Wardrobes and Armoires
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
2010s Spanish Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Wire
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Satinwood
2010s Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Shell, Terrazzo
1950s Italian Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Ebony, Satinwood, Zebra Wood
1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Fir
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
1840s Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 1800s European George III Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Softwood
1750s French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash, Walnut
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
19th Century French Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
18th Century German Country Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1790s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1990s American Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
2010s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
1830s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-19th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Fur, Glass, Wood, Horn
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1760s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Cane, Rattan, Wood
1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Wardrobes and Armoires
Rattan
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
19th Century Italian Other Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
Early 1800s French Louis XV Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Other
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Ash
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.





