Used Armoires
19th Century French Louis XV Used Armoires
Iron
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Armoires
Teak
18th Century French Louis XV Used Armoires
Walnut
1940s French French Provincial Used Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
1950s French French Provincial Used Armoires
Iron
19th Century Rustic Used Armoires
Glass, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Used Armoires
Wood, Paint
1980s American Used Armoires
Wood
Late 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Used Armoires
Iron
1920s French Victorian Used Armoires
Fruitwood
Late 18th Century German Baroque Used Armoires
Pearwood
19th Century French Provincial Used Armoires
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Walnut
1850s French French Provincial Used Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Wood
1850s German Folk Art Used Armoires
Softwood
20th Century European Other Used Armoires
Wood
Late 20th Century Used Armoires
Wood
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Earthenware, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Rosewood
19th Century Swedish Baroque Used Armoires
Oak, Pine
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Used Armoires
Giltwood, Lacquer
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Brass
1970s Philippine Bohemian Used Armoires
Rattan, Wood
19th Century French Used Armoires
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Used Armoires
Steel
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Used Armoires
Cherry, Oak
19th Century English Louis XV Used Armoires
Mirror, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Used Armoires
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Used Armoires
Walnut
19th Century Used Armoires
Kingwood
Late 19th Century Danish Country Used Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Used Armoires
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Used Armoires
Brass
20th Century Adam Style Used Armoires
Mahogany
1980s American Post-Modern Used Armoires
Brass
1980s American Gothic Used Armoires
Iron
1880s French Provincial Used Armoires
Walnut
1940s French French Provincial Used Armoires
Oak
Early 18th Century French Used Armoires
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Used Armoires
Mirror, Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Teak
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Used Armoires
Walnut
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Used Armoires
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Used Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Used Armoires
Brass, Metal
1740s Used Armoires
Iron
19th Century French French Provincial Used Armoires
Wire
1820s German Biedermeier Used Armoires
Iron
1890s French Louis XVI Used Armoires
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Country Used Armoires
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Armoires
Mahogany, Rosewood
18th Century French French Provincial Used Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century Irish Edwardian Used Armoires
Brass
Early 19th Century German Folk Art Used Armoires
Wood
Late 19th Century French Provincial Used Armoires
Mirror, Oak, Paint
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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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