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An Excellent Victorian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Corner Compactum Wardrobe.
For sale by Robert Dee
for sale €527     $572
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An Excellent Victorian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Corner Compactum Wardrobe.

19th century
For Sale by Robert Dee
Description

A lovely Victorian and Satinwood Corner Compactum Wardrobe, with floral marquetry inlay and carved floral motifs.

The outswept pediment with egg and dart moulding above a shaped mirrored door enclosing an upper shelf and brass hooks, flanked to the left by an astragal glazed cabinet over a recess, a single frieze drawer and cupboard door enclosing a single shelf, flanked to the right with a pair of cupboard doors enclosing three sliding shelves over a recess, sitting over two short and two long drawers, the whole wardrobe raised on a plinth base. In excellent condition.

228 cm high, 236 cm angled length and 62cm deep.

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Robert Dee has dated this Victorian Corner Compactum Wardrobe to the Victorian era.

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SA1214514
Description
A lovely Victorian and Satinwood Corner Compactum Wardrobe, with floral marquetry inlay and carved floral motifs.

The outswept pediment with egg and dart moulding above a shaped mirrored door enclosing an upper shelf and brass hooks, flanked to the left by an astragal glazed cabinet over a recess, a single frieze drawer and cupboard door enclosing a single shelf, flanked to the right with a pair of cupboard doors enclosing three sliding shelves over a recess, sitting over two short and two long drawers, the whole wardrobe raised on a plinth base. In excellent condition.

228 cm high, 236 cm angled length and 62cm deep.

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Robert Dee has dated this Victorian Corner Compactum Wardrobe to the Victorian era.

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Robert Dee
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A large Victorian corner compactum wardrobe constructed from dark mahogany with light satinwood marquetry, featuring a central mirrored door, flanking cabinets, and multiple drawers.
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Archive I A large Victorian corner compactum wardrobe constructed from dark mahogany with light satinwood marquetry, featuring a central mirrored door, flanking cabinets, and multiple drawers.

An Excellent Victorian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Corner Compactum Wardrobe.

Archive II A large Victorian corner compactum wardrobe constructed from dark mahogany with light satinwood marquetry, featuring a central mirrored door, flanking cabinets, and multiple drawers. View II
Archive III A large Victorian corner compactum wardrobe constructed from dark mahogany with light satinwood marquetry, featuring a central mirrored door, flanking cabinets, and multiple drawers. View III
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Robert Dee
Telephone 07836 565242
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North Carlton
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2RR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertdee
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 98
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Robert Dee
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A large Victorian corner compactum wardrobe constructed from dark mahogany with light satinwood marquetry, featuring a central mirrored door, flanking cabinets, and multiple drawers.
An Excellent Victorian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Corner Compactum Wardrobe.
Ref: SA1214514
A large Victorian corner compactum wardrobe constructed from dark mahogany with light satinwood marquetry, featuring a central mirrored door, flanking cabinets, and multiple drawers.
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  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSatinwood marquetry, Central mirror panel, Brass drop handles, Moulded cornice

This Victorian corner compactum wardrobe is constructed from dark brown mahogany with light satinwood marquetry floral inlay, brass drop handles, and carved floral motifs. The outswept pediment includes egg and dart moulding above a shaped central mirror door, flanked on the left by an astragal glazed cabinet, a recess, a single frieze drawer, and a cupboard door, and on the right by a pair of cupboard doors, another recess, two short drawers, and two long drawers, all resting on a plinth base. Measuring 228 cm high, 236 cm angled length, and 62 cm deep, this large storage piece provides comprehensive wardrobe capacity. Positioned in a principal bedroom, dressing room, or large hallway, the multi-compartment wardrobe serves as a focal storage unit for garments, linens, and accessories. The combination of glazed display space, hanging room, shelving, and drawer storage accommodates daily organisation requirements. The rich timber tones and decorative marquetry complement traditional period interiors and period-inspired modern spaces alike, fulfilling practical utility alongside ornamental presence.

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A compactum wardrobe is an integrated Victorian or Edwardian bedroom storage unit that combines hanging space, drawers, shelves, and often a dressing mirror within a single piece of furniture.

These wardrobes were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, frequently featuring decorative marquetry inlays made from satinwood, boxwood, or rosewood.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original cast brass hardware, bevelled or silvered glass mirrors, and solid timber backboards displaying age-related wear and oxidisation.

A corner compactum optimises unused room corners, serving as a functional focal point when set against neutral modern wall shades and understated contemporary decor.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain annually, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and intense sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage.
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