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VINTAGE BROWN OAK WILLIS & GAMBiER DOUBLE WARDROBE
VINTAGE BROWN OAK WILLIS & GAMBiER DOUBLE WARDROBE

VINTAGE BROWN OAK WILLIS & GAMBiER DOUBLE WARDROBE

By Willis & Gambier

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London An elegant Willis & Gambier linen press or wardrobe, beautifully crafted in

Category

20th Century British Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Pedestal Wardrobe
Brutalist Pedestal Wardrobe

Brutalist Pedestal Wardrobe

Located in Los angeles, CA

Brutalist Pedestal Wardrobe

Category

1960s Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

Wardrobe Gustavian Style
Wardrobe Gustavian Style

Wardrobe Gustavian Style

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique 2 door 4 drawer Gustavian Style Wardrobe. its been restored and repainted with

Category

1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Style Wardrobe
Renaissance Style Wardrobe

Renaissance Style Wardrobe

Located in Marseille, FR

Exceptional richly carved Renaissance style wardrobe decorated with sketches with many characters

Category

20th Century French Renaissance Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

60s 70s wardrobe wall wardrobe teak by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik Denmark
60s 70s wardrobe wall wardrobe teak by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik Denmark

60s 70s wardrobe wall wardrobe teak by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik Denmark

By Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s wardrobe wall wardrobe teak by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik Denmark Object: wall wardrobe

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Teak

RARE Gustavian Style Wardrobe
RARE Gustavian Style Wardrobe

RARE Gustavian Style Wardrobe

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Very Rare Gustavian Style wardrobe, it was just restored and repainted with Milk Paints

Category

1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Guglielmo Pecorini Wardrobe, 1950s
Guglielmo Pecorini Wardrobe, 1950s

Guglielmo Pecorini Wardrobe, 1950s

By Guglielmo Pecorini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Guglielmo Pecorini wardrobe, wood, Italy, 1950s. The Guglielmo Pecorini wardrobe stands out for

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Guido Faleschini Set of Two Wardrobes in Brown Suede by I4Mariani 1960s Italy
Guido Faleschini Set of Two Wardrobes in Brown Suede by I4Mariani 1960s Italy

Guido Faleschini Set of Two Wardrobes in Brown Suede by I4Mariani 1960s Italy

By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of two cabinets with suede clad panels, each panel is surrounded by a chromed steel frame and presents metal ring shape handles on the frontal part. These cabinets was designe...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Metal

Teak Wardrobe from Uniflex, 1960s
Teak Wardrobe from Uniflex, 1960s

Teak Wardrobe from Uniflex, 1960s

By Gunther Hoffstead, Uniflex

Located in South Shields, GB

A clean mid-century two-door wardrobe in walnut, with a warm tone and simple grain. Integrated oval

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Teak Wardrobe from Uniflex, 1960s
Teak Wardrobe from Uniflex, 1960s

Teak Wardrobe from Uniflex, 1960s

By Uniflex, Gunther Hoffstead

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid-century two-door wardrobe in walnut, with a slightly deeper tone and straight grain

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk

Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in palm beach, FL

In 1870’s, the Wardrobe trunk became the ultimate symbol of Parisian chic for outfits and

Category

1980s French Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

RARE Matching Gustavian Style Wardrobes
RARE Matching Gustavian Style Wardrobes

RARE Matching Gustavian Style Wardrobes

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Very Rare Matching set of 2 Gustavian style Wardrobes. they have both have just been

Category

1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Single Wardrobe by Stag Furniture
Single Wardrobe by Stag Furniture

Single Wardrobe by Stag Furniture

By Stag Furniture 1

Located in London, England

Single mirrored wardrobe by Stag Furniture in oak. Re-finished. U.K circa 1960. H 182cm x W 91cm x

Category

1960s British Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Large Italian Midcentury Segmented Wardrobe
Large Italian Midcentury Segmented Wardrobe

