Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Teak
Mid-20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Metal, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Teak
1970s American Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Mahogany, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Teak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1950s American Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Burl, Cork, Lacquer, Mahogany, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Teak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Elm
Mid-20th Century Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Cement
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Marble
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Rosewood, Teak
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Wool, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Wool, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Metal, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Rosewood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Mirror, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Maple, Teak
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Teak
20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Birdseye Maple
1940s English Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Acrylic, Wood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
1950s Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
1960s French Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Metal
20th Century French Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Oak
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
1930s French Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Wood
1960s American Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
20th Century American American Empire Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Mahogany
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Wood
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Rosewood, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Burl
20th Century English Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Wood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Chrome
1930s Czech Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
1970s American Campaign Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1970s American Campaign Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Cherry
Late 20th Century American Victorian Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1960s Danish Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Wood, Glass
Late 20th Century American Shaker Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Cherry
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1960s American Gustavian Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut, Paint
1960s American Victorian Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Burl
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Walnut
1970s American Campaign Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Burl
1940s Hungarian French Provincial Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gentlemans Wardrobe Armoires and Wardrobes
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.
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