Antique Storage Closets for Your Dream House

If you’ve seen any of the Chronicles of Narnia films, you’re likely familiar with the large, antique wardrobe that acts as the portal from an ordinary mansion to the magical land of Narnia. As it turns out, antique storage closets and wardrobes are quite trendy these days! Type “antique closet” into your favorite search engine, and you’ll see hundreds of listings pop up with images of beautiful, aged closets.

Modern Closets vs. Antiques

What separates modern closets from antique closets? For one apparent reason, age is a factor. Antiques are older and storied, and many of them are built quite solid. Quirky characteristics or artistic carpentry can set apart an antique closet. Modern closets tend to be more lightweight, sleek, and built with smart storage in mind for someone living in today’s society.

What Is Considered Antique?

In general, many people equate the word “antique” to “old.” It’s difficult from one perspective to another to pinpoint exactly what is considered antique, because it often varies depending on the age of the person using it. The Spruce Crafts writes, “To a teenager, for example, a kitchen tool or gadget from the 1960s seems ‘antique,’ while a senior adult might see antiques as the many objects they used or saw in the homes of their parents and grandparents as a child.”

In general, though, the United States Customs Service defines antique as items that are at least 100 years old. It’s a consistently sliding scale as each year passes. However, what is actually considered antique varies greatly still from person to person.

Closets Today

Older, standalone storage closets tend to be heavier, as many are built from solid wood. Closets today typically are made from lighter-weight materials, such as particleboard` or a mixture of materials. Today’s trends are sleek, functional, minimalistic, and storage savvy. Most people have built-in storage closets — some categorized as a walk-in closet — in their homes, rather than a traditional standalone wardrobe. 

Should You Go Modern or Antique?

Whether you decide to go modern or antique with your closet choice depends entirely on your personal taste, and the style you’re going for in your home. Do you want a closet made of rich, solid wood? Are you more of a minimalist and want something lighter and more trendy? Do you collect antiques and vintage items?

The decision is entirely up to you. Know that antiques can be pricy due to their age — depending on their condition, of course — but they also can add a more lived-in, Southern comfort feel to any room. 

Modern closets — especially luxury closets or designer closets — add a chic, on-trend vibe to the atmosphere. Pedini Miami offers a multitude of high-quality, luxury modular closets, should you choose to go modern. For custom closets in Miami, Pedini is one of the top designers and manufacturers.

Antique Closets for Your Home

Are you ready to choose your new-to-you, antique closet? The good news is that the options are plentiful! Decide what color and material you’d like, and also consider the amount of storage you will need from your new closet. And don’t forget to set a budget and stick to it — antiques might be more pricey, but the character they’ll bring into your home is worth every penny. Here are some antique closets for sale.

French Hand-Carved “Marriage” Armoire

This beautiful, 19th-century antique closet is made from oak and brass and comes from Normandy circa 1870. The French provincial-style armoire has carvings that were intended to extend health and happiness to the newlyweds, according to its description. It includes large escutcheons in brass.

Five Door Antique Italian Wardrobe

Looking for something with a lot of character — and a lot of space? This unique Italian wardrobe hails from the 19th century and offers plenty of storage. It features five beautifully polished, curving doors, and the middle has a mirror.

Edwardian Style Wardrobe Closet

This wardrobe is made with mixed wood marquetry and includes fine stringing details, oval inset mirror in paneled door, fine brass hardware and interior fittings. It hails from the United Kingdom, circa early 20th century.

Antique Blue German Armoire

This early 19th-century German armoire is painted a beautiful blue and includes a floral motif, chamfered corners in front and a boldly scrolled pediment. 

Painted Chinoiserie Armoire

This stunning, red armoire hails from the early 19th-century United Kingdom, although it could pass for a Chinese antique with its Chinoiserie design. Chinoiserie is the European interpretation and imitation of Chinese and East Asian artistic traditions.

Louis XV Armoire

This mid-18th-century piece has a regal name to go with its stately appearance. It features adjustable shelves, a bottom drawer, and a cutout in the back for a TV.

Vintage Country French Armoire

This late-18th-century French armoire gives the nod to its countryside roots, with solid burl walnut door inserts, French Oak detailing and original steel hinges.

1920s Art Deco Armoire

According to its description, this armoire is “vintage pre-depression with a unique carved top.” It’s made from mixed hardwood, which includes mahogany and maple. 

Renaissance Revival Armoire

If you love beautiful artwork and craftsmanship, this is the closest to you. The 17th-century French piece hails from Alsace. It features a cherub-decorated frieze and stepped architrave that is supported by three Classic Corinthian order columns, as well as scrolled acanthus leaf-form feet. 

Neoclassical French Walnut Armoire

Hailing from the 1870s, this closet is a revival of ancient Greek architecture, with molded crown and substantial base molding providing framework for the clear, glazed door.