Used Armoire Wardrobe
1870s French Neoclassical Used Armoire Wardrobe
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Used Armoire Wardrobe
Iron
19th Century Louis XV Used Armoire Wardrobe
Mahogany
19th Century Scottish Used Armoire Wardrobe
Ash
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Used Armoire Wardrobe
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Used Armoire Wardrobe
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Used Armoire Wardrobe
Mirror, Walnut
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Used Armoire Wardrobe
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Used Armoire Wardrobe
Bronze
Early 1900s Late Victorian Used Armoire Wardrobe
Walnut
1890s Scottish Victorian Used Armoire Wardrobe
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Used Armoire Wardrobe
Walnut
1840s French Jacobean Used Armoire Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century English Edwardian Used Armoire Wardrobe
Glass, Mirror, Satinwood
19th Century English Victorian Used Armoire Wardrobe
Walnut
1880s French Louis XV Used Armoire Wardrobe
Oak
1970s Philippine Bohemian Used Armoire Wardrobe
Rattan, Glass, Wood
1970s American Chinoiserie Used Armoire Wardrobe
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
1990s American Art Deco Used Armoire Wardrobe
Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Armoire Wardrobe
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Armoire Wardrobe
Chrome
18th Century French French Provincial Used Armoire Wardrobe
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Used Armoire Wardrobe
Wood, Walnut
18th Century French French Provincial Used Armoire Wardrobe
Oak
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Used Armoire Wardrobe
Bronze, Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Armoire Wardrobe
Burl
Mid-19th Century American Empire Used Armoire Wardrobe
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Country Used Armoire Wardrobe
Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Used Armoire Wardrobe
Ormolu
Late 18th Century Austrian Empire Used Armoire Wardrobe
Brass, Other
1850s Italian Louis Philippe Used Armoire Wardrobe
Mirror, Walnut
1910s Scottish Used Armoire Wardrobe
Oak
1880s Scottish Victorian Used Armoire Wardrobe
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Armoire Wardrobe
Chrome
19th Century German Georgian Used Armoire Wardrobe
Cherry
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Used Armoire Wardrobe
Fruitwood, Oak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Armoire Wardrobe
Metal
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Used Armoire Wardrobe
Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Armoire Wardrobe
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Armoire Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century Victorian Used Armoire Wardrobe
Mirror, Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Armoire Wardrobe
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Armoire Wardrobe
Cypress
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Armoire Wardrobe
Beech, Rosewood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Armoire Wardrobe
Wood
1980s Neoclassical Used Armoire Wardrobe
Cherry
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Armoire Wardrobe
Wood
20th Century European Other Used Armoire Wardrobe
Wood
20th Century Ming Used Armoire Wardrobe
Hardwood, Lacquer
1890s Qing Used Armoire Wardrobe
Elm, Lacquer
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Armoire Wardrobe
Teak
Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Used Armoire Wardrobe
Oak
1870s Chinoiserie Used Armoire Wardrobe
Elm
1970s Italian Used Armoire Wardrobe
Plywood
20th Century Bohemian Used Armoire Wardrobe
Wood, Paint
1890s Dutch International Style Used Armoire Wardrobe
Brass
19th Century French Country Used Armoire Wardrobe
Mirror, Pine, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis Philippe Used Armoire Wardrobe
Metal, Brass
1810s English Regency Used Armoire Wardrobe
Mahogany
1980s American Post-Modern Used Armoire Wardrobe
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
An armoire is a type of wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. An armoire is freestanding, usually wooden and has one or two doors plus a hanging bar.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
An armoire is a type of wardrobe.
- What is an armoire used for?1 Answer
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023You can use a variety of other things in place of a wardrobe. Armoires are a popular alternative. These case goods are usually bigger than wardrobes and have more ornate, decorative designs. You may also consider the chifferobe, which has a hanging area for clothing on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Open clothes racks can also serve as a substitute for a wardrobe. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of furniture.
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