Early 19th Century Swedish White Painted Oak Single Door Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish single door armoire crafted in oak. The cabinet features carved panels and canted sides embellished with floral carving, leaves, and additional decorative ...
Oak, Paint
Paper White ‘A' Clothes Rail with a Luxury Brass Pole
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The steel slimline 'A' clothes rail is one of &New's signature pieces. A stunning addition to any bedroom or hallway, the minimal design looks delicate but is surprisingly robust...
Brass, Steel
AMERICAN HICKORY WHITE GENESIS BIEDERMEIER SATIN WOOD ARMOIRE OR TV CABiNET
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A refined American Hickory White “Genesis” armoire, inspired by the clean, elegant lines of Biedermeier design and finished in beautiful satinwood.
Satinwood
Coffre Armoire in White Bronze Handcrafted in India By Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the classic coffered, hand-tooled metal-clad furniture of the opulent Mughal period. This elegant furniture is hand made from solid pieces of teak that are joined into a...
Bronze
Coffre Armoire in White Bronze Handcrafted in India By Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the classic coffered, hand-tooled metal-clad furniture of the opulent Mughal period. This elegant furniture is hand made from solid pieces of teak that are joined into a ...
Brass
Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in White Maple Gioia Artico
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armoured jewelry cabinet in polished white maple, 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. Safe can be anchored to the wall with metal screws that are supplied. Opening with digital t...
Maple
Jackson Highboy by Designer Nice Condo, Art Deco White Oak Storage
By Nice Condo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by the curves of the Art Deco movement, the Jackson Highboy was originally designed as a commission for a client in Jackson Heights, Queens. Crafted from a practical blend o...
Oak
Floral Armoire in White Bronze Metal Clad over MDF Handcrafted in India
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the floral motifs used in the paintings of palaces of Rajasthan. One of the bestselling pieces of Stephanie Odegard collection. This elegant piece is handmade from MDF wh...
Metal
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Chalky White Elba Closet with Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Elba Closet. In Venice, sometimes space may be a tight, that's why we have implemented our collect...
Wood
Armored Jewelry Armoire La Grande Fortezza Agresti
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry armoire with pull out necklace bar. Available in malachite or white bird's eye maple. See below for more details about finishing options. Malachite: Gold leaf and...
Malachite, Brass
Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry armoire in matte Canaletto walnut or polished white bird’s eye maple and 24 karats gold hardware. Inside, safe with biometric opening device. Drawers and pull out tra...
Gold
Tole Toleware Gilded Wrought Iron Coat Stand, Koegl Germany 1960s
By Koegl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful German Mid-Century gilt wrought-iron coat stand or hat rack, crafted circa the 1960s or earlier and designed in the style of Hans Kögl. This elegant piece features a scul...
Metal
Agresti Arco Large Armored Chest
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished white bird’s-eye maple or polished walnut matte finish armored chest, 24-karat gold-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrat...
Gold Plate
Agresti Gioia Jewelry Armoire
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry armoire with inside safe. Numeric digital keypad and emergency key. Available in 4 finishing options; see information below for details. Briar: Armored jewelry armo...
Wood
Agresti Grande Segreto Armored Jewelry Case
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry case with pull out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside drawers in elm briar, matte finish, 2...
Brass, Steel
Agresti Segreto Armored Jewelry Case
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry case with pullout / pull-out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside drawers in Elm finish bria...
Brass, Steel
$4,369 / item
Wardrobe on Wheels Minotti Italia Alto - White
By Claudio Bitetti
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Minotti Italy Model: ALTO Designer: Claudio Bitetti ALTO, designed by Claudio Bitetti, is a versatile wardrobe on wheels that combines industrial functionality with sophistic...
Wood
$458Sale Price|50% Off
Brass Wardrobe, Austria, 1950
Located in Wien, Au
Brass Wardrobe, Austria, 1950. Original condition.
Brass, Aluminum
Art Deco Wardrobe, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco wardrobe, around 1920s Polished brass and stove enameled.
Brass
Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Schönbuch Coat Rack and Mirror, 1970s Wardrobe
By Schönbuch
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern coat rack by Schönbuch from the 1970s. Black lacquered metal frame with a mirror and three shelves. Quality Features: very good workmanship high quality materials Made in...
Metal
Willy van der Meeren Standing Wardrobe for Tubax, 1952 with Green and White Door
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Van Der Meeren designed this standing wardrobe for Tubax in Belgium in 1952. Wood-paneled sides are riveted to a black enameled metal frame raised on slender tubular black meta...
Metal, Enamel
$330Sale Price / set|20% Off
Traditional Attires of Kamchatka: A Glimpse into the Cultural Wardrobe of 1814
Located in Langweer, NL
Source these engravings: The publication "Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Russians," which includes sixty-four colored engravings with descriptions. The w...
Paper
Italian mid-century modern white industrial bathroom two doors cabinet, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white industrial bathroom two doors cabinet, 1960s Industrial wardrobe in white painted metal.
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist German String Coat Rack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century lattice wardrobe in white. Simple wardrobe made of coated metal grille.
Metal
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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