Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Maple, Parchment Paper
2010s American Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
17th Century British William and Mary Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
1950s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Beech, Fir
Mid-18th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
1940s French Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome, Aluminum, Steel
Early 17th Century French Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1840s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
19th Century Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Paint
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1910s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century French Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Plate
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century Hungarian Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash
Early 1900s German Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Early 20th Century Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Macassar, Cedar
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Gustavian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Plate, Iron
Early 20th Century Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Nutwood, Softwood
Early 20th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Rattan
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany, Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s Asian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1820s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wire
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony
Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary French Moorish Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
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.