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Vintage Limed Oak Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Limed Oak Wardrobe, 1930s

Vintage Limed Oak Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An oak hall cupboard dating to the late 1920s / early 1930s, finished in a light limed oak that highlights the natural grain. The front features an arched central door with chevron...

Category

Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Three Door Compactum Wardrobe
Mahogany Three Door Compactum Wardrobe

Mahogany Three Door Compactum Wardrobe

Located in Cheshire, GB

An elegant early 20th-century mahogany compactum. The gently bowed front is fitted with three panelled doors, each veneered in richly figured, book-matched flame mahogany, framed by ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Very Large Vienna Secession Wardrobe
Very Large Vienna Secession Wardrobe

Very Large Vienna Secession Wardrobe

Located in Vienna, AT

Vienna secession wardrobe still unrestored with small inlays made from different kind of veneer

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Oak, Pine

English Mahogany Wardrobe / Linen Press
English Mahogany Wardrobe / Linen Press

English Mahogany Wardrobe / Linen Press

Located in Woodbury, CT

This two-door, two-drawer wardrobe / linen press in finely grained mahogany is just the right size

Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe
Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe

Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe

Located in London, GB

A superb antique William IV period compactum wardrobe. This was made in England & dates from

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Aesthetic Style Wardrobe
19th Century Aesthetic Style Wardrobe

19th Century Aesthetic Style Wardrobe

Located in Dallas, TX

A large aesthetic ash wardrobe in the style of Charles Bevan dating to 1890. The front is

Category

Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Style Wardrobe by Pastform
Vintage Style Wardrobe by Pastform

Vintage Style Wardrobe by Pastform

Located in Geneve, CH

Vintage Wardrobe by Pastform Dimensions: Width: 100 cm, Depth: 58 cm and Height: 190 cm (body

Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Flame Mahogany Bow Front Wardrobe
Edwardian Flame Mahogany Bow Front Wardrobe

Edwardian Flame Mahogany Bow Front Wardrobe

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Edwardian flame mahogany bow front triple wardrobe Item code 1409 A fine quality Edwardian period

Category

Early 20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Art Deco Wardrobe vienna around 1920s

Art Deco Wardrobe vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Wardrobe vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe
Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe

Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe with Drawers Item Code: LC1426 Description: An

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Compactum Combination Wardrobe, 1890s
Antique Victorian Compactum Combination Wardrobe, 1890s

Antique Victorian Compactum Combination Wardrobe, 1890s

Located in South Shields, GB

A large and impressive Victorian mahogany wardrobe, dating to the mid–late 19th century, retaining

Category

Antique 1890s British Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A 1930s Art Deco wardrobe in figured oak with a serpentine front. The doors feature a bold tiger

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An elegant English Art Deco two-door wardrobe crafted in richly figured walnut, dating from the

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

20th century oak Gothic revival wardrobe
20th century oak Gothic revival wardrobe

20th century oak Gothic revival wardrobe

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

20th century oak Gothic revival wardrobe circa 1970. Good quality English made piece of furniture

Category

Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Vintage Circa 1930's Deco Wardrobe
Vintage Circa 1930's Deco Wardrobe

Vintage Circa 1930's Deco Wardrobe

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Striking Art Deco wardrobe crafted in the early 1930's, showcasing bold architecture geometry and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Inlaid Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Wardrobe
Inlaid Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Wardrobe

Inlaid Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Wardrobe

Located in Cheshire, GB

A fine quality late 19th / early 20th century inlaid mahogany breakfront wardrobe of generous

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Historicism Oak Wardrobe
19th Century Historicism Oak Wardrobe

19th Century Historicism Oak Wardrobe

Located in Berlin, DE

Solid oak. High-quality carving with medallion carvings. Both containers also with rich carvings. (V-123).

