Wooden Antique Wardrobe
19th Century French Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century Italian Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Poplar
Early 1900s French Renaissance Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Wood, Oak
19th Century Chinese Qing Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Brass
19th Century Italian Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Damask, Walnut
1780s Austrian Louis XV Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Fir
18th Century Italian Baroque Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
1920s English Mid-Century Modern Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Wood, Oak
1820s Dutch Louis XIV Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Oak
1890s Dutch International Style Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Brass
19th Century Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Brass
18th Century Italian Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Poplar
Late 18th Century Italian Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Wood, Fir
1810s Regency Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Mahogany
1870s Italian Rustic Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Poplar
Late 19th Century Italian Shaker Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Fir
1920s Art Deco Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Wood, Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
1790s Welsh Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Ormolu
Early 19th Century German Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Walnut, Fir
Early 1900s French French Provincial Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Brass
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Mirror, Oak
Late 18th Century French Country Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Iron
1920s Dutch Art Deco Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Mirror, Oak
Early 18th Century German Baroque Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Brass
1920s Italian Art Deco Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Cherry, Maple
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Oak
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Ebony, Oak, Pine
1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Brass
Early 20th Century Asian Other Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Metal
1920s Dutch Art Deco Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Metal
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Metal
17th Century British Jacobean Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century British Victorian Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Oak
Early 19th Century German Country Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Pine
19th Century Chinese Qing Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Brass
18th Century Italian Rococo Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s Czech Art Deco Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
19th Century Indian Rustic Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Iron
Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Pine
1920s Italian Art Deco Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Brass
Early 1800s French French Provincial Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century Latvian Art Nouveau Wooden Antique Wardrobe
Metal
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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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