Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Damask, Walnut
1920s Art Deco Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer
1780s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Fir
Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood, Oak
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Cherry, Maple
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Country Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Iron
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood, Fir
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Steel
1810s Regency Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Mahogany
1790s Welsh Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Walnut, Fir
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Brass
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Iron
17th Century British Jacobean Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Metal
Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine
Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Brass
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Steel
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Brass
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Ebony, Rosewood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Brass
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood
Early 20th Century Asian Other Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Brass
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Glass, Mirror, Maple, Parchment Paper
1930s English Art Deco Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak, Plywood
1930s American Art Deco Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Chrome
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
1760s French Louis XV Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Brass
1770s Austrian Baroque Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Fir
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood, Walnut
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17th Century British Charles II Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century American Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Cedar
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood
18th Century Austrian Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century Hungarian Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Beech, Pine
1760s French Louis XV Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Walnut
19th Century Spanish Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Poplar, Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Iron
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Glass, Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Metal
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine
1910s British Edwardian Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Dutch Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century French Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood
1840s Italian Renaissance Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Brass
19th Century European Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Antler, Wood
Early 19th Century French Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood
1920s French Louis XV Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Walnut
19th Century Russian Gothic Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine, Birch
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood, Walnut
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Iron
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine
Mid-17th Century Welsh Gothic Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Early 1800s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Brass
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Softwood
Early 20th Century Czech Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century Romanian Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine, Paint
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Iron
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Dutch Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Mahogany, Paint
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Russian Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine, Birch
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine
Late 19th Century Hungarian Empire Revival Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Country Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood, Paint
Mid-17th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Shell, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Elm
1880s German Country Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Nickel
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Nickel
Late 19th Century German Country Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Brass
Early 18th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Metal, Brass
19th Century Czech Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century French Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Wood
Early 1800s Austrian Country Antique Carved Wooden Wardrobe
Pine
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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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