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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Pine
19th Century Country Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Wood
18th Century French French Provincial Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Brass
1880s Danish High Victorian Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Mirror, Oak
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Brass
Late 19th Century French Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Wood
18th Century French Renaissance Revival Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Hardwood
1890s French Louis Philippe Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak
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Pine
Early 19th Century French Rustic Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Steel
18th Century French Louis XV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Fruitwood
1890s French Louis XVI Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Swedish Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Wood, Paint
19th Century Chinese Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Brass
1890s English Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Late 18th Century Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Sycamore
Late 19th Century American Victorian Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Leather
Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Glass, Oak
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Metal
Early 20th Century German Modern Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Italian Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Leather, Ash, Lacquer
1930s English Art Deco Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Brass
1870s Italian Rustic Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Poplar
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Fiberglass
19th Century Swedish Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century French Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Cherry
1920s English Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Pine
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Pine, Paint
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Laminate, Teak
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak
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1890s French Louis XV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Teak
19th Century French Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Mahogany
Early 1800s Narrow Antique Wardrobe
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
19th Century French Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Cherry
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century Danish Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Pine
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century Hungarian Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Wood
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Metal, Iron
19th Century Scottish William IV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Brass
1880s English Victorian Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
Late 18th Century English George III Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century French Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Metal
19th Century Louis XV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century Louis XV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
Late 19th Century Louis XV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
17th Century French Renaissance Revival Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak
Early 19th Century German Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Wood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
Mid-18th Century French Narrow Antique Wardrobe
19th Century Swedish Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Iron
18th Century and Earlier French Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Late 19th Century Dutch Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Pine
Late 19th Century Austrian Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Pine
19th Century French Louis Philippe Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Danish Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Mid-19th Century Chinese Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century French Narrow Antique Wardrobe
1730s French Louis XIV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Cherry
19th Century French Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
1750s French Louis XV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Burl, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Steel
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
1810s Austrian George III Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Pine
19th Century Chinese Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Elm
Early 20th Century Welsh Arts and Crafts Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak
1920s French Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Early 20th Century Japanese Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Early 20th Century English Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century French Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis XV Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century Danish Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Pine
Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Pine
Early 19th Century French Charles X Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 1900s Moroccan Agra Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century French Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Bronze
1830s French Louis Philippe Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
17th Century Austrian Baroque Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Danish Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Pine
Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak
18th Century French Narrow Antique Wardrobe
Oak, Pine
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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.
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