Wardrobes and Armoires
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1820s French Restauration Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary European Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
20th Century Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1810s Austrian Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Ultrasuede, Hardwood, Walnut, Softwood
1830s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Copper
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cypress, Fir
1950s Austrian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo, Wicker
2010s German Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cedar
18th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Beech, Ultrasuede, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Sycamore
Mid-18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Beech, Walnut, Ultrasuede
1830s European Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash, Fruitwood
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Wood
1750s German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
2010s American Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
19th Century English Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Carrara Marble, Bronze
1770s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1840s English Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1890s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash
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.