English Style Armoires
Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
20th Century Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer
Antique 18th Century English French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1990s American Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 20th Century George III Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 1720s English Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Mirror
Antique 1720s English George I Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Grasscloth, Bamboo
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Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze
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Textile
Antique 19th Century English Regency Linen Presses
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut
Vintage 1920s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Blown Glass
Vintage 1950s French Space Age Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Linen Presses
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century American Windows
Stained Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Brass
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu
Antique 1840s German Furniture
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 20th Century Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century English Tudor Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 1880s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Satinwood
Antique 1880s English Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires
Satinwood
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1830s English Greek Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 1880s English Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires
Satinwood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Restauration Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Walnut, Chestnut, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 1890s English Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1880s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
1990s English Georgian Cabinets
Pine
Antique 1830s Canadian Adam Style Cupboards
Pine, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Faux Bamboo, Glass, Wood
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Ash, Cherry, Poplar
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Ebony, Satinwood
Antique 16th Century French Cabinets
Walnut, Bone
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1950s English Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Early 1800s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique 1850s English Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut
Vintage 1930s Queen Anne Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Satinwood
20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Sycamore
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany, Paint
Antique 18th Century English George II Cabinets
Iron
1990s Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Copper
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
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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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