Large Italian Midcentury Segmented Wardrobe

Located in Kent, Dover

A large Italian Mid-Century segmented wardrobe in birch, comprising three sections, with hanging

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Deco Wardrobe by Heal's & Son
Deco Wardrobe by Heal's & Son

Deco Wardrobe by Heal's & Son

By Heal's

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large six foot tall wardrobe cabinet in black and polished chrome. Made by Heal's of London, with a

Category

20th Century Art Deco Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Chrome

Wardrobe with Bronze Handles, 1940s
Wardrobe with Bronze Handles, 1940s

Wardrobe with Bronze Handles, 1940s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Art Deco Wardrobe – Well-Built Construction The curved four-door wardrobe rests on a fluted base

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Poul Hundevad Large Teak Wardrobe
Poul Hundevad Large Teak Wardrobe

Poul Hundevad Large Teak Wardrobe

By Poul Hundevad

Located in London, GB

Designed and crafted by Danish designer Poul Hundevad this teak wardrobe is a wonderful piece of

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Teak

Gianfranco Frattini Wardrobe for Bernini, 1961
Gianfranco Frattini Wardrobe for Bernini, 1961

Gianfranco Frattini Wardrobe for Bernini, 1961

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Wardrobe Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1961. The design of this wardrobe designed by Frattini

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE ENGLiSH OAK TWO DOOR WARDROBE
ANTIQUE ENGLiSH OAK TWO DOOR WARDROBE

ANTIQUE ENGLiSH OAK TWO DOOR WARDROBE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London This handsome antique English wardrobe is crafted from solid oak, offering

Category

20th Century British Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe

Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Italian 1940s Art Deco wardrobe.  

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe
Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe

Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage one-of-a-kind, custom made wardrobe in an Art Deco style Maple burl veneered doors and

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood, Maple, Birdseye Maple, Burl

Milo Baughman for Directional Campaign Wardrobe
Milo Baughman for Directional Campaign Wardrobe

Milo Baughman for Directional Campaign Wardrobe

By Directional, Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This tall two piece wardrobe has all the right names attached! Designed by Milo Baughman for

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron Wardrobe in Solid Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Wardrobe in Solid Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Wardrobe in Solid Oak

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or wardrobe, oak, brass, France, 1960s This

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Alvar and Aino Aalto A820 Wardrobe
Alvar and Aino Aalto A820 Wardrobe

Alvar and Aino Aalto A820 Wardrobe

$20,000Sale Price|20% Off

Alvar and Aino Aalto A820 Wardrobe

By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto

Located in Tomi, Nagano

alvar and aino aalto design wardrobe. This is very rare not on the vintage market. Like museum

Category

1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Birch

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 Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s

By Stonehill

Located in South Shields, GB

A well-proportioned mid-century wardrobe by Stonehill, crafted in warm, richly grained teak with

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Teak

1960's Blonde Birch Mid-Century Wardrobe
1960's Blonde Birch Mid-Century Wardrobe

1960's Blonde Birch Mid-Century Wardrobe

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Blonde Birch Mid-Century Wardrobe. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the

Category

1960s Czech Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Birch

Louis XV Style Marquetry Wardrobe, 20th Century
Louis XV Style Marquetry Wardrobe, 20th Century

Louis XV Style Marquetry Wardrobe, 20th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Elegant Louis XV style cabinet in marquetry veneer with rich floral decoration. The front opens with two wide, curved doors adorned with fine marquetry of flowers and scrolls, framed...

