany Armoire Cabinet with Fretwork, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian mahogany armoire cabinet with 4 doors have a carved design framing a burl wood panel with a fretwork design cornice
Mahogany
Victorian Gentlemans Wardrobe Mahogany Closet Period Antique 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine Victorian mahogany gentleman’s wardrobe of impressive scale and quality Circa 1860 The central mirrored door opens to reveal a fitted interior comprising three mahogany-lined ...
Mahogany
Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe with Drawers Item Code: LC1426 Description: An impressive Victorian flame mahogany breakfront wardrobe of large scale and outstand...
Mahogany
$4,410Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Three Door Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany three door wardrobe having a quality figured mahogany shaped cornice above three figured mahogany moulded panelled arch top doors with eigh...
Other
Antique English Victorian Mahogany & Marquetry Inlaid Fitted Wardrobe
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Glasgow, GB
A stunning Sheraton Revival inlaid mahogany breakfront wardrobe dating to the early Victorian period and attributed to Edwards & Roberts. Profusely decorated with fine quality ribbo...
Brass
$4,962Sale Price|20% Off
Outstanding Quality Large Victorian Antique Figured Mahogany Four Door Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large Victorian antique figured mahogany four door wardrobe having two moulded cornices and a figured mahogany pediment to the centre, two figured mahogany panell...
Other
Antique Georgian Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet, 1810s
Located in South Shields, GB
A tall, narrow Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase, offering generous storage within a relatively slim footprint. It features a stepped moulded cornice and four astragal-glazed upp...
Wood
Antique Victorian Sheraton Revival Inlaid Breakfront Wardrobe 19th Century
By Marsh, Jones & Cribb
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive antique Victorian Sheraton Revival flame mahogany, satinwood and boxwood breakfront wardrobe, by Marsh Jones Cribb & Co, of Leeds and Cavendish Square Londo...
Mahogany
R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press with sliding drawers, a hat box, and paw feet. By R.J. Horner & Co. (signed to the back) ...
Brass
$6,000Sale Price|29% Off
19th Century Puerto Rican "Isabelino" Style Mahogany Dresser/Armoire
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Dresser/Armoire from the Puerto Rican cabinetmaker Rafael Margarida who established his workshop in Old San Juan since 1892. The pediment has two inverted arcs that join to end in a ...
Mahogany
American Empire Crotch Mahogany Style Mirrored Jewelry Armoire
Located in Germantown, MD
American Empire Crotch Mahogany Style Jewelry Armoire. Flawlessly functioning drawers and doors. Measures 16" in width x 12" in depth x 40" in height.
Mirror, Wood
Victorian Burl Walnut Armoire
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Victorian burl walnut armoire with crossbanding and satin wood inlay. This piece features a large mirrored door in the center. When opened it reveals a linen press century displaying...
Brass
Fine Victorian Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Fine Victorian mahogany wardrobe A very good example of a mid-19th century Victorian mahogany three-door breakfront wardrobe. The robe is made from mahogany with the finest f...
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Manchester, GB
A magnificent late Victorian mahogany wardrobe of superb quality. The locks are stamped 'Waring' of the Waring & Gillows fame. The central section is bow fronted with a bank of drawe...
Mahogany
Mid-Victorian Two-Door Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Mid-Victorian two-door mahogany wardrobe. Standing on a plinth base with three deep drawers above. Having two arched doors with good quality panels. The interior is paper lined wi...
Mahogany
Victorian Figured Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5641 Victorian mahogany single door wardrobe, having cavetto cornice above a shallow frieze and a single door fitted with a working lock and a key and an arched mirror, flanked by ...
Mahogany
Large Victorian Flamed Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A handsome large Victorian flamed mahogany Compactum wardrobe of breakfront form. Having an attractive flared cushion pediment above a central shelved cupboard with five graduated dr...
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 100.01 in D 30.71 in
Antique Victorian circa 1860 Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Victorian circa 1860 mahogany compactum wardrobe. Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full of age, character and charm. Great matched flame mahogany veneers and patina...
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Three Door Wardrobe
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An early Victorian mahogany three door wardrobe. The wardrobe has hanging space, interior drawers and trays and each door has two panels of figured mahogany with carved decoration...
