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A Late 19th Century Shapland & Petter, American Walnut Framed Compendium Wardrobe.
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A Late 19th Century Shapland & Petter, American Walnut Framed Compendium Wardrobe.

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Late Victorian style! If you need a wardrobe or storage space, look no further. A very high-quality, Shapland & Petter, late 19th century American walnut framed compendium wardrobe with ebonised detailing. The design incorporating aesthetic movement influences. The wardrobe is a superb piece of furniture with a moulded cornice over a single mirrored door opening to an interior with a hanging rail and hooks & oozes quality throughout. The wardrobe has a further small cupboard with a floral carved door, one small shallow drawer, three half-length deep drawers and large base drawer. This quality, Shapland & Petter craftsman made piece of furniture exudes quality & style and will last a lifetime & is as beautiful & useful today as the day it was made. Please see the other antique furniture we have listed for sale.This piece perfectly complements a dressing table we have listed for sale.

Height dimensions:- total height 211cm, lower top height 194cm and working height 113cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Walnut Compendium Wardrobe to the Victorian era.

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SA1059277
Dealers Internal Reference
HF1377
Description
Late Victorian style! If you need a wardrobe or storage space, look no further.
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A very high-quality, Shapland & Petter, late 19th century American walnut framed compendium wardrobe with ebonised detailing.
Designer Antiques4u

The design incorporating aesthetic movement influences. The wardrobe is a superb piece of furniture with a moulded cornice over a single mirrored door opening to an interior with a hanging rail and hooks & oozes quality throughout. The wardrobe has a further small cupboard with a floral carved door, one small shallow drawer, three half-length deep drawers and large base drawer. This quality, Shapland & Petter craftsman made piece of furniture exudes quality & style and will last a lifetime & is as beautiful & useful today as the day it was made. Please see the other antique furniture we have listed for sale.This piece perfectly complements a dressing table we have listed for sale.

Height dimensions:- total height 211cm, lower top height 194cm and working height 113cm.

Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Walnut Compendium Wardrobe to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1059277
Dealers Internal Ref
HF1377
Designer Antiques4u
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century American walnut compendium wardrobe featuring a full-length mirrored door, carved timber motif panel, open side shelving, brass handles, and integrated drawers.

A Late 19th Century Shapland & Petter, American Walnut Framed Compendium Wardrobe.

Archive II A late nineteenth-century American walnut compendium wardrobe featuring a full-length mirrored door, carved timber motif panel, open side shelving, brass handles, and integrated drawers. View II
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A late nineteenth-century American walnut compendium wardrobe featuring a full-length mirrored door, carved timber motif panel, open side shelving, brass handles, and integrated drawers.
A late 19th century Shapland & Petter, American walnut framed compendium wardrobe.
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A late nineteenth-century American walnut compendium wardrobe featuring a full-length mirrored door, carved timber motif panel, open side shelving, brass handles, and integrated drawers.
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  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialAmerican Walnut, Brass, Mirror Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFull-length mirror door, Carved scrollwork panel, Brass drop handles, Open side shelving
  • SizeH 211 cm (83 in) x W 131 cm (52 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This late Victorian Shapland and Petter compendium wardrobe is manufactured from American walnut with warm brown tones, ebonised detailing, and a clear mirror glass door. The design incorporates Aesthetic Movement influences, a moulded cornice, floral carved scrollwork on the upper cupboard door, brass drop handles, and open side shelving. The configuration includes a single full-length mirrored door, one small cupboard, a shallow drawer, three half-length deep drawers, and a large base drawer, standing on shaped bracket feet. The dimensions are 211 cm high, 131 cm wide, and 52 cm deep. Today, the wardrobe provides versatile storage in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway for garments, accessories, and everyday items. The multi-drawer layout and hanging space accommodate a wide variety of clothing, while the open shelves offer display opportunities for personal items. The neutral wood grain and traditional brass hardware suit both period properties and contemporary interiors seeking functional antique storage.

FAQs

A compendium wardrobe is a multifunctional piece of bedroom furniture that integrates a hanging section alongside built-in drawers, open shelving, and often a mirrored door within a single timber frame.

Late Victorian compendium wardrobes were constructed from solid hardwoods such as American walnut, oak, and mahogany, frequently accented with figurative veneers, carved panels, and cast brass ironmongery.

Authentic pieces by Shapland & Petter often feature distinct Arts and Crafts influenced cabinetwork, high-grade lock mechanisms, stamped serial numbers or brass lock plates, and precise hand-carved motifs.

An antique wardrobe serves as a statement storage piece in a master bedroom, dressing area, or hallway, contrasting natural wood tones against neutral wall finishes and contemporary textiles.

Maintain walnut furniture by regularly dusting with a soft, dry cloth, applying a neutral beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, and avoiding placement near direct heat sources or damp areas.
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