Category

20th Century Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Wardrobe in solid oak by Mogens Koch
Wardrobe in solid oak by Mogens Koch

Wardrobe in solid oak by Mogens Koch

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Wardrobe in patinated oak with clothes rail and two shelves. Manufacturer's label from Rud

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

A quality mid-century wardrobe by Wrighton, made in teak veneer with a warm, well-figured grain and

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s

By Harris Lebus

Located in South Shields, GB

Mid-century wardrobe crafted in warm-toned wood with a clean, minimalist silhouette. Featuring

Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Vesper, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Vesper, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Vesper, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

- Mid-Century Modern wardrobe - Manufactured by Vesper in the UK - Made from Teak & Teak Veneer

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Teak

Vintage Custom built knotty pine wardrobe/ cabinet
Vintage Custom built knotty pine wardrobe/ cabinet

Vintage Custom built knotty pine wardrobe/ cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

shelves, used as a wardrobe or as shelves. There is a Wardrobe pole in each cabinet. Multiple pieces

Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Pine

Set of Wardrobes, Attrb. Runar Engblom, Finland, 1950s
Set of Wardrobes, Attrb. Runar Engblom, Finland, 1950s

Set of Wardrobes, Attrb. Runar Engblom, Finland, 1950s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Set of wardrobes, attributed to Runar Engblom, Finland, 1950s. These gorgeous birch wardrobes are

Category

1950s Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Birch

Lovely Rattan Wardrobe Set, 1970s Italy
Lovely Rattan Wardrobe Set, 1970s Italy

Lovely Rattan Wardrobe Set, 1970s Italy

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Beautiful condition, see pictures. Dimensions individual elements: Mirror: height 89cm, width 44cm, depth 2cm. Cupboard: height 110cm, width 59cm, depth 17.5m. Chest of drawe...

Category

1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Rattan

Large Italian Wardrobe in Teak with Brass Details
Large Italian Wardrobe in Teak with Brass Details

Large Italian Wardrobe in Teak with Brass Details

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wardrobe, teak, maple, brass, Italy, 1950s This exquisite large Italian wardrobe from the 1950s is

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from Meredew, 1950s
Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from Meredew, 1950s

Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from Meredew, 1950s

By Meredew

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding oak wardrobe from Meredew - circa 1950s Featuring two hanging rails, a shelf and an

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

LOVELY LARGE ART DECO BURR WALNUT WARDROBe
LOVELY LARGE ART DECO BURR WALNUT WARDROBe

LOVELY LARGE ART DECO BURR WALNUT WARDROBe

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe. A lovely Art Deco

Category

20th Century British Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut

Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s
Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s

Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s

By Dassi

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Closet of great quality brings 2 mirrors in the center, the doors are rounded and finely inlaid with veins of rosewood selection, geometric designs, create a luxurious optical effect...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from Meredew, 1960s
Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from Meredew, 1960s

Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from Meredew, 1960s

By Meredew

Located in South Shields, GB

Mid Century wardrobe Manufactured in the UK by Meredew Made from oak and oak veneer. Featuring

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

20th Italian Wardrobe walnut four doors mirror
20th Italian Wardrobe walnut four doors mirror

20th Italian Wardrobe walnut four doors mirror

Located in Buggiano, IT

Italian wardrobe with 4 doors, in solid walnut, rusticated on the sides and on the front. It can

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Mid-Century Burl Wardrobe by Mt Airy
Mid-Century Burl Wardrobe by Mt Airy

Mid-Century Burl Wardrobe by Mt Airy

By Mount Airy Furniture Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

wardrobe cabinet with removable shelf and two drawers. Bottom half has three wide drawers. Please confirm

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oak Wardrobe from Herbert Gibbs, 1960s
Vintage Oak Wardrobe from Herbert Gibbs, 1960s

Vintage Oak Wardrobe from Herbert Gibbs, 1960s

By Herbert Gibbs

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding oak wardrobe from Herbert Gibbs - circa 1960s Featuring a hanging rail and a shelf

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

Pierre Chapo B10 wardrobe made in France 1960
Pierre Chapo B10 wardrobe made in France 1960

Pierre Chapo B10 wardrobe made in France 1960

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This exquisite and understated B10 wardrobe is an iconic work by Pierre Chapo, crafted in his own

