Large Wardrobe
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Vanities
Mirror, Walnut
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Doors and Gates
Brass, Wire
20th Century English Art Deco Side Chairs
Maple
20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple
Antique 1860s European High Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 1780s English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Sycamore, Tulipwood
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Vanities
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bedroom Sets
Glass, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bedroom Sets
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Bone, Mahogany
20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather
Vintage 1950s Belgian Cabinets
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Wardrobes and Armoires
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 1860s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Vintage 1960s Latvian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash
Vintage 1940s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Acrylic, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1770s Swiss Baroque Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets
Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Antique Early 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Furniture
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets
Teak
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Brass
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Brass
Antique 1880s French Rococo Bedroom Sets
Marble
Dutch Cabinets
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Coat Racks and Stands
Mirror, Bentwood
Early 20th Century German Inkwells
Precious Stone
1950s British Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Walnut
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Large Wardrobe For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Large Wardrobe?
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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