Used Armoire With Shelves
1940s American Adirondack Used Armoire With Shelves
Oak, Pine
1960s American French Provincial Used Armoire With Shelves
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Used Armoire With Shelves
Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Used Armoire With Shelves
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Armoire With Shelves
Metal
19th Century French French Provincial Used Armoire With Shelves
Wood
Late 18th Century French Used Armoire With Shelves
Oak
Early 1800s French French Provincial Used Armoire With Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Used Armoire With Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Used Armoire With Shelves
Walnut, Fir
Late 20th Century Mexican Brutalist Used Armoire With Shelves
Steel
Late 20th Century Used Armoire With Shelves
Wood
Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Used Armoire With Shelves
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century French Rococo Used Armoire With Shelves
Glass, Walnut
1860s English Used Armoire With Shelves
Brass
19th Century French Used Armoire With Shelves
Oak
1930s French Used Armoire With Shelves
Ebony, Macassar, Mirror
1870s French Napoleon III Used Armoire With Shelves
Oak
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Used Armoire With Shelves
Ash
1770s French Used Armoire With Shelves
Brass
1810s French Used Armoire With Shelves
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Bohemian Used Armoire With Shelves
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s French Used Armoire With Shelves
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Used Armoire With Shelves
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Used Armoire With Shelves
Fabric, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Used Armoire With Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Used Armoire With Shelves
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Used Armoire With Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Used Armoire With Shelves
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Armoire With Shelves
Mirror, Cherry, Elm
Early 20th Century French Regency Used Armoire With Shelves
Brass
1830s European Used Armoire With Shelves
Brass
1780s Italian Used Armoire With Shelves
Iron
1930s French Used Armoire With Shelves
1930s French Used Armoire With Shelves
Cherry
1930s Used Armoire With Shelves
Amboyna
1930s Used Armoire With Shelves
Zebra Wood, Amboyna
1920s Latvian Baltic Used Armoire With Shelves
Metal
1820s French Restauration Used Armoire With Shelves
Fruitwood, Walnut
1950s Italian Art Deco Used Armoire With Shelves
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Used Armoire With Shelves
Cherry
19th Century Louis Philippe Used Armoire With Shelves
Wood
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Used Armoire With Shelves
Oak
19th Century French Used Armoire With Shelves
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Used Armoire With Shelves
Wood
19th Century French Empire Used Armoire With Shelves
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Baroque Used Armoire With Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Used Armoire With Shelves
Hardwood
18th Century French French Provincial Used Armoire With Shelves
Cherry
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Used Armoire With Shelves
Bronze
19th Century French Louis Philippe Used Armoire With Shelves
Walnut
Early 20th Century Javanese Rustic Used Armoire With Shelves
Teak
20th Century Chinese Used Armoire With Shelves
Bronze
18th Century Italian Used Armoire With Shelves
Pine
Late 19th Century French Regency Used Armoire With Shelves
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 1800s French French Provincial Used Armoire With Shelves
Oak
19th Century French Used Armoire With Shelves
Wire
20th Century Indonesian Used Armoire With Shelves
1790s German Empire Used Armoire With Shelves
Gesso, Pine
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Armoire With Shelves
Vermeil, Silver
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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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