Early 19th Century Pine Linen Cabinet / Armoire
Located in Pomona, CA
A French Pine Armoire / Linen Cabinet. Fielded (raised) panel) doors. A decorated cornice and 4 drawers below. The piece is sitting on bracket feet. Original iron hinges, hardware ...
Pine
Antique English Georgian Oak Wardrobe Cupboard
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique English Georgian oak cupboard, 18th/ 19th c., molded cornice, two paneled doors, lower
Brass
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H 79.53 in W 52.76 in L 79.53 in
Antique Wardrobe English Oak Linen Cabinet, Press Cupboard, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe. An English, oak linen cabinet or press cupboard, dating to the
Oak
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H 22.45 in W 49.02 in L 22.45 in
Georgian Flame Mahogany Wardrobe Linen Press with Gothic Lancet Arched Doors
Located in Norwich, GB
An attractive Georgian mahogany linen press/wardrobe with lancet arched doors. Circa 1820-30
Mahogany
English Georgian Flame Mahogany Linen Press or Armoire, circa 1800
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Georgian linen press or wardrobe. The wardrobe features gorgeous flame mahogany
Mahogany
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H 78.75 in W 48.04 in D 21.66 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe Early 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian circa 1800 mahogany linen press wardrobe. Attractive brass inlay. Solid and strong, with
Wood
Gillows London Gentleman's Cabinet / Clothes Press
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning quality Georgian Revival breakfront mahogany gentleman’s wardrobe/press. The cornice has
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Travel Wardrobe Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk in monogram canvas; provenance the late Alexandra D. Gardiner Creel
Brass
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H 87 in W 53 in D 25 in
Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe cabinet. Item features hand dovetailed
Brass
Fine Georgian Mahogany Linen Press, Wardrobe
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Georgian press/antique wardrobe has been sympathetically restored, it retains its original finish which has
Mahogany
Large 19th century breakfront wardrobe four door armoire
Located in Chelmsford, GB
This is a large 19th Century (c.1830) antique mahogany breakfront wardrobe that is in great
Mahogany
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H 87.8 in W 48.43 in D 23.63 in
Antique GeorgianLinen Press, England, 1810-1820, Mahogany, England, Georgian
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Beautiful impressive Georgian linen press, cupboard mahogany (painted) with inside 4 pull out
Mahogany
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H 80 in W 69 in D 17.5 in
Ant. Georgian Inlaid Oak Welsh Dresser, Country Kitchen, Scotland 1810, H679
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Georgian Inlaid oak Welsh dresser, Country Kitchen dresser, Scotland 1810, H679 Scotland 1810
Oak
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H 88.19 in W 92.52 in D 21.66 in
Early 19th Century Georgian Breakfront Wardrobe with Flame Mahogany
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Fine Georgian period breakfront flame mahogany wardrobe, circa 1830. Five original linen slides
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Tray Wardrobe
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An early 19th century Georgian mahogany tray wardrobe with a drawer base. The top has a pair of
$7,834
H 72.84 in W 58.67 in D 20.48 in
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Blue Painted Wardrobe Technical information: Period: about 1805 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Fir Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 149 cm (166 cm with frame) 58.66 in (65.35 in with fra...
Fir
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 74.25 in W 61.5 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Wardrobe Armoire Closet Cabinet 74"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian quartersawn oak wardrobe, armoire or linen closet. Features a larger rectangular form with split doors opening to two hanging areas and a shelf. The cabinet has a mold...
Oak
Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
28VJL54 Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet 47.5”Wx20”Dx69”H France, circa 1910 $1795.00 This lovely piece is relatively large for a Vertigo, translated as “Vertical Cabinet, a...
Pine
$4,875
H 73.25 in W 47.75 in D 16.5 in
Antique Irish Pine Cupboard Made in the 1800's and Still Quite Original
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Many years ago, no make that several decades ago we used to travel to Ireland, more specifically County Mayo and purchase great 19th century Irish Pine and then the market swung to C...
Pine
French Armoire in Oak, Late 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Armoire in Oak and Brass, Late 19th Century Rooted in the provincial elegance of the Belle Époque This tall oak armoire, dating from the end of the 19th century, embodies the...
Oak
19th Century Louis XV Style French Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV style French armoire, or wardrobe, from the Loire Valley. Made of solid cherry with scroll carving on the door panels and simple carved details at the top and...
Iron
French 19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent ebonized cabinet from 19th century France carved with a paneled design and Neoclassical elements over the exterior that enhances the magnetism of such a grand storage p...
Brass
19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Empire period armoire. With stunning book matched walnut veneer to the two long doors flanked by two columns. Original restrained brass detailing. A handsome piec...
Walnut
1970s Woven Rattan Green Arch Armoire Wardrobe Storage Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare rattan wardrobe cabinet you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful cabinet is state...
Rattan, Wood, Paint
French 18th Century Massive Louis XV Carved Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Louis XV period (18th century) French solid walnut armoire with stylized carvings that trace the dramatic paneled doors and serpentine apron, giving this large storage piece its hist...
Iron
Wonderful 18th Century Oak Welsh Wardrobe Armoire Mud Room Cubby
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early oak Welsh wardrobe/armoire 18th century Livery tack, Harness Hall cupboard Bought in the South of England, this is a character rich early oak Welsh wardrobe used in fine house...
Oak
Quebecois Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
A French-Canadian armoire in pine having two doors on a narrow case with an overhanging molded cornice, the doors each featuring rebated full door X-crosses in a rectangular surround...
Pine
19th C. French Provincial Oak Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
19th C. French provincial oak armoire. A charmingly carved armoire in oak with central round medallions on the center crown and doors. A later carved heart on the center bottom adds...
Oak
$4,600Sale Price|28% Off
H 92 in W 50 in D 24 in
Louis XVI Provincial Ornamental Armoire, 18th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Provincial Armoire, walnut with ornamental carved oblong roundels and pedimented cornice, the inside subdivided with two shelves on each side. 92" H x 50" W x 24" D. Proven...
Walnut
Pine Two Door Six Panel Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a beautiful armoire! The wide crown molding comprises the graceful curves of an ogee molding, mounted on a row of gadrooning. The two doors each have three panels, a long one ...
Pine
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.