Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Brass
1910s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Marble, Metal, Wrought Iron
1890s British Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Wood, Birch, Maple, Burl
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Ormolu, Bronze
1920s English Art Deco Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mirror, Maple
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Bronze
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Elm, Mirror
1880s French Louis XIII Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Giltwood, Lacquer
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mirror, Satinwood
Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Walnut
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Steel
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Bronze
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Bronze
1890s French Empire Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Bronze, Ormolu
1880s French Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Onyx, Bronze, Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Ormolu
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mahogany
19th Century Syrian Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mahogany
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Nickel
19th Century French Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Chestnut
19th Century French Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Pine
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mirror, Bentwood
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Pine
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Walnut
1920s German Art Deco Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Nickel
1920s French Art Deco Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Wrought Iron
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Wood, Antler, Ceramic
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
Late 19th Century Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mirror, Cedar
1910s European Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Art Deco Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Walnut
1850s Italian Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Bamboo, Mirror, Fruitwood
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Walnut, Fir
1820s Italian Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Bronze
19th Century Hungarian Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Beech, Pine
1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Copper
Late 19th Century Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Acrylic, Walnut
1920s English Edwardian Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Mahogany
1880s French Antique Wardrobes With Mirrors
Walnut, Mirror
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023People may have mirrored wardrobes for different reasons. Some may appreciate the convenience of being able to quickly check their appearance after dressing for an event or for going into the office for work. Others may appreciate how mirrors can make a room seem larger or simply maximize the amount of lighting in a given space. On 1stDibs, find a range of mirrored wardrobes.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether mirrored wardrobes are a good idea is largely a matter of personal opinion. You may like the convenience of being able to check your appearance in the reflective surface. Mirrored furniture can also make small rooms seem larger and add appealing shine to spaces. Shop a selection of mirrored wardrobes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.
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