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Hand-Made Tall Armoire Made in France, Early 1900s
Hand-Made Tall Armoire Made in France, Early 1900s

Hand-Made Tall Armoire Made in France, Early 1900s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

exquisite piece of furniture to add to your collection, the Hand-Made Tall Armoire made in France, Early

Category

Vintage 1920s French Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century French Lyonnaise Walnut Armoire
18th Century French Lyonnaise Walnut Armoire

18th Century French Lyonnaise Walnut Armoire

Located in Atlanta, GA

walnut and showcasing the opulence of provincial French cabinetry. This tall armoire features a striking

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique Baroque Pine Armoire With Heavy Paneled Doors, Denmark circa 1800-20
Antique Baroque Pine Armoire With Heavy Paneled Doors, Denmark circa 1800-20

Antique Baroque Pine Armoire With Heavy Paneled Doors, Denmark circa 1800-20

Located in Round Top, TX

years of use. Two doors open to spacious interior over one long lower drawer. This 6.5' tall armoire has

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

John Kapel Mid Century Armoire, Tall Dresser Wardrobe Glenn of California
John Kapel Mid Century Armoire, Tall Dresser Wardrobe Glenn of California

John Kapel Mid Century Armoire, Tall Dresser Wardrobe Glenn of California

By John Kapel

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mirror (Set of 3): • Each drawer: 14 in W × 11.5 in D × 2.5 in H Tall Vertical Cubbies (Far Left

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Austrian Knotty Pine Armoire
Vintage Austrian Knotty Pine Armoire

Vintage Austrian Knotty Pine Armoire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stately antique Austrian armoire is a masterclass in European provincial craftsmanship

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Vintage Boho Perforated Metal Armoire
Vintage Boho Perforated Metal Armoire

Vintage Boho Perforated Metal Armoire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unearth the raw charm of this Vintage Boho Perforated Metal Armoire, a robust and stylish storage

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Late 20th Century American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Vintage Regency Faux Finished Trellis Armoire
Vintage Regency Faux Finished Trellis Armoire

Vintage Regency Faux Finished Trellis Armoire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

the interior. Standing an impressive eight feet tall, this armoire is an architectural statement

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Armoire in Aged Oak, France, 1940s
Armoire in Aged Oak, France, 1940s

Armoire in Aged Oak, France, 1940s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

craftsmanship Standing with quiet authority, this tall French armoire from the 1940s reveals a verticality

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Vintage Boho Black Forest Carved Oak Armoire
Vintage Boho Black Forest Carved Oak Armoire

Vintage Boho Black Forest Carved Oak Armoire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Forest style armoire. Masterfully crafted from solid oak with a deep, rich finish, this wardrobe

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Rustic French Tall Cabinet
Rustic French Tall Cabinet

Rustic French Tall Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

Made from reclaimed pine and finished in an antiqued and distressed French grey. Standing proudly, it offers an imposing presence while promising an abundance of storage. With four ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Chocolate Brown Asian Style Armoire with Brass Hardware
Chocolate Brown Asian Style Armoire with Brass Hardware

Chocolate Brown Asian Style Armoire with Brass Hardware

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A painted Asian style tall chocolate brown armoire with brass hardware. Two doors open at top with

Category

Late 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

post modern oak mirror front dresser wardrobe or armoire
post modern oak mirror front dresser wardrobe or armoire

post modern oak mirror front dresser wardrobe or armoire

By Ello Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

post modern oak mirror front tall dresser wardrobe or armoire. Doors have faux bamboo fronts. Has 2

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

1960s Danish Teak Tall Wardrobe Cabinet
1960s Danish Teak Tall Wardrobe Cabinet

1960s Danish Teak Tall Wardrobe Cabinet

Located in Monrovia, CA

Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Tall Wardrobe cabinet 1960s. This Is A Five Drawer

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Tall Cabinet in Carved Oak, France, 20th Century
Tall Cabinet in Carved Oak, France, 20th Century

Tall Cabinet in Carved Oak, France, 20th Century

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Monolithic in stance yet intricate in surface, this tall French cabinet reveals a façade of

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Ello Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror Tall Boy Dresser
Ello Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror Tall Boy Dresser

Ello Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror Tall Boy Dresser

By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture

Located in Hanover, MA

1970 designed "Moods" tall boy wardrobe designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tall Italian Cabinet w/ Photography Print Front Doors
Tall Italian Cabinet w/ Photography Print Front Doors

