Baroque White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of antique white and light gray; all lightly distressed to fit the age of this stately armoire.
Oak, Paint
Early 19th Century White Wood French Provençal Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This bookcase carries genuine presence, its whitewashed weathered wood, arched pediment, open shelving immediately setting the tone for the piece. It was made in France during Early ...
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish White Painted Oak Single Door Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
The piece has been given a newer white painted finish, distressed and rubbed through to reveal natural wood beneath.
Oak, Paint
AMERICAN HICKORY WHITE GENESIS BIEDERMEIER SATIN WOOD ARMOIRE OR TV CABiNET
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A refined American Hickory White “Genesis” armoire, inspired by the clean, elegant lines of Biedermeier design and finished in beautiful satinwood.
Satinwood
Large Antique Wardrobe In White Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large, richly carved wooden coat rack featuring six double bronze hooks, four umbrella stands, four walking stick holders, a red marble top, a large storage drawer, and a beveled mir...
Wood
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century White Lacquer and Burlwood Armories - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century White Lacquer and Burlwood Armories - Pair Each armoire measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 68 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting ...
Burl, Lacquer
Italian Art Deco wardrobe in wood and white wood, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco wardrobe in wood and white wood, 1940s Two-door wardrobe in wood with white-beige wooden trim. Inside, there is a metal hanging rail. The frame is made of white-pain...
Wood
1960's Mid Century White Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Mid Century White Door Open Wardrobe - UP Zavody. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the Czech maker Up Zavody and designed by Frantisek Mezulanik. Czech was a l...
Beech
1960's Good Sized Mid Century White Door Shelved Wardrobe - UP Zavody
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Good Sized Mid Century White Door Open Wardrobe – Up Zavody. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the Czech maker Up Zavody and designed by Frantisek Mezulanik. C...
Beech
Italian Space Age orange beige plastic round wardrobe by Gilberto Peguri 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age orange and beige plastic round wardrobe by Gilberto Peguri, 1970s Round-based wardrobe made entirely of plastic. It features two sliding orange plastic doors on two...
Plastic
Tole Toleware Gilded Wrought Iron Coat Stand, Koegl Germany 1960s
By Koegl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful German Mid-Century gilt wrought-iron coat stand or hat rack, crafted circa the 1960s or earlier and designed in the style of Hans Kögl. This elegant piece features a scul...
Metal
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Rare Wardrobe vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Narrow 14" Depth Cupboard Made With Antique French Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very shallow 14" deep white washed two door armoire that will fit into a small room or space for extra storage or serve as entertainment cabinet for large screen TV, video and audio ...
Wood
Entertainment Armoire Thomasville Antiqued White Finish Painted Floral Details
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
That’s right, this is a MARVELOUS vintage French Provincial or French Country style entertainment armoire or storage cabinet with an all-over AWESOME antiqued white finish featuring ...
Metal
Oct 31 2000 Christie's 19th c Furniture Sculpture Art & Ceramics Auction Catalog
By Christie's
Located in Red Lion, PA
The catalog showcases exceptional craftsmanship, including a Napoleon III Neo-Egyptian ormolu and bronzed copper-mounted acajou mouchete bas d'armoire, fine Italian white marble figu...
Paper
19th Century White Oak Flemish Armoire
Located in Toronto, ON
Early 19th century simple Baroque styled armoire in white oak. Bare finish except for ball feet which are in original ebonized black.
Oak
Armoire à glace dans un hôtel de passe, rue Quincampoix
By Brassaï
Located in New York, NY
Armoire à glace dans un hôtel de passe, rue Quincampoix (Mirrored wardrobe in a brothel, Rue Quincampoix), 1932 gelatin silver print on double weight paper image: 13 3/4 x 10 13/16 i...
Silver Gelatin
Vintage Faux Bamboo Cabinet From Baker Furniture Lacquered White
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
It has been refurbished as an armoire and has been professionally lacquered Sherwin Williams White Duck, which is a lovely off-white, in a gloss sheen.
Faux Bamboo, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 75 in W 35 in D 22 in
Antique White Distressed Painted Wardrobe Cabinet with Shelves and Safe
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Wonderful antique white, distressed painted wardrobe / cabinet with shelves, two drawers below, and a safe inside is perfect for any bedroom, hallway, living room or even kitchen. Ha...
