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Wardrobe Cabinet Locker

Industrial locker, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in France around 1940 and has four compartments to store all your belongings
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

Industrial locker, 1940s
Industrial locker, 1940s
H 77.96 in W 56.3 in D 14.18 in
Industrial locker, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in France around 1940 and has four compartments to store all your belongings
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Industrial locker, 1940s
Industrial locker, 1940s
H 77.96 in W 56.3 in D 14.18 in
industrial locker, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in Germany around 1950 and has five compartments to store all your belongings
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

industrial locker, 1950s
industrial locker, 1950s
H 68.9 in W 59.06 in D 11.82 in
Antique industrial storage locker 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Made around 1910 in France, this locker has three compartments to store all your belongings. The
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Vintage 1910s French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Antique industrial storage locker 1910
Antique industrial storage locker 1910
H 78.75 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
1950' Industrial Metal Locker with Metal Rivets
Located in LYON, FR
Rare and pretty metal locker with rivets from the 50s. In riveted metal and with sliding doors. The
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Vintage 1950s European Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

1950' Industrial Metal Locker with Metal Rivets
1950' Industrial Metal Locker with Metal Rivets
H 74.81 in W 24.81 in D 12.21 in
Jean Prouvé with Guy Rey-Millet, Ski Rack Locker, France, circa 1967
By Guy Rey-Millet, Jean Prouvé
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Jean Prouvé with Guy Rey-Millet, Ski rack locker, Refuge de la Vanoise, CAF, Les Arcs, France
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

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Two-Door Metal Locker Room Cabinet Industrial Scandinavian
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Gray Industrial locker. This vintage locker was used by workers in a factory in Sweden. Today it
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Antique Pre-War Steel Locker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Eight doors locker, double row storage. Rivited steel plated structure. Partially sanded down to
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Vintage 1910s German Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Antique Pre-War Steel Locker
Antique Pre-War Steel Locker
H 78.75 in W 47.64 in D 31.89 in
Metal Industrial Storage Unit / Locker / Wardrobe
Located in Oakville, CT
Metal Industrial Storage Unit / Locker / Wardrobe.
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20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Pair Industrial Metal / Steel Cage, Mesh Lockers, Cabinets, Storage
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair industrial metal / steel cage -mesh lockers, great design, color, patina.., two door, shelves
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Steel

French Steel Lockers
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A good pair of freestanding lockers or wardrobes with shelves rendered in polished steel having
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

French Steel Lockers
French Steel Lockers
H 72.5 in W 29.5 in D 15.5 in
Industrial locker, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in France around 1940 and has four compartments to store all your belongings
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Industrial locker, 1940s
Industrial locker, 1940s
H 77.96 in W 56.3 in D 14.18 in
Wooden Locker, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Wooden locker from the 1930s. The cabinet is made of pine and plywood. The locker has storage
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

Wooden Locker, 1930's
Wooden Locker, 1930's
H 78.75 in W 38.59 in L 78.75 in
One Door "Strafor" Locker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique piece. Black gun metal patina, door slides open inside cabinet which is a rare feature.
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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

One Door "Strafor" Locker
One Door "Strafor" Locker
H 69 in W 17 in D 16 in
Edwardian Locker Unit, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Ornate solid wood locker unit with brass hardware.
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Vintage 1910s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Locker Unit, circa 1910
Edwardian Locker Unit, circa 1910
H 77.5 in W 55 in D 22 in
Unusual Wood and Steel Locker
Located in London, GB
3 Part teak fronted locker fitted with original shelves and rails inside. Deep enough to fit
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20th Century Danish Wardrobes and Armoires

Unusual Wood and Steel Locker
Unusual Wood and Steel Locker
H 73.23 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
German Industrial Lockers, Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
- 100cm wide x 45cm deep x 180cm tall Condition report The lockers have been cleaned and clear
German Industrial Lockers, Circa 1930s
German Industrial Lockers, Circa 1930s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s - Sheet steel with mesh front doors - 2 Doors - Each
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s
English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s
H 71.66 in W 24.02 in D 12.21 in
English Industrial Lockers, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
English Industrial Lockers, circa 1940s - Sheet steel with mesh front doors - 5 Doors - Each
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

