Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Brass
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Walnut
18th Century French Rococo Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Other
Late 19th Century British Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Brass
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Teak
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Wood
19th Century Spanish Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Wood, Rosewood
Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Mirror, Satinwood
1920s English Art Deco Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Hardwood
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Hardwood
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Hardwood
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Wood
1920s Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Metal
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Teak
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Wood
1650s Italian Futurist Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Walnut
1860s English Campaign Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century Guatemalan International Style Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Hardwood
1860s English Campaign Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Mahogany
1880s English Victorian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Brass
1880s Italian Country Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Fir
Early 1900s English Campaign Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Brass
19th Century Dutch Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Bronze
Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Iron
Late 18th Century French Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Oak
1810s Italian Folk Art Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Fir
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Elm, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Metal
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Metal
19th Century Albanian Baltic Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century British Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Birdseye Maple
Mid-19th Century Dutch Louis Philippe Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Mirror, Pine
1810s Austrian Folk Art Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Fir
19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Burl
Early 19th Century Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Cherry
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Wood, Birch, Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century Russian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Pine
Early 20th Century English Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
19th Century Chinese Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Wood
1910s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Wood
1890s English Victorian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Hardwood
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Mirror, Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Antique Wardrobe With Drawers
Chestnut, Pine
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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 ExpertNovember 2, 2023A wardrobe with drawers is called a chifforobe or chifferobe. It usually features a large, roomy interior for hanging clothes on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Chifforobes date back to the early 20th century, and their name is a combination of the words wardrobe and chiffonier, the term for a narrow chest of drawers. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of chifforobes.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
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