Wardrobes and Armoires
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak, Paint
1770s German Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany, Pine
18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 1800s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century French Rococo Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Iron
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Maple, Parchment Paper
1970s American Space Age Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Spanish Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Mirror, Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
20th Century American Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century French Primitive Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1770s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
20th Century Adam Style Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Walnut, Burl
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
19th Century European Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cypress, Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Ultrasuede, Hardwood, Beech
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Rosewood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Rattan, Wood
1940s French Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 18th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Beech, Plywood
19th Century English William IV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
18th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
18th Century Unknown Other Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer
1870s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Reclaimed Wood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Unknown Louis Philippe 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.