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A Walnut and Burr Walnut Compactum Triple Wardrobe C1890
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A Walnut and Burr Walnut Compactum Triple Wardrobe C1890

19th century
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A Walnut and Burr Walnut compactum triple wardrobe and dating from around 1890. This stunning piece has a moulded cornice with a carved pediment above and a wide lip underneath. It has a mirrored door to the left hand side with original Brass handle and inside are four removable slide trays and two drawers to the bottom. On the right are two short doors both of which have a carved panel above a Burr walnut moulded panel with original Brass handle and a hanging rail with hooks inside. Under the doors are two short over two long graduating drawers with original Brass handles and Burr walnut drawer fronts. The wardrobe stands on a plinth base and separates into seven pieces for ease of movement.

Measures: Height: 93" x depth: 25" x Internal Depth: 22" x Width: 76"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

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Physical Dimensions
Height
236cm (92.91")
Width
193cm (75.98")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Walnut Compactum Wardrobe to the 1890s.

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SA1203256
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W3910/22.3
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Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

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Description
A Walnut and Burr Walnut compactum triple wardrobe and dating from around 1890. This stunning piece has a moulded cornice with a carved pediment above and a wide lip underneath.
It has a mirrored door to the left hand side with original Brass handle and inside are four removable slide trays and two drawers to the bottom.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

On the right are two short doors both of which have a carved panel above a Burr walnut moulded panel with original Brass handle and a hanging rail with hooks inside. Under the doors are two short over two long graduating drawers with original Brass handles and Burr walnut drawer fronts. The wardrobe stands on a plinth base and separates into seven pieces for ease of movement.

fig 1. Late Victorian walnut triple compactum wardrobe featuring a full-length mirrored door, burr walnut panels, carved relief sections, and a carved cresting pediment.
fig 1. A Walnut and Burr Walnut Compactum Triple Wardrobe C1890

Measures: Height: 93" x depth: 25" x Internal Depth: 22" x Width: 76"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. Late Victorian walnut triple compactum wardrobe featuring a full-length mirrored door, burr walnut panels, carved relief sections, and a carved cresting pediment.
fig 2. A Walnut and Burr Walnut Compactum Triple Wardrobe C1890

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
236cm (92.91")
Width
193cm (75.98")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Walnut Compactum Wardrobe to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203256
Dealers Internal Ref
W3910/22.3
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
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Archive I Late Victorian walnut triple compactum wardrobe featuring a full-length mirrored door, burr walnut panels, carved relief sections, and a carved cresting pediment.

A WALNUT AND BURR WALNUT COMPACTUM TRIPLE WARDROBE C1890

Archive II Late Victorian walnut triple compactum wardrobe featuring a full-length mirrored door, burr walnut panels, carved relief sections, and a carved cresting pediment. View II
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Late Victorian walnut triple compactum wardrobe featuring a full-length mirrored door, burr walnut panels, carved relief sections, and a carved cresting pediment.
A WALNUT AND BURR WALNUT COMPACTUM TRIPLE WARDROBE C1890
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Late Victorian walnut triple compactum wardrobe featuring a full-length mirrored door, burr walnut panels, carved relief sections, and a carved cresting pediment.
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A compactum wardrobe is a multi-functional piece of bedroom storage furniture introduced in the nineteenth century, designed to combine hanging wardrobe space, linen drawers, and shelves within a single unit.

Late Victorian wardrobes were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, often featuring decorative burr walnut veneers, bevelled mirror glass plates, and cast brass handles.

Authentic pieces from circa 1890 feature hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawers, original cast brass hardware, carved pediments or pediment crests, and natural aging to the timber and mirror glass patina.

A substantial antique wardrobe serves as a focal statement piece in a primary bedroom or dressing area, contrasting against neutral wall tones or pairing with heritage wall coverings to ground a room layout.

Preserve walnut timber by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish twice yearly, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources and high humidity.
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