Large Antique Armoire
Early 19th Century Danish Large Antique Armoire
Wood
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Large Antique Armoire
Pine
Early 19th Century French Country Large Antique Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century Dutch Large Antique Armoire
Pine
1820s German Biedermeier Large Antique Armoire
Metal
1860s French Napoleon III Large Antique Armoire
Mahogany
19th Century Indonesian Large Antique Armoire
Teak
1830s French Louis Philippe Large Antique Armoire
Mahogany
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Large Antique Armoire
Pine
1870s French Napoleon III Large Antique Armoire
Ormolu
1820s German Biedermeier Large Antique Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Large Antique Armoire
Walnut
17th Century Chinese Ming Large Antique Armoire
Wood
Late 19th Century English Large Antique Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Large Antique Armoire
Oak
18th Century German Gothic Large Antique Armoire
Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Large Antique Armoire
Hardwood, Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Large Antique Armoire
Wood, Walnut
18th Century Dutch Rococo Large Antique Armoire
Walnut
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Large Antique Armoire
Oak
1820s German Biedermeier Large Antique Armoire
Pine
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Large Antique Armoire
Chestnut, Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century French Large Antique Armoire
Walnut
Early 17th Century French Louis XIII Large Antique Armoire
Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Large Antique Armoire
Pine
1890s American Aesthetic Movement Large Antique Armoire
Birdseye Maple
Late 18th Century French Large Antique Armoire
Cherry
Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Large Antique Armoire
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Large Antique Armoire
Brass
1850s Swedish Biedermeier Large Antique Armoire
19th Century Italian Large Antique Armoire
Oak
Early 1900s English Edwardian Large Antique Armoire
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English William IV Large Antique Armoire
Mahogany
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Large Antique Armoire
Walnut
1850s English Georgian Large Antique Armoire
Pine
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Large Antique Armoire
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Industrial Large Antique Armoire
1920s French Art Nouveau Large Antique Armoire
Brass
Late 19th Century Dutch Country Large Antique Armoire
Pine, Mercury Glass
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Large Antique Armoire
Iron
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Large Antique Armoire
19th Century Swedish Large Antique Armoire
Iron
18th Century Dutch Primitive Large Antique Armoire
Oak
Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Large Antique Armoire
Oak
1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Large Antique Armoire
Lacquer
19th Century French Louis XV Large Antique Armoire
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Large Antique Armoire
Brass
Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Large Antique Armoire
Wood, Walnut
19th Century European Country Large Antique Armoire
Pine
18th Century and Earlier French Large Antique Armoire
Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Large Antique Armoire
19th Century French Large Antique Armoire
Walnut
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Large Antique Armoire
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Large Antique Armoire
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Large Antique Armoire
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Large Antique Armoire
Elm
19th Century French Large Antique Armoire
Walnut
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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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