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Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe

19th century
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Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe with Drawers

Item Code:

LC1426

Description:

An impressive Victorian flame mahogany breakfront wardrobe of large scale and outstanding visual appeal, dating to the mid 19th century. This striking piece is beautifully figured throughout, with rich flame mahogany veneers creating a bold and decorative presence.

The wardrobe is arranged in a breakfront form, with a central section featuring a bank of graduated drawers beneath a set of panelled cupboard doors, flanked by two full-height hanging compartments. Each door is finely detailed with gothic arch mouldings and subtle line inlay, complemented by elegant decorative inlaid motifs to the frieze.

The central drawers are fitted with brass swan neck handles and provide excellent storage, while the side sections offer generous hanging space. The piece stands on a plinth base and is topped with a moulded cornice, giving it a strong architectural look. There are minor veneer losses and signs of age related shrinkage, however this is not detrimental to the overall appearance or functionality of the piece.

A superb and highly practical statement piece, ideal for a large bedroom or period interior.

Key Features:

* Victorian period wardrobe, circa 1860–1880

* Large breakfront design with architectural presence

* Beautiful flame mahogany veneers throughout

* Gothic arch panelled doors with moulded detailing

* Central section with multiple graduated drawers

* Brass swan neck handles

* Flanked by two full-height hanging compartments

* Decorative inlaid frieze detail

* Moulded cornice and plinth base

* Minor veneer losses and age related shrinkage present

* Solid, substantial and highly practical piece

Dimensions:

Width: 239 cm

Depth: 60 cm

Height: 193 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
239cm (94.09")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Breakfront Triple Wardrobe to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1207210
Dealers Internal Reference
LC1426
Description
Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe with Drawers

Item Code:

LC1426

Description:

An impressive Victorian flame mahogany breakfront wardrobe of large scale and outstanding visual appeal, dating to the mid 19th century.
FB Antiques

This striking piece is beautifully figured throughout, with rich flame mahogany veneers creating a bold and decorative presence.

fig 1. A large Victorian flame mahogany breakfront triple wardrobe featuring gothic arch panel doors, a central chest of drawers, and inlaid swag detailing.
fig 1. Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe

The wardrobe is arranged in a breakfront form, with a central section featuring a bank of graduated drawers beneath a set of panelled cupboard doors, flanked by two full-height hanging compartments. Each door is finely detailed with gothic arch mouldings and subtle line inlay, complemented by elegant decorative inlaid motifs to the frieze.

fig 2. A large Victorian flame mahogany breakfront triple wardrobe featuring gothic arch panel doors, a central chest of drawers, and inlaid swag detailing.
fig 2. Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe

The central drawers are fitted with brass swan neck handles and provide excellent storage, while the side sections offer generous hanging space. The piece stands on a plinth base and is topped with a moulded cornice, giving it a strong architectural look. There are minor veneer losses and signs of age related shrinkage, however this is not detrimental to the overall appearance or functionality of the piece.

fig 3. A large Victorian flame mahogany breakfront triple wardrobe featuring gothic arch panel doors, a central chest of drawers, and inlaid swag detailing.
fig 3. Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe

A superb and highly practical statement piece, ideal for a large bedroom or period interior.

Key Features:

Victorian period wardrobe, circa 1860–1880

Large breakfront design with architectural presence

Beautiful flame mahogany veneers throughout

fig 4. A large Victorian flame mahogany breakfront triple wardrobe featuring gothic arch panel doors, a central chest of drawers, and inlaid swag detailing.
fig 4. Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe

Gothic arch panelled doors with moulded detailing

Central section with multiple graduated drawers

Brass swan neck handles

Flanked by two full-height hanging compartments

Decorative inlaid frieze detail

Moulded cornice and plinth base

Minor veneer losses and age related shrinkage present

Solid, substantial and highly practical piece

Dimensions:

Width: 239 cm

Depth: 60 cm

Height: 193 cm

Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
239cm (94.09")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Breakfront Triple Wardrobe to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207210
Dealers Internal Ref
LC1426
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A large Victorian flame mahogany breakfront triple wardrobe featuring gothic arch panel doors, a central chest of drawers, and inlaid swag detailing.
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A breakfront triple wardrobe is a large piece of bedroom furniture featuring a central section that projects forward from the two flanking side cupboards. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, this configuration combines full-length hanging space with drawers or smaller cupboards.

Victorian mahogany wardrobes typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, solid pine or oak carcass construction beneath book-matched flame mahogany veneers, and original brass fittings. The breakfront design often breaks down into multiple sections to facilitate transport and assembly.

Authentic Victorian pieces display characteristic hand-planed timber surfaces, original lock mechanisms, cast brass handles, and natural grain variation in the flame mahogany veneer. Look for evidence of historical hand-cut joinery inside the drawers and along the carcass backboard.

Position the wardrobe as a focal statement piece in a spacious master bedroom or dressing room, balancing its visual weight with light wall paint and minimalist soft furnishings. Contrast its rich reddish-brown wood tones with neutral linens and contemporary lighting fixtures.

Apply high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cotton cloth, working in the direction of the grain. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent the wood from drying, warping, or fading.
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