Vintage Armoire Closet
1950s North American Rustic Vintage Armoire Closet
Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Armoire Closet
Oak
1940s English Tudor Vintage Armoire Closet
Oak
20th Century Baroque Vintage Armoire Closet
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
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Pine
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Steel
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Grasscloth, Bamboo, Rattan
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Ash, Birch
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Wood
1960s Vintage Armoire Closet
Rattan
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Walnut
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Bronze
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
1980s French Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Steel, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Vintage Armoire Closet
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Armoire Closet
Silk
2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Armoire Closet
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Oak
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Armoire Closet
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
2010s Italian Vintage Armoire Closet
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Metal
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Armoire Closet
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Vintage Armoire Closet
Walnut
20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Armoire Closet
Mahogany
Early 20th Century German Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Wood
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Armoire Closet
Mahogany
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Armoire Closet
Metal
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Victorian Vintage Armoire Closet
Palisander
1950s Vintage Armoire Closet
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Armoire Closet
1940s Italian Vintage Armoire Closet
Parchment Paper, Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Metal
1930s Scottish Vintage Armoire Closet
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage Armoire Closet
Walnut
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Teak
1930s Art Deco Vintage Armoire Closet
Walnut
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Linen, Paint
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Walnut
1950s American Rustic Vintage Armoire Closet
Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Swedish Vintage Armoire Closet
1930s Italian Vintage Armoire Closet
Wood, Mirror
1960s French Vintage Armoire Closet
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
20th Century French Vintage Armoire Closet
Metal
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armoire Closet
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Armoire Closet
Steel
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Armoire Closet
Steel
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Elm
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Mahogany, Birch
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Bronze
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
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Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Birch, Rosewood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Walnut
1930s English Vintage Armoire Closet
Mahogany, Glass, Leather
1930s English Vintage Armoire Closet
Steel
1930s English Vintage Armoire Closet
Steel
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Walnut, Mahogany, Glass, Leather
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Mahogany
1930s British Vintage Armoire Closet
Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
1930s French Vintage Armoire Closet
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Armoire Closet
1930s British Vintage Armoire Closet
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Plastic, Fiberglass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
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Elm
1960s American Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Wood
1930s Scottish Vintage Armoire Closet
Walnut
1930s Scottish Vintage Armoire Closet
Mahogany
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Hardwood
1930s Scottish Vintage Armoire Closet
Walnut
1990s American Vintage Armoire Closet
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Brass
1930s Rustic Vintage Armoire Closet
Porcelain, Mirror, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armoire Closet
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Armoire Closet
Burl
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Chrome
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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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