Wardrobes and Armoires
Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
1870s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood, Teak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-19th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Ceramic, Oak
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1790s English George III Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
18th Century Spanish Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Boxwood, Walnut
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer
1830s Czech Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1950s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1750s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Palmwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Burl
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1980s American Gothic Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Early 1900s French Directoire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Steel, Gold Plate
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Copper
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Fruitwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1780s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1880s Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1980s American Campaign Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
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.