Antique French Louis XIII Armoire or Cupboard Walnut 300-Years Nice Old Patina
Located in Highwood, IL
Classic Antique French Louis XIII Armoire or Cupboard over 300- years old and remarkably still intact and functions as intended.
Steel
Antique French Mahogany Armoire from Old New Orleans Home, Circa 1860's-1880's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French mahogany armoire from old New Orleans home, circa 1860's-1880's.
Mahogany
Large Early 19th Century French Double Pine Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century rare and imposing French four-door armoire in old distressed paint. Of Louis XVI style, the armoire dates to the first quarter of the century and has four doors over t...
Pine
Heavily Carved Pine Armoire from Austria, dated 1815
Located in Round Top, TX
The large old skeleton key and lock still function. Restored, this armoire is stable and ready for use.
Pine, Paint
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
French Country Arched Top Mid 1800s era Armoire
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Perfect for farmhouse, cottage, or traditional interiors, this armoire brings old-world character to any setting.
Walnut
18th Century French Carved Pine Two Door Wedding Armoire Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Age related separation of planks is present, and holes appear to have been added at some point in time (possibly to assist removing shelves?). This armoire shows much old, dried worm...
Metal
1800's Antique Carved, Italian Renassance Revival, Walnut, Burlwood Armoire!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique Carved, Italian Renassance Revival, Walnut, Burlwood Armoire! Antique Armoire, Carved, Italian Renassance Revival, Walnut, Burlwood, 1800s, 19th Century!
Wood, Burl
Swedish Painted Armoire dating from the late 1700’s and remaining Unrestored
Located in Highwood, IL
Swedish Painted Armoire dating from the 1700’s and for the vast part remaining unrestored.
Pine
Antique French Walnut Armoire, China Cabinet, or Bookcase circa Early 1800s
Located in Highwood, IL
Our Old Plank restoration department, went through the Armoires structure, from the inside out and our finishers, tried to do as little as possible to the exterior, in order to maint...
Steel
Early 19th Century Original Painted Break-Down Armoire with Flowers, Austria
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand-carved wooden hooks remain in the interior upper section. This pine armoire shows expected age related wear as seen in the level of distress to the paint; wear, abrasio...
Pine, Paint
Old Teak Cupboard with 10 Drawers A very old somewhat primitive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Old Teak Cupboard with 10 Drawers A very old somewhat primitive piece, there is an upper enclosed section with 10 drawers below, the interior has been used both as a hanging cupboar...
Teak
100 Year Old French Hutch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large antique French armoire with storage. This relic works for living room, kitchen or bedroom storage needs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Original Painted Break Down Armoire from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
The long iron hook to the interior left is used to keep the left door closed while the right door is open. The armoire shows expected age related wear as seen in the level of distres...
Wood, Paint
Old Door lacquered wall placard with frame, from Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique lacquered wall placard with doors painted with floral motifs. handmade in the 18th century, from southern Italy. Made of light wood, this beautiful placard is well suited to ...
Wood
$3,980Sale Price|20% Off
Old Solid Oak Wood Wardrobe with Lozenge Shaped Tiles, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique wardrobe in solid oak wood, hand-carved on the sides and in the doors (double door) with lozenge-shaped tiles, built and sculpted in the middle of the 18th century in Italy. ...
Oak
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
The carvings echo centuries-old armoire motifs, yet here they are reduced, refined—inviting light and shadow to animate the surface with a quiet dynamism.
Oak
An impressive early 18th century Dutch oak geometric kussen cabinet with integra
Located in Leesburg, VA
An impressive early 18th century Dutch oak geometric kussen cabinet with integral secretaire Anonymous Belgium or Southwestern Netherlands; probably first quarter of the 18th centur...
Brass
$1,884Sale Price|20% Off
18-1900s Antique Continental, Polychrome, Marbelized, Green, Gold, Armoire!
Located in Austin, TX
Large Continental faux marble painted armoire, pair of cabinet doors, over four drawers, on bun feet, approx 96"h, 60"w, 29.5"d Wear and imperfections from age, use, and movement. ...
Other
$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.
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Mahogany Bookcase, Armoire Restored c1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bookcase, or if you prefer, Antique French Ebonized Bibliotheque made from solid mahogany over 100-years ago to a very high standard. We have had our ...
Brass
Art deco macassar armoire signed from Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Marseille, PACA
Art deco armoire stamped by Maxime OlD. included: a ligthning system on top.
Bronze
Early Swedish Armoire
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large two-piece Swedish armoire in old but not original paint.
Wood, Paint
French Colonial Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Colonial teak armoire from the old colonial town of Pondicherry on the southwest coast of India.
Brass
French Colonial Armoire
Located in New York, NY
French Colonial Teak Armoire from the old colonial town of Pondicherry on the southwest coast of India.
