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Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail, White
Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail, White

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail, White

Located in Berlin, BE

A combined shelf and clothes rail. Although at first glance this would appear to be a standard Fläpps shelf, on closer inspection it doubles as a clever clothes rail. When folded,...

Category

2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Plywood

21st Century Baroque-Inspired Shoe Rack by Modenese Gastone, White Finish
21st Century Baroque-Inspired Shoe Rack by Modenese Gastone, White Finish

21st Century Baroque-Inspired Shoe Rack by Modenese Gastone, White Finish

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

Solid wood bespoke shoe rack in white lacquered finish with two doors and one drawer with Blumotion

Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Vintage Faux Bamboo Cabinet From Baker Furniture Lacquered White
Vintage Faux Bamboo Cabinet From Baker Furniture Lacquered White

Vintage Faux Bamboo Cabinet From Baker Furniture Lacquered White

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Raleigh, NC

This lovely faux bamboo armoire from Baker Furniture was built as an entertainment cabinet in the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mahogany

Crescent Wardrobe - Modern Handcrafted White Lacquered Wardrobe with Brass Legs
Crescent Wardrobe - Modern Handcrafted White Lacquered Wardrobe with Brass Legs

Crescent Wardrobe - Modern Handcrafted White Lacquered Wardrobe with Brass Legs

By Prieto Studio

Located in London, GB

The crescent collection is inspired by the graceful curvature of the antique arches, intertwined between them to bring its architectural majesty into our houses. It's a structure mad...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

21st Century White Suitcase Rack in Solid Wood by Modenese Gastone Interiors
21st Century White Suitcase Rack in Solid Wood by Modenese Gastone Interiors

21st Century White Suitcase Rack in Solid Wood by Modenese Gastone Interiors

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

item in complete white finish, with a solid wood structure, well-kept by the strong base, and light

Category

2010s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Antique White Distressed Painted Wardrobe Cabinet with Shelves and Safe
Antique White Distressed Painted Wardrobe Cabinet with Shelves and Safe

Antique White Distressed Painted Wardrobe Cabinet with Shelves and Safe

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Wonderful antique white, distressed painted wardrobe / cabinet with shelves, two drawers below, and

Category

2010s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

21st Century Four Door Wardrobe in White Finish and Silver Leaf by Modenese
21st Century Four Door Wardrobe in White Finish and Silver Leaf by Modenese

21st Century Four Door Wardrobe in White Finish and Silver Leaf by Modenese

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

Gorgeous, handcarved baroque-inspired four doors white wardrobe by Italian producer Modenese Luxury

Category

2010s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Wardrobe Set by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Wardrobe Set by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Wardrobe Set by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1970s

By Fiarm, Carlo di Carli

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Wardrobe Set by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1970s. Unique and rare

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

1940s Gentleman's Wardrobe with Giant White Tiger Hand-Painted by Kensa Designs
1940s Gentleman's Wardrobe with Giant White Tiger Hand-Painted by Kensa Designs

1940s Gentleman's Wardrobe with Giant White Tiger Hand-Painted by Kensa Designs

Located in Oxted, Surrey

This is a very large 1940s wardrobe restored to a high standard and hand-painted by Kensa Designs. This 1940s wooden wardrobe is unusual, with aesthetic rounded edges and a smooth ...

Category

Vintage 1940s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Armoire Port
Armoire Port

Armoire Port

Unavailable|$4,950 / item

Armoire Port

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous armoire port White lacquer with vintage doors.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

French Country White Armoire
French Country White Armoire

French Country White Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

From turn of the century France, a spacious tall wardrobe with a textural white patina. Cleaned and

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Softwood

Late 1800s Restored Roomy White Armoire Cabinet
Late 1800s Restored Roomy White Armoire Cabinet

Late 1800s Restored Roomy White Armoire Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

This is a beautifully restored roomy late 1800s armoire cabinet that has been painted white on the

Category

Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

French White Armoire Wardrobe and Shelves Louis XVI Cane, Early 20th Century
French White Armoire Wardrobe and Shelves Louis XVI Cane, Early 20th Century

French White Armoire Wardrobe and Shelves Louis XVI Cane, Early 20th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Antique French cane bed with flower crown Louis XVI carved walnut Carved with vegetal patterns: flowers, leaves and pines Beveled Mirrors Three mirrored doors The center part is ...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Wood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Armoire Wardrobe by White and Newton Danish Style
Mid Century Modern Vintage Armoire Wardrobe by White and Newton Danish Style

Mid Century Modern Vintage Armoire Wardrobe by White and Newton Danish Style

By White & Newton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fabulous armoire by renowened British furniture maker, White and Newton. The armoire offers some

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe by White Furn.
Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe by White Furn.

Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe by White Furn.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe with Fitted Interior by White Furniture

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Antique Czech White Painted Armoire
Antique Czech White Painted Armoire

Antique Czech White Painted Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

white, the armoire displays a time-worn patina, which reveals the golden brown hue of the wood beneath

Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

1900s French White Wooden Armoire
1900s French White Wooden Armoire

1900s French White Wooden Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

A white wooden cabinet from France, circa 1900. This handcrafted armoire stands on turned feet

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

1900’s French Country White Patinated Armoire
1900’s French Country White Patinated Armoire

1900’s French Country White Patinated Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

A turn of the century wooden armoire crafted in France, with a beautifully distressed patina. This

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique White Swedish Armoire, circa 1870
Antique White Swedish Armoire, circa 1870

Antique White Swedish Armoire, circa 1870

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely old pine armoire has been given new life with an elegant white painted finish, adding

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire
Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire

Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden armoire from Belgium, circa 1900. A slender Silhouette, with paneled doors that open onto

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Softwood

Italian Painted White 19th Century Armoire
Italian Painted White 19th Century Armoire

Italian Painted White 19th Century Armoire

Located in Round Top, TX

This is a smaller scale cabinet with lots of shelves and a bar to hang things. It’s from the Tuscan part of Italian and used for clothing storage. It’s key does lock the door.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Antique White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1880
Antique White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1880

Antique White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique White Painted Swedish Armoire. The lovely beaded trim along the crown and gently curved

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Scandinavian White Distressed Painted Armoire, Circa 1870
Scandinavian White Distressed Painted Armoire, Circa 1870

Scandinavian White Distressed Painted Armoire, Circa 1870

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely pine armoire has been given new life with a white, distressed painted finish. Shelves

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine, Paint

1880s Belgian Black and White Patinated Armoire
1880s Belgian Black and White Patinated Armoire

1880s Belgian Black and White Patinated Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden armoire from Belgium, circa 1880, painted bone white with coal black accents on the panels

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Painted armoire
Painted armoire

Painted armoire

Sold|$9,000

Painted armoire

Located in New Orleans, LA

A Louis XIV style painted white two-door armoire with pewter hardware

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique 19th Century Danish White Painted Biedermeier Armoire
Antique 19th Century Danish White Painted Biedermeier Armoire

Antique 19th Century Danish White Painted Biedermeier Armoire

Located in Round Top, TX

Impressive and statuesque, this country Biedermeier pine armoire is painted white with black

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire
Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire

Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden armoire from Belgium, circa 1900. Paneled doors open onto a divided interior, on the left

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Softwood

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

By White & Newton

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding three door teak wardrobe from White & Newton- in the Danish modern style Made during

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

By White & Newton

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from White & Newton- in the Danish modern style Made

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

By White & Newton

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from White & Newton-  in the Danish modern style Made

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

By White & Newton

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from White & Newton- in the Danish modern style Made

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

By White & Newton

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from White & Newton- in the Danish modern style Made

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

By White & Newton

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding three door teak wardrobe from White & Newton- in the Danish modern style Made during

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

By White & Newton

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding three door teak wardrobe from White & Newton- in the Danish modern style Made during

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak & Walnut Compact Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak & Walnut Compact Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak & Walnut Compact Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

By White & Newton

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding walnut compactum wardrobe / tallboy from White & Newton Featuring a hanging rail

Category

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

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Vintage French Style Display Armoire in Painted White Finish
Vintage French Style Display Armoire in Painted White Finish

Vintage French Style Display Armoire in Painted White Finish

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

French painted armoire 66”w x 24”d x 88”h White shabby chic style painted finish, with cane and

Category

20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cane, Glass, Wood

Mid Century Teak Double Door Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Door Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Door Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

By White & Newton

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from White & Newton- in the Danish modern style Made

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved White Oak Armoire Dresser
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved White Oak Armoire Dresser

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved White Oak Armoire Dresser

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest By Baker

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Teak Triple Door Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Triple Door Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Triple Door Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

By White & Newton

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding three door teak wardrobe from White & Newton-  in the Danish modern style Made

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Triple Door Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Triple Door Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Triple Door Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

By White & Newton

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding three door teak wardrobe from White & Newton-  in the Danish modern style Made

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Double Door Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Door Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Door Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s

By White & Newton

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from White & Newton- in the Danish modern style Made

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Painted trellis armoire
Painted trellis armoire

