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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Mid Century Wooden Wardrobe by Le Corbusier for the Unité d’Habitation, 1940s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare French wooden mid century wardrobe in yellow lacquered wood with dark stained oak handles by Le Corbusier for the Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, France 1940s. In good vin...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Early 19th Century French Oak Bassette, Small Armoire, Buffet D'appui
Located in Fayetteville, AR
From the town of Bazoches in the Le Perche region of Normandy, France, this hand carved oak bassette or petite armoire from the early 19th century is detailed with inlaid exotic woods depicting vines, leaves and stars. Its two paneled doors on iron fiche hinges feature ornate iron escutcheons. The doors open to reveal two interior shelves. Standing on sturdy cabriole legs, this piece displays hand pegged construction both at the joinery...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
1970s Italian Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Wood Valet Stand Dressboy
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian wood dressboy valet stand, with classic carved column and pedestals completed by the fine and elegant 4 small brass wheels. Easy to carry.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Marble, Brass
Armoire in Carved Oak, France, 1950
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
With a façade articulated in rhythmic reliefs, this French armoire engages both light and shadow in a quiet interplay across its surface. Diamond-point panels and concentric rondels ...
Category
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
A matching pair of Art Deco Pale Walnut Wardrobes in the style Epstein
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A truly stunning pair of matching Art Deco wardrobes in the style of Epstein. These beautiful wardrobes have fabulous pale highly figured bu...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Zebra Chest of Drawers by Carlo Rampazzi
Located in Milan, IT
An eye-catching combination of Classic shapes and modern materials, this chest of drawers is an Exclusive Design by Carlo Rampazzi that stands out for its glamorous aesthetic. The wo...
Category
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Plexiglass, Maple
$29,354 / item
Blend Red Wardrobe by Karim Rashid
By Horm
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural piece of functional decor, this wardrobe boasts the dynamism and elegance typical of Karim Rashid's design. Frame, shelves, and doors are made of red-lacquered MDF, boas...
Category
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
$6,337 / item
Lea Silhouette Wardrobe, Espresso Lacquer Wardrobe by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order espresso lacquer silhouette wardrobe designed by Christian Siriano.
Material: Espresso lacquer (available in custom finish)
Dimensions:
Overall Width: 46”
Overall Dep...
Category
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Lacquer
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Three-Door Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School three-door armoire or wardrobe.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak and original oak veneer base with original beveled mi...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
CASTLE Wardrobe
Located in New York, NY
No castle would be complete without a wardrobe in which to keep your royal robes (aka your pyjamas). A majestically beautiful addition to your dream bedroom, this piece is handcrafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
$9,592 / item
11 door brass and bronze closet design luciano frigerio 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
stunning 11-opening closet, design luciano frigerio, featuring bronze handles, brass frames, and beige fabric panels.
measures about 290 cm wide, 63 cm deep and 280 cm high (...pos...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th c. Painted Baroque Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good early 19th century Bavarian painted cabinet or armoire in original painted finish, including rocaille, faux marble and grain painting, the a...
Category
Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Monumental Antique French Carved Mahogany, Rosewood & Burl Armoire C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Monumental Antique French Mahogany, Rosewood & Burl Armoire with Serpentine Form, Central Mirror & C...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood, Burl
$2,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Small two-door wardrobe by Italo Gamberini
By Italo Gamberini
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2833
Italo Gamberini (1907-1990)
Small two-door wardrobe with geometric motif on the front.
Custom made for a villa in Como.
Italian manufacture, 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Hammered brass pull handle ø 30 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Use: Indoor or protected outdoor
With its delicately hand-hammered pattern, this brass pull handle integrates seamlessly into entrance doors, glass partitions, and grand gateways. P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
$929 / set
Antique Elizabethan Carved Oak Revival Livery Housekeepers Cupboard Cabinet 1860
Located in Portland, OR
An elegantly extravagant antique 16th Century Elizabethan Revival carved oak livery or housekeeper's cupboard, England, Circa 1860.
The cupboard is in two sections the top section ha...
Category
1860s English Elizabethan Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Wardrobe in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door Biedermeier wardrobe featuring paneled doors and a chevron-patterned center stile with mirror-matched walnut veneer. The rich, symmetrical grain emphasizes the elegant propo...
Category
1830s Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Harden Furniture Arts & Crafts Shaker Cherry Wood Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts or Shaker style solid cherry wood armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press
By Harden Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 42"W x 23"D ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
18th century carved French yew and chestnut armoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century carved french yew wood and chestnut armoire circa 1780.
This sort of armoire is also known as a marriage armoire.
Cornice and front are profusely inlaid with a leaf de...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chestnut, Yew
Antique 18th Century French Fruitwood Louis XV Provincial Armoire Wardrobe 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 18th century French Provincial Louis XV fruitwood armoire, circa 1760.