English Industrial Lockers, circa 1940s
English Industrial Lockers, circa 1940s
H 71.66 in W 60.63 in D 12.21 in
English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s - Sheet steel with mesh front doors - 2 Doors - Each
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s
English Industrial Lockers circa 1940s
H 71.66 in W 24.02 in D 12.21 in
English Industrial Lockers, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
English Industrial Lockers, circa 1940s - Sheet steel with mesh front doors - 2 Doors - Each
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

English Industrial Lockers, circa 1940s
English Industrial Lockers, circa 1940s
H 71.66 in W 24.02 in D 12.21 in
Vintage Industrial Metal Locker, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial brushed steel locker from former Czechoslovakia. Brushed and cleaned.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Metal Locker, 1950's
Vintage Industrial Metal Locker, 1950's
H 72.05 in W 31.5 in D 21.26 in
Industrial Vintage Locker by Strafor, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage locker was manufactured by the French company Strafor. It is made entirely from metal
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Industrial Vintage Locker by Strafor, 1930s
Industrial Vintage Locker by Strafor, 1930s
H 77.17 in W 47.84 in D 12.6 in
Early 20th Century German Industrial Lockers, circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century German industrial lockers, circa 1910 - Steel construction with vented doors
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Vintage 1910s German Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

S.I.A.M., Industrial Locker Room, Lacquered Sheet, circa 1970, Italy
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
S.I.A.M. (Sociéta italiana arredamenti metallici), Industrial locker room, Lacquered sheet and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Sheet Metal

Industrial Transparent Metal Locker Cabinet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This great old Industrial locker wardrobe cabinet can be dated in the 1950s. With its metal fence
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Industrial Transparent Metal Locker Cabinet
Industrial Transparent Metal Locker Cabinet
H 74.81 in W 42.52 in D 19.69 in
Shaw Walker Mahogany Office Wardrobe Cabinet
By Shaw Walker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1920s, office, wardrobe cabinet or locker is comprised of mahogany stackable components with
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Riveted Iron Locker, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A German riveted iron locker from the 1930s. The locker has perforated doors with original locks
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

Riveted Iron Locker, 1930's
Riveted Iron Locker, 1930's
H 70.48 in W 24.02 in D 11.82 in
Tall Industrial Brushed Steel Locker
By Thorner Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, Industrial, brushed steel, hospital locker by Thorner Manufacturing Co, NYC. Spacious
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Tall Industrial Brushed Steel Locker
Tall Industrial Brushed Steel Locker
H 80.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
Industrial Vintage Locker by Strafor, 1930s
By Strafor
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage locker was manufactured by the French company Strafor. It is made entirely from metal
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Industrial Vintage Locker by Strafor, 1930s
Industrial Vintage Locker by Strafor, 1930s
H 72.05 in W 37.01 in D 13 in
Industrial Lockers by Hulftegger & Co Zurich circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Lockers By Hulftegger & Co Zurich Circa 1920s - Riveted sheet steel - Diamond vents
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century German Factory Lockers By Ad Zaiser
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th Century German Factory Lockers By Ad Zaiser - Made from sheet steel - Decorative spun
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Vintage 1920s German Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique Narrow & Tall English Gothic-Revival Lockers in Pine
Located in Miami, FL
A rare pair of charming 19th century English cabinets or lockers in the Neo-Gothic style in a light
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Storage Lockers Vintage Industrial Set of Three Metal Steel Gym School
Located in Oakville, CT
Set of three vintage Industrial steel gym storage lockers. Split into a set of two and one
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Steel

Large Sports Shop Cupboard, Equipment Storage Locker from Briggs of London
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large sports shop cupboard, equipment storage locker from Briggs of London A superb piece, a
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

1930’s Original French Style Metal Four Door Mesh Locker by Narragansett
By Objects With Narratives
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930’s Original French style metal four door mesh INDUSTRIAL locker by Narragansett. The company
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Vintage 1930s Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal, Steel