Category

Antique 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

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 Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A vintage Oak Art Deco compactum / compact wardrobe circa 1930's Inside is fitted out with a pull

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A stylish 1930s Art Deco compact wardrobe by Palatal Furniture, featuring beautifully figured burr

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Biedermeier Wardrobe, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Biedermeier Wardrobe, Southern Germany, circa 1820

Biedermeier Wardrobe, Southern Germany, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Two-door Biedermeier wardrobe in cherrywood, standing on square tapered feet. The double-panelled

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Antique Four-Door Mahogany Wardrobe
Magnificent Antique Four-Door Mahogany Wardrobe

Magnificent Antique Four-Door Mahogany Wardrobe

Located in Cheshire, GB

This exceptional late-19th to early-20th-century four-door wardrobe showcases superb craftsmanship

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Wardrobe or Armoire 1810-20
Biedermeier Wardrobe or Armoire 1810-20

Biedermeier Wardrobe or Armoire 1810-20

Located in Leimen, DE

Biedermeier Wardrobe, Baltic States 1810-1820 The Biedermeier wardrobe stands out for its bird’s

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Antique Charles LIMERT Wardrobe - stickley eraW8072
Antique Charles LIMERT Wardrobe - stickley eraW8072

Antique Charles LIMERT Wardrobe - stickley eraW8072

By Charles Limbert

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

MARKED Charles Limbert Wardrobe - FROM THE EARLY 1900s, W8072 This is a very nice antique Charles

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Art Deco sycamore wardrobe - UK, 1930s
Art Deco sycamore wardrobe - UK, 1930s

Art Deco sycamore wardrobe - UK, 1930s

Located in London, GB

This Art Deco style sycamore wardrobe features a bank of curved shelves to the left-hand side, with

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Sycamore

Custom Made Gustavian Style Hanging Wardrobe
Custom Made Gustavian Style Hanging Wardrobe

Custom Made Gustavian Style Hanging Wardrobe

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large custom made Gustavian style pine hanging wardrobe. Plinth: 244 x 57.5 x 15 cm Right

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Empire style mahogany two door wardrobe
Empire style mahogany two door wardrobe

Empire style mahogany two door wardrobe

Located in Cheshire, GB

Empire wardrobe, the projecting removable cornice with brass decoration flanked by turned finials

Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Country House Wardrobe
Large 19th Century Country House Wardrobe

Large 19th Century Country House Wardrobe

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large late 19th century English painted country house wardrobe with great storage and fully

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental Ebonised 19thC English Pine Wardrobe
Monumental Ebonised 19thC English Pine Wardrobe

Monumental Ebonised 19thC English Pine Wardrobe

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Monumental Ebonised 19thC English Pine Wardrobe sku 2065 W282 x D60.5 x H209 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Louis-style wardrobe, mid-nineteenth century
Louis-style wardrobe, mid-nineteenth century

Louis-style wardrobe, mid-nineteenth century

Located in Chorzów, PL

An antique wardrobe from the mid-nineteenth century. Furniture in very good condition, after

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

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

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Feno Modular Wardrobe by Frau Caze
Feno Modular Wardrobe by Frau Caze

Feno Modular Wardrobe by Frau Caze

Located in Geneve, CH

Feno Modular Wardrobe by Frau Caze Dimensions: D 57 x W 65 x H 135 cm (Wardrobe), D 57 x W 130 x H

Category

2010s Austrian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Spruce

Blend Red Wardrobe by Karim Rashid
Blend Red Wardrobe by Karim Rashid

Blend Red Wardrobe by Karim Rashid

By Horm

Located in Milan, IT

A sculptural piece of functional decor, this wardrobe boasts the dynamism and elegance typical of

Category

2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Palace Wardrobe with Perspectival Views
Renaissance Palace Wardrobe with Perspectival Views

Renaissance Palace Wardrobe with Perspectival Views

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A rare carved walnut wardrobe opening with four door-leaves and two drawers in the lower part. The

Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

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 Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

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

Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birch

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 Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Important Wardrobe of the Hansen Republics
Important Wardrobe of the Hansen Republics

Important Wardrobe of the Hansen Republics

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

IMPORTANT WARDROBE OF THE HANSEAN REPUBLICS ORIGIN : NORTHERN GERMANY PERIOD : LATE 16th – EARLY

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Antique 17th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

