Wardrobes and Armoires
18th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Pine
Early 1700s French Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
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
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
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
Early 2000s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Laminate
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
1770s Austrian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1720s Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
1890s Polish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Palisander
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony
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
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather, Wood
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
1920s Polish Baroque Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Coconut
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
1970s American Baroque Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Textile, Wood
1840s Danish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Textile, Wood
1770s German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1960s Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Paint
Early 18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1930s Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Maple
20th Century French Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Beech, Oak, Teak
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
20th Century American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Nickel
1950s American Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
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.