Wardrobes and Armoires
Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Spruce
20th Century French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1780s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash
1890s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
18th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1830s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Beech, Walnut, Ultrasuede
18th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1750s French Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1930s French Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble
18th Century and Earlier French Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Maple
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer
1990s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Mid-18th Century German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash, Fruitwood
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Walnut
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.