The word "Armoire" comes from French, and its etymology can be traced back to the Latin word "armorium", which means "a place to store weapons". The root word "arma" of Armorium means weapons, so the early "armoire" was actually a place dedicated to storing armor and weapons.

Wardrobe is a type of storage furniture that is primarily used for storing clothing. It is usually a tall upright cabinet with hanging rods, shelves, and drawers inside for hanging clothes, folded clothes, and other personal items. Armoire is a vertical storage cabinet originating from France. It was originally used to store weapons and armor, and later gradually evolved into a piece of furniture for storing clothing and other items.