The armoire having a removable elegant arched cornice, which is a feature of armoires of this pe...
Category
1760s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood
Outstanding Quality Large Victorian Antique Figured Mahogany Four Door Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large Victorian antique figured mahogany four door wardrobe having two moulded cornices and a figured mahogany pediment to the ce...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Other
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser
This armoire measures: 40 wide x 21.25 deep x 72.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vinta...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Wall Hook "Dog" by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass ebonized wall hook "dog". Designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s.
Used but in very good vintage condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
$370 / item
19th C. French Painted Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. French painted Armoire w/ chicken wire. The armoire is painted in shades of aqua marine and antique white. You can see the wood undern...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Burl Chestnut Walnut Armoire
Located in Portland, OR
A good tall antique French Provincial chestnut & walnut Louis XV armoire, circa 1790.
The armoire with a removeable cornice and a ribbed gallery to the front and sides, the armoire w...
Category
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chestnut, Walnut, Burl
Antique early 18th Century German Baroque Stripped Oak Two-Door Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique oak cabinet was crafted in the early 20th century in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia around 1720. The cabinet was entirely built from the finest quality European summer oak. It features two doors and is richly adorned with molding in geometric patterns. The wooden molding was attached to the oanels by the use of pegs. The doors showcase a floral maple inlay. They retain their original hinges, while the lock has been replaced. Inside, on the right-hand side, there are two and a half fixed shelves, and on the left-hand side, there is a hanging section. This cabinet was made from the most exquisite wood available at the time, beautiful European summer oak, displaying a distinctive flame pattern. Due to its age, the wood has acquired a rich, dark patina. The cabinet has been recently cleaned. Like many German oak cabinets...
Category
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
$11,915 Sale Price
20% Off
Pull handle in gunmetal patinated brass and antique gold hammered brass 30 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Use: Indoor or protected outdoor
Minimalist and refined, the PT/NO/10 pull handle 30 cm stands out for its linear design and elegant finish. Handcrafted from brass, it features a sm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Modern Minimal Privacy Screen / Pink Room Divider in Aluminium
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The Gray Screen is a freestanding room divider named after the iconic modernist architect-designer Eileen Gray, a lover of screens. The large powder-coated aluminium curves introduce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum
Decorative 19th Century Painted Armoire
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a decorative 19th century armoire, with hand-painted classical motifs on a green background. The arched top is situated over a large single door. The bowed bottom section c...
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Goyard Goyardine Steamer Wardrobe Trunk, 1912, France
By Goyard
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Early 1910s very rare Goyard wardrobe trunk handmade in France. This was the biggest trunk that was ever made by Goyard. The trunk is in very good condition with nice patina. Perfect...
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Early 19th C. Canadian Paint Decorated Pine Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine early 19th Century painted Canadian Armoire or Clothing cabinet. Probably Quebec. With an exceptional wood grain painted finish. The cabinet with carved cornice and two panels...
Category
Early 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Bamboo Motif Armoire Linen Press by C
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking Late 20th Century chinoiserie armoire or linen press by Chelsea House, featuring exquisite hand-painted scenes in the chinoiserie style.
The cabinet showcases a deep green...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Stunning Art Deco 4 door Wardrobe (flatpack)
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Here we have a truly exceptional example of an Art Deco 4 door wardrobe in breathtaking Bubinga waterfall Veneers, fabulous markings to the front and s...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bubinga
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Pine & Mirror Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French faux bamboo armoire, late 19th century, carved from pine and stained to give an exotic appearance down to the intermittent nodes along the stalk. This example takes the famili...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Modernist valet clothing stand for both ladies and gentlemen, dating from the 1950s, in the style of Ico & Luisa Parisi. Executed by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy. Crafted fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Beech
Bamboo and Rattan Wardrobe Wardrobe - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and practical closet made of rattan and bamboo made in Italy in the 1960s. with. its vintage style, still in original and excellent condition can be placed in youthful envi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,279 Sale Price / item
20% Off
French 18th Century Gothic Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 18th century, mixed wood French armoire is absolutely stunning. It is Gothic-style and features two tall, paneled doors on barrel hinges. One key operates the locking right door...
Category
18th Century French Gothic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Solid Brass Coat Hangers
Located in Carimate, Como
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency neoclassical solid brass coat hangers, large stock available coming from one of Italy's main brass producers of late 20th century, the brass is in exc...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Cabinet in Carved Oak, Spain, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A façade of rhythmic florals emerges from a field of quiet geometry—each rosette delicately recessed in its own square niche, like votive offerings set into a chapel wall. This cabin...
