Wardrobes and Armoires
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wire
1840s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood, Oak
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Goat Hair, Wood, Walnut
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Softwood
1840s Gothic Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Pine
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Plate, Metal, Steel
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch
1850s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1880s German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash, Cherry
1830s Italian Renaissance Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1950s Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fabric, Wood
1960s Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Softwood, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Enamel
1880s Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Italian 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.