Antique English Armoire
1840s English Antique English Armoire
Pine, Paint
19th Century English Antique English Armoire
Elm
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique English Armoire
Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Rosewood
19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique English Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique English Armoire
Oak
1860s English Antique English Armoire
Mirror, Walnut, Wood
19th Century English Edwardian Antique English Armoire
Glass, Mirror, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique English Armoire
Giltwood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique English Armoire
Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Antique English Armoire
Brass
Late 18th Century English Antique English Armoire
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique English Armoire
Wood
18th Century English French Provincial Antique English Armoire
Hardwood, Oak
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique English Armoire
Brass
19th Century British Georgian Antique English Armoire
Mahogany
19th Century Antique English Armoire
Pine
19th Century Antique English Armoire
Pine
1920s English Art Deco Antique English Armoire
Walnut
17th Century French James II Antique English Armoire
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Antique English Armoire
Brass
1870s English Antique English Armoire
Mahogany
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique English Armoire
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique English Armoire
Oak
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique English Armoire
Metal
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique English Armoire
Copper
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique English Armoire
Bamboo, Reed, Wood
1720s English Georgian Antique English Armoire
Oak
1850s English Victorian Antique English Armoire
Boxwood, Rosewood
1720s English George I Antique English Armoire
Oak
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique English Armoire
Mahogany
1880s English Antique English Armoire
Satinwood
1870s English Victorian Antique English Armoire
Walnut
19th Century Antique English Armoire
Pine
1810s Regency Antique English Armoire
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique English Armoire
Mirror, Hardwood
Late 19th Century British Antique English Armoire
Walnut
1890s English Antique English Armoire
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique English Armoire
Grasscloth, Bamboo
19th Century English Antique English Armoire
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique English Armoire
Pine
1720s English Country Antique English Armoire
Oak
19th Century English Antique English Armoire
Early 20th Century English Antique English Armoire
Oak
19th Century French Antique English Armoire
Pine
19th Century English Antique English Armoire
Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Antique English Armoire
Birdseye Maple
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique English Armoire
Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier English Antique English Armoire
19th Century English Antique English Armoire
Mahogany, Ebony
1890s English Jacobean Antique English Armoire
Oak
19th Century English Antique English Armoire
Oak
Mid-18th Century British Chippendale Antique English Armoire
Brass
Early 1700s English Queen Anne Antique English Armoire
19th Century English Antique English Armoire
1840s Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian Antique English Armoire
Ceramic, Softwood, Pine, Paint
19th Century British Antique English Armoire
Mahogany
1880s Victorian Antique English Armoire
Birch
Early 1900s Antique English Armoire
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique English Armoire
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique English 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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