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 24.81 in D 15.36 in
Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Wardrobe Set by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1970s
By Fiarm, Carlo di Carli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Wardrobe Set by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1970s. Unique and rare wardrobe set in white lacquered wood by the Italian Designer Carlo de Carli, produ...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 70.87 in W 104.34 in D 22.45 in
1940s Gentleman's Wardrobe with Giant White Tiger Hand-Painted by Kensa Designs
Located in Oxted, Surrey
This is a very large 1940s wardrobe restored to a high standard and hand-painted by Kensa Designs. This 1940s wooden wardrobe is unusual, with aesthetic rounded edges and a smooth ...
Acrylic, Wood
Armoire Port
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous armoire port White lacquer with vintage doors.
French Country White Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
From turn of the century France, a spacious tall wardrobe with a textural white patina. Cleaned and refreshed in our atelier, this piece retains the original white paint, restored an...
Softwood
Late 1800s Restored Roomy White Armoire Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautifully restored roomy late 1800s armoire cabinet that has been painted white on the outside.
Wood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in L 19.69 in
French White Armoire Wardrobe and Shelves Louis XVI Cane, Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French cane bed with flower crown Louis XVI carved walnut Carved with vegetal patterns: flowers, leaves and pines Beveled Mirrors Three mirrored doors The center part is ...
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 71 in W 48.25 in D 22.75 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe by White and Newton
By White & Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a stunning armoire that perfectly captures the timeless elegance of Mid Century Modern design.
Teak
Sold
H 71 in W 54 in D 22.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Armoire Wardrobe by White and Newton Danish Style
By White & Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous armoire by renowened British furniture maker, White and Newton.
Wood
Sold
H 79 in W 42 in D 20 in
Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe by White Furn.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe with Fitted Interior by White Furniture Co.
Fruitwood, Walnut
Sold
H 70.75 in W 24.25 in D 22.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Single Armoire Wardrobe by White and Newton
By White & Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Single Armoire Wardrobe by White and Newton is a rare piece of furniture designed specifically for small places, offering great storage without c...
Teak
Antique Czech White Painted Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
Originally painted white, the armoire displays a time-worn patina, which reveals the golden brown hue of the wood beneath and evokes the rustic charm of the countryside.
Wood
1900s French White Wooden Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A white wooden cabinet from France, circa 1900. This handcrafted armoire stands on turned feet, guarded by a golden-brass lock.
Brass
1900’s French Country White Patinated Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A turn of the century wooden armoire crafted in France, with a beautifully distressed patina. This five shelves cabinet features a molded cornice and an upright case standing on brac...
Wood
Antique White Swedish Armoire, circa 1870
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely old pine armoire has been given new life with an elegant white painted finish, adding to the graceful lines and character of the piece.
Wood, Paint
Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden armoire from Belgium, circa 1900. A slender Silhouette, with paneled doors that open onto an interior divided in two, on the left, a rail for hanging clothes, on the right, ...
Softwood
Italian Painted White 19th Century Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a smaller scale cabinet with lots of shelves and a bar to hang things. It’s from the Tuscan part of Italian and used for clothing storage. It’s key does lock the door.
Pine
Antique White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique White Painted Swedish Armoire. The lovely beaded trim along the crown and gently curved panels create the charm of this armoire.
Wood, Paint
Scandinavian White Distressed Painted Armoire, Circa 1870
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely pine armoire has been given new life with a white, distressed painted finish.
Pine, Paint
1880s Belgian Black and White Patinated Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden armoire from Belgium, circa 1880, painted bone white with coal black accents on the panels, top rail and feet.
Wood
Painted armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Louis XIV style painted white two-door armoire with pewter hardware
Antique 19th Century Danish White Painted Biedermeier Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive and statuesque, this country Biedermeier pine armoire is painted white with black accents. The turned columns, painted black, add to the substancial "presence" of the armo...
Wood
Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
The weathering of the crisp white paint creates a light patina, revealing accents of the blonde wood beneath.
Softwood
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
By White & Newton
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding three door teak wardrobe from White & Newton- in the Danish modern style Made during the 1960s A freestanding three door teak wardrobe from White and Newton- in the ...
Teak
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
By White & Newton
Located in South Shields, GB
A compact 1960s teak wardrobe by White & Newton, with two doors, rectangular wooden handles and darker contrasting trim. Internally fitted with hanging rails, shelves, two drawers an...
Teak
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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