Antique French Armoire
1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique French Armoire
Brass
1890s French Louis XV Antique French Armoire
Brass
19th Century French Antique French Armoire
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Armoire
Brass
1880s French Louis XV Antique French Armoire
Brass
Early 20th Century French Antique French Armoire
Glass, Mirror, Elm
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Armoire
Early 20th Century French Antique French Armoire
Beech
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Armoire
Wood
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique French Armoire
Glass, Oak
1880s French Louis XVI Antique French Armoire
Wood
1810s French Empire Antique French Armoire
Bronze
1890s French Louis XVI Antique French Armoire
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Antique French Armoire
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Armoire
Fabric, Pine
Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique French Armoire
Glass, Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Armoire
Wrought Iron
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Armoire
Walnut
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Armoire
Oak
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Armoire
Ebony, Walnut
1840s French French Provincial Antique French Armoire
Oak
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Armoire
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Armoire
Early 20th Century French Antique French Armoire
Bronze
1910s French Antique French Armoire
18th Century French Antique French Armoire
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Armoire
Bronze
1780s French Antique French Armoire
Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Armoire
Iron
18th Century French French Provincial Antique French Armoire
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Armoire
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Armoire
19th Century French Art Deco Antique French Armoire
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique French Armoire
Oak
19th Century Antique French Armoire
Other
1790s French Louis XV Antique French Armoire
18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Armoire
Walnut
19th Century French Antique French Armoire
Oak
Early 20th Century French Antique French Armoire
Bronze
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Armoire
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Antique French Armoire
Wood
19th Century French Antique French Armoire
Chestnut
19th Century French Antique French Armoire
Steel
18th Century French French Provincial Antique French Armoire
Fruitwood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Armoire
Iron
18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Armoire
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Armoire
Mirror
1890s Antique French Armoire
Early 20th Century French Antique French Armoire
Oak
19th Century French Antique French Armoire
Pine
19th Century French Antique French Armoire
19th Century French Antique French Armoire
Early 20th Century European Antique French Armoire
18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Antique French Armoire
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Armoire
Pine
Early 19th Century French Antique French Armoire
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.
- What is a French armoire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A French armoire is a type of wardrobe that serves many purposes, unlike a closet, which is used only to store clothes. They are movable and have hanging space for clothes and they’re larger than a regular closet. On 1stDibs, shop antique and vintage French armoires.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
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