Black Oak Armoire
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Danish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble
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Wood, Oak, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak, Ash
Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Nickel
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires
Nickel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak, Pine
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather, Oak, Cork
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Sideboards
Oak
Antique 1890s Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
2010s Canadian Bohemian Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Sideboards
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Sideboards
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Sideboards
Oak
2010s English Cabinets
Oak, Cedar
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Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Birch
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco End Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
2010s German Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
Antique 1880s French Country Bookcases
Brass
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather, Wood
2010s Latvian Neoclassical Credenzas
Onyx, Stainless Steel
2010s Latvian Neoclassical Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s Latvian Victorian Cabinets
Brass
2010s Latvian Modern Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Copper
2010s Latvian Neoclassical Cabinets
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Credenzas
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Oak, Chestnut
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Nickel
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1990s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century European Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
Antique 17th Century English Gothic Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Antler, Ceramic
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Silver Plate, Nickel, Metal
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
Antique 1840s Danish Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cupboards
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Vitrines
Oak, Glass
Late 20th Century American Linen Presses
Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Antique 1850s French Renaissance Bedroom Sets
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Oak
Late 20th Century North American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Oak, Pine
Antique Early 17th Century French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 1730s French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
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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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