Wardrobes and Armoires
1990s Wardrobes and Armoires
Cord, Braid
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
2010s British Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1950s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century American Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash
Early 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Early 1800s Czech Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Spruce, Lacquer, Paint
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1950s Unknown Industrial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Ceramic, Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
19th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Spruce, Cherry
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Gold Leaf
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1850s British Chinoiserie Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Pine
Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
1890s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Walnut
1750s German Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s Belgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
20th Century Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1840s French Jacobean Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Beech, Pine
1880s Hungarian Victorian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1780s Dutch Chippendale Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Paint
Mid-18th Century French Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
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.





