Small Antique Armoire
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Small Antique Armoire
Glass, Mahogany
1790s French Louis XIII Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Small Antique Armoire
Fruitwood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Armoire
Metal
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Country Small Antique Armoire
Pine
1820s German Biedermeier Small Antique Armoire
Cherry
1820s Belgian Louis XV Small Antique Armoire
Oak
19th Century French Victorian Small Antique Armoire
Maple, Pine, Mirror
Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Small Antique Armoire
Oak
1750s German Baroque Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
18th Century German Gothic Small Antique Armoire
Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Small Antique Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century British Victorian Small Antique Armoire
Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Rosewood
18th Century French French Provincial Small Antique Armoire
Oak
18th Century and Earlier French Small Antique Armoire
Early 18th Century French French Provincial Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
Late 19th Century Hungarian Small Antique Armoire
Wood
19th Century Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Small Antique Armoire
Pine, Paint
18th Century French Louis XV Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
1850s Latvian Country Small Antique Armoire
Metal
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Small Antique Armoire
Brass
1740s Small Antique Armoire
Iron
1890s French Louis XVI Small Antique Armoire
Bronze
1890s French Louis XVI Small Antique Armoire
Brass
1750s Italian Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Small Antique Armoire
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Rococo Small Antique Armoire
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Small Antique Armoire
Oak
1820s French Restauration Small Antique Armoire
Fruitwood, Walnut
1890s French Directoire Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Small Antique Armoire
Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century German Small Antique Armoire
Wood, Paint
Early 1800s Dutch Louis XVI Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
1750s French Louis XV Small Antique Armoire
Iron
Early 17th Century Italian Louis XIII Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Small Antique Armoire
Metal, Brass
Early 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
19th Century Indian Rustic Small Antique Armoire
Iron
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
17th Century Italian Baroque Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
1820s German Biedermeier Small Antique Armoire
Oak, Walnut, Softwood
19th Century Country Small Antique Armoire
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Small Antique Armoire
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
18th Century French French Provincial Small Antique Armoire
Wood, Oak
1630s British Art Deco Small Antique Armoire
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Small Antique Armoire
Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Small Antique Armoire
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Small Antique Armoire
Wood
1810s Regency Small Antique Armoire
Mahogany
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Small Antique Armoire
Walnut
1840s Gothic Revival Small Antique Armoire
Oak
18th Century German Small Antique Armoire
Brass
19th Century Small Antique Armoire
Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood
1830s Austrian Renaissance Small Antique Armoire
Fir
1780s Austrian Louis XV Small Antique Armoire
Fir
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Small Antique Armoire
Wood, Mahogany
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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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