Wardrobes and Armoires
18th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
1780s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather, Wood
19th Century Russian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony, Rosewood
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Walnut
Early 1800s Belgian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
1990s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1750s French Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
2010s Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Shell, Terrazzo
19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Spruce, Cherry
1940s French Other Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather, Canvas, Wood
19th Century Philippine Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 1800s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
18th Century French Rococo Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash, Fruitwood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Brazilian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum, Steel
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Spruce
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Giltwood, Lacquer
19th Century Indian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1690s German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Spruce, Birch
1940s Spanish Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
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.