Used White Armoire
1960s American French Provincial Used White Armoire
Brass
Early 1900s French French Provincial Used White Armoire
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Used White Armoire
Oak, Paint
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Burl, Lacquer
18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Used White Armoire
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Burl, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Used White Armoire
Fir
20th Century Italian Rustic Used White Armoire
Fir
18th Century Portuguese Used White Armoire
Oak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Metal
1920s Austrian Art Deco Used White Armoire
Brass
19th Century Country Used White Armoire
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Used White Armoire
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Used White Armoire
Mirror, Lucite, Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Used White Armoire
Brass
19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Used White Armoire
Oak
1930s Used White Armoire
Silver Gelatin
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used White Armoire
Faux Bamboo, Mahogany
2010s Used White Armoire
Wood, Paint
1940s English Used White Armoire
Acrylic, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Chrome
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Early 1900s French French Provincial Used White Armoire
Softwood
1890s American Arts and Crafts Used White Armoire
Wood
1910s French Louis XVI Used White Armoire
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Wood
Early 1900s Czech Rustic Used White Armoire
Wood
Early 1900s French French Provincial Used White Armoire
Brass
Early 1900s French Country Used White Armoire
Wood
19th Century Swedish Used White Armoire
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Used White Armoire
Softwood
19th Century Italian Used White Armoire
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used White Armoire
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Used White Armoire
Pine, Paint
1880s Belgian French Provincial Used White Armoire
Wood
19th Century French Used White Armoire
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Teak
Mid-19th Century Danish Used White Armoire
Wood
Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Used White Armoire
Softwood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Teak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used White Armoire
Teak
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Used White Armoire
Brass
20th Century Used White Armoire
Cane, Glass, Wood
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Used White Armoire
Wood
19th Century French Used White Armoire
1920s Latvian Baltic Used White Armoire
Metal
Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Used White Armoire
Wood
1950s Italian Baroque Used White Armoire
Oak
20th Century European Louis XV Used White Armoire
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Used White Armoire
Oak
19th Century German Louis XVI Used White Armoire
Wood, Softwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Used White Armoire
Iron
Early 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Used White Armoire
Wood, Paint
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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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