Category
1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Hand-Carved Oak Armoire, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Armoire in Carved Oak with Rosette Panels, France, 1950s
A stately presence marked by repetition and relief, this French armoire composes its façade in a series of rhythmic medallio...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
French Louis Philippe Armoire, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant French armoire dates to the mid-19th century, crafted in the Louis Philippe style with streamlined form and luminous, warm brown maple veneer. The well-proportioned cabi...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School armoire or wardrobe.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak and original oak veneered base with decorative hand-carved handl...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Oak
18th Century Solid Cherrywood Baroque Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful baroque closet made of solid cherry wood. The back panel is made of pine wood as usual. The wardrobe is in very good restored condition. The interior layout can be cre...
Category
18th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine, Cherry
18th Century Mahogany Dutch Rococo Bombe Kast or Linen Press, c. 1750
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite 18th century Dutch Bombe Kast or linen press in fine Cuban mahogany with all of the original bronze d'ore mounts. From the mid-1700s, this Kast stylistically follows the...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Category
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Painted Bibliotheque / Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century bibliotheque converted to an armoire with three-dimensional, geometric details and original paint in soft patina. Dentil molding in two scales lifts the narrow ...
Category
19th Century French Gustavian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique Chinese Four Leaf Panel Hand-Painted Lacquer Screen
Located in Cirencester, GB
Antique Chinese Four-Panel Lacquer Screen with Scenic Landscape
Description:
This exquisite antique Chinese four-panel lacquer screen is a remarkable example of traditional craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully hand-painted landscape scene in warm, earthy tones. The screen, measuring 108 cm in height and 148 cm in width when fully unfolded, depicts a lively and detailed narrative of figures engaged in daily life amidst pagodas, bridges, and lush mountainous terrain. The rich orange and brown hues, along with intricate detailing, create a sense of depth and movement, evoking classical Chinese artistry. Signs of age and wear add to its authentic charm, making it a captivating decorative piece for both collectors and interior enthusiasts. Ideal as a statement room divider or as a standalone artwork, this screen embodies the elegance and cultural heritage of Chinese lacquerware.
Condition Report;
This antique Chinese lacquer screen...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Original Painted Break-Down Armoire with Flowers, Austria
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted armoire or "Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, with one lower drawer all re...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine, Paint
Carved Armoire in Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Carved Armoire in Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
A sculptural heirloom echoing the geometry of French provincial ritual forms
Monumental yet delicately resolved, this French armoire fr...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Oak, with original brass hardware. Shelves...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
19th Century Original Painted Two Door Armoire, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted armoire still maintains the quality and details of the hand-painted finish with a unique and colorful background. Shades of green, teal blue, red and brown are ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Paint
Art Deco Vitrine Display Cabinet a Cabinet of Curiosities, Wardrobe or Showcase
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful Art Deco display cabinet from a former Haute Couture Dress store, suitable for hanging long dresses or coats also very effective for exhibiting...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
$8,584 Sale Price / item
20% Off
19th Century Country French Armoire Du Marriage from Normandie
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Armoire Du Marriage from Normandie was a traditional gift to a newly wed couple that dates back hundreds of years in France! This one is a particularly w...
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Lane Museum of American Folk Art, Authentic Reproduction Pine Cabinet Armoire
Located in Germantown, MD
Lane Furniture Museum of American Folk Art, Authentic Reproduction Pine Cabinet Armoire. Measures 47" in width, 20" in depth and 54". Lower cabinet is 9.5" height and upper cabinet i...
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Tapered Cabinets, c. 1840
Located in Chicago, IL
With simplicity of form and an understated presence, these elegant lacquer cabinets exemplify the timeless appeal of classical Chinese furniture. Used in traditional homes in lieu of...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Elm
Wardrobe Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 2 door 4 drawer Gustavian Style Wardrobe. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints Oyster White.
Category
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
$3,895
Armoire Solid Natural Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Standing with monastic presence, this tall armoire in natural oak bears a façade of geometric rigor and quiet monumentality. Six raised diamond-point panels animate the surface with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Century Furniture Chin Hua Armoire Gentleman's Chest
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Asian Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Century Furniture Gentleman's
Chest or Armoire by the high-quality furniture maker Century, from their "Chin Hua" line de...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Pair of Henredon Mahogany Armoires with Graduated Drawers 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Pair of Henredon Mahogany Armoires with Graduated Drawers 20thC
Measures - 74" x 29 3/8" x 18 ...
Category
20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$2,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco "Tombstone" Walnut Men's Armoire by Raven Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1930 Art Deco Gentleman's Walnut Armoire by Raven Furniture K&T t with original key and fully working locking doors. This wardrobe features a "tombstone" front with beautifully decor...
Category
1920s American Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
$1,495 Sale Price
35% Off
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.
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