Wardrobes and Armoires
20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Walnut
20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1840s Danish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
20th Century Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1950s American Gustavian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
20th Century Bohemian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1870s Italian Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Wood
Early 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
20th Century French Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1820s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
2010s British Futurist Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Plywood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Philippine Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Nickel
Late 20th Century American Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Cedar
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1980s American Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Nickel
1930s European Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1970s American Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1960s Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1950s Chinoiserie Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1850s Spanish Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1940s English Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak, Ash
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1940s Unknown American Craftsman Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern 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.