Early 19th Century Pine Linen Cabinet / Armoire
Located in Pomona, CA
A French Pine Armoire / Linen Cabinet. Fielded (raised) panel) doors. A decorated cornice and 4 drawers below. The piece is sitting on bracket feet. Original iron hinges, hardware ...
Pine
Antique English Georgian Oak Wardrobe Cupboard
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique English Georgian oak cupboard, 18th/ 19th c., molded cornice, two paneled doors, lower
Brass
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H 79.53 in W 52.76 in L 79.53 in
Antique Wardrobe English Oak Linen Cabinet, Press Cupboard, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe. An English, oak linen cabinet or press cupboard, dating to the
Oak
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H 22.45 in W 49.02 in L 22.45 in
Georgian Flame Mahogany Wardrobe Linen Press with Gothic Lancet Arched Doors
Located in Norwich, GB
An attractive Georgian mahogany linen press/wardrobe with lancet arched doors. Circa 1820-30
Mahogany
English Georgian Flame Mahogany Linen Press or Armoire, circa 1800
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Georgian linen press or wardrobe. The wardrobe features gorgeous flame mahogany
Mahogany
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H 78.75 in W 48.04 in D 21.66 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe Early 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian circa 1800 mahogany linen press wardrobe. Attractive brass inlay. Solid and strong, with
Wood
Gillows London Gentleman's Cabinet / Clothes Press
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning quality Georgian Revival breakfront mahogany gentleman’s wardrobe/press. The cornice has
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Travel Wardrobe Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk in monogram canvas; provenance the late Alexandra D. Gardiner Creel
Brass
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H 87 in W 53 in D 25 in
Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe cabinet. Item features hand dovetailed
Brass
Fine Georgian Mahogany Linen Press, Wardrobe
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Georgian press/antique wardrobe has been sympathetically restored, it retains its original finish which has
Mahogany
Large 19th century breakfront wardrobe four door armoire
Located in Chelmsford, GB
This is a large 19th Century (c.1830) antique mahogany breakfront wardrobe that is in great
Mahogany
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H 87.8 in W 48.43 in D 23.63 in
Antique GeorgianLinen Press, England, 1810-1820, Mahogany, England, Georgian
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Beautiful impressive Georgian linen press, cupboard mahogany (painted) with inside 4 pull out
Mahogany
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H 80 in W 69 in D 17.5 in
Ant. Georgian Inlaid Oak Welsh Dresser, Country Kitchen, Scotland 1810, H679
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Georgian Inlaid oak Welsh dresser, Country Kitchen dresser, Scotland 1810, H679 Scotland 1810
Oak
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H 88.19 in W 92.52 in D 21.66 in
Early 19th Century Georgian Breakfront Wardrobe with Flame Mahogany
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Fine Georgian period breakfront flame mahogany wardrobe, circa 1830. Five original linen slides
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Tray Wardrobe
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An early 19th century Georgian mahogany tray wardrobe with a drawer base. The top has a pair of
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$5,780
H 29.5 in W 78.5 in D 33.5 in
19th Century Country French Provincial Chestnut Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from chestnut. The table features a four plank top 1 inch thick with tongue and groove joinery and a beau...
Chestnut
English 18th Century Oak Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome solid oak cabinet was crafted in 18th century England to function like a armoire or closet. A series of iron hooks are mounted to the interior for hanging coats and oth...
Hardwood, Oak
$4,875
H 73.25 in W 47.75 in D 16.5 in
Antique Irish Pine Cupboard Made in the 1800's and Still Quite Original
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Many years ago, no make that several decades ago we used to travel to Ireland, more specifically County Mayo and purchase great 19th century Irish Pine and then the market swung to C...
Pine
$3,570
H 79 in W 43.5 in D 18.75 in
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Barley Twist Chestnut 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Chestnut Breton Double Door Bookcase, Armoire Bonnetiere, Linen Cabinet Barley Twist with Drawer~~c. 1890s Highly requested classic French...
Chestnut
$5,510
H 77.96 in W 72.45 in D 24.81 in
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Three Door Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany three door wardrobe having a quality figured mahogany shaped cornice above three figured mahogany moulded panelled arch top doors with eigh...
Other
19th Century French Painted Armoire, Oak & Brass, Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. French painted Armoire w/ chicken wire. The armoire is painted in shades of aqua marine and antique white. You can see the wood underneath as well. There are two doors tha...
Brass
$5,800
H 30.25 in W 84.25 in D 29.5 in
19th Century Country French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous 19th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from pine. The table is purported to be from a 17th century monastery in Quebec. The table features a t...
Iron
$8,950
H 84.75 in W 50 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Italian Blue-Painted Cherrywood Wardrobe with Original Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming 19th-century Italian wardrobe crafted in solid cherrywood and finished in a softly aged blue lacquer. Of smaller, well-proportioned scale, this piece is distinguished by i...
Wood
$9,006
H 72.84 in W 58.67 in D 20.48 in
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Blue Painted Wardrobe Technical information: Period: about 1805 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Fir Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 149 cm (166 cm with frame) 58.66 in (65.35 in with fra...
Fir
Country French Two Part Pine ArmoireAntique
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rustic French Country Armoire with panel doors. The Armoire has six later shelves, an interior drawer and a towel or hanging bar. With a simple case having scrolled bottom apron an...
Pine
Pine Two Door Armoire with Removable Cartouche
Located in Baltimore, MD
The angular cartouche on this small armoire is 10” high and simply lifts off if the customer so chooses. It consists of a pyramid-shaped base trimmed with ogee crown molding mounted...
Pine
Quebecois Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
A French-Canadian armoire in pine having two doors on a narrow case with an overhanging molded cornice, the doors each featuring rebated full door X-crosses in a rectangular surround...
Pine
19th Century French Scrubbed Pine Cupboard
Located in London, GB
A beautifully patinated 19th century scrubbed pine cupboard from the alpine Haute-Savoie region. Pegged and nailed in construction, with decorative forged iron hinges and original lo...
Iron
French 19th Century Walnut Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Charming French farmhouse table crafted in the 19th century from solid walnut, with breadboard ends. The surface is gently rippled from when the planks were milled, highlighting the ...
Walnut
19th Century English Elm Armoire
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large 19th century English Elm armoire.
Elm
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.