Used Armoires
19th Century Chinese Qing Used Armoires
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Used Armoires
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Chinese Used Armoires
Wood
20th Century American Chinoiserie Used Armoires
Bronze, Gold Leaf
19th Century American Late Victorian Used Armoires
Mahogany
19th Century French Used Armoires
Oak, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Used Armoires
19th Century Hollywood Regency Used Armoires
Wood
1950s French Art Deco Used Armoires
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Qing Used Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Used Armoires
Iron
1980s Asian Chinoiserie Used Armoires
Hardwood
1930s American Art Deco Used Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Armoires
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Used Armoires
Bronze
1870s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Used Armoires
Rosewood, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Nickel
Late 18th Century Austrian Biedermeier Used Armoires
Fir
1850s Italian Louis Philippe Used Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
Early 20th Century Indian Used Armoires
Wood
1970s American Campaign Used Armoires
Brass
1840s Used Armoires
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Chrome
1840s Dutch Rococo Revival Used Armoires
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Used Armoires
Brass
19th Century Spanish Used Armoires
Wood
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Used Armoires
Metal, Wrought Iron
1970s American American Craftsman Used Armoires
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Used Armoires
Glass, Cherry, Pine
19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Formica, Walnut
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Used Armoires
Pine
19th Century French Used Armoires
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Used Armoires
Iron
19th Century Italian Baroque Used Armoires
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Used Armoires
Brass
18th Century French Used Armoires
Walnut
19th Century European Country Used Armoires
Pine
19th Century German Used Armoires
Wood
1930s French Used Armoires
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Used Armoires
Oak
19th Century Chinese Neoclassical Used Armoires
Mirror, Teak
18th Century French French Provincial Used Armoires
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Brass
Mid-18th Century Baroque Used Armoires
Oak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Metal
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Aluminum
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Aluminum
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Metal
19th Century European Spanish Colonial Used Armoires
Hardwood
20th Century French Used Armoires
Brass
18th Century and Earlier French Used Armoires
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Used Armoires
19th Century French Used Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century Indian Used Armoires
Teak
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Finding the Right Wardrobes And 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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