Tibetan Wardrobe in Wood and Colored OSB with Ethnic Decorations by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
"It reminds me of a colorful Tibetan cabinet," says Aldo Cibic about this two-door wardrobe with a red lacquered ashwood frame and mirrors in sterling board with silkscreened ethnic ...
Ash
Pierre Sala Vintage Crayon Wardrobe in Memphis Pop Art Design of the, 80s 90s
By Pierre Sala
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Ingenious pierre sala colored pencil wardrobe in the Memphis pop art design of the 80s - 90s!
Crayon
Large, freestanding armoire made of oak with ebony colored colegs and details
Located in Beerse, VAN
This beautiful, large, freestanding armoire is made of oak with ebony colored legs and details. The double doors and drawers at the bottom suggest it may have served as general stora...
Oak
$39,500
Monumental Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit in Oak with Diamond Shaped Colored Panels (560cm/220in)
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large wall unit/shelve unit, oak, lacquer, Italy, 1950s It is rare to encounter a piece as striking and monumental as this Italian wall unit from the 1950s. With an impressive width...
Oak, Lacquer
$1,213Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage 1950s Wall-Mounted Coat Rack with Peach-Colored Panel and Black Wooden C
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage 1950s Wall-Mounted Coat Rack with Peach-Colored Panel and Black Wooden Console Elevate your entryway with this unique 1950s vintage wall-mounted coat rack. Featuring a bold ...
Brass
Blackened Home Office Suite Set of Three, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
Writing desk with drawers, bookcase and wall mounted wardrobe with gold colored coat hooks.
Wood
Sold
H 88.59 in W 82.68 in D 22.05 in
20th Italian Wardrobe in Original Honey-Colored Solid Pine Handmade
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wardrobe in original honey-colored solid pine handmade.
Pine
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H 84.25 in W 65.5 in D 22.75 in
English Wardrobe in Light-Colored Pine with Paneled Doors, c. 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming wardrobe or armoire in a light honey-colored pine with two paneled doors & sides, and four adjustable interior shelves.
Pine
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H 78.35 in W 61.42 in D 21.66 in
Antique Wardrobe, Light Colored Soft Wood, Southern Germany, Early 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique lake Constance armoire made of soft wood Southern Germany (Swabia) Spruce, fir First half of the 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 199 x 156 x 55 cm Wardrobe m...
Softwood
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H 80.75 in W 37.75 in D 21 in
Ello Optima Brass and Rose Gray Glass Wardrobe Entertainment Storage Cabinet
By Ello Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Classic modern brass and rose gray colored glass wardrobe, entertainment or storage cabinet by Ello for their optima collection.
Brass
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H 78.75 in W 48.43 in D 3.94 in
Wardrobe with Original Old Turquoise-Colored Mirrors, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Big, extravagant wardrobe with original old turquoise-colored mirrors and hooks made of glass from Italy, 1950.
Brass
Antique German Solid Oak Wardrobe Cabinet in Honey Color
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful light honey colored solid oak wardrobe with intricate molding throughout the whole cabinet.
Oak
Pair of Colorful Gilt Murano Glass Figurines, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Depicting a couple in a beautiful Venetian festive wardrobe with fantastic colored garment in lovely blue, green, yellow, white and brown tones.
Murano Glass
20th Italian Pine Wardrobe in Natural Honey Colored
Located in Buggiano, IT
20th Italian wardrobe, in solid pine, with two doors, completely dismantled. Easily reassembled in 15 minutes. The color is natural honey. Inside it has a shelf on top and a cl...
Pine
Large Italian Wardrobe in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large Italian wardrobe, walnut, synthetic material, brass, Italy, 1950s With the combination of bright stripes in vertical direction alternating with the dark walnut doors with gold...
Synthetic, Walnut
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H 74.41 in W 122.05 in D 24.81 in
Italian Midcentury Wardrobe in Parchment by Pier Luigi Colli, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The mirrors found on the surfaces of these interiors, as well as on the doors of the central wardrobe, are colored with a delicate pink hue that exudes a sense of luxury.
Mirror, Maple, Parchment Paper
Elegant Honey, Colored Oak Armoire, Flemish, circa 1785
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant honey, colored oak armoire, Flemish, circa 1785. With two richly moulded paneled doors and sides and a lovely ‘chapeau - de gendarme ‘corniche, standing proud from the cu...
Brass
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H 84 in W 56.5 in D 16 in
Antique Armoire in Light European Pine w/ 16" depth, Perfect for Flat Screen TV
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A light honey-colored antique European pine armoire/wardrobe in the Art Deco style with arched crown molding, three doors and three exterior storage drawers.
Pine
Rare bi colored walnut cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Darkened and natural walnut cabinet with 3 shelves (not depicted). The half-moon plaques have just been re nickeled.
Walnut
Vintage Burled Wardrobe by Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The interior of the top half of the wardrobe comes with three adjustable wooden shelves, the bottom has five pullout drawers, and it all rest on a three inches high floating base wit...
Wood, Maple, Burl, Lacquer
Edwardian Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Wardrobe
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Macclesfield, GB
The tray section can be converted into extra hanging space if required, it is also lined in an ivory colored fabric. The wardrobe is made in five sections for ease of delivery.
Mahogany
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,533 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
$3,954 / set
H 13.78 in W 27.96 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$30,047Sale Price|32% Off
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
Velvet, Fiberglass
$1,780,000
H 49 in W 90 in D 2.75 in
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...
Limestone
Louis XIII period walnut Wardrobe - 17th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A very beautiful natural walnut armoire with two doors, featuring a wide diamond-point decoration. The cornice is straight. The armoire rests on curly feet. Louis XIII period - 17th...
Walnut
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$8,516 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$16,400
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...
Glass, Walnut
Woolly Rhinoceros Skull Fossil with Custom Walnut Base, Pleistocene
Located in Tucson, AZ
This genuine woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis) skull fossil represents one of the most iconic megafauna of the Pleistocene Ice Age. A rare example of a near-complete skull,...
Steel
$13,007 / set
H 85.63 in W 46.07 in D 19.3 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Walnut Pair of Antique Bookcases or Vitrines RESTORED
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are thrilled to present this fantastic pair of antique Italian bookcases dating to the final decades of the 19th century. A stunning pair of bookcases with a timeless antique char...
Walnut
Ugo Trevisan Fireplace in Hammered Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ugo Trevisan (Officina d’Arte), fireplace, hammered steel, copper, Italy, 1950s The Turin-based atelier Officina d’Arte was established by the Venetian-born metalworker and designe...
Copper, Steel
Closet in Baroque Style Italy Late 19th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Baroque-style closet, lacquered and painted. Front with pair of panelled doors painted with lady and knight, large drawer in base with pair of painted panels with fruit baskets, also...
Wood
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.
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