Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
1820s Belgian Louis XV Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Early 18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Cherry
Early 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Belgian Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Iron
Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Early 19th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Marble
Early 18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Brass
Early 1800s Belgian Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Steel
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Wood, Walnut, Glass, Oak
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19th Century Belgian Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
1850s Belgian Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Brass
1850s Belgian Bohemian Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Wood
Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Late 18th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Wood
Early 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Metal, Brass
1840s Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Early 1900s Belgian Neoclassical Revival Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Glass, Oak
19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Brass
Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Brass
Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Hardwood
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Brass
Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Brass
Mid-19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Bronze
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Brass
19th Century Belgian Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Belgian Wardrobe
1880s Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Softwood
Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Softwood
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Belgian Antique Belgian Wardrobe
18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Cherry, Oak, Poplar
18th Century and Earlier Belgian Louis XVI Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak, Paint
Early 20th Century Belgian Country Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Pine
Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Wrought Iron
1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Silver
Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
17th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century Belgian Louis Philippe Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Brass
18th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Softwood
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Softwood
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Pine
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Pine
Early 20th Century Belgian Country Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Pine
Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Oak
Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Belgian Wardrobe
Brass
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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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