Antique Wardrobe Closets
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
1840s Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobe Closets
Mirror, Oak, Paint
19th Century Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Wardrobe Closets
Nutwood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobe Closets
Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Wardrobe Closets
Wood
1820s French French Provincial Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobe Closets
Brass
Early 1800s Swiss Rustic Antique Wardrobe Closets
Pine
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Wardrobe Closets
Brass
Early 1700s Baroque Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
19th Century Scottish Antique Wardrobe Closets
Ash
1910s Scottish Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobe Closets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Wardrobe Closets
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Antique Wardrobe Closets
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Wardrobe Closets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Wardrobe Closets
Brass
1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobe Closets
Pine, Mirror
1870s American Colonial Antique Wardrobe Closets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Wardrobe Closets
Early 20th Century French Other Antique Wardrobe Closets
Brass, Zinc
1860s Victorian Antique Wardrobe Closets
Mahogany
1860s Victorian Antique Wardrobe Closets
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Antique Wardrobe Closets
Mahogany
1920s Antique Wardrobe Closets
Walnut
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Wardrobe Closets
Metal
19th Century Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
Late 19th Century British Antique Wardrobe Closets
Pine
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
Late 19th Century British Antique Wardrobe Closets
Pine
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobe Closets
Chestnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobe Closets
Chestnut
Late 19th Century European Antique Wardrobe Closets
Wood
Early 1900s British Antique Wardrobe Closets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century German Antique Wardrobe Closets
Softwood
1920s English Art Deco Antique Wardrobe Closets
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobe Closets
Cherry
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobe Closets
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
19th Century Spanish Antique Wardrobe Closets
Wood
Early 20th Century European Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Wardrobe Closets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Wardrobe Closets
Wood
1890s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Wardrobe Closets
Mirror, Oak, Walnut
1780s French Directoire Antique Wardrobe Closets
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobe Closets
Chestnut
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobe Closets
Bronze
Early 1900s Revival Antique Wardrobe Closets
Mahogany
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobe Closets
Walnut
17th Century Antique Wardrobe Closets
Walnut
1920s French Gothic Revival Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Wardrobe Closets
Oak
1820s Antique Wardrobe Closets
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Wardrobe Closets
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Both a closet and a wardrobe are used for storing objects, but the former is a small room and the latter is a stand-alone piece of furniture.
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