Wardrobes and Armoires
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
1830s French Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
18th Century and Earlier French Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
2010s French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Mid-20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Ash
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1950s Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
2010s British Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
19th Century Unknown Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century Unknown Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
18th Century European Rococo Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Other, Iron
Late 20th Century Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo, Wicker
1950s Austrian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
20th Century Indonesian Wardrobes and Armoires
Late 19th Century European Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1940s Spanish Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 18th Century European Early Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
18th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
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.