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Wardrobes and Armoires For Sale
Louis Majorelle Gilt Walnut "Aux Pins" Vitrine
Located in New York, NY
This gilt vitrine "aux pins" by Louis Majorelle is a masterpiece in Art Nouveau design. The gilt finish and simplicity of line that unifies the piece lend it a refined elegance, making it the perfect frame for carefully selected objets d’art. Louis Majorelle’s father Auguste had specialized in 18th-century style furniture, including the chinoiserie so loved in the court of Louis XVI. Louis Majorelle experimented with the pine motif at the same time as Rene Lalique. Both looked to East Asian Art...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fabric, Glass, Giltwood

Highly Important Dutch Floral Marquetry Cabinet by Jan van Mekeren, circa 1700
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Van Mekeren cabinet: A Newly Discovered Pinnacle by the Master of Marquetry The highly important Dutch marquetry Van Mekeren cabinet Amsterdam, circa 1700, by Jan van Mekeren...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Kingwood, Nutwood, Oak, Pearwood, Tulipwood

Wardrobes Structure Metal Solid Wood Decorative Handles Led Light Customizable
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Flamed Birch "Roma" Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, ca. 1925
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful darkened flamed birch "Roma" cabinet made for Bodafors, Sweden, circa 1925. Three-doors with birch interior. Excellent condition. Axel Einar Hjorth (Swedish 1888 -1959) “...
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20th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires

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Birch

Dos Gallos Custom Large Rustic Modern Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale, simple, cabinet with clean lines. Doors are flush with frame. Rustic wood latches. Striking piece with open grain wood, beautiful dark finish. As shown in Oak with an e...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

The Black Armoire by Barlas Baylar
Located in New York, NY
A pinnacle of the gothic and modern styles, the Black Armoire is comprised of varying lengths of black lacquer, meticulously stacked with precision while...
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2010s American Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

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.

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