Wardrobes and Armoires
1790s Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
18th Century German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1750s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Late 18th Century Austrian Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
17th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1780s Austrian Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1760s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Early 1700s French Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1790s English George III Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Macassar, Walnut
1750s Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
17th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
1730s German George II Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Pine
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1770s Italian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
1770s Austrian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
1920s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1720s English George I Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1720s English Georgian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
18th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1770s French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble
Mid-18th Century Welsh Georgian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 18th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Pine, Paint
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 1700s Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1720s Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1920s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble
1920s German Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1720s French Regency Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1760s English George III Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood, Walnut
1790s Swiss Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Fir
1750s Italian Folk Art Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1770s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
18th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Yew
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 18th Century German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1770s Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
17th Century British Jacobean Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
18th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1920s Polish Baroque Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Coconut
17th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Nutwood
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak
Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, 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.