Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Late 17th Century French Baroque Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Iron
1770s Austrian Baroque Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Fir
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Oak, Pine
1780s Austrian Louis XV Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Fir
Early 20th Century British Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Satinwood
19th Century Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Pine
1830s Austrian Rustic Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Fir
Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Fir
1890s French Louis XVI Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Bronze
18th Century Italian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Poplar
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Iron
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Wood
1880s Hungarian Victorian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Pine
1730s German George II Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Oak
18th Century Spanish Baroque Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Pine
1820s German Regency Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Oak
Early 1800s German George III Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Oak
18th Century Italian Baroque Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Walnut
19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Wood
1810s German Regency Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Oak
1820s German Regency Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Oak
Early 20th Century French Country Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Fruitwood
1840s French Jacobean Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Wood
Early 1800s European Georgian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Wood, Mirror
Late 18th Century Italian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Wood, Fir
Late 19th Century Italian Shaker Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Fir
19th Century French French Provincial Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Oak
Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Mirror, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Fruitwood
Early 18th Century German Baroque Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Steel
1840s Austrian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Steel
1830s European Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Brass
Early 1800s Belgian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Steel
18th Century German Country Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Wood, Paint
1770s Italian Neoclassical Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Fir
Mid-19th Century Italian Bohemian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Wood, Paint
1840s English Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Pine, Paint
1830s European Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Brass
19th Century Unknown Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Wood, Pine
1830s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Fir
1830s Swiss Baroque Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Fir
Early 19th Century Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Pine
1830s French Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Brass
1780s Italian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Iron
Late 18th Century Austrian Rustic Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Fir
18th Century Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Pine
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Paint, Wood
Late 18th Century German Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Brass
18th Century Italian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Wood
1810s Austrian Neoclassical Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Fir
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Pine
Early 19th Century Austrian Rustic Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Fir
Late 19th Century Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Bronze
19th Century Russian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
Pine
19th Century Italian Painted Antique Wardrobe Wardrobes
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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