Vintage Art Deco Armoire
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Ebony, Macassar, Mirror
1930s Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Burl
1930s Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Zebra Wood, Amboyna
1930s Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Amboyna
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armoire
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Steel
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Ash, Birch
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Glass, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Brass
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Lacquer, Walnut
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Cherry
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Walnut, Cedar
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Mirror, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Glass, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Brass, Copper
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Burl
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Wood
1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Walnut
20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Hardwood
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Walnut
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Pine, Plywood, Lacquer
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
1950s British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Wood, Walnut
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Wood, Walnut
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Wood, Walnut
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Mirror, Maple, Walnut, Burl
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Walnut
1950s British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Wood, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Wood, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Birdseye Maple
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Walnut
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Wood, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Wood, Parchment Paper
20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Aluminum
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Metal, Brass
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Walnut
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Wood, Walnut
20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Hardwood
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Wood
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Wood, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Sycamore
20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Walnut
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Armoire
Mirror, Wood
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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.