A wardrobe is a cupboard with space for hanging clothes. As an item of furniture as opposed to a separate closet, the wardrobe did not generally appear until the early 19th century. Until then, clothes had been stored in clothes presses.

Wardrobes may have between one and four doors, and sometimes have fitted drawers in the centre section and hanging space on either wing. The doors are often panelled, with a decorative figured timber panel surrounded by a moulded frame. The clothes hangers hung on rails or hooks, usually facing the front. Antique wardrobes are often too shallow to fit standard size wire hangers comfortably side on.

A Beaconsfield wardrobe is the term used to describe an Edwardian period wardrobe that has an open storage area in the centre top section, usually backed by a mirror, with externally visible drawers below.

Wardrobes have been made in most of the usual more...

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A Continental satinwood wardrobe, mid 19th century, the moulded…

A Continental satinwood wardrobe, mid 19th century, the moulded cornice above a broad frieze and four panelled doors on a plinth base. Height 217 cm, width 245 cm, depth 51 cm

WA Colonial jarrah wardrobe large example with two arched panel…

Colonial Jarrah Wardrobe with Arched Panel Doors and Drawer

WA Colonial jarrah wardrobe large example with two arched panel doors under a bold cornice and a large drawer below. A full length hanging rail and three adjustable shelves. 218 x 138 x 55 cm

A fine quality carved ash wardrobe in the manner of Bruce…

Exquisite Bruce Talbert-Inspired Carved Ash Wardrobe, English circa 1880

A fine quality carved ash wardrobe in the manner of Bruce Talbert, English circa 1880, 233 cm high, 221 cm wide, 57 cm deep

A very attractive large faux bamboo two-mirror door wardrobe,…

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Wardrobe

A very attractive large faux bamboo two-mirror door wardrobe, French, 19th century, 235 cm, high 164 cm, wide 57 cm, deep

A large cream and blue painted wardrobe, 212 cm, high 165 cm,…

Large Cream and Blue Wardrobe - 212cm High

A large cream and blue painted wardrobe, 212 cm, high 165 cm, wide 67 cm, deep

Hans Hayson wardrobe, two lockable doors with interior hanging…

Lockable Danish Wardrobe from the 1960s

Hans Hayson wardrobe, two lockable doors with interior hanging rail, comes with key., Denmark, c 1960s, 175 cm high, 122 cm wide, 61 cm deep

Shabby Chic armoire wardrobe 143 cm wide, 73 cm deep, 232 cm…

Shabby Chic Armoire: Stylish Storage Solution

Shabby Chic armoire wardrobe 143 cm wide, 73 cm deep, 232 cm high

Two Capodimonte Italy ceramic lady figures including: standing…

Capodimonte Ceramic Lady Figures - Pink and Green Robes

Two Capodimonte Italy ceramic lady figures including: standing lady in pink robe; and standing lady in green robe, each marked to base, height 25 cm, each.

A large antique wardrobe, two doors over one draw. Clothes rail…

Antique Wardrobe with Clothes Rail and Draw

A large antique wardrobe, two doors over one draw. Clothes rail inside. Height 185 cm, width 13.8 cm, depth 60 cm

Stepped wardrobe, late 19th century, teak Anglo Indian with…

Teak Inlaid Wardrobe with Scalloped Arch Top

Stepped wardrobe, late 19th century, teak Anglo Indian with inlay decoration scalloped arched top single glazed door, height 211 cm, length 145, cm, depth 58 cm

Germanic wardrobe, 19th century mahogany two-door wardrobe with…

Mahogany Germanic Wardrobe with Fitted Interior

Germanic wardrobe, 19th century mahogany two-door wardrobe with fitted interior

Antique 2 door wardrobe 132 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 208 cm high

Antique 2-Door Wardrobe - 132x61x208 cm

Antique 2 door wardrobe 132 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 208 cm high

An exceptional quality Sheraton style mahogany combination…

Sheraton Mahogany Wardrobe with Inlays and Drawers

An exceptional quality Sheraton style mahogany combination wardrobe with decorative inlays and a central bank of six drawers

19th century mahogany combination wardrobe with bevelled glass…

Mahogany Combination Wardrobe with Mirrored Doors and Carved Panels

19th century mahogany combination wardrobe with bevelled glass mirrored doors flanking central drawers and two carved panel doors

