Antique Armoire Cupboard
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Armoire Cupboard
Fruitwood
1760s French French Provincial Antique Armoire Cupboard
Bronze, Iron
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Armoire Cupboard
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Armoire Cupboard
Pine, Paint
18th Century Italian Antique Armoire Cupboard
Canvas, Wood
Late 18th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Armoire Cupboard
Fir
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armoire Cupboard
Iron
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Armoire Cupboard
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Armoire Cupboard
Oak
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Armoire Cupboard
Walnut
1850s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Armoire Cupboard
Mirror, Walnut
18th Century French Antique Armoire Cupboard
Elm, Fruitwood
19th Century French Antique Armoire Cupboard
Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armoire Cupboard
Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Armoire Cupboard
Wood
18th Century Spanish Antique Armoire Cupboard
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Cupboard
Wood
Early 19th Century French Primitive Antique Armoire Cupboard
Chestnut, Oak
1840s French Antique Armoire Cupboard
Brass
18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Armoire Cupboard
Oak
Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Armoire Cupboard
Cherry, Walnut
1790s Danish Neoclassical Antique Armoire Cupboard
Mahogany
19th Century French Rococo Antique Armoire Cupboard
Walnut
1770s German Louis XVI Antique Armoire Cupboard
Cherry
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Cupboard
Wood, Walnut
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Armoire Cupboard
Oak, Walnut
Early 1800s British George III Antique Armoire Cupboard
Oak
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Cupboard
Glass
Early 20th Century British Antique Armoire Cupboard
Walnut
1760s Danish Country Antique Armoire Cupboard
Pine
1720s English Georgian Antique Armoire Cupboard
Oak
18th Century Antique Armoire Cupboard
Oak
1820s German Colonial Revival Antique Armoire Cupboard
Wood
Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Armoire Cupboard
Wood
Mid-18th Century Welsh Georgian Antique Armoire Cupboard
Oak
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Armoire Cupboard
Brass
1870s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Antique Armoire Cupboard
Rosewood, Teak
18th Century and Earlier French Country Antique Armoire Cupboard
1720s English Country Antique Armoire Cupboard
Oak
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Armoire Cupboard
Walnut
1870s Italian Early Victorian Antique Armoire Cupboard
Pine
Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Armoire Cupboard
Pine
19th Century Antique Armoire Cupboard
Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Armoire Cupboard
Pine, Paint
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Armoire Cupboard
Wood, Paint
1810s English Regency Antique Armoire Cupboard
Mahogany
17th Century French James II Antique Armoire Cupboard
Oak
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Armoire Cupboard
Oak
1720s French Regency Antique Armoire Cupboard
Walnut
Late 19th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Armoire Cupboard
Metal
19th Century Country Antique Armoire Cupboard
Wood
1790s Welsh Antique Armoire Cupboard
Oak
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armoire Cupboard
Walnut
1820s French Restauration Antique Armoire Cupboard
Fruitwood, Walnut
1870s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Armoire Cupboard
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armoire Cupboard
Walnut
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Armoire Cupboard
Ebony, Rosewood
1880s Hungarian Victorian Antique Armoire Cupboard
Pine
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armoire Cupboard
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Armoire Cupboard
Metal
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Finding the Right wardrobes-armoires for You
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.
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