Wardrobes and Armoires
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Stone, Bronze
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Gold Leaf
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
2010s Canadian Bohemian Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Stone, Bronze
Early 2000s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Laminate
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather, Wood
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Estonian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Cane, Oak
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Gold Leaf
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Estonian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Estonian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
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.