Vintage Pair of Lockers Distressed Set Oversized Steel Metal Storage Gym Sport
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage distressed set of oversized steel metal storage gym lockers. Old Chicago white Sox sticker
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique Brass & Metal Victorian Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Travel Chest Foot Locker
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian steamer trunk or chest. Made of metal and brass with nailhead trim and leather straps and handles. Features interior compartment for organizing clothing / accessori...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Brass

Locker
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial locker with original, beautiful patine
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Vintage 1950s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Locker
Locker
H 75.6 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Liberal Club Lockers
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A run of four mahogany changing room lockers. Six individual drop down compartments to each
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Antique 1880s British Wardrobes and Armoires

Vintage Industrial Oak Lockers
Located in Hudson, NY
This bank of lockers has a solid oak front and has been restored to its original beauty without
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20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Vintage Industrial Oak Lockers
Vintage Industrial Oak Lockers
H 76 in W 47 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Green Industrial Locker, 1930s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Green Industrial locker cabinet with two doors.    The wear and tear is instantly striking and
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Vintage Green Industrial Locker, 1930s
Vintage Green Industrial Locker, 1930s
H 66.93 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Tall Industrial Perforated Steel Lockers
Located in Hudson, NY
This bank of two lockers not only has the aesthetic advantage of the wonderfully graphic perforated
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20th Century American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Unusual Open Storage Industrial Lockers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusually sculptural, open storage lockers in a classic industrial olive-drab. Each locker is
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Vintage 1940s American Wardrobes and Armoires

Unusual Open Storage Industrial Lockers
Unusual Open Storage Industrial Lockers
H 72 in W 30.25 in D 15 in
Stylish Polished Aluminum 3 Door Locker
Located in Oakland, CA
High style and loads of storage. Pair available, Priced individually.
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Aluminum

Stylish Polished Aluminum 3 Door Locker
Stylish Polished Aluminum 3 Door Locker
H 70 in W 26.25 in D 17 in
French Steel Locker, Late 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unexpected alternative to the usual storage situation. So black it's almost blue, easy to open and lock.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

French Steel Locker, Late 18th Century
French Steel Locker, Late 18th Century
H 69.25 in W 41 in D 17.25 in
Gym Locker of Vintage Industrial Black Steel from GM Factory, Detroit
Located in Madison, WI
Industrial gym locker unit from GM factory in Detroit area. Complete with character dings, sealed
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Solid Oak Lockers
Located in Aurora, OR
mudroom or office. The four locker cabinets have stencilled numbers 9-12 in succession and each is fitted
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Antique Late 19th Century Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Lockers
Solid Oak Lockers
H 78 in W 55 in D 21.75 in
Vintage French Zinc Lockers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Wonderful old bank of zinc lockers, complete with locker numbers, Each locker has two compartments
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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Zinc

Vintage French Zinc Lockers
Vintage French Zinc Lockers
H 72 in W 47.5 in D 12.25 in
Antique Oak Dual Locker Unit
Located in Aurora, OR
Perfect for additional storage in high traffic areas like the mudroom or entryway, this piece retains its original hardware and wavy glass. Made of solid oak with brass and iron hard...
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Antique 1890s American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Dual Locker Unit
Antique Oak Dual Locker Unit
H 86 in W 48.5 in D 22 in
20th Century Industrial Vintage Polished Steel Locker
Located in Loosdrecht, NL
This wonderful vintage Industrial steel locker originates from an old factory in East Europe. The
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Vintage 1950s European Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

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Wardrobe Cabinet Locker For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wardrobe cabinet locker you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each wardrobe cabinet locker for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. There are many kinds of the wardrobe cabinet locker you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A wardrobe cabinet locker is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Guy Rey-Millet, Jean Prouvé and Strafor each produced at least one beautiful wardrobe cabinet locker that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wardrobe Cabinet Locker?

Prices for a wardrobe cabinet locker can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $313 and can go as high as $13,643, while the average can fetch as much as $2,268.

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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