Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Plastic
19th Century French Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Pine, Cherry
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany, Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Burl
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1890s French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel, Chrome
1870s German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 19th Century German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Early 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
Early 18th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Beech
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
1790s German Empire Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Gesso, Pine
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s Austrian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Spruce
Early 1900s German Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1950s French Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Early 20th Century German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1910s French Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century English William IV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Yew
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 1800s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
1950s Chinoiserie Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Oak, Rosewood
1910s Folk Art Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern 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.





