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Decorated Victorian Wardrobe
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Decorated Victorian Wardrobe

19th century
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A magnificent Victorian Pitch Pine wardrobe, reputedly by C.R. Light circa 1870s. Of classical design with a superb architectural pediment and break front, with quadrant corners to the centre , smaller full turned pilasters to the mirrored hat box cupboards. With only a few blemishes but the important hand painted decoration in super condition. Breaks down into 6 pieces for easier transportation. A rare and imposing piece of furniture. Free UK mainland delivery to most parts.

Physical Dimensions
Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
216cm (85.04")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
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witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Mirrored Compactum Wardrobe to the 19th Century.

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SA1226150
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SKU.G,211
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A magnificent Victorian Pitch Pine wardrobe, reputedly by C.R. Light circa 1870s.
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Of classical design with a superb architectural pediment and break front, with quadrant corners to the centre , smaller full turned pilasters to the mirrored hat box cupboards.
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With only a few blemishes but the important hand painted decoration in super condition. Breaks down into 6 pieces for easier transportation. A rare and imposing piece of furniture. Free UK mainland delivery to most parts.

Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
216cm (85.04")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Mirrored Compactum Wardrobe to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226150
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU.G,211
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Archive I A Victorian pitch pine breakfront compactum wardrobe featuring a central mirrored door, pediment cresting, incised decorative inlay, and flanking drawers topped with circular inset mirrors.

Decorated Victorian Wardrobe

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A Victorian pitch pine breakfront compactum wardrobe featuring a central mirrored door, pediment cresting, incised decorative inlay, and flanking drawers topped with circular inset mirrors.
Decorated Victorian Wardrobe
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A Victorian pitch pine breakfront compactum wardrobe featuring a central mirrored door, pediment cresting, incised decorative inlay, and flanking drawers topped with circular inset mirrors.
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  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPitch Pine, Glass, Brass
  • ColourHoney Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront silhouette, Pediment crest, Incised inlay motifs, Porthole mirrors
  • SizeH 239 cm (94 in) x W 216 cm (85 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This 19th-century Victorian pitch pine breakfront compactum wardrobe stands 239 cm high, 216 cm wide, and 61 cm deep. The honey brown timber has an architectural breakfront silhouette with a pediment crest, quadrant corners, full turned pilasters, incised inlay motifs, brass handles, and two circular inset mirrors. The composition includes a central mirrored door flanked by multiple drawers on either side. Positioned in a bedroom, dressing room, or grand hallway, the piece provides generous storage for garments while serving as a prominent decorative anchor. The surface displays hand-painted decoration and minor blemishes that reflect its age. The structure divides into six modular sections to facilitate movement through domestic interiors.

FAQs

A Victorian compactum wardrobe combines hanging space, drawers, and mirrored doors into a single large cabinet, designed during the nineteenth century to maximize bedroom storage efficiency.

Victorian wardrobes were frequently constructed using pitch pine, mahogany, walnut, or satinwood, often featuring hand-carved details, veneer inlays, or incised ebonised motifs.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, period brass hardware or turned wooden knobs, thick mirrored glass with bevelled edges, and structural timber backing boards.

A large Victorian wardrobe functions as a focal architectural element in a bedroom or dressing room, pairing cleanly with neutral wall palettes and natural textiles to balance the detailed timber work.

Maintain antique pine wardrobes by dusting regularly with a soft cloth, applying clear beeswax along the timber grain twice annually, and positioning the item away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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