Wardrobes and Armoires
1950s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Late 19th Century Hungarian Queen Anne Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo, Beech, Pine
18th Century English French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood, Oak
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
2010s German Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1950s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
19th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1970s American Baroque Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Rattan, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Wood, Oak
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak, Pine
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Paint
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1890s French Directoire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1780s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1930s European Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1780s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany, Pine
18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
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.