Wardrobes and Armoires
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
1920s French Victorian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
20th Century American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ceramic, Oak
20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Reclaimed Wood
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
20th Century Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Fir
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Early 18th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel, Iron
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Maple, Parchment Paper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century European Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1980s American Gothic Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak, Walnut
Early 20th Century Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1870s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1930s European Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1890s French Directoire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1850s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Oak
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
18th 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.