Open Wardrobe
2010s Spanish Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Early 2000s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
2010s Portuguese Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique 19th Century British Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo, Seagrass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Paper, Bamboo, Seagrass
Antique 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Czech Cabinets
Birch
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 1860s Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Satinwood
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Wire
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves
Birch
Antique 1880s Grand Tour Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Night Stands
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 1810s American Federal Linen Presses
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Satinwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Antique 18th Century Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1940s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo, Seagrass
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Globes
Glass, Resin
Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bedroom Sets
Bronze
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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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