Restored Antique Wardrobe
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Restored Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
Late 19th Century European Restored Antique Wardrobe
Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century Bauhaus Restored Antique Wardrobe
Steel
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Restored Antique Wardrobe
Steel, Chrome
1920s Czech Art Deco Restored Antique Wardrobe
Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Restored Antique Wardrobe
Spruce, Cherry
1820s German Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Ash
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Walnut, Pine
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Spruce, Cherry
1840s French Renaissance Restored Antique Wardrobe
Chestnut, Oak
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Restored Antique Wardrobe
Nutwood
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Restored Antique Wardrobe
Pine
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Restored Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Restored Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Restored Antique Wardrobe
Poplar
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Restored Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Metal
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Restored Antique Wardrobe
Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Country Restored Antique Wardrobe
Wood
1890s Austrian Neoclassical Restored Antique Wardrobe
Fir
Mid-18th Century Austrian Renaissance Restored Antique Wardrobe
Wood
1830s Austrian Neoclassical Restored Antique Wardrobe
Wood
Mid-18th Century Baroque Restored Antique Wardrobe
Oak
1850s Italian Other Restored Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
1890s Other Restored Antique Wardrobe
1890s German Art Nouveau Restored Antique Wardrobe
Pine
1910s European Restored Antique Wardrobe
Wood
Early 1900s Hungarian Romantic Restored Antique Wardrobe
Pine
1810s French Other Restored Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
1830s Austrian Rustic Restored Antique Wardrobe
Fir
1810s Italian Neoclassical Restored Antique Wardrobe
Fir
1830s Austrian Neoclassical Restored Antique Wardrobe
Fir
1770s Italian Neoclassical Restored Antique Wardrobe
Fir
1820s Czech Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Oak, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Cherry, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Czech Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Ash, Lacquer
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Oak, Lacquer
1830s Austrian Neoclassical Restored Antique Wardrobe
Fir
1890s Italian Country Restored Antique Wardrobe
Poplar
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Restored Antique Wardrobe
Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Walnut, Lacquer, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Restored Antique Wardrobe
Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Restored Antique Wardrobe
Pine
Mid-19th Century Victorian Restored Antique Wardrobe
19th Century English Victorian Restored Antique Wardrobe
Glass, Mahogany
1910s English Chippendale Restored Antique Wardrobe
Satinwood, Wood
Early 18th Century German Baroque Restored Antique Wardrobe
Spruce, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Restored Antique Wardrobe
Birch
Late 19th Century German International Style Restored Antique Wardrobe
Pine
Early 19th Century Romanian Restored Antique Wardrobe
Wood
1890s American Arts and Crafts Restored Antique Wardrobe
Wood
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Glass, Mirror, Cherry, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Restored Antique Wardrobe
Walnut
1820s German Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Brass, Iron
1810s French Country Restored Antique Wardrobe
Pine
1760s French Louis XV Restored Antique Wardrobe
Steel
1780s Austrian Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Cherry, Wood, Lacquer
Early 1800s Czech Biedermeier Restored Antique Wardrobe
Wood, Lacquer, Spruce
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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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