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Pair of Vintage Solid Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Wardrobes with Drawers
Located in GB
triple bank of drawers, the other is a full length wardrobe which is perfect for overcoats, dresses and
Category

20th Century English Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

FULL SIZED ViNTAGE CHINESE RED DRAGONS PAINTED PAGODA TOP WARDROBE WITH DRAWERS
Located in GB
topped hand painted Chinese Wardrobe with drawers to the base Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wooden Wardrobe with Iron Decorated Doors and Three Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden wardrobe with iron decorated doors and three drawers.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Rare Alfred Hendrickx Wardrobe with Eight Drawers 1960, Belform, Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
rare version of the design that is practical to use for a wardrobe. Beside the eight large drawers the
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Nutwood

FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE LIBERTY & CO VICTORIAN WARDROBE COMPENDIUM WITH DRAWERS
By Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
fully restored Liberty & Co London stamped Wardrobe compendium with drawers Please note the delivery
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Hardwood

Wardrobe Sideboard with Drawers in Canaletto Walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
reveal a further, important characteristic: the presence of large drawers to emphasise the highly
Category

2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Arts & Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Five Drawers by Liberty & Co.
By Liberty & Co., Leonard F. Wyburd
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. attributed to Leonard F Wyburd,. A rare Arts and Crafts oak wardrobe with carved
Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Elm Wood Compound Two-Part Wedding Wardrobe with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
drawers and brass hardware. This mid-20th-century large Chinese elm wedding wardrobe beautifully marries
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT WARDROBE WiTH MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS BUILT IN
Located in GB
circa 1900-1920 Burr Walnut free standing wardrobe with Military Campaign Chest of drawers built inside
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Crescent Wardrobe - Modern White Lacquered Wardrobe with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
integrated mirrors. Behind them, the compartment has been divided into two push-open drawers at the bottom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Chinese Ming Style Elm Wardrobe with Two Doors, Hidden Drawers and Carved Skirt
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming dynasty style elmwood wardrobe from the early 20th century, with two doors, hidden
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Shabby White Wardrobe, Original Italian Two Internal Drawers, Poplar
Located in Buggiano, IT
Shabby white wardrobe, original Italian from 1870, with two internal drawers and clothes rail. The
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Poplar

French Pine Armoire Two Doors Wardrobe Shelves & Drawers, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
French asymmetrical armoire with wardrobe, shelves and drawers. A little part on the top of the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Side Rolling Front Wardrobe w Media Center, Chest of Drawers
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Wardrobe with TV media center built in and Side Rolling front featuring seven drawers and room for
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

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

White Oak Armoire / Wardrobe with Slatted Doors
Located in Portland, OR
Perfect for use as an armoire, a wardrobe, a bar, or in an entry - anywhere additional storage
Category

2010s American Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

1820s German Mahogany Wardrobe with Classical Motifs
Located in London, GB
This classically inspired and elegantly proportioned wardrobe in mahogany and rosewood was crafted
Category

Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau, Wardrobe , Chest of Drawers by Vincenzo Cadorin Venezia in Walnut
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This important chest of drowers, wardrobe, in solid walnut, is masterfully carved by hand by the
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th C Hemlock 7 drawer chest with wardrobes
Located in Hudson, NY
19th C Hemlock 7 drawer chest with wardrobes All the storage you will ever need! Three pieces
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut combination wardrobe, the moulded top above two long panelled well-figured doors opening to
Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Walnut compactum wardrobe
Walnut compactum wardrobe
H 66.5 in W 94.5 in D 25 in
20th Italian wardrobe in walnut with patina, removable, with shelves
Located in Buggiano, IT
20th Italian wardrobe with two doors, in walnut veneer on fir, color in patina, completely
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Victorian Satin Birch Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian satin birch wardrobe, having a stepped and flared cornice
Category

Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Satinwood

Victorian Satin Birch Wardrobe
Victorian Satin Birch Wardrobe
H 83.86 in W 91.34 in D 26.38 in
Exquisite Italian Wardrobe with Mirrored Doors in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large Italian wardrobe, walnut burl, glass, brass, mahogany, maple, Italy, 1950s This exclusive
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century Flame Mahogany Wardrobe with Serpentine Doors
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century flame mahogany wardrobe The central section with a beautifully ornate
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Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Walnut two door wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut wardrobe the architectural top with rope twist and shell carving decoration. Above a pair of
Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Walnut two door wardrobe
Walnut two door wardrobe
H 80 in W 47 in D 26 in
Painted French Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
Baroque period tall two-door painted wardrobe with lower drawers. Scraped back to early paint
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Painted French Baroque Wardrobe
Painted French Baroque Wardrobe
H 99 in W 78 in D 32 in
Carved Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved mahogany compactum wardrobe having carved removable finials, above two long mirror doors
Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Carved Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Carved Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
H 95 in W 77.5 in D 25.5 in
Satinwood concaved Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century Sheraton Revival compactum wardrobe, the detachable decorated concaved cornice
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Antique Late 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Satinwood

Satinwood concaved Compactum Wardrobe
Satinwood concaved Compactum Wardrobe
H 80 in W 80 in D 24.5 in
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
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Vintage 1980s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
H 43 in W 22 in D 22 in
19th Century Gustavian Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
over two lower doors with hand forged pulls. The two lower doors appear to be drawers, however they
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

19th Century Gustavian Wardrobe
19th Century Gustavian Wardrobe
H 81 in W 63 in D 26 in
Wardrobe with Gun Rack, Cherrywood and Oak, France, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wardrobe with gunsmith. Cherry and oakwood. France, 18th century. Two-door wardrobe with three
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Other

Near Pair of Walnut Wardrobes
Located in Cheshire, GB
Near pair of walnut wardrobes the architectural tops with rope twist and shell carving decoration
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Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Near Pair of Walnut Wardrobes
Near Pair of Walnut Wardrobes
H 80 in W 47 in D 26 in
French Neo Renaissance Wardrobe, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This stunning antique wooden wardrobe with two doors and two drawers is a true masterpiece. Crafted
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

French Neo Renaissance Wardrobe, 1900s
French Neo Renaissance Wardrobe, 1900s
H 83.47 in W 63 in D 25.6 in
Empire mahogany two door wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Empire wardrobe, the projecting removable cornice with brass decoration flanked by turned finials
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Empire mahogany two door wardrobe
Empire mahogany two door wardrobe
H 97 in W 58 in D 25.5 in
Portuguese Baroque Wardrobe, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 17th Century Wardrobe unit in solid Brazilian rosewood, four large sized doors and two large
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Antique 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

 Portuguese Baroque Wardrobe, 17th Century
 Portuguese Baroque Wardrobe, 17th Century
H 79.14 in W 47.64 in D 22.25 in
Victorian Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5429 Fine quality and very attractive Victorian wardrobe, having cavetto cornice with canted
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Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe
Victorian Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe
H 84.252 in W 57.087 in D 25.591 in
19th C English Wood Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 19th century English carved wood wardrobe. Impressive piece with a hanging rack, 4
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Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th C  English Wood Wardrobe
19th C  English Wood Wardrobe
H 82 in W 57.75 in D 19.5 in
Pair of French Provincial Wardrobes with Dressing Table by Hickory, 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Provincial wardrobes by Hickory offers painted wood construction with double doors having curtains and metal
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Ebony Floral Inlays
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Glasgow style Arts & Crafts oak treble wardrobe with ebony and walnut
Category

Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Late Victorian Walnut Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a stunning antique wardrobe with solid joints and hand-cut dovetail work, dating to the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Inspired Cupid Wardrobe in Showwood and Upholstered with Novasuede
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
offers an addictively sumptuous aesthetic. The cupid wardrobe continues these principles, made from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ultrasuede, Hardwood, Walnut, Softwood

Mid-18th Century Carved Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
, P. 60cm Wardrobe with two doors and two drawers, notched, in fir wood. The front is slightly
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

Mid-18th Century Carved Wardrobe
Mid-18th Century Carved Wardrobe
H 73.63 in W 61.42 in D 23.63 in
Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A masterful three-sectioned wardrobe in bleached mahogany. Having a central seven-bank of drawers
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley
Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley
H 46 in W 60 in D 21 in
Very Rare Edwardian Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare Edwardian gentleman's plum pudding and flame mahogany wardrobe with chest base. The
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Inspired Cupid Wardrobe in Showwood and Upholstered with Novasuede
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
offers an addictively sumptuous aesthetic. The Cupid Wardrobe continues these principles, made from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ultrasuede, Walnut

