Wardrobes and Armoires
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Paint, Wood
2010s Estonian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1880s Hungarian Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Metal
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
1850s Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1840s European Early Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1860s Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1840s French Jacobean Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s German Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1820s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Swedish Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century American Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Wardrobes and Armoires
Bone, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo, Reed, Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1840s Danish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Early 19th Century French Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Pine
Early 2000s American Shaker Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1810s Regency Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
19th Century Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century English Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1890s French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s Italian Other 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.