Wardrobes and Armoires
1960s American Regency Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1830s Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1880s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Ceramic, Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1740s Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Metal
1730s German George II Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
20th Century Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar, Fir
1920s Polish Baroque Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Coconut
20th Century American Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Laminate, Wood
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1820s German Regency Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Stone, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome, Steel
18th Century and Earlier French Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel, Chrome
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Parchment Paper
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
2010s Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather, Ash
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Ash, Plywood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony
Late 18th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Copper
18th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Cherry, Pine
20th Century British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Beech, Elm
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.