1900's Bamboo Style Pichpin Wardrobe
1900's Bamboo Style Pichpin Wardrobe

1900's Bamboo Style Pichpin Wardrobe

Located in Marseille, FR

Pitchpin wardrobe in bamboo style, 1900 doll's house window panes with mirror on the front 50 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Mahogany Cabinet/Wardrobe/Linen Press
Antique Mahogany Cabinet/Wardrobe/Linen Press

Antique Mahogany Cabinet/Wardrobe/Linen Press

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

A fine late 18th century neoclassical mahogany linen press/wardrobe in fantastic original condition

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Baroque Wardrobe, Germnay 18th Century, Oak
Baroque Wardrobe, Germnay 18th Century, Oak

Baroque Wardrobe, Germnay 18th Century, Oak

Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE

Origin: West Palatinate, Germany Date: 18th century Material: Solid oak Broad, prominently profiled cornice Corner and central pilasters formed as volutes Doors and side panels ...

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

19th Century Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Wardrobe
19th Century Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Wardrobe

19th Century Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Wardrobe

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Large Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Four Door Wardrobe Item Code: LC1425 Description: An impressive

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

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 Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Hand-Painted Baroque-Style Wardrobe, 19th Century
Hand-Painted Baroque-Style Wardrobe, 19th Century

Hand-Painted Baroque-Style Wardrobe, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Hand-painted two-door wardrobe in the Baroque style featuring a shaped pediment and chamfered

Category

Antique 19th Century Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Spruce

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

Wardrobe in solid oak by Mogens Koch

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch

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 Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Light Blue Painted Provincial Wardrobe, 18th Century
Light Blue Painted Provincial Wardrobe, 18th Century

Light Blue Painted Provincial Wardrobe, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Light blue painted provincial softwood wardrobe with two doors, chamfered corners, and a boldly

Category

Antique 18th Century French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Large Arts and Crafts Wardrobe Compactum, Dismantles
Large Arts and Crafts Wardrobe Compactum, Dismantles

Large Arts and Crafts Wardrobe Compactum, Dismantles

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Arts and Crafts Wardrobe Compactum, Dismantles This Large Mirrored Wardrobe has 3 sections

Category

Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

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 Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

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

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

George IV Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe c1840
George IV Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe c1840

George IV Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe c1840

Located in High Peak, GB

St030 Fine quality Georgian two door wardrobe in mahogany, having cavetto cornice above a shallow

Category

Antique 19th Century English George IV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Baroque Wardrobe, German, Mid-18th Century
Oak Baroque Wardrobe, German, Mid-18th Century

Oak Baroque Wardrobe, German, Mid-18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Baroque oak wardrobe raised on five ball feet, richly carved with compass rose decoration and

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier One-Door Wardrobe, Berlin 1815-20
Biedermeier One-Door Wardrobe, Berlin 1815-20

Biedermeier One-Door Wardrobe, Berlin 1815-20

Located in Leimen, DE

Biedermeier One-Door Wardrobe, Berlin 1815-20 This elegant Biedermeier one-door wardrobe is a fine

Category

Antique 1810s European Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Original “Compactom” Art Deco Gentlemans Walnut Wardrobe
Original “Compactom” Art Deco Gentlemans Walnut Wardrobe

Original “Compactom” Art Deco Gentlemans Walnut Wardrobe

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Original “Compactom” Art Deco Gentlemans Walnut Wardrobe This is an amazing piece it is a fully

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

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

Vintage 1970s Italian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Rattan

18th Century Northern German Baroque Wardrobe
18th Century Northern German Baroque Wardrobe

18th Century Northern German Baroque Wardrobe

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Northern German Baroque cabinet from the late 18th century. Walnut veneered on oak. Ebonized head strip and profile strips on the base. Two-door body standing on 5 feet with bevell...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Large 18th Century Regency Wardrobe, Parisian Work
Large 18th Century Regency Wardrobe, Parisian Work

Large 18th Century Regency Wardrobe, Parisian Work

Located in Charmes, FR

A straight-cornice wardrobe with two doors and a false frame, made of molded oak with carved and

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Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

English Aesthetic Movement Wardrobe In Satin Birch
English Aesthetic Movement Wardrobe In Satin Birch

English Aesthetic Movement Wardrobe In Satin Birch

Located in Kent, Dover

An English late XIX Century Aesthetic Movement wardrobe, in three sections. In satin birch and

Category

Antique 1880s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

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Wardrobe Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wardrobe wardrobe you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every wardrobe wardrobe was constructed with great care. Find 11475 options for an antique or vintage wardrobe wardrobe now, or shop our selection of 502 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wardrobe wardrobe — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each wardrobe wardrobe bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. Louis Vuitton, Herta Baller and Guillerme et Chambron each produced at least one beautiful wardrobe wardrobe that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wardrobe Wardrobe?

