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Compactum Chest
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Compactum Chest

19th century
Description

This stunning Large Victorian Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe with Central Drawers is a true masterpiece of the Victorian era. it has a seven-drawer chest of drawers flanked by two tall single wardrobes. Crafted from high-quality mahogany, this antique piece showcases the timeless beauty of Victorian furniture design. it would compliment any room. This wardrobe can be dismantled so easy for transport .Standing on bunn feet.

Dimenssions:

Width 90" 229cm

Height 74`' 188cm

Depth 21" 54cm

Hanging section 18" 46cm

Depth 17" 43cm

Height 62" 158cm

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe to the 1800s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08234010
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-190 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Pointed arch door panels: moulding profile common in the 1840s and 1850s.
Turned wooden knob handles: standard early to mid Victorian cabinet fitting.
Book-matched flame mahogany veneers: traditional nineteenth-century decorative work.
Turned feet under the plinth: profile in use from the 1840s.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
188cm (74.02")
Width
229cm (90.16")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1033430
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This stunning Large Victorian Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe with Central Drawers is a true masterpiece of the Victorian era. it has a seven-drawer chest of drawers flanked by two tall single wardrobes.
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Crafted from high-quality mahogany, this antique piece showcases the timeless beauty of Victorian furniture design.
Gaylords Antiques

it would compliment any room. This wardrobe can be dismantled so easy for transport .Standing on bunn feet.

Dimenssions:

Width 90" 229cm

Height 74`' 188cm

Depth 21" 54cm

Hanging section 18" 46cm

Depth 17" 43cm

Height 62" 158cm

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 08234010
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-190 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Pointed arch door panels: moulding profile common in the 1840s and 1850s.
Turned wooden knob handles: standard early to mid Victorian cabinet fitting.
Book-matched flame mahogany veneers: traditional nineteenth-century decorative work.
Turned feet under the plinth: profile in use from the 1840s.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
188cm (74.02")
Width
229cm (90.16")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1033430
Gaylords Antiques
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A Victorian flame mahogany compactum wardrobe featuring a central chest of six drawers flanked by twin full-length side cupboards.
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Archive I A Victorian flame mahogany compactum wardrobe featuring a central chest of six drawers flanked by twin full-length side cupboards.

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A Victorian flame mahogany compactum wardrobe featuring a central chest of six drawers flanked by twin full-length side cupboards.
Compactum chest
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A Victorian flame mahogany compactum wardrobe featuring a central chest of six drawers flanked by twin full-length side cupboards.
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  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFlame Mahogany Veneer, Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, arched panel doors, turned wooden knobs, turned feet
  • SizeH 188 cm (74 in) x W 229 cm (90 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Victorian compactum wardrobe dates to around 1800 and is made from flame mahogany veneer and solid mahogany with a warm brown colour. The piece combines a central chest of drawers with two full-length side cupboards, featuring arched panel doors, turned wooden knobs, and bun feet. The timber displays prominent natural grain patterns across the front, complemented by traditional moulding details along the top cornices and drawer edges. It measures 188 cm high, 229 cm wide, and 54 cm deep. In a modern home, this substantial storage item works well in a bedroom or dressing room to provide hanging space and drawer organisation. The modular structure allows the wardrobes and central chest to be dismantled into sections for straightforward placement and assembly within domestic interiors.

FAQs

A compactum wardrobe is an expansive piece of bedroom storage furniture developed during the nineteenth century that combines hanging wardrobe sections with a built-in central chest of drawers.

Victorian compactums were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often decorated with highly figured flame mahogany veneers, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, and turned wooden handles.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints inside drawers, original brass lever locks, book-matched flame timber veneers, and evidence of hand-planed secondary timbers on back panels.

A large compactum serves as a primary statement piece in a master bedroom or dressing room, grounding modern minimalist schemes or complementing traditional, heritage-inspired decor.

Flame mahogany should be dusted regularly with a soft dry cloth and treated twice yearly with a high-quality beeswax polish, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or fading.
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