White Painted Armoire
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
2010s Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
2010s Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
2010s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Shaker Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Antique 19th Century Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer, Paint, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
2010s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
Vintage 1980s Philippine Wardrobes and Armoires
Bone
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Wood
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Wood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Linen Presses
Wrought Iron, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Pine
Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Cupboards
Oak
Antique 18th Century Dutch Gustavian Linen Presses
Wood
2010s Canadian Bohemian Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Linen Presses
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Cabinets
Paint, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Porcelain
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
Early 20th Century European Jars
Celadon, Porcelain, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
2010s Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Acrylic, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 20th Century Swiss Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
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Finding the Right wardrobes-armoires for You
When shopping for antique and vintage wardrobes and armoires for your home, there are several things to keep in mind, not least of which is question number 1:
What is the difference between an armoire and a wardrobe?
The difference between an armoire and a wardrobe is actually simple: An armoire is merely an ornate wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods.
Antique and vintage armoires, on the other hand, are freestanding, heavy wooden structures that typically feature decorative metal hinges and pictorial carvings. Armoires are large cabinets that aren’t outfitted with the varied storage features that wardrobes now commonly have. Armoires often have one or two doors and a hanging bar and allow for quick access. Whether a minimalist mid-century modern wardrobe or grandiose Victorian-era armoire is the right fit for you, both are highly functional furnishings and can be a smart storage solution.
Armoires have been around since medieval times, and initially they may have housed weapons and armor. In their early days, armoires were often adorned with elaborate carvings and lavish paintings, particularly in Renaissance-era France. During the 18th century and later, armoires were widely known as “presses” for hanging clothes, and they were so large that they swallowed up the room where they stood.
In today’s modern homes, an antique armoire can be a striking, architectural work of art amid comparably unadorned furnishings. Whether you’re using your piece in the kitchen for cookware or as a food pantry, in the bedroom for clothes or in the living room as a media console, it will likely become a lovable focal point.
The evolution of the armoire can be seen in today’s corner wardrobes, which may rest on an asymmetrical base to account for corner placement, and even mirrored wardrobes, which feature a mirror affixed to the inside panel of one of the doors for convenience. Contemporary wardrobes commonly feature additional sliding trays and drawers and hanging space for clothing or linens, and the cabinet doors make them ideal for concealing televisions and computer monitors when such devices aren’t in use.
When choosing the right wardrobe or vintage armoire for your home, it’s good to have the following in mind: What are you planning to store in it? How much of what you’re storing will need to be housed in it? It should be big enough to accommodate your needs. What is the size of the room where your wardrobe or armoire will live? A large new piece of furniture in a modest space can easily become a hindrance if you have to navigate your way around it during your daily routine, so be mindful of the area you'll need in order to move freely.
Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.
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