Painted French Armoire
Antique 1840s French Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Wardrobes and Armoires
Paint, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 18th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wire
Antique Late 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Mirror
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 17th Century French Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique 1830s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Pine
Early 20th Century French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
20th Century French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century German Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Birdseye Maple
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Cupboards
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
Glass
Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Mirror, Pine
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Linen Presses
Wrought Iron, Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dry Bars
Oak
Early 20th Century French Apothecary Cabinets
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1890s Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Buffets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood, Canvas
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Linen Presses
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mi...
Metal
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
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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.
- What is a French armoire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A French armoire is a type of wardrobe that serves many purposes, unlike a closet, which is used only to store clothes. They are movable and have hanging space for clothes and they’re larger than a regular closet. On 1stDibs, shop antique and vintage French armoires.
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