An unusual colonial native woods wardrobe, the plain curved…

Colonial Native Woods Wardrobe with Arched Doors and Lattice Panel

An unusual colonial native woods wardrobe, the plain curved pediment with a carved lattice worked panel, the doors and central panel in the form of arches with wooden 'keystone', the interior divided in two with each containing a lidded cavity at the base…

Sheraton mahogany and satinwood inlaid combination wardrobe…

Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Mirrored Wardrobe

Sheraton mahogany and satinwood inlaid combination wardrobe with two mirrored doors

Satinwood wardrobe, moulded cornice above two panelled doors…

Satinwood Wardrobe with Moulded Cornice and Plinth Base

Satinwood wardrobe, moulded cornice above two panelled doors fitted with four shelves, on a plinth base, height 197 cm width 112 cm depth 54 cm

Two door mahogany wardrobe, manufactured Waring Co., Sydney…

Mahogany Wardrobe by Waring Co. Sydney

Two door mahogany wardrobe, manufactured Waring Co., Sydney raised on block feet, height 182 cm width 123 cm depth 54 cm

William IV mahogany winged wardrobe with central chest and…

William IV Mahogany Winged Wardrobe with Central Chest & Cabinet

William IV mahogany winged wardrobe with central chest and cabinet, circa 1835, beautifully fitted out with later period style slides and central collectors cabinet drawers, Palladian pelmet, with key, 207 cm high, 211 cm long, 60 cm deep

An Australian ceder two door gents robe, South Australian…

Mid-19th Century Australian Cedar Gents Wardrobe

An Australian ceder two door gents robe, South Australian origin, mid 19th century, unusual architectural design, full ceder secondary timbers, 234 cm high, 98 cm wide, 53 cm deep

A large European wardrobe, two decorative panelled doors above…

European Wardrobe with Decorative Panels and Drawers

A large European wardrobe, two decorative panelled doors above two drawers. Height 222 cm, width 184 cm, depth 60 cm.

A flame mahogany gentlemans wardrobe, English, 19th century.…

19th Century Flame Mahogany Gentlemans Wardrobe

A flame mahogany gentlemans wardrobe, English, 19th century. 178 cm high, 138 cm wide, 54 cm deep

A fine French amboyna and rosewood wardrobe, circa 1870, with…

French Amboyna & Rosewood Wardrobe, Circa 1870

A fine French amboyna and rosewood wardrobe, circa 1870, with striking amboyna panelling and strapwork upon richly toned rosewood having an arched pediment pierced and carved with an acanthus crest above a panelled cornice, a shaped full length bevelled…

Sheraton style inlaid mahogany single door wardrobe with mirror

Mahogany Wardrobe with Mirror in Sheraton Style

Sheraton style inlaid mahogany single door wardrobe with mirror

Northern European hand painted folk art 2 door robe, circa 1799.…

1799 Hand Painted Folk Art Robe from Northern Europe

Northern European hand painted folk art 2 door robe, circa 1799. 174 cm high, 150 cm wide, 65 cm deep

A kingwood Louis XV style inlaid armoire, circa 1940, the robe…

Kingwood Inlaid Louis XV Style Armoire

A kingwood Louis XV style inlaid armoire, circa 1940, the robe with a serpentine shaped cornice and body, quarter veneer shaped panels with satinwood stringing to the doors and sides, the doors inlaid with loose floral bouquets and tendrils in various…

Antique English Satinwood two door wardrobe, approx 183 cm high,…

Antique Satinwood Two-Door Wardrobe, 183x168x64cm

Antique English Satinwood two door wardrobe, approx 183 cm high, 168 cm wide, 64 cm deep

A Sheraton style mahogany wardrobe

Mahogany Sheraton Wardrobe

A Sheraton style mahogany wardrobe

A rosewood and amboyna style, gentleman's robe, early 20th…

Rosewood Gentleman's Robe with Mirror and Drawer

A rosewood and amboyna style, gentleman's robe, early 20th century, with bevelled glass mirror, architectural arched top, interior drawer, and lower single pull out drawer. Height 235 cm. Width 104 cm; depth 45 cm