Tall Italian Cabinet w/ Photography Print Front Doors

Located in North Miami, FL

Entirely repurposed as an elegant bar cabinet. The interior provides shelves and a cotton fabric paneling in neutral stripes which compliments beautifully the architectural photogra...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Tall and Narrow Original French Macassar Ebony Inlaid Cabinet
Tall and Narrow Original French Macassar Ebony Inlaid Cabinet

Tall and Narrow Original French Macassar Ebony Inlaid Cabinet

By N.F. Ameublement

Located in New York City, NY

An outstanding French Art Deco / Mid Century Modern tall cabinet. with N.F. Ameublement seal. The

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Macassar, Cedar

Set of Two Tall Beech Sideboards, 1950s - Mid-Century Elegance
Set of Two Tall Beech Sideboards, 1950s - Mid-Century Elegance

Set of Two Tall Beech Sideboards, 1950s - Mid-Century Elegance

Located in Manzano, IT

Set of Two Tall Beech Sideboards, 1950s – Mid-Century Elegance This stunning pair of tall beech

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Beech

Tall Vintage French Oak Cabinet, Manner of Jacques Adnet
Tall Vintage French Oak Cabinet, Manner of Jacques Adnet

Tall Vintage French Oak Cabinet, Manner of Jacques Adnet

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a wonderful natural oak cabinet with inset panels and two large doors which open to deep and wide shelving. Original key and lock. This has been lightly restored and the back...

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Colonial Teak Wood Tall Cabinet by Andrianna Shamaris, Circa 1950
Colonial Teak Wood Tall Cabinet by Andrianna Shamaris, Circa 1950

Colonial Teak Wood Tall Cabinet by Andrianna Shamaris, Circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

Colonial teak wood cabinet with bevelled glass and original hardware. We have a pair. The price reflects one. Circa 1950. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 5 Drawer tall wide Dresser by Brouer
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 5 Drawer tall wide Dresser by Brouer

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 5 Drawer tall wide Dresser by Brouer

By Brouer Mobel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Very clean Mid Century Danish modern rosewood 5 tall wide drawer dresser wardrobe. All 5 drawers

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birch, Rosewood

Tall Tambour Cabinet with Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Tall Tambour Cabinet with Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Tall Tambour Cabinet with Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A simple and refined ebonized mahogany wardrobe having tambour doors with integrated handles a top two (2) drawers with cut out handles.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Lane 5 Drawer 2 door Walnut tall Wardrobe Chrome legs
Mid Century Modern Lane 5 Drawer 2 door Walnut tall Wardrobe Chrome legs

Mid Century Modern Lane 5 Drawer 2 door Walnut tall Wardrobe Chrome legs

By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare Mid-Century Modern Lane patchwork walnut and rosewood Wardrobe dresser Armoire circa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cabinet

Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cabinet

$3,000Sale Price|32% Off

Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cabinet

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Tall cabinet or small armoire with two doors above two drawers by Widdicomb in an ebonized mahogany

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Style Tall Mirrored Cabinet/Armoire
French Neoclassical Style Tall Mirrored Cabinet/Armoire

French Neoclassical Style Tall Mirrored Cabinet/Armoire

Located in Southampton, NY

French neoclassical style tall mirrored cabinet/armoire Beautiful reproduction, originally with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Tall French 19th Century serpentine painted Cupboard / Armoire
Tall French 19th Century serpentine painted Cupboard / Armoire

Tall French 19th Century serpentine painted Cupboard / Armoire

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An exceptional mid 19th century French painted cupboard, of very tall proportion. Demonstrating an

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Walnut

French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim

French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim

Located in New York City, NY

A French sycamore wood tall and versatile highboy / wardrobe/ cabinet. Its geometric parquetry

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

French Armoire in Oak, Late 19th Century
French Armoire in Oak, Late 19th Century

French Armoire in Oak, Late 19th Century

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Époque This tall oak armoire, dating from the end of the 19th century, embodies the discreet grandeur of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Alamo Oak Tall Armoire Cabinet with Linen Fold Side and Drawer
Arts and Crafts Alamo Oak Tall Armoire Cabinet with Linen Fold Side and Drawer

Arts and Crafts Alamo Oak Tall Armoire Cabinet with Linen Fold Side and Drawer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arts and Crafts oak cabinet with a detailed linen fold pattern. The pattern is on the front drawer and two side panels. The original finish is in good condition. We think the hardwar...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Q Armoire and Vanity Table
Q Armoire and Vanity Table

