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William IV Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe C1830
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
for sale €3,218     $3,493
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William IV Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe C1830

19th century
Description

An impressive English William IV Compactum Wardrobe. With a rich colour to the flame mahogany veneer. Comprising of a central set of 7 graduated drawers, all of which retain the original turned pulls. The drawers are flanked by a tall cupboard to either side which both have the original fern fabric lined interiors and brass hooks to hang garments. All of which sit on a plinth base and all adorned with crisply carved pediments.

Overall in good order with a few historic repairs to the pediments and minor losses to the veneer which will be professionally restored before it leaves.

Physical Dimensions
Height
174cm (68.50")
Width
241cm (94.88")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe to the 19th Century.

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SA1202058
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1724
Description
An impressive English William IV Compactum Wardrobe. With a rich colour to the flame mahogany veneer. Comprising of a central set of 7 graduated drawers, all of which retain the original turned pulls.
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The drawers are flanked by a tall cupboard to either side which both have the original fern fabric lined interiors and brass hooks to hang garments.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

All of which sit on a plinth base and all adorned with crisply carved pediments.

Overall in good order with a few historic repairs to the pediments and minor losses to the veneer which will be professionally restored before it leaves.

Height
174cm (68.50")
Width
241cm (94.88")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202058
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1724
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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A large William IV flame mahogany compactum wardrobe with a central column of six drawers flanked by twin side cupboards and carved cresting.
William IV Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe c1830
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A large William IV flame mahogany compactum wardrobe with a central column of six drawers flanked by twin side cupboards and carved cresting.
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A compactum wardrobe is a broad piece of storage furniture originating in the 19th century that combines central chest drawers with flanking full-height hanging cupboards or fitted shelving.

Wardrobes from the William IV period were predominantly constructed using solid mahogany and figured flame mahogany veneers, supported by pine secondary woods and brass lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces dating from around 1830 to 1837 display substantial proportions, carved scroll pediments, turned wooden knobs, hand-dovetailed drawer joinery, and natural age-related patination.

A large compactum wardrobe serves as a focal architectural piece in expansive bedrooms or dressing spaces, complementing neutral plaster walls, natural linen drapery, and minimalist flooring.

Dust mahogany regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice annually, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or prolonged direct sunlight.
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