Antique Victorian Armoire
1880s American Renaissance Revival Antique Victorian Armoire
Mirror, Walnut
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Rosewood
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Giltwood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Pine
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Wood
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Walnut
1920s French Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Walnut
1840s European Early Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Other
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Armoire
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Other
Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Antique Victorian Armoire
Brass
1880s Sheraton Antique Victorian Armoire
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Armoire
Walnut
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Victorian Armoire
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Walnut
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Pine
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Hardwood
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Walnut
1880s Hungarian Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Mirror, Hardwood
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Grasscloth, Bamboo
19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Bamboo, Seagrass
19th Century French Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Lacquer
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Paper, Bamboo, Seagrass
1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Ash
19th Century Scottish Antique Victorian Armoire
Ash
19th Century German Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Oak
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Pine
1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Mahogany
1880s Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Birch
1860s British Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Mahogany
1860s English Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
1860s Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Rococo Revival Antique Victorian Armoire
Mahogany
1840s Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Ceramic, Softwood, Pine, Paint
19th Century British Antique Victorian Armoire
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Victorian Armoire
19th Century English Antique Victorian Armoire
Oak
Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Victorian Armoire
Oak
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Rosewood
1840s British Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Mahogany
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Wood
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Wood
1860s British Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Mahogany
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Metal
1910s French Late Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Brass
19th Century Thai British Colonial Antique Victorian Armoire
Teak
19th Century French Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Maple, Pine, Mirror
19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Armoire
Walnut
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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.