Wardrobes and Armoires
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century French Gothic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1930s European Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Rattan, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1930s Spanish Rustic Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Plexiglass, Maple
Early 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1980s American Adam Style Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany, Paint
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Mid-18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century American Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Maple, Birdseye Maple, Burl
1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century Hungarian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Walnut
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1770s German Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Softwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
18th Century Canadian Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Wire
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel, Chrome
1920s American Country Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1980s American Other Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
19th Century Spanish Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Rosewood
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Walnut, Burl
18th Century Unknown Other Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Softwood
Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
Early 20th Century Latvian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Plate, Iron
Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Nutwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1970s American Campaign Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
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.