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A Grunderzeit Walnut Veneered Wardrobe
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A Grunderzeit Walnut Veneered Wardrobe

19th century
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A Grunderzeit Walnut Veneered Wardrobe c1880's . Gründerzeit – Wilhelminian style furniture 1870 to 1914. The German term Gründerzeit – often also referred to as the Gründerjahre – generally refers to the period that began with the founding of the German Empire in 1871 and ended in 1914 with the outbreak of the First World War. Is currently used with a rail to hang clothes. It is 210 cm top of pelmet and Width 114.5 cm at widest pelmet, the main piece is 105 cm width and 180 cm to top of wardrobe. A Solid piece with one small area where walnut expanded commensurate with age bottom right on straight piece and our restorer says best left.

Internal its Height 172 cm, Width 98 cm and Depth 47

Physical Dimensions
Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
114.5cm (45.08")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Walnut Veneered Wardrobe to the 1890s.

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SA1164427
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A Grunderzeit Walnut Veneered Wardrobe c1880's . Gründerzeit – Wilhelminian style furniture 1870 to 1914. The German term Gründerzeit – often also referred to as the Gründerjahre – generally refers to the period that began with the founding of the German Empire in 1871 and ended in 1914 with the outbreak of the First World War. Is currently used with a rail to hang clothes. It is 210 cm top of pelmet and Width 114.5 cm at widest pelmet, the main piece is 105 cm width and 180 cm to top of wardrobe.
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A Solid piece with one small area where walnut expanded commensurate with age bottom right on straight piece and our restorer says best left.
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Internal its Height 172 cm, Width 98 cm and Depth 47

Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
114.5cm (45.08")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Walnut Veneered Wardrobe to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164427
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An antique Grunderzeit walnut veneered double-door wardrobe featuring a carved pediment with finials, fluted side pilasters, and figured wood panels.
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Archive I An antique Grunderzeit walnut veneered double-door wardrobe featuring a carved pediment with finials, fluted side pilasters, and figured wood panels.

A Grunderzeit Walnut Veneered Wardrobe

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3 South View Place (office only)
Blowhorn Street
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 1DD
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jun 2012
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Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
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Location: 3 South View Place (office only), Blowhorn Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1DD, United Kingdom
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An antique Grunderzeit walnut veneered double-door wardrobe featuring a carved pediment with finials, fluted side pilasters, and figured wood panels.
A Grunderzeit Walnut Veneered Wardrobe
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An antique Grunderzeit walnut veneered double-door wardrobe featuring a carved pediment with finials, fluted side pilasters, and figured wood panels.
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  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrunderzeit
  • MaterialWalnut, Walnut Veneer
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved cresting pediment, Fluted pilasters, Turned finials, Figured walnut panels
  • SizeH 210 cm (83 in) x W 114.5 cm (45 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This freestanding wardrobe is an example of Gründerzeit style furniture from the period around 1890. The piece is constructed with walnut veneer and solid timber, displaying a warm brown colour with pronounced figuring across the double doors, frieze, and base panels. Detailed elements include an arched cresting pediment with carved fan-like decoration, turned finials atop the corners, fluted pilasters flanking the doors, and ornate keyhole escutcheons. The cornice projects significantly above the main body, supported by carved corbels at the upper corners. A small area of timber expansion is present on the lower right straight section, commensurate with age. Measuring 210 cm high, 114.5 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, the unit provides generous hanging storage within a compact footprint. The interior offers a practical setup with a hanging rail behind the two doors, yielding an internal height of 172 cm, a width of 98 cm, and a depth of 47 cm. This traditional wardrobe serves as a functional storage solution in a bedroom or dressing room, accommodating everyday garments while adding period character to the interior space.

The Grunderzeit period refers to the economic boom phase in 19th-century Central Europe, lasting roughly from 1871 until the turn of the century. Furniture from this era features historicist design elements, drawing heavily from Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical architecture, often characterised by bold pediments, carved columns, and rich wood veneers.

Wardrobes from this period were constructed with solid wood frames, often pine or oak, covered in high-grade decorative wood veneers such as walnut, mahogany, or burr walnut. Hardware typically comprised cast iron, brass, or bronze lock plates and handles, with interior fittings using solid pine shelves or hanging rails.

Authentic Grunderzeit pieces display characteristic architectural features including crown mouldings, carved finials, fluted pilasters, and central shell or fan pediment motifs. Look for hand-cut dovetail joints, original lock mechanisms, and light unevenness in hand-cut veneers indicative of 19th-century manufacture.

A substantial walnut armoire functions as a anchor piece when set against neutral or contemporary wall treatments. Position it in a master bedroom, grand hallway, or open-plan living area to provide storage while adding historical texture to a modern design scheme.

Keep wood veneers away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, cracking, or bleaching. Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve moisture and protect the original finish.
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