Wardrobes and Armoires
Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1840s Italian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Fir
1830s Italian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1850s Italian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Fir
1890s Polish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Palisander
Late 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Late 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
1850s Swiss Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Fir
1840s Italian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
1850s English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Boxwood, Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1880s Vietnamese Chinese Export Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Bone
Early 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
19th Century German Georgian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century English Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 19th Century French Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1860s Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Cane, Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
2010s Estonian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
2010s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Late 19th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 19th Century French Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Estonian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1870s Italian Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
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.