Wardrobes and Armoires





Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s European Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Kingwood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Ultrasuede, Beech, Walnut
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 18th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Ceramic
1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Faux Bamboo, Pine
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Beech, Wood
Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1960s German Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1950s European Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 18th Century German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s French Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1880s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Laminate, Wood
2010s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s French Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Stainless Steel
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Steel
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
2010s European Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Australian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Teak
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
1960s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
2010s French Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Late 20th Century North American Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Paint
Early 1900s Austrian Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
2010s French Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s British Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Leaf
19th Century European Sheraton Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique and Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
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.