A wardrobe wardrobe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,554, while the lowest priced sells for $11 and the highest can go for as much as $536,000.

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.

Questions About Wardrobe Wardrobe
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Compactum wardrobe is a piece of furniture made for storing clothes. Compactum wardrobes typically have mirrored doors and internal storage drawers, cubbies, racks and shelves that hold all of your necessities. Shop a collection of Compactum wardrobes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Knockdown wardrobes are wardrobes that can be dismantled. Knockdown furniture is a type of furniture that requires customer assembly; that is, the furniture comes in parts with instruction manuals for assembly. Find a collection of antique and vintage knockdown wardrobes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A chifferobe wardrobe is a piece of furniture designed for storing clothes. It features an armoire side that allows you to hang clothes on one side. On the other side, it may feature drawers or shelves to allow for extra versatile storage space. Browse a collection of chifferobe wardrobes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The top of a wardrobe is called a clothes rack, which is reserved for hanging garments.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A freestanding wardrobe is called an armoire. Armoires have been around since medieval times, functioning initially as storage furniture for arms like swords. In modern times, these attractive case goods have a range of uses. 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. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage armoires.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Both a closet and a wardrobe are used for storing objects, but the former is a small room and the latter is a stand-alone piece of furniture.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    People may have mirrored wardrobes for different reasons. Some may appreciate the convenience of being able to quickly check their appearance after dressing for an event or for going into the office for work. Others may appreciate how mirrors can make a room seem larger or simply maximize the amount of lighting in a given space. On 1stDibs, find a range of mirrored wardrobes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The difference between an almirah and a wardrobe is that an almirah is a type of wardrobe that originated in India. Typically made of wood and used to hold clothes and shoes, it can also be employed in a kitchen for storing small appliances and miscellaneous items or in an office for books and files.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    The difference between a wardrobe and a cupboard is that a wardrobe is a very tall structure that is typically located in a closet or bedroom. Wardrobes usually contain clothing and shoes, while a cupboard, even though it is a versatile type of case piece, is usually found in a kitchen or pantry and is used for food storage. 

    Although both are types of storage cabinets, a wardrobe is generally much larger than a cupboard. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. You won’t find any hanging rods in a cupboard.

    Cupboards have long been staples in interior design as reliable case pieces, which have been a vital part of the home for centuries. Cupboards appeared in the Middle Ages and by the 17th century had eclipsed the chest in popularity as a piece of furniture for storage. New techniques in woodworking allowed furniture manufacturers to build pieces that were more complex than simple chests.

    Find a collection of antique and vintage storage furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    An armoire is a type of wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. An armoire is freestanding, usually wooden and has one or two doors plus a hanging bar.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    An armoire is a type of wardrobe.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    You can use a variety of other things in place of a wardrobe. Armoires are a popular alternative. These case goods are usually bigger than wardrobes and have more ornate, decorative designs. You may also consider the chifferobe, which has a hanging area for clothing on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Open clothes racks can also serve as a substitute for a wardrobe. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    A wardrobe with drawers is called a chifforobe or chifferobe. It usually features a large, roomy interior for hanging clothes on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Chifforobes date back to the early 20th century, and their name is a combination of the words wardrobe and chiffonier, the term for a narrow chest of drawers. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of chifforobes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether mirrored wardrobes are a good idea is largely a matter of personal opinion. You may like the convenience of being able to check your appearance in the reflective surface. Mirrored furniture can also make small rooms seem larger and add appealing shine to spaces. Shop a selection of mirrored wardrobes on 1stDibs.

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