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Description

Georgian mahogany Gentlemans wardrobe in very good condition .

The top with a single hanging rail and two well figured panelled doors .

Below this there are two short over two large drawers .The wardrobe comes in two main sections for transport plus the cornice .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK Please enquire for our competitive delivery prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wardrobe to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

199cm (78.35")

Width

128cm (50.39")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Reference Numbers

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SA1105542

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Description

Georgian mahogany Gentlemans wardrobe in very good condition .

The top with a single hanging rail and two well figured panelled doors .

Below this there are two short over two large drawers .The wardrobe comes in two main sections for transport plus the cornice .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK Please enquire for our competitive delivery prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wardrobe to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

199cm (78.35")

Width

128cm (50.39")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1105542

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A tall, dark mahogany Georgian gentlemans wardrobe featuring double upper doors above a base of multiple graduated drawers with round metal handles.

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ObjectWardrobes
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Pine, Oak
ColourDeep Brown
MotifsPanelled doors, Graduated drawers, Bracket feet, Crest moulding
SizeH 199 cm (78 in) x W 128 cm (50 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A Georgian gentlemans wardrobe, often referred to as a linen press or clothes press, typically features upper cabinet doors enclosing sliding trays or hanging space, with a chest of drawers base designed for storing folded garments and linens.

Georgian cabinet makers predominantly utilised solid mahogany, often sourced from the Americas or Caribbean, frequently combined with secondary native softwoods like pine or oak for drawer linings and internal framing.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, pegged frame joints, native timber secondary woods, and signs of age-appropriate oxidisation and wear within the internal surfaces.

An antique mahogany wardrobe serves as a focal storage piece in a bedroom or hallway, pairing effectively with neutral wall colours, minimalist contemporary lighting, and textured soft furnishings to balance its dark wood grain.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the wood grain rather than using silicone-based polishes.