Wardrobes and Armoires
1740s Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo, Beech, Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
1950s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Sycamore
2010s Austrian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Spruce
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century Chinese Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
19th Century Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1790s English George III Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1890s Polish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Palisander
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1870s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Oak, Walnut, Burl
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1950s Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Late 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Hardwood, Paper
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Maple
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Spruce, Cherry
19th Century Rustic Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Belgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1980s French Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century Swedish Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch
1870s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood, Teak
1870s German Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1880s American Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Spruce, Cherry
Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1920s French Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique and Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires for Sale on 1stDibs
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.