Mahogany
Superb Quality Mahogany Turret Wardrobe
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Here we have an early Victorian superb quality mahogany turret wardrobe. The centre section having four graduated mahogany lined drawers with original turned knobs and brass locks. ...
Mahogany
Mahogany Three-Door Gentlemans Wardrobe
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Mahogany three-door gentleman's wardrobe. Featuring very highly flamed mahogany doors. A lovely triple domed top with deeply carved inserts. The left and right hand side for hangi...
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have a Late Victorian, circa 1895, mahogany bow front wardrobe on splayed feet. The base has 2 drawers with a pair of brass handles on each. The 2 door middle section opens u...
Mahogany
Solid Mahogany Shelved Armoire Hanging Wardrobe
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A solid mahogany shelved armoire hanging wardrobe This is a very attractive piece, the mahogany wardrobe is a good quality piece, it has two panelled doors, two drawers at the bo...
Victorian Wardrobe Mahogany Closet 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Wardrobe Stands Upon a Plinth Base. Circa 1860 The Wardrobe Features 1 Lower Drawer with Turned Knobs. The Drawer and Door Panels Having Wonderful Flame Mahogany Timbers. The Do...
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany wardrobe having a mahogany cornice above three doors and attractive quality carvings, mirrored and mahogany door to the centre flanked by a pair of...
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Three-Door Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian mahogany triple door wardrobe, projecting cornice with corbel supports, three panelled doors enclosing slides and drawers to one side and hanging space and shoe box to the ...
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Wardrobe - Antique Turret Closet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have an early Victorian superb quality mahogany turret wardrobe. 19th Century the center section having 4 graduated Mahogany lined drawers with original turned knobs and br...
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut wardrobe. The wardrobe has an out swept cornice to the top, above a single mirror door, flanked by a further two mirrors. The centre ...
Mahogany
Victorian Wardrobe Antique Mahogany Closet 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Quality 2 Door Mahogany Wardrobe. Circa 1860 This Wardrobe Stands Upon Carved and Shaped Feet. Featuring 2 Doors with Amazing Timbers and Wonderful Carved Moldings. The Cor...
Mahogany
Victorian Wardrobe Antique Mahogany Closet 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Quality 2 Door Mahogany Wardrobe. Circa 1860 This Wardrobe Stands Upon Carved and Shaped Feet. Featuring 2 Doors with Amazing Timbers and Wonderful Carved Moldings. The Cor...
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Single Wardrobe
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany single wardrobe This is a very attractive piece, the mahogany wardrobe is a good quality piece, it has a mirrored door and a deep pointed pediment The Inter...
Victorian Flame Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian flame mahogany wardrobe, the end sections opening to amble hanging space, with a chest to the centre wardrobe has an arrangement of five drawers,...
Mahogany
Sold
H 87.5 in W 66 in D 27 in
19th Century Solid Flame Mahogany Anglo Indian Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An very rare and impressive solid mahogany Anglo-Indian two-door armoire. Such is the quality of the timber used that not only the doors but also the sides of the piece are construct...
Mahogany
Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe
Located in Benington, Herts
A very fine quality mid-19th century mahogany breakfront wardrobe fully restored and lined. This antique wardrobe breaks into five sections for ease of transport and placing in the ...
Glass, Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Mahogany Triple Wardrobe Item Code: 1389 A superb quality Victorian mahogany triple wardrobe of generous proportions and excellent colour. The central mirrored door is flan...
Mahogany
Victorian Plumb Pudding Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Plumb Pudding Mahogany Triple Wardrobe Item Code: 1390 A fine Victorian plumb pudding mahogany triple wardrobe, showcasing rich, warm figuring throughout the doors and moul...
Mahogany
English Victorian Mahogany Three-Door Breakfront Wardrobe
Located in Glasgow, GB
A fabulous Victorian breakfront wardrobe of super quality and dating to circa 1860. Featuring richly colored well figured mahogany and crisply carved floral and acanthus leaf carved ...
Brass
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive and elegant antique English Victorian flame mahogany wardrobe, circa 1880 in date. This wonderful tall two door wardrobe features an exquisite flared cornice...
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany wardrobe having a moulded cornice above a pair of figured mahogany panelled doors opening to reveal a fitted mirror, hanging compartment, f...
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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.
Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.