Wardrobes and Armoires
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
18th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 1800s Czech Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Spruce, Lacquer, Paint
1770s German Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Ceramic, Oak
1880s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Giltwood
17th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pearwood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Early 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 18th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
17th Century French James II Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1830s English William IV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
1950s English Victorian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Hardwood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century Swedish Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Parchment Paper, Amboyna
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Leather
19th Century German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
2010s Estonian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Philippine Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
19th Century German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
18th Century French Rococo Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
Mid-20th Century Austrian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s German Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century English William IV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
2010s Polish Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Early 20th Century British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
20th Century French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Late 20th Century German Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 17th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
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.