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Elm

Great French Double Body Wardrobe 20th Century
Great French Double Body Wardrobe 20th Century

Great French Double Body Wardrobe 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Great French Double Body Wardrobe 20th Century white wood color Height: 230cm 177cm x 38cm Very

Category

20th Century French Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Wardrobe Armorie by American of Martinsville
Mid Century Wardrobe Armorie by American of Martinsville

Mid Century Wardrobe Armorie by American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in New York, NY

Chic Mid Century two door, wardrobe, armoire by American of Martinsville, in very good, original

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from G Plan, 1950s
Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from G Plan, 1950s

Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from G Plan, 1950s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

Golden oak wardrobe from the G Plan Brandon range, raised on a plinth base with original shaped

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Wardrobe from Elliots of Newbury, 1960s
Mid Century Wardrobe from Elliots of Newbury, 1960s

Mid Century Wardrobe from Elliots of Newbury, 1960s

By Elliots of Newbury

Located in South Shields, GB

1960s teak triple door wardrobe by Elliots of Newbury, featuring clean lines, a gently curved top

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Teak

1970's Dark Rich Walnut Mid-Century Wardrobe
1970's Dark Rich Walnut Mid-Century Wardrobe

1970's Dark Rich Walnut Mid-Century Wardrobe

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1970’s Dark Rich Walnut Mid-Century Wardrobe. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the

Category

1970s Czech Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Birch

Vintage Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s
Vintage Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s

Vintage Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

This Art Deco-style walnut wardrobe, circa 1950s, The includes a two hanging rails and a shelf

Category

1950s British Art Deco Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1970’s Spanish Aran Wardrobe by Jordi Vilanova
1970’s Spanish Aran Wardrobe by Jordi Vilanova

1970’s Spanish Aran Wardrobe by Jordi Vilanova

By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch

Located in Chicago, IL

1970’s pine wardrobe “Aran” designed by Jordi Vilanova. Made in Barcelona. Two available

Category

1970s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Pine

Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Wardrobe
Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Wardrobe

Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Wardrobe

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pasadena, TX

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin rosewood wardrobe armoire 1970 design Rosewood composition with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Rosewood

1960's Large Two Door Oak Wardrobe By ZNZ
1960's Large Two Door Oak Wardrobe By ZNZ

1960's Large Two Door Oak Wardrobe By ZNZ

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Large Two Door Oak Wardrobe By ZNZ. Západoslovenské nábytkárske závody (ZNZ), previously

Category

1960s Czech Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Oak

1930s Modernist Wardrobe by André Sornay, Stamped and Documented
1930s Modernist Wardrobe by André Sornay, Stamped and Documented

1930s Modernist Wardrobe by André Sornay, Stamped and Documented

By Andre Sornay

Located in CA, CA

This exceptionally proportioned Modernist wardrobe by André Sornay shows why his stature as one of

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Wood

1970s Woven Rattan Cane Armoire Wardrobe Storage Cabinet
1970s Woven Rattan Cane Armoire Wardrobe Storage Cabinet

1970s Woven Rattan Cane Armoire Wardrobe Storage Cabinet

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare rattan wardrobe cabinet you could hope

Category

1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Large wardrobe unit attributed to Gio Ponti  1950s.
Large wardrobe unit attributed to Gio Ponti  1950s.

Large wardrobe unit attributed to Gio Ponti 1950s.

By Gio Ponti

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Large wardrobe unit attributed to Gio Ponti 1950s. Veneered wood structure, brass, mirrored glass

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Wardrobe

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Vintage Brown Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage brown wardrobe you’re looking for. A vintage brown wardrobe — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage brown wardrobe, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage brown wardrobe, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage brown wardrobe has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Guillerme et Chambron, Louis Vuitton and Lane Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Brown Wardrobe?

The average selling price for a vintage brown wardrobe at 1stDibs is $2,909, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $145,000 for the highest priced.

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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