Painted trellis armoire

Located in New Orleans, LA

A painted grey/white two-door armoire with open trellis design

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

A Late 18th Century Off White Painted Gustavian Armoire
A Late 18th Century Off White Painted Gustavian Armoire

A Late 18th Century Off White Painted Gustavian Armoire

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A Late 18th Century Off White Painted Gustavian Armoire with Overhung Cornice above Dentil Molding

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique White Painted Oak Armoire from Normandy, Circa 1880
Antique White Painted Oak Armoire from Normandy, Circa 1880

Antique White Painted Oak Armoire from Normandy, Circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

Versailles. A beautiful example of this French Provincial style is our painted white oak armoire, hand-carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Iron

Baltic Pine White Painted Two-Door Armoire with Carved Crown, 1920's
Baltic Pine White Painted Two-Door Armoire with Carved Crown, 1920's

Baltic Pine White Painted Two-Door Armoire with Carved Crown, 1920's

Located in Barntrup, DE

Two-door armoire of Baltic pine with five shelves. The exterior front side is white painted. Inside

Category

Vintage 1920s Latvian Baltic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Antique Rustic 19th Century Painted White French Pine Armoire / Wardrobe
Antique Rustic 19th Century Painted White French Pine Armoire / Wardrobe

Antique Rustic 19th Century Painted White French Pine Armoire / Wardrobe

Located in King's Lynn, GB

An antique rustic 19th century painted white French pine armoire / wardrobe, featuring a low arched

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Antique Belgian Wooden Armoire
Antique Belgian Wooden Armoire

Antique Belgian Wooden Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

This wooden armoire with crown molding was made in Belgium. Originally painted white, the armoire

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

20th Century Baroque Style White Lacquered Wood Wardrobe or Armoire
20th Century Baroque Style White Lacquered Wood Wardrobe or Armoire

20th Century Baroque Style White Lacquered Wood Wardrobe or Armoire

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

white lacquered oak. The white shows signs of wear deliberately created to give an antique effect

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

20th Century Louis XV Style Carved French Armoire Painted Antique White
20th Century Louis XV Style Carved French Armoire Painted Antique White

20th Century Louis XV Style Carved French Armoire Painted Antique White

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

20th century Louis XV style carved French armoire painted antique white This beautiful display

Category

20th Century European Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Early 19th Century Raw European Quarter Sawn White Oak Armoire Cabinet
Early 19th Century Raw European Quarter Sawn White Oak Armoire Cabinet

Early 19th Century Raw European Quarter Sawn White Oak Armoire Cabinet

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Early 19th century raw European quarter sawn white oak armoire cabinet with original hinges and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Two-door Armoire or Wardrobe for Clothes, white paint with patina, 19th Century
Two-door Armoire or Wardrobe for Clothes, white paint with patina, 19th Century

Two-door Armoire or Wardrobe for Clothes, white paint with patina, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Cream and white painted armoire with rounded cornice with dentil frieze and filling fields on the

Category

Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Softwood

19th Century Whitewashed Oak Armoire from Normandy, France
19th Century Whitewashed Oak Armoire from Normandy, France

19th Century Whitewashed Oak Armoire from Normandy, France

Located in Dallas, TX

Normandy. The original finish was whitewashed at some point, giving the armoire an antique white color with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Original Hand Painted Two Door Armoire, Hungary circa 1820
Original Hand Painted Two Door Armoire, Hungary circa 1820

Original Hand Painted Two Door Armoire, Hungary circa 1820

Located in Round Top, TX

original mottled antique white finish. This armoire or shrunk was designed to "break down" and was built

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Tall Original Painted Pine Armoire with Blue Panels from Sweden, circa
Antique Tall Original Painted Pine Armoire with Blue Panels from Sweden, circa

Antique Tall Original Painted Pine Armoire with Blue Panels from Sweden, circa

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique 7' tall original painted pine armoire with blue panels and white interior. This stately

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

1930s White Wardrobe
1930s White Wardrobe

1930s White Wardrobe

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Extraordinary wardrobe or dresser, manufactured in Italy in the 1930s. White lacquered wooden

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe

White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe

Located in Chireno, TX

White painted French rococo wardrobe dating to circa 1740-1769. Mostly likely from Northern France

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Pine

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White Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic white armoire available at 1stDibs. A white armoire — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. There are 157 variations of the antique or vintage white armoire you’re looking for, while we also have 48 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the white armoire you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A white armoire is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. Agresti, White & Newton and Stephanie Odegard Collection each produced at least one beautiful white armoire that is worth considering.

How Much is a White Armoire?

Prices for a white armoire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $105 and can go as high as $351,200, while the average can fetch as much as $4,995.

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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