Brass
Lovely Painted French Armoire
Located in Seattle, WA
This armoire is very old but has been restored for full function.
Wood
French Pine Armoire from Normandy
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Pine Armoire from Normandy This is a French Louis XV style pine armoire with the old color (never refinished).
Pine
Carved Oak English Four Door Wardrobe Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Being a solid wood piece well over 100 years old, this armoire has sustained a number of age separations to the wood.
Oak
French Oak Country Armoire from Brittany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French country armoire with door panels taken from an older armoire; interior shelf not original.
Oak
French Oak Armoire by Maxime Old, circa 1950
By Maxime Old
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large-scale three-door wardrobe and cabinet opening in front by three locking doors (side doors have keyholes on side of cabinet) and three lower pull out drawers. Well restored to c...
Bronze
Sold
H 67.72 in W 48.04 in L 67.72 in
Cherrywood Petite Armoire in the Style of Maxime Old, France, 1940
By Maxime Old
Located in London, GB
Petite armoire with elegant and striking design, beautifully made and proportioned of cherrywood - in the style of Maxime Old.
Cherry
Original Blue Painted Pine Two Door Armoire dated 1810
Located in Round Top, TX
Age related wear of this 200 year old armoire includes dings, old repairs, cracks, nicks in wood (including lower right door area), scratches, age related separation to edges/planks,...
Pine, Paint
Old Brazilian Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Old Brazilian Armoire with Bottom Drawer. Cabinet has been scraped down to the original color.
Wood, Paint
19THC ARMOIRE/WARDROBE IN OLD NATURAL SURFACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC WARDROBE IN OLD NATURAL SURFACE WITH SQUARE NAIL CONSTRUCTION AND DOVETAILED CASE/ ORIGINAL HARDWARE
Brass
18thc Rustic Old Surface Armoire With Original Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic early European country armoire has the original hinges and pulls throughout.This wonderful early old surface wardrobe holds a large flat screen tv and has three origin...
Pine
Sold
H 81.75 in W 66.75 in L 81.75 in
Ralph Lauren Brutalist Old World English Style Oak Sheltering Sky Armoire
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon for Ralph Lauren 1301-05 Sheltering Sky armoire, 82". Made from oak with a brutalist inspired paneled front and old world hardware.
Oak
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H 82 in W 67 in D 26 in
Ralph Lauren Brutalist Old World British Colonial Oak Sheltering Sky Armoire
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon for Ralph Lauren 1301-05 Sheltering Sky armoire. Made from oak with a British Colonial / West Indies inspired paneled front and old world hardware.
Oak
Sold
H 91.5 in W 63.82 in D 25 in
Oak French Armoire Spectacular 300-Year Old Completely Unrestored Cerused Finish
Located in Highwood, IL
Spectacular is probably an understatement for this completely unrestored antique French armoire, that someone had the genius idea to ceruse the armoire eons ago. This type of finish ...
Steel
Sold
H 85.25 in W 64.69 in D 28.13 in
Antique French Armoire in Natural Washed Walnut Very Original Over 300-Years Old
Located in Highwood, IL
Judging by the width of the backboards, which exceed 24” and by the age of the lock, we’d estimate the armoire to be in excess of 300-years old. Trying to determine if this French ar...
Steel
Painted Antique Door Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. door armoire with wonderful old wood texture and paint, with three interior shelves.
19th Century French Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century french armoire in old paint. This fantastic piece retains its original chest of drawers encased within two paneled doors.
Wood, Paint
Antique Cherry Louis XV Armoire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very old, gorgeous French armoire bought from a Belgian antiques dealer about 25 years ago.
Cherry
rare French painted armoire from Uzes
Located in Westport, CT
This lovely armoire depicts the old village of Uzes, still recognizable today.
Oak
Antique White Swedish Armoire, circa 1870
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely old pine armoire has been given new life with an elegant white painted finish, adding to the graceful lines and character of the piece.
Wood, Paint
French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
French Louis Philippe armoire, circa 1840. This magnificent bookmatched burl walnut armoire was excited with highest quality we have seen in a very long time.
Burl, Walnut
Antique French Armoire in Original Paint
Located in Highwood, IL
The original painted surfaces of the antique French armoire pictured here, are completely unrestored, but we did structurally rebuild the cabinet by our Old Plank restoration departm...
Antique French Original Painted Armoire, circa 1900
Located in Highwood, IL
Currently the armoire has three large shelves installed, but should you like additional ones, our Old Plank workshop is only too happy to comply.
Antique Mahogany Empire Armoire Wardrobe France 1930s
Located in North York, ON
This is a European piece of fine art not just an armoire. Built by hand by some of the most skilled French craftsmen, an armoire this old and in this condition does not come around ...
Satinwood
c.1880 Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
Hand-carved Louis XV style walnut armoire with beveled mirrored doors that have a wonderful patina.
Walnut
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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