Walnut Inlay Armoire
Antique Early 1800s Dutch Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Plate, Iron
Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1820s French Restauration Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut, Wood
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony, Oak
Vintage 1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1750s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique 18th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Burl
Antique 1760s English George III Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood, Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s Italian Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cabinets
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Macassar, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Beech, Ultrasuede, Walnut
Antique 1760s English Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Copper, Gold
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
1960s Post-War Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Antique Early 1900s French Country Benches
Wood, Oak
20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Farm Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century French Benches
Rush, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1920s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Linen Presses
Mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm, Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1810s Swiss Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Maple, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1750s Dutch Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Fabric, Maple, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Ash, Olive, Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Olive, Walnut, Burl, Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror
Antique 18th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony, Wood, Ash, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Mirror, Wood
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1820s French Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique 1780s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Italian Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
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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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