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

Very Large Vienna Secession Wardrobe
Very Large Vienna Secession Wardrobe
H 94.49 in W 86.62 in D 25.6 in
Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV period compactum wardrobe. This was made in England & dates from around
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique British Wardrobe with Beveled Mirrors by H. Murray and Co.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
right sections, each with beveled mirror and a bottom section with two drawers. The Wardrobe breaks
Category

Antique 1890s British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Birch, Maple, Burl

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Wardrobe with Metal Details Modern, 7026
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
4 hinged doors wardrobe. The beautiful mix between walnut Canaletto wood veneer and the golden
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Mid Century wardrobe in bamboo cane and woven rattan with brass details
Located in Roma, RM
Mid Century wardrobe in bamboo cane and woven rattan with brass details. Wood structure with single
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman for Directional Campaign Wardrobe
By Milo Baughman, Directional
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

William IV Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
generous drawers, shaped feet and castors. This antique wardrobe is in home ready condition, circa 1830
Category

Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe
William IV Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe
H 81.89 in W 60.63 in D 28.346 in
Painted satinwood serpentine two door wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood wardrobe of serpentine outline, having carved moulded cornice above a pair of well
Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Satinwood

Aesthetic Movement Walnut Three Door Wardrobe
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5441 Superb Victorian three door wardrobe, having swan neck pediment with inlaid panel flanked by
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Aesthetic Movement Walnut Three Door Wardrobe
Aesthetic Movement Walnut Three Door Wardrobe
H 91.732 in W 76.772 in D 26.378 in
Aesthetic Movement Walnut Three Door Wardrobe
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5441 Superb Victorian three door wardrobe, having swan neck pediment with inlaid panel flanked by
Category

Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Aesthetic Movement Walnut Three Door Wardrobe
Aesthetic Movement Walnut Three Door Wardrobe
H 81.496 in W 76.772 in D 26.378 in
Victorian Mahogany Wardrobe - Antique Turret Closet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have an early Victorian superb quality mahogany turret wardrobe. 19th Century the center
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

LOVELY ViNTAGE ART DECO WARDROBE J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Art Deco Burr Hardwood Vintage Double Wardrobe
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Hardwood

LOVELY ViNTAGE ART DECO WARDROBE J1
LOVELY ViNTAGE ART DECO WARDROBE J1
H 73.63 in W 48.04 in D 21.66 in
Oyster Walnut Veneer Art Deco Wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
An absolutely fabulous oyster veneered walnut wardrobe, comprising 2 main colour tones of the
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Chinese Elm Compound Wedding Wardrobe in Two Parts with Metal Hinges
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage elmwood compound wedding wardrobe in two parts, with two sets of double doors
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

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

Important Wardrobe of the Hansen Republics
Important Wardrobe of the Hansen Republics
H 87.41 in W 77.96 in D 30.71 in
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Wardrobe With Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of wardrobe with drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, softwood and metal, all wardrobe with drawers available were constructed with great care. Wardrobe with drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of wardrobe with drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Deco and Louis XV wardrobe with drawers are of considerable interest. Wardrobe with drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Auffray Furniture, Bevan Funnell Ltd. and Dunbar are consistently popular.

How Much are Wardrobe With Drawers?

Prices for wardrobe with drawers start at $875 and top out at $16,300 with the average selling for $3,740.

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 With Drawers
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bank of drawers is a piece of storage furniture that differs considerably from a chest of drawers. This furnishing is typically going to feature many more drawers than an ordinary chest of drawers might, and is often used interchangeably with the term “apothecary cabinet” because pharmacists used to require such a structure that afforded ample storage for classifying and filing away items in their places of business. Find antique and vintage banks of drawers today on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a desk with drawers is called depends on its design. One that consists of a tabletop supported by a base with drawers on both sides is a pedestal desk. Pieces that combine lower drawers with overhead cabinets and shelves is a credenza desk. You'll find a large selection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    How deep the average dresser drawer is depends on the size of the dresser. The depth of dresser drawers ranges from approximately 14 or 15 inches to around 20 inches. The depth of drawers in larger dressers may exceed 20 inches. A dresser’s drawers will typically be deeper than those in a chest of drawers.

    So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.

    Antique and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.

    Find antique dressers as well as vintage mid-century modern dressers on 1stDibs.

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