Used Wardrobes
1920s Swedish Gustavian Used Wardrobes
Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Wardrobes
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Used Wardrobes
Mirror, Oak, Pine
1930s British Art Deco Used Wardrobes
Sycamore
1830s English William IV Used Wardrobes
Wood
19th Century British Georgian Used Wardrobes
Mahogany
19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Used Wardrobes
Wood
Early 20th Century British Used Wardrobes
Wood
19th Century Used Wardrobes
Pine
Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Used Wardrobes
Birdseye Maple
Late 18th Century Used Wardrobes
Cherry
1820s German Biedermeier Used Wardrobes
Cherry
19th Century English Victorian Used Wardrobes
Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Wardrobes
Brass
1930s British Art Deco Used Wardrobes
Wood, Walnut
19th Century German Used Wardrobes
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Used Wardrobes
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wardrobes
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Used Wardrobes
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Used Wardrobes
Teak
1930s British Art Deco Used Wardrobes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Wardrobes
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Wardrobes
Teak
1930s British Art Deco Used Wardrobes
Wood, Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Used Wardrobes
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Wardrobes
Walnut
1920s British Art Deco Used Wardrobes
Wood, Walnut
1940s Finnish Modern Used Wardrobes
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wardrobes
Teak
Mid-18th Century French Country Used Wardrobes
Steel
17th Century Used Wardrobes
Oak
16th Century Italian Renaissance Used Wardrobes
Walnut
Early 18th Century French Regency Used Wardrobes
Wood
1880s English Used Wardrobes
Brass
17th Century Italian Renaissance Used Wardrobes
Walnut
1890s Arts and Crafts Used Wardrobes
Walnut
19th Century English George IV Used Wardrobes
Mahogany
19th Century Used Wardrobes
Bamboo
18th Century Italian Used Wardrobes
Wood, Poplar
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Used Wardrobes
Oak, Mirror
1930s French Art Deco Used Wardrobes
Metal
1810s European Biedermeier Used Wardrobes
Mahogany
Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Used Wardrobes
Brass
1880s Arts and Crafts Used Wardrobes
Ash
1940s Italian Used Wardrobes
Parchment Paper
20th Century British Used Wardrobes
Oak
1930s Art Deco Used Wardrobes
Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Used Wardrobes
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Wardrobes
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Wardrobes
Oak
1820s German Biedermeier Used Wardrobes
Ash
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Wardrobes
Oak
19th Century Used Wardrobes
Birch
1850s French Louis XVI Used Wardrobes
Carrara Marble
Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Used Wardrobes
Nutwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wardrobes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Wardrobes
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023You can use a variety of other things in place of a wardrobe. Armoires are a popular alternative. These case goods are usually bigger than wardrobes and have more ornate, decorative designs. You may also consider the chifferobe, which has a hanging area for clothing on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Open clothes racks can also serve as a substitute for a wardrobe. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of furniture.
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