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Edwardian Compactum Wardrobe Oak
Harper Baxter
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Edwardian Compactum Wardrobe Oak

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Harper Baxter
Description

An attractive and rare Edwardian period oak compactum wardrobe.

The doors enclosed a fully fitted interior comprising labeled drawers, linen slides, shelves, extending hanging rail, foot rails and tie racks.

Offered in very good condition. Delivered by a two man team.

England, circa 1900

Height: 188.3 cm

Width: 111 cm

Depth: 52.7 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
188.3cm (74.13")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
52.7cm (20.75")
Declaration

Harper Baxter has dated this Edwardian Oak Compactum Wardrobe to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129390
Description
An attractive and rare Edwardian period oak compactum wardrobe.
The doors enclosed a fully fitted interior comprising labeled drawers, linen slides, shelves, extending hanging rail, foot rails and tie racks.
Harper Baxter

Offered in very good condition. Delivered by a two man team.

England, circa 1900

Height: 188.3 cm

Width: 111 cm

Depth: 52.7 cm

Height
188.3cm (74.13")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
52.7cm (20.75")
Date of Manufacture

Harper Baxter has dated this Edwardian Oak Compactum Wardrobe to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129390
Harper Baxter
Harper Baxter
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror.
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Archive I An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror.

Edwardian Compactum Wardrobe Oak

Archive II An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View II
Archive III An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View III
Archive IV An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View IV
Archive V An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View V
Archive VI An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View VI
Archive VII An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View VII
Archive VIII An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View VIII
Archive IX An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View IX
Archive X An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View X
Archive XI An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View XI
Archive XII An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View XII
Archive XIII An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View XIII
Archive XIV An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View XIV
Archive XV An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror. View XV
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Clavering House
Newcastle upon Tyne
Northumberland
NE1 3NG
United Kingdom
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Harper Baxter
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Location: Clavering House, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 3NG, United Kingdom
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An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror.
Edwardian Compactum Wardrobe Oak
Ref: SA1129390
An open two-door Edwardian oak compactum wardrobe revealing a left hanging rail, right shelving, labelled drawers, a glass-fronted drawer, and an internal door mirror.
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A compactum wardrobe is a specialized storage unit developed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, designed with fitted internal sections including rails, shelves, and labelled drawers for organized clothing storage.

Edwardian wardrobes were traditionally constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut, paired with brass hinges, glass drawer fronts, and silvered glass mirrors.

Authentic pieces display turn-of-the-century construction methods including dovetail joints, original printed or stamped brass drawer labels, hand-finished timber, and age-appropriate wear to internal fittings.

Position a compactum wardrobe as a focal point in a master bedroom, guest room, or wide hallway to add warm wood tones and structured storage alongside contemporary soft furnishings.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a neutral beeswax polish annually, taking care to place the piece away from direct radiators to avoid moisture loss.
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