Wardrobes and Armoires
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Late 19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Early 20th Century French Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
1890s Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather, Birch
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather, Rosewood
18th Century French Primitive Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Maple, Parchment Paper
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
18th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Beech
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
18th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Copper
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Pine
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel, Chrome
Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
2010s Austrian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Spruce
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
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.