Q Armoire and Vanity Table

Unavailable|$22,396 / item

Q Armoire and Vanity Table

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

your individual preferences. Vanity and tall armoire configurations are also available. Materials

Category

2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

A Tall Green Painted Catalan Armoire with Panelled Doors
A Tall Green Painted Catalan Armoire with Panelled Doors

A Tall Green Painted Catalan Armoire with Panelled Doors

Located in New York, NY

A Tall Green Painted Catalan Armoire with Panelled Doors and Sides, and Small Cornice, Spain, Circa

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Silver Leaf, Armoire, Tall Chest, Cabinet, Handcrafted, Bruce Andrews Design
Silver Leaf, Armoire, Tall Chest, Cabinet, Handcrafted, Bruce Andrews Design

Silver Leaf, Armoire, Tall Chest, Cabinet, Handcrafted, Bruce Andrews Design

By Bruce Andrews Design

Located in Evans, GA

The Xavier storage armoire combines classic style with the time-tested durability and beauty of

Category

Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Nickel, Silver Leaf

Oversized French armoire

Oversized French armoire

Unavailable|$6,500

Oversized French armoire

Located in Ramatuelle, PACA

Unusually tall elegant armoire. Simple and gracious. Outstanding proportions. faded beige patina

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Stunning 19th Century Regency Tall Cabinet
Stunning 19th Century Regency Tall Cabinet

Stunning 19th Century Regency Tall Cabinet

Located in Summerland, CA

Very unusual 2 door tall cabinet with painted finish; waterbirds and foliate designs in an

Category

Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tall Teak Wardrobe Meredew Double Compactum
Tall Teak Wardrobe Meredew Double Compactum

Tall Teak Wardrobe Meredew Double Compactum

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

20th century teak wardrobe by Meredew. A pair of cupboards above double doors enclosed hanging rail running the width of the interior. The teak boasting a well-figured grain and a...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Tall Boy by Aw lyn
Art Deco Tall Boy by Aw lyn

Art Deco Tall Boy by Aw lyn

Unavailable|$2,018

Art Deco Tall Boy by Aw lyn

By Aw-Lyn

Located in London, GB

Art deco gentlemans Wardrobe. Art deco Tallboy in a Stunning Figured Walnut, great stepped shape and raised on stylish block feet. 138 cm h 84 cm w 43 cm d British Circa 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

G Plan E Gomme Gentleman’s Wardrobe or Tall Boy
G Plan E Gomme Gentleman’s Wardrobe or Tall Boy

G Plan E Gomme Gentleman’s Wardrobe or Tall Boy

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Church Point, NSW

G Plan teak gents robe E Gomme gold embossed stamp to door interior. Early G plan stamp used 1952 to 1965 Geometric form handles and rounded corners reflecting iconic midcentury l...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Tall Antique Cabinet with Mirrored Doors Adjustable Shelves and Two Drawers
Tall Antique Cabinet with Mirrored Doors Adjustable Shelves and Two Drawers

Tall Antique Cabinet with Mirrored Doors Adjustable Shelves and Two Drawers

Located in Pataskala, OH

Unique oversized armoire or wardrobe cabinet has a muted green-yellow color with two mirrored doors

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

British Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Tall Boy or Gentleman’s Wardrobe
British Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Tall Boy or Gentleman’s Wardrobe

British Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Tall Boy or Gentleman’s Wardrobe

Located in London, GB

British Art Deco tallboy Beautiful bird's-eye maple with walnut trims, feather motif to the center top. fitted with hanging rail and compartments, tie rail and vanity mirror. Brit...

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Tall French 18th Century Louise xv Cherrywood Armoire Cupboard, circa 1750
Tall French 18th Century Louise xv Cherrywood Armoire Cupboard, circa 1750

Tall French 18th Century Louise xv Cherrywood Armoire Cupboard, circa 1750

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a rather beautiful tall French mid-18th century Louis XV cherrywood armoire cupboard with

Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brutalist Walnut Tall Armoire
Mid-Century Brutalist Walnut Tall Armoire

Mid-Century Brutalist Walnut Tall Armoire

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Mid Century Brutalist Walnut Tall Armoire.

