Wardrobes and Armoires
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
1890s French Directoire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1950s German Folk Art Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Late 20th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Rattan, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
19th Century French Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 1800s Austrian Directoire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
2010s Canadian Bohemian Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
1780s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Ash, Olive, Burl
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Plastic, Pine
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 18th Century Unknown Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1820s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1910s French Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1980s Philippine British Colonial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Grasscloth, Bamboo
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
1760s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm
1980s American Adam Style Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany, Paint
1950s German Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak
Late 18th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wire
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Bronze
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Bubinga
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
Antique and Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires for Sale on 1stDibs
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.