Antique Armoire Burl
19th Century French Rococo Antique Armoire Burl
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Armoire Burl
Mahogany, Rosewood, Burl
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Burl
Chestnut, Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Armoire Burl
Mirror, Ash, Olive, Burl
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Burl
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Armoire Burl
Walnut
1750s French French Provincial Antique Armoire Burl
Chestnut, Fruitwood
1870s Mid-Century Modern Antique Armoire Burl
Chrome
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Burl
Brass
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Armoire Burl
Elm, Burl, Wood
Early 18th Century French Antique Armoire Burl
Iron
1870s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Armoire Burl
Mirror, Oak, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century Antique Armoire Burl
Brass
1750s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Armoire Burl
Steel
19th Century European Gothic Antique Armoire Burl
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Armoire Burl
Bronze
1890s British Antique Armoire Burl
Wood, Birch, Maple, Burl
1920s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Armoire Burl
Walnut, Burl
19th Century German Georgian Antique Armoire Burl
Cherry
19th Century Chinese Antique Armoire Burl
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Burl
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Armoire Burl
Brass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Armoire Burl
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Armoire Burl
Rosewood, Burl
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Armoire Burl
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Armoire Burl
Brass
19th Century Australian Antique Armoire Burl
Burl
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Armoire Burl
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armoire Burl
Iron
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Armoire Burl
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Armoire Burl
Walnut, Burl
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armoire Burl
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Armoire Burl
Burl, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Armoire Burl
Brass
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Antique Armoire Burl
Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Armoire Burl
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Armoire Burl
Burl
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Armoire Burl
Brass
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Armoire Burl
Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Armoire Burl
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Armoire Burl
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Armoire Burl
Walnut
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Armoire Burl
Olive, Walnut, Burl, Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror
19th Century Swedish Antique Armoire Burl
Birch
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Armoire Burl
Ash, Elm, Burl
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Armoire Burl
Steel
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armoire Burl
Iron
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Armoire Burl
Mirror, Ash, Olive, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armoire Burl
Bronze
1830s French Antique Armoire Burl
Cherry, Burl
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Burl
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armoire Burl
Iron
19th Century Chinese Antique Armoire Burl
Burl
18th Century German Baroque Antique Armoire Burl
Nutwood, Burl, Softwood
1750s French Louis XV Antique Armoire Burl
Burl, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Armoire Burl
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Armoire Burl
Burl
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Armoire Burl
Iron
Early 20th Century French Antique Armoire Burl
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Armoire Burl
Bakelite, Wood, Hardwood, Burl
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Finding the Right Wardrobes-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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