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20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

French 19th C. Walnut Tall  Armoire
French 19th C. Walnut Tall  Armoire

French 19th C. Walnut Tall Armoire

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French walnut armoire with wonderful modern detailing on the doors of this c.1850 or earlier

Category

French Wardrobes and Armoires

Tall Armoire from a Convent in Lyon
Tall Armoire from a Convent in Lyon

Tall Armoire from a Convent in Lyon

Located in Culver City, CA

Unique cabinet with slatted front, interior painted in 15 years ago, simple form

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Tall Armoire by Davis Furniture
Mid-Century Modern Tall Armoire by Davis Furniture

Mid-Century Modern Tall Armoire by Davis Furniture

By Davis Furniture

Located in Freehold, NJ

This Mid-Century Modern armoire by Davis features hardwood construction, beautiful medium tone

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Lane Mid-Century Modern Pueblo Brutalist Armoire Dresser Paul Evens Style
Lane Mid-Century Modern Pueblo Brutalist Armoire Dresser Paul Evens Style

Lane Mid-Century Modern Pueblo Brutalist Armoire Dresser Paul Evens Style

By Paul Evans

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A Mid-Century Modern Brutalist tall armoire dresser by Lane “Pueblo” in the style of Paul Evans

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ash

1800s French Oak Armoire
1800s French Oak Armoire

1800s French Oak Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

This tall armoire was crafted in France, circa 1800. Standing on bracket feet, this antique

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Antique Tall Original Painted Pine Armoire with Blue Panels from Sweden, circa
Antique Tall Original Painted Pine Armoire with Blue Panels from Sweden, circa

Antique Tall Original Painted Pine Armoire with Blue Panels from Sweden, circa

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique 7' tall original painted pine armoire with blue panels and white interior. This stately

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Large Dark Pine Two Door Baroque Armoire, Sweden circa 1800
Large Dark Pine Two Door Baroque Armoire, Sweden circa 1800

Large Dark Pine Two Door Baroque Armoire, Sweden circa 1800

Located in Round Top, TX

. This 6' tall armoire has been restored and waxed, so it is strong/stable and ready for use. All nicks

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Pine Single Door Armoire Dated 1753, Denmark
Pine Single Door Armoire Dated 1753, Denmark

Pine Single Door Armoire Dated 1753, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

Single door pine 6' tall armoire; monogram of MPD and date of 1753 indicate this may have been a

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Large Black Baroque Oak Armoire, Denmark Circa 1740-80
Large Black Baroque Oak Armoire, Denmark Circa 1740-80

Large Black Baroque Oak Armoire, Denmark Circa 1740-80

Located in Round Top, TX

width is measured at the crown, which is the widest section at 7' wide. This 6.5' tall armoire has been

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique Tall Single Door Armoire with Drawer
Antique Tall Single Door Armoire with Drawer

Antique Tall Single Door Armoire with Drawer

Located in Round Top, TX

While primitive, there is a stately allure to this 7' tall single door armoire. The original paint

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Russian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Tall 19th Century Armoire in Walnut, Czechoslovakia
Tall 19th Century Armoire in Walnut, Czechoslovakia

Tall 19th Century Armoire in Walnut, Czechoslovakia

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful and fully restored armoire. Produced in the end of 19th century in Czechoslovakia. Fully

Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Tall Carved Oak Armoire, Mexico circa 1980
Tall Carved Oak Armoire, Mexico circa 1980

Tall Carved Oak Armoire, Mexico circa 1980

Located in Round Top, TX

At almost 10' tall, this dark oak armoire makes a dramatic statement while providing great storage

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Very Tall E.J. Victor Classical Armoire
Very Tall E.J. Victor Classical Armoire

Very Tall E.J. Victor Classical Armoire

Located in Tarrytown, NY

E.J. Victor armoire/entertainment centre. Original price was 10,000.00. This is one piece.

Category

Early 2000s Wardrobes and Armoires

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Tall Armoires For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of tall armoires available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct tall armoires — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Tall armoires have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Tall armoires made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large tall armoires can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller tall armoires available at 1stDibs — each spanning 12 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Tall armoires have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Romweber Furniture Co., Young Manufacturing Company and Bassett Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much are Tall Armoires?

Prices for tall armoires can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, tall armoires begin at $511 and can go as high as $25,800, while the average can fetch as much as $5,200.

Finding the Right Wardrobes And 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.

Questions About Tall Armoires
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The average armoire is around 60 inches or 5 feet tall. However, the sizes of pieces can vary widely, so some may be smaller or larger. If you need an armoire of a certain height to fit your space, check the dimensions before purchasing. On 1stDibs, find a variety of armoires from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A chifferobe wardrobe is a piece of furniture designed for storing clothes. It features an armoire side that allows you to hang clothes on one side. On the other side, it may feature drawers or shelves to allow for extra versatile storage space. Browse a collection of chifferobe wardrobes on 1stDibs.

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