Victorian Mahogany Double Wardrobe 19th Century

Name: Victorian Double Wardrobe
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1230293
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWardrobes & Armoires
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Timber
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsMoulded cornice, Recessed door panels, Plinth base
SizeH 196 cm (77 in) x W 152 cm (60 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This early Victorian double wardrobe is constructed from mahogany with a warm brown colour and a natural timber finish. The piece has a projecting moulded cornice at the top, a plain frieze, and a sturdy plinth base at the floor level. Two tall doors feature rectangular recessed door panels with fine moulding around their borders, meeting at a central join without visible external handles or escutcheons. The timber displays rich figure across the surfaces of both doors and the flanking stiles. Practical dimensions of 196 cm high by 152 cm wide and 63 cm deep make this a substantial storage item for a domestic setting. Inside, the wardrobe provides a functional storage space designed for household organisation. The hinged doors open to reveal a fitted interior containing hanging space, sliding trays, and drawers suitable for clothing and linens. This English Country House style piece suits placement in a bedroom or dressing room as a traditional storage solution. The proportions allow it to stand against a wall while offering considerable capacity for daily use in a modern home.

FAQs

Victorian double wardrobes are two-door freestanding storage cabinets designed during the 19th century, typically featuring flame mahogany or oak veneers, moulded cornices, and plinth bases to provide ample hanging and shelving space.

They were predominantly crafted using solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often incorporating decorative flame veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints, and brass lock mechanisms.

Look for hand-sawn timber backing boards, original brass escutcheons, hand-cut dovetail joinery on internal drawers, and evidence of hand-planed surfaces rather than modern machine-cut finishes.

Place the piece as a focal statement in a bedroom or hallway, pairing warm wood tones with neutral wall palettes, contemporary lighting, or simple linen textiles to balance its visual weight.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the wood grain twice a year, keeping the cabinet away from direct heat sources and damp external walls to prevent timber warping.

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