Wardrobes and Armoires
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 19th Century German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Paint, Wood
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wire
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Early 19th Century German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
19th Century British Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1880s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1840s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
Late 19th Century European Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Softwood
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 1800s French Empire Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Beech
1890s English Industrial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Iron
1880s French Louis XIII Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood
1820s Dutch Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1890s Dutch Gothic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1850s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1890s French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
1810s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Pine
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
19th Century European Gothic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
19th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak
1870s German Baroque Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
1880s English High Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Wood
Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
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.