Carved Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe 1900 - 1920

Name: Carved Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1060739
Price: 2695 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWardrobes
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCarved panel cupboard, Full-length mirrored doors, Egg and dart moulding, Brass drop handles
SizeH 241 cm (95 in) x W 197 cm (78 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

This Victorian carved mahogany compactum wardrobe is finished in a warm brown colour with polished timber surfaces and clear glass mirror plates. The architectural structure incorporates carved removable finials on the upper cornice, egg and dart moulding along the frieze, and a central section featuring a pair of carved panelled cupboards above an open niche, three graduated drawers, and two large lower drawers fitted with ornate brass drop handles. Twin full-length mirrored doors flank the central compartment, while square bracket feet support the heavy frame at the base. Standing 241 cm high, 197 cm wide and 65 cm deep, this substantial storage piece provides ample hanging and drawer space for apparel. In a modern home, it suits a spacious bedroom, dressing room or guest suite as a statement freestanding wardrobe and storage cabinet.

FAQs

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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