Wardrobes and Armoires
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
1910s French Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer, Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Hardwood, Paper
Late 18th Century Swedish Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
1780s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Macassar, Cedar
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
2010s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1830s French Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Plastic
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1850s German Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1830s Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm
Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Wood, Oak
1950s Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1840s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1950s Unknown Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Wire
19th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
18th Century French 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.