Antique Wardrobe, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- surface has been refurbished and finished by shellac - good original condition
Antique Early 1900s Czech Romantic Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Wardrobe, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- surface has been refurbished and finished by shellac - good original condition
Wood
Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Romantic Painted Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, wardrobe, cherry, paint, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1950 A truly exceptional piece designed custom for a private cli...
Brass
Hand Painted Antique Double Wardrobe
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Antique double wardrobe. Professionally restored, painted and antiqued. This wardrobe is truly stunning. After restoring the wardrobe we gave it a few base coats and a top coat ...
Pine
Vintage Painted Green Wardrobe Armoire
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Double wardrobe Armoire. Good condition. Significant attractive distress to the old paint. It is very charming.
Plastic, Pine
Hand Painted Antique Double Wardrobe
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Green cabinet with flower patter, hand painted The two doors cabinet has special surface, thanks to the antique effect painting. On the doors are flower paintings by an artist. The...
Pine
Original Antique Hungarian Pine Armoire, circa 1880s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Original antique Hungarian pine armoire. Pine two door armoire Wear consistent with age and use. Size: 110 x 180 x 51.
Pine
Hand Painted Armoire Victorian Wardrobe Antique French Armoire
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique French armoire is hand painted with French scenes on the Victorian wardrobe.
Mahogany
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or large cabinet, cherry, brass, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe exudes subtle decorative charm and is the work of the talented Italian designer and architect ...
Brass
$5,827Sale Price|20% Off
H 82.28 in W 59.06 in D 24.41 in
Early 19th Century French Wedding Cabinet or Armoire
Located in Casteren, NL
An early 19th century oak wedding cabinet or Armoire from northern France. recessed panel sides, beautifull carved ornaments on the doors and moulding at the top. Original hardware...
Oak
$11,000
H 83.08 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
André Sornay Cabinet or Wardrobe with Sliding Doors in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Andre Sornay for Sornay Meubles, cabinet or wardrobe, mahogany, lacquered wood, lacquered metal, France, 1960s This tall cabinet, designed by André Sornay in the 1960s, is exemplary...
Wood, Mahogany
Biedermeier Wardrobes
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Biedermeier wardrobes Palisander . The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac Laquer.
Palisander
$1,340
H 72.45 in W 50.79 in D 19.49 in
Restored Neoclassical Wardrobe, Ash, Revived Polish, Czech, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This monumental Neoclassical wardrobe represents the pinnacle of cabinetmaking in Bohemia at the beginning of the 19th century. It is crafted from solid ash, a material highly prized...
Wood, Lacquer, Ash
Fine Traditional French Provincial Dark Stained Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very fine traditional antique French armoire with a useful and hard to come by 12” depth. A carved bonnet over a frieze with carved cross motif. With the Classic shaped and carved bu...
Wood
Rare Oak Wardrobe by Italo Gamberini, Tuscany, Italy, 1940s
By Italo Gamberini, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Elegant and exceptionally well-crafted wardrobe designed by Italo Gamberini and produced in Tuscany during the 1940s. This refined piece embodies the transition between Italian rat...
Brass
$10,865
H 51.58 in W 67.33 in D 19.49 in
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet in the style of Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1960's
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet in the style of Osvaldo Borsani, Italy Material: Rosewood veneer, glass top Dimensions: H 131 x W 171 x D 49.5 cm Year: circa 1960 Mid-Century Modern Sid...
Glass, Rosewood
$3,729Sale Price|20% Off
H 48.43 in W 45.67 in D 15.36 in
Mid-Century Bar Cabinet in Wood and Brass, Italian Design, 1940s-50s
By Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Osvaldo Borsani, Anzani
Located in Brussel, BE
Splendid Mid-century bar cabinet made of noble woods, mercury mirror, and brass incrustations. Inside, glass and mirrors are sublimed by a lighting system connected to the opening of...
Brass
$9,500
H 91.25 in W 65.5 in D 22.38 in
French Gothic Armoire, Mixed Wood, 18th Century, Antique Craftsmanship
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 18th century, mixed wood French armoire is absolutely stunning. It is Gothic-style and features two tall, paneled doors on barrel hinges. One key operates the locking right door...
Wood
Vintage Geka Column Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Command attention with this stately neoclassical armoire by the esteemed French maker Geka. Expertly crafted from solid wood with a luminous warm cherry or fruitwood finish, this pie...
Brass
ANTIQUE ENGLISH GEORGE III LiNEN PRESS CONVERTED TO WARDROBE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A beautifully crafted English George III linen press, later converted into a practical and spacious wardrobe while retaining all the charm and refinement of its...
Hardwood
Mid-Century Cabinet in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Cabinet in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
Wood
Antique Cabinet /Armoire with Carved Detail on Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique armoire/case piece with original shelving inside. Great as a cupboard or linen closet, as well. Two large drawers at the bottom. Carved detail along the top. See pics fo...
Walnut
19th Century English Pine Knockdown Wardrobe with Paneled Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This substantial 19th century English pine wardrobe offers the kind of honest scale and utility that makes English storage furniture so enduringly appealing. Built with a tall molded...
Pine
$14,400
H 72.64 in W 122.45 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Highboard in Mahogany and Alabaster
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, mahogany, maple, mirrored glass, brass, alabaster, glass, steel, Italy, 1960s With its six doors, this Italian armoire has an impressive presence. Two mirrored doors flank...
Alabaster, Brass, Steel
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$6,904 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$2,800
H 69.3 in W 63.78 in D 1.97 in
Japanese Antique "BORO" Edo period 1800s-1860s / Rag Abstract Art Wabi-Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese BORO textile, dating back to the Edo period (1800s–1860s). It is a rare cloth that has survived through a long span of time. The interplay of indigo and natur...
Fabric
$6,014Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 29.53 in
Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8arms Amber, Green, Colors Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers in vitreous paste by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by our skille...
Blown Glass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$3,750
H 70.87 in W 50.4 in D 22.45 in
Demountable French Blond Oak Wardrobe with Diamond Pattern Doors, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Demountable French Blond Oak Wardrobe with Diamond Pattern Doors, France, 1950s Product Description A beautifully proportioned French mid-century wardrobe crafted in blond oak and d...
Metal
French Art Deco tambour screen room-divider
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
French Art Deco tambour room divider / folding screen crafted of heart pine, can be coiled and shaped into multiple positions to fit the space as needed. Possibly Baumann et Fils, Me...
Pine
$4,245
H 66.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Vintage Modern Rosewood & Brass Plate Wardrobe Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage modern rosewood & brass plate wardrobe or chifforobe by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Comprised of gorgeous rosewood veneer and brass plated steel bands. Be...
Steel, Brass
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 72 in W 64 in D 1 in
Italian Four Panel Flowers and Birds Room Divider/Screen
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Italian four panel screen/room divider. Folder size 72x 16x 5"
Hardwood, Paint
$1,969
H 77.56 in W 57.88 in D 27.37 in
FRENCH STYLE WILLiS & GAMBIER ROCHELLE COLLECTION DOUBLE WARDROBE (1/2)
By Willis & Gambier
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This elegant double wardrobe is part of the highly regarded Rochelle Collection by Willis & Gambier, known for its refined designs that combine timeless style ...
Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Art Deco armoire from France, 1930's. Beautiful matched chevron wood veneer doors with small brass decorative ornament on front. Sliding doors open to a single shelf with har...
Oak
$7,576 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Large Ginkgo Leave Brass Wall Lights, Organic Shape, Tommaso Barbi Style
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amazing pair of wall lights made of two overlapping brass leaves of ginkgo. Organic shape, this wall light could make an eye catcher of your interior. Entirely hand made, this piece ...
Brass
Ceramic Side Table custom shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
Ceramic, Clay
Art Deco Skyscraper tallboy
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful figured walnut Art Deco skyscraper Tallboy dating to 1930. The 4 deep, graduated drawers run smoothly and boast beautiful white phenolic bar handles with chrome supports ...
Walnut
Antique Industrial Storage Locker, France ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A striking survivor of early 20th‑century French industrial design, this 1910 metal storage locker. It embodies the raw utility, honest construction, and tactile patina that define t...
Metal
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.