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Carved Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
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Carved Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe

1900 - 1920
Description

Carved mahogany compactum wardrobe having carved removable finials, above two long mirror doors flanking the centre fitted with a pair of carved panelled doors and three drawers below. To the base section fitted with two large drawers having brass handles. All raised up on square supports.

Dimensions

Height 95 Inches

Width 77.5 Inches

Depth 25.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
241cm (94.88")
Width
197cm (77.56")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe to the 1900s.

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SA1060739
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Description
Carved mahogany compactum wardrobe having carved removable finials, above two long mirror doors flanking the centre fitted with a pair of carved panelled doors and three drawers below. To the base section fitted with two large drawers having brass handles. All raised up on square supports.

Dimensions

Height 95 Inches

Width 77.5 Inches

Depth 25.5 Inches

Height
241cm (94.88")
Width
197cm (77.56")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1060739
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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An antique carved mahogany compactum wardrobe featuring twin full-length mirrored doors flanking a central cupboard section, open niche, and multiple drawers with brass hardware.
Carved Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A compactum wardrobe is an all-in-one bedroom storage unit designed during the nineteenth century. It typically incorporates hanging sections alongside central drawers, shelves, and often integrated mirrors within a single freestanding timber frame.

Victorian compactums were predominantly constructed using solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers over pine cores. Features include hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, carved detailing, mortise and tenon framing, and cast brass drop handles.

Authentic pieces feature signs of historical hand-craftsmanship, such as slightly irregular dovetail joints, original brass locks with stamped maker marks, natural shrinkage marks in solid timber back panels, and original mirror plates showing light oxidisation.

Positioning a substantial mahogany wardrobe against light, contemporary paint colours creates an architectural focal point in a master bedroom, balancing historical woodwork with clean modern textiles.

Timber surfaces should be preserved by applying a high-quality beeswax paste twice yearly